IEP & Special Education Support in NYC District 15 – Park Slope, Sunset Park, Red Hook

Understanding Special Education in Park Slope, Sunset Park & Red Hook

The District 15 IEP Reality

District 15 is known as an "integration pioneer," but it is also a hyper-litigated region of Brownstone Brooklyn. Families often report that the lottery-based middle school admissions system has turned IEPs into de facto placement control tools, creating a high-pressure environment for classifications.

A major pain point for local families is the "functional grouping" failure and the intense competition for specialized seats, specifically the ASD Nest vs. ICT placement disputes. Parents must often be prepared for rigorous advocacy to ensure that a child's IEP reflects their actual needs rather than just administrative availability.

"In District 15, the middle school lottery changed everything. Suddenly, getting the right IEP designation wasn't just about services—it felt like the only way to have any say in where your child actually goes to school."

General Education Schools Parents Ask About

This is not a recommendation. Placement is an IEP team decision.

PS 321 William Penn: Families often explore this Park Slope anchor for its robust community and ICT offerings.
PS 58 The Carroll School: Parents sometimes consider this school for its dual-language programs and inclusion history.
PS 15 Patrick F. Daly: Families frequently ask about support services in the Red Hook area.
PS 169 Sunset Park: Often considered by parents navigating the large student population in Sunset Park.

District 15 Hyperlocal Resources

District 15 Literacy & Dyslexia Support

Specialized reading intervention and 2e-focused academic support for Park Slope and Sunset Park students.

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District 15 Neuropsychological Evaluations

Expert evaluators specializing in complex ADHD and Autism profiles for Brooklyn CSE advocacy.

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