The history of special education goes back to ancient Greece and Rome, where isolated institutions took care of disabled children. The church began to care for these children during the Middle Ages, and the idea of inclusion gained momentum during the Renaissance. In Spain, Pedro Ponce de Leon began teaching deaf children, and Juan Pablo Bonnet...

In order to access special education in your child's school, you need to know which agencies are responsible for the program. These agencies are usually called the state Department of Education or Department of Special Education. Contact the relevant agency through one of several methods. In some states, you can also contact them through the...

The federal government requires that schools identify children with disabilities and provide them with special education services. Many children are referred by their parents or teachers, but most are referred by school officials. Once a child is identified, nytpsnyc specialists conduct formal evaluations to determine if he or she is eligible for...