Office of Special Education Initiatives Linda Wernikoff, Executive Director Office of Special Education School Improvement Lynn Kandrac, Director
Mission Statement The Office of Special Education School Improvement, under the auspices of The New York City Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Initiatives, is dedicated to promoting positive educational outcomes for students with disabilities. Office of Special Education Initiative teams, comprised of senior level educators with instructional, clinical, and operational expertise, are available throughout the city to support schools in meeting this objective. These teams provide specialized consultation in the development and implementation of action plans which focus upon improving the quality of educational programs and services provided to students with disabilities. By promoting sound instructional practices, efficient administrative, organization, and professional collaboration with school, district, and borough administration, Special Education Initiative teams facilitate the creation of effective instructional opportunities which benefit all students.