Special Education Unit - Legal - New York City Department of Education

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About Us Academics Choices & Enrollment Facilities Offices & Programs Office of the General Counsel Legal General Practice Unit Freedom of Information Law Unit Integrated Service Center Counsel Special Education Unit Commercial Unit Office of Ethics and Conflicts of Interest Investigative Disciplinary Compliance Audit Labor Relations Rules & Policies Student Support, Safety, and Activities Student Performance & Accountability	Special Education Unit E-mail to a friend The Special Education Unit provides legal advice to schools and administrative offices in support of the implementation of laws and regulations regarding students with disabilities. The Special Education Unit also represents the Department of Education at administrative hearings.	Contacts Main Office Phone: (718) 935-4400 Fax: (718) 935-5142 Marykate O'Neil , Director (718) 935-5011 moneil@schools.nyc.gov Tracy Cooney , Deputy Director (718) 935-2172 TCooney@schools.nyc.gov Susan Fingerle , Managing Attorney for Settlements and Claims (718) 935-5021 SFinger@schools.nyc.gov Terri Stevens , Managing Attorney for Impartial Hearings (718) 935-3215 TStevens@schools.nyc.gov Vicki Alvy , Managing Attorney for Appeals (718) 935-3967 VAlvy@schools.nyc.gov