For Students with an IEP

Fall Events

_{*Fall 2026 Event Registration to be posted in Sept. Dates subject to change.}

• SWD INFO SESSION (in-person): Wednesday, Oct. 14th, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Register here.
• SWD INFO SESSION (virtual): Thursday, Nov. 5th, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • Registration coming soon.

Students Eligible for Special Testing Accommodations

Students with disabilities who have Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), 504 Plans, or who have qualified for SHSAT testing accommodations are eligible for supports and accommodations on our assessment. 

SWD Testing Date BHSEC Manhattan

Please be prepared to supply supporting documentation (IEP, 504 Plan, SHSAT ticket with testing accommodations)

* Testing Registration will be published on Tuesday, Sept. 22nd.

• Tuesday, November 3rd (ELECTION DAY)
  • 9 a.m.
  • 1 p.m.

Please note: there remain many options for testing with accommodations at our other campuses. If there is no date/time for SWD testing at the Manhattan location that works for you, or if the dates are full, please register to test at another campus. All four NYC BHSECs share scores and as long as you list us on MySchools, you will still be considered at the Manhattan location should you need to test elsewhere.

Assessment Registration

1. Register to assess here. (Link will be updated in mid-Sept)
2. Indicate on the form that your student is considered a student with a disability (SWD) and that they require special testing accommodations.
3. Select the type of testing accommodations your student qualifies for or write-in an answer using the “Other” box.
4. Send proper documentation (IEP Plan, 504 Plan, SHSAT ticket) to [email protected] by Oct. 19th or as soon as the SHSAT test tickets are released.

Admission Seats for Students with Disabilities

• As per DOE policy, students who are considered a student with a disability are ranked parallel to students in the general population.  An applicant who receives special education instructional programming for more than 20% of their academic program as indicated on their current IEP, is considered a student with disability.
• Related services, such as speech, occupational therapy (OT), and physical therapy (PT), are not considered special education instructional programming for the purposes of high school admissions.
• Please note that students with 504 accommodation plans are not entitled to seats for students with disabilities if they do not have an IEP that states the student also receives instructional programming for more than 20% of their academic program.

For additional information about testing accommodations, visit the Department of Education’s website.