Buffalo Schools Committee on Preschool Special Education

33 Ash Street Room 209 Buffalo, NY 14204 www.buffaloschools.org
Main Phone
716-816-4745

Fax
716-878-9708

Primary Services
Early Identification Programs, Special Education Assessment

Description
A decision-making committee to determine eligibility and the appropriate level of services for preschool children aged 3-5. The CPSE is a multidisciplinary team established to conduct meetings to develop, review, or revise the Individual Education Program (IEP) of a student with a disability. The parent or legal guardian is included as a member of the committee.

Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm; except holidays.

Eligibility
Children with special educational needs residing in the City of Buffalo, ages 3-5 years.

Intake Process
Apply by writing, walk-in, or referral.

Program Fees
Free.

Languages
English and Spanish; translation available for Arabic, Burmese, Karen, Nepali, and Somali.

Accessibility
Elevator available.

Date of Official Change
Jul 27, 2020

Contacts
Piret Duma (Primary)
Chair
pduma@buffaloschools.org
716-816-4713
Carrie Herbert
Chair
ceherbert@buffaloschools.org
716-816-4730
Liza Ziminsky
Chair
eziminsky@buffaloschools.org
716-816-4715
Gail Watkins
Clerk
gpwatkins@buffaloschools.org
716-816-4745
Mike Kinz
Chair
mkinz@buffaloschools.org
716-816-7936
Rosalie Radoccia
Chair
rradoccia@buffaloschool.org
716-816-4718