Contact Information
Michele Reidell, Director of Special Education
mreidell@northvillecsd.org
(518) 863-7000, ext. 5000
Overview
If you have a preschool child and you have noticed that your child is not developing skills such as walking, talking or playing like other young children, you may want to talk to your family doctor. He or she may be able to reassure you that children develop at different rates and your child is within the normal developmental scales. If, however, the doctor is concerned, or you are still not comfortable with your child’s progress, you may wish to make a referral to your school district’s Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE).
If your three-year-old child received services from the Early Intervention Program and is in need of special education services, he or she will need to transition (move) from the Early Intervention Program into the preschool special education program.
If your school-age child is having difficulties in school, first talk to his or her teacher. There are many supports for students within regular education to help your student succeed. The district can develop a plan for the student utilizing educational supports.
Learn more about special education in New York State.