A skilled district administrator, Nadine Eiring has held leadership positions at school districts and learning institutions across New York. Nadine Eiring also possesses experience in the special education sector, and her previous duties included overseeing the Committees on Preschool Special Education (CPSE). CPSEs are Board of Education-appointed committees responsible for handling the special education process to determine if a child requires special needs accommodations.
Parents with concerns about their child’s academic development can make an appointment with a CPSE to set up an evaluation and receive assistance with navigating the proper channels for special education programs. A CPSE consists of several individuals that include school personnel, district representatives, and special education professionals. For a meeting to take place, the Board of Education mandates that specific representatives must attend.
Parents must make a referral with their school district’s CPSE to initiate the process, which begins with an evaluation conducted by an agency approved by their state's Education Department. Families also receive a copy of the due process procedural safeguards notice and can request an independent evaluation if they notice a violation made by the agency.
The child’s guardian meets with their CPSE to review the results of the evaluation and determine the child’s eligibility for available special education programs. If the child receive approval for a special education program, the CPSE develops an Individualized Education Program (IEP) based on their needs.
