Special Education: At a Crossroads
| Please join New York City’s Independent Budget Office (IBO) and the Public Science Project at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York for a presentation on, and discussion of, IBO’s recently released report: The Inflexibility of Special Education Recommendations: An Examination of Efforts to Educate Students in the Least Restrictive Environment. This event will be held on June 17th, 2024, from 9:30 to 11:00 AM via Zoom. Agenda Opening remarks: Louisa Chafee – Director of the Independent Budget Office Presentation and discussion by: Dr. Liza Pappas – Former IBO analyst and Principal Investigator of the study will present the report’s major findings. Dr. Michelle Fine – Distinguished Professor at the CUNY Graduate Center will moderate a discussion about educating students in the least restrictive environment, special education, and general education. Final remarks: Rita Joseph, NYC Council Member and Chair of the Committee on Education Please join us and forward this invitation to any other interested parties! Monday, June 17th, 2024 9:30AM – 11:00 AM Zoom Link For any questions, concerns or accessibility requests please contact: Taina Guarda Chief Outreach and Engagement Officer tainag@ibo.nyc.ny.us |
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