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Joseph asks about coordination for children with special needs

New York City Council · Oct 7, 2026 · starts 0:54:37 · 42 sec

Joseph asks how the administration is coordinating with students with special needs in 2K. Phillips explains training with EI, inclusion specialists, and family surveys to capture home language and needs.

Rita C. Joseph

And we want to be a partner in that work, right?

Rita C. Joseph

We want to be a partner in how do we stabilize that workforce and allow folks to work here.

Rita C. Joseph

My next question, I know...

Rita C. Joseph

Chair touched on it.

Rita C. Joseph

How are you coordinating with students who are special needs in the 2K?

Rita C. Joseph

Because you know, an early intervention, because that falls on you wherever the gap of service doesn't happen, it falls on you.

Rita C. Joseph

So where are we?

Rita C. Joseph

How many providers do you have and related services?

Rita C. Joseph

And how are parents letting, are you letting parents know?

Rita C. Joseph

And if a child does not come in with their IF,

Rita C. Joseph

IFSPs, are you also helping parents get them?