In New York City, more than 200,000 public school students are eligible for special education, as indicated by having an Individualized Education Program (IEP). This post examines IEP rates by census tract, as well as the prevalence of different disability classifications.

This Spotlight post uses data on students’ Individualized Education Plans and course enrollment records from the 2018-2019 school year to explore the degree to which students with disabilities are participating in CS.

Federal law mandates that students with disabilities be served in the “least restrictive” educational environment possible. This post examines the percentage of NYC students with disabilities who have access to inclusive classroom settings.

Nearly one in five New York City public school children is diagnosed with a disability, making them eligible to receive special education services. This brief presents a snapshot of the landscape of special education in New York City, exploring the background characteristics of students who have an Individual Education Plan (IEP), the settings in which they are served, and their engagement with school. (2019)

This project filled important gaps in our knowledge about how and where students with disabilities are being served in New York City. The study illuminated inequities, as well as areas of progress, and laid a valuable foundation for future research.