What are the opening hours?

Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm

Citywide Council on Special Education - CCSE

Home
United States
New York, NY
Citywide Council on Special Education - CCSE

The Citywide Council on Special Education advocates on behalf of all students who have Individualized education plans (IEPs)

The Citywide Council on Special Education (CCSE) is comprised of nine voting parent members of students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEPs). Two additional voting members are appointed by the Public Advocate and must have extensive experience and knowledge in educating, training or employing individuals with disabilities. A high school senior who has an Individualized Education Program is selected by the Chancellor’s office and serves as a non-voting member for one year. The current members of the CCSE are:
Cynthia Arbulu-Vacca, Gloria Corsino, Artelia Flowers, Tamara Foye, Noah Gotbaum, Paullette Healy, Ellen McHugh, Erika Newsome, Azalia Volpe, Marissa Jones, Trishia Bermudez

09/10/2026

Wishing our students a great first day and a successful school year. 📚🏫🎒🚌🎊

08/21/2026

This workshop provides an overview of the IEP (Individualized Education Program) process, including referrals, evaluations, the IEP meeting, and placement decisions. Participants will learn about program options, advocacy strategies, and legal rights such as due process. Ideal for families and professionals navigating special education services.

Este taller brinda una descripción general del proceso del IEP (Programa de Educación Individualizada), incluidas las referencias, las evaluaciones, la reunión del IEP y las decisiones de colocación. Los participantes aprenderán sobre las opciones del programa, las estrategias de defensa y los derechos legales, como el debido proceso. Ideal para familias y profesionales que navegan por los servicios de educación especial.

RSVP: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aEQWvRCKQPixbHJCx1pXMg

07/28/2026

Please join the Citywide Council on Special Education for our next meeting on Thursday, August 6 @6:30 pm at Tweed Business Center at 52 Chambers Street or you can join us via Zoom https://zoom.us/meeting/register/Neq4a4qgTRWSwNOmfnmxzg by registering in advance.

We will have the elections of the 2026-2027 Officers and discuss the Council’s Planning and Priorities for 2026-2027.

Interpretation is available for:
Mandarin Dial-in 347-966-4114 Phone conference ID: 127 505 987 #
Spanish Dial-in 347-966-4114 Phone conference ID: 176 099 941 #

03/23/2026

Citywide Council on Special Education
Calendar/Business Meeting (Hybrid)

English Language Development (ELD) Curriculum Pilot
Office of Multilingual Learners (OML)
+
Special Education Office Leadership

Thursday, March 26, 2026 6:30 p.m.
*In Person
Tweed Courthouse, 52 Chambers Street – 2nd fl. Conf. Rm
New York, N.Y 10007

*Please register in advance (by noon on March 26) at [email protected], if you plan to attend in person. Space is very limited.
Otherwise you can join via Zoom by registering below.

Via Zoom
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/xYhM-kFOQ---EvspDGwmxg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Interpretation
Mandarin Dial-in 347-966-4114 Phone conference ID: 172 270 423 #
Spanish Dial-in 347-966-4114 Phone conference ID: 110 035 90 #

Please note that if there are no attendees using the interpretation services by 7:30 pm, the interpreters will be dismissed.

03/09/2026

Summer Rising Applications Are Now Open through March 27.

Summer Rising is free and available to all NYC students in grades k-8. Click the link below for more information.

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/summer-rising

02/05/2026

You’re invited to join Chancellor Kamar H. Samuels for a series of in-person conversations across New York City focused on the future of our public schools.

Our Schools. Our Future: Conversations with the Chancellor is a citywide engagement series bringing students, families, educators, staff, and community partners together for honest dialogue about where our schools are today and where we must go next.

Click on QR code to register.

01/20/2026

3-K and pre-k applications are now OPEN!

If your child was born in 2022 or 2023, you can apply for free 3-K or pre-k programs for the upcoming school year.

Applications close on February 27, 2026.

Learn more: nyc.gov/3K and nyc.gov/PreK

01/09/2026

Citywide Council on Special Education
Business/Calendar Meeting (Hybrid)

NYCPS Intergovernmental Affairs +
Special Education Office Leadership

Thursday, January 15, 2026 6:30 p.m.
*In Person
Tweed Courthouse, 52 Chambers Street – 2nd fl. Conf. Rm
New York, N.Y 10007

*Please register in advance (by noon on January 15) at [email protected], if you plan to attend in person. Space is very limited.
Otherwise you can join via Zoom by registering below.

Via Zoom
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/uiOnkb3wQhqH_r6435zx1w
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Interpretation
Mandarin Dial-in 347-966-4114 Phone conference ID: 486 128 345 #
Spanish Dial-in 347-966-4114 Phone conference ID: 461 588 778 #

Please note that if there are no attendees using the interpretation services by 7:30 pm, the interpreters will be dismissed.

10/31/2025

Citywide Council on Special Education
Business/Calendar Meeting (Hybrid)

Office of Enrollment Leadership +
Special Education Office Leadership

Thursday, November 6, 2025 6:30 p.m.
*In Person
Tweed Courthouse, 52 Chambers Street – 2nd fl. Conf. Rm
New York, N.Y 10007

*Please register in advance (by noon on November 6) at [email protected], if you plan to attend in person. Space is very limited.
Otherwise you can join via Zoom by registering below.

Via Zoom
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/vPFt_2isRAq1KbO2Llaatg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Interpretation
Mandarin Dial-in 347-966-4114 Phone conference ID: 491 361 899 #
Spanish Dial-in 347-966-4114 Phone conference ID: 412 204 016 #

Please note that if there are no attendees using the interpretation services by 7:30 pm, the interpreters will be dismissed.

10/23/2025

Introducing STEPS2, a free online health education program designed for young adults with developmental disabilities, including Autism.

STEPS2, offered through the CUNY School of Public Health, is a health education research study for New York residents aged 16-27 with developmental disabilities. Participants attend one-hour Zoom sessions over six weeks, covering either sexual health and socialization or nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness. Each participant is randomly assigned to one of these two tracks and completes four surveys, earning up to $100 in gift cards ($25 per survey). You can learn more about the program here https://cunyisph.org/steps2-study/

Interested? Click on link to sign up for a quick intro call:
https://calendly.com/steps2-intro/steps2-health-education?month=2025-10

Address

28-11 Queens Plz N, Rm 522
New York, NY
11101

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/get-involved/families/current-education-councils-cecs/current-members-of-education-councils

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Citywide Council on Special Education - CCSE posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Citywide Council on Special Education - CCSE:

Want your organization to be the top-listed Government Service in New York?