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Special Education Resources
Our Special Education Team
The New York City Department of Education employs school psychologists to handle psychoeducational testing, counseling, and IEP (Individualized Education Program) development.
Every NYC Department of Education (DOE) school has a Special Education Liaison who helps coordinate special education services and manage the SESIS application.
What a Special Education Liaison Does
- Facilitates SESIS: Manages and supports the Special Education Student Information System (SESIS) at the school.
- Coordinates Services: Acts as a bridge between staff, families, and district support.
- Answers Policy Questions: Helps parents and staff navigate special education rules and support systems.
Centrally Funded Intervention Teacher (CFIT)
A Centrally Funded Intervention Teacher (CFIT) in the New York City Department of Education (NYCPS/DOE) is a specialized special education teacher trained in evidence-based literacy instruction and the science of reading.
Role and Responsibilities
- Literacy Intervention: Delivers targeted, small-group reading instruction and progress monitoring (1 to 5 periods per week) for students with and without disabilities who struggle with reading or dyslexia.
- IEP Support: Attends initial Individualized Education Program (IEP) team meetings for newly identified students (minimum 5 periods per week) and provides teacher coverage for three-year and requested reviews.
- Academic Gap Closing: Assesses, identifies, and develops individualized intervention plans to help students catch up academically.