INCLUDEnyc

06/17/2026

We attended the Staten Island Regional Partnership & District Regional Planning session. Pictured: Amanda Bermudez and Alzira Reis from INCLUDEnyc, and Catherine Stanzoni, NYCPS Systems Change Facilitator/Regional Partnership Center.

06/17/2026

Statement from INCLUDEnyc’s Director of Disability and Education Policy, Lori Podvesker, on the Federal Restructuring of Special Education:

Students with disabilities are one of the most discriminated against and segregated groups of minority students in our country’s public schools. We are deeply concerned that the federal government’s…

06/17/2026

It’s your chance to walk, run, or roll with INCLUDEnyc’s third annual 5K on September 27 in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Help us support young people with disabilities throughout the five boroughs and celebrate our community. Registration is open NOW!

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06/17/2026

InsideSchools wants to hear from NYC public school families! Next year, more NYC public schools will be required to adopt a city-approved math curriculum. And across all grades, digital learning tools are commonly used. What’s working for your child in math? What’s not? What support would help most? Now's the time to speak up! InsideSchools will share your responses (anonymously) with New York City leaders and post the poll results on our website.

Take our short poll!

06/16/2026

It's estimated that 1 to 3 out of every 1,000 children are born with detectable hearing loss in one or both ears. Yet, without early screenings, many children remain undiagnosed for years. Hearing screenings are critical for our children. Please sign this petition to implement hearing screenings in NYC Public Schools.

Implement hearing screening across all NYC public schools

06/16/2026

BREAKING NEWS: Education Department dismantling continues: special ed oversight to HHS

Advocates for students with disabilities fear that moving special education out of the U.S. Department of Education will undermine support for vulnerable students.

06/15/2026

On June 18, don't miss ADAPT Community Network 's Educational vs. Neuropsychological Evaluations.

Join Dr. Enitan Marcelle to learn about the key differences between educational and neuropsychological evaluations. This informative session will guide parents and professionals through the purpose, process, and outcomes of each type of assessment. Whether you are a parent seeking support for your c...

06/15/2026

Don't miss Autistic Pride Day on June 18 at Bronx Music Hall! Stop by INCLUDEnyc's table and say hello!

06/12/2026

A handy SNAP benefits fact sheet from NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance.

06/12/2026

Five strategies to help students end the year with calm confidence.

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Elementary teachers can help ease the stress of the final weeks of school by teaching students SEL skills they can use anywhere.