The New York State Education Department (NYSED), Office of Special Education is sharing the following resources from the U.S Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). Please be aware that any links and/or websites provided may change. The information provided is true and complete to the best of our knowledge.
OSEP Fast Facts: Race and Ethnicity of Children with Disabilities Served under IDEA Part B and new supplemental tool, Hand In Hand, explore the Individuals with Disabilities (IDEA) Section 618 data with the specific lens on race and ethnicity. For the Hand In Hand supplemental tool, each display in the OSEP Fast Facts: Race and Ethnicity of Children with Disabilities Served under IDEA Part B is presented with critical questions to allow parents and other stakeholders to engage with the materials.
OSEP Fast Facts is an ongoing effort to display data from the 12 data collections authorized under IDEA Section 618 into graphic, visual representations with the intent to present 618 data quickly and clearly. Additional Fast Facts can be found on OSEP Fast Facts webpage.