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

About Us Academics Choices & Enrollment Schools in the Community Offices & Programs Office of the General Counsel Legal General Practice Unit Freedom of Information Law Unit Senior Field Counsel Special Education Unit Commercial Unit Office of Ethics and Conflicts of Interest Investigative Disciplinary Audit Labor Relations Compliance Services Rules & Policies Student Support, Safety & Activities Performance & Accountability	Special Education Unit 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 Tracy Cooney, Director (718) 935-2172 TCooney@schools.nyc.gov Susan Fingerle, Managing Attorney for Settlements and Claims (718) 935-5021 SFinger@schools.nyc.gov Vicki Alvy, Managing Attorney for Appeals (718) 935-3967 VAlvy@schools.nyc.gov