Alternative Assessment
Alternative assessment is part of the New York State Testing Program.
- Learn more about alternative assessment on the NY State Education Department’s New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) website.
New York State Education Department (NYSED)
The New York State Education Department is responsible for the supervision for all public schools in New York and all standardized testing.
Part 200 Commissioner Regulations
Part 200 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education relates to special education programs and services for students with disabilities.
Reachout Hotline
Reachout is a free, confidential, non-judgmental crisis and information hotline serving residents of St. Lawrence County focusing on crisis services and supportive listening, as well as other services as needed.
Special Education Links
North Country Regional Partnership
Abigail Seymour, Systems Change Facilitator
The Systems Change Facilitator (SCF) provides leadership to the NCRPC, including conducting regional and district needs assessments and deploying the resources of the specialists, under the direction of NYS Office of Special Education. The SCF leads the team of specialist using the principles of implementation science and systems change.

Danielle Emburey, Special Education Trainer
The Special Education Trainer (SET) provides training and information on the special education process consistent with federal law, regulation and guidance, as well as State law and NYSED guidance. The SET provides training and support to regional CSE Chairpersons.
