IEP & Special Education Support in NYC District 19

Understanding Special Education in East New York & Starrett City

The District 19 IEP Reality

District 19 is characterized by its geographic isolation and significant infrastructure challenges. Families in East New York and Starrett City often encounter a "crisis-management" environment regarding their child's IEP services.

The primary pain point in this district is a severe lack of Related Service providers—specifically Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), and Speech Therapy. Families frequently report that providers are unwilling to travel to the "deep zone," leading to chronic service delivery failures. It is vital to consult the New York IEP Timeline to document these gaps for potential compensatory services.

"In District 19, having the service on the IEP is only half the battle. The real struggle is finding a therapist who will actually show up to the building in East New York."

General Education Schools Parents Ask About

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

PS 224 Hale A. Woodruff: Families often explore this anchor school for its central role in the Wortman Avenue community.
PS 13 Roberto Clemente: Parents sometimes consider this school for its local ICT capacity in East New York.
PS 158 Warwick: Families frequently ask about specialized support programs in the northern section of the district.
PS 306 Ethan Allen: Often considered by parents navigating the Starrett City educational landscape.

District 19 Hyperlocal Resources

District 19 Literacy & Dyslexia Support

Finding specialized reading intervention that actually services the East New York and Starrett City area.

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District 19 Neuropsychological Evaluations

Evaluators specializing in identifying learning needs despite local service delivery shortages in D19.

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