New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks on Thursday announced a new path his administration hopes will revive New Yorkers’ trust in the city’s special
Banks’ plan has two main components: expanding existing programs, such as ASD Nest and Horizon, and convening an advisory council to direct more long-term changes.
The Department of Education will invest $205 million in its own programs, adding capacity for students with autism or emotional disabilities in an effort to undo years of families seeking private services or watching their needs go unmet.