Special Education Committee

The Special Education Committee is interested in better understanding the special education needs of our district and better addressing them through our work. Our goal is to be a resource for parents in the district who are navigating the world of Special Education while also being advocates for their children.

Scroll on for some resources as well as our district survey. If you would like to join the Special Education Committee or are looking for information on a specific topic, please email sprsped.dfptsa@gmail.com.

Resources

  • District Survey

    This brief survey will allow you to offer our committee your thoughts on ways to best support students and their families in our district. We want to hear from as many voices as possible so as to best meet the needs of our community!

    Take the Survey
    Screenshot of a survey titled 'Special Education Needs Assessment' by the Dobbs Ferry School District's PTSA. It includes a brief description of the survey's purpose, an email address, a question asking respondents to select their role, and a ranking question about community priorities with options from most to least important.

  • Autism Book Recommendations

    We would like to offer some book recommendations on the topic or Autism for parents and children. Many of these were suggested by our local Dobbs Ferry Library and can be checked out there. Grade level recommendations are approximate.

    Download the List
    A sign titled 'Autism Book Recommendations' with a list of books and links, placed in front of a bookshelf filled with books.

  • Autism Video/Social Recommendations

    We would like to offer some recommendations for videos and social media resources on the subject of Autism. Download the flyer for some social media accounts to follow and videos, including a recording of the talk by Dr. Kanne of the Center for Autism and the Developing Brain.

    Download the Flyer
    Poster promoting Autism Awareness Month with social media resources, film recommendations, and expert presentation information.