The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has released its Blueprint for Improved Results for Students with Disabilities. This Blueprint was developed in consultation with stakeholders and is consistent with the mission of NYSED, Office of Special Education - supported by all offices within NYSED - to ensure that students with disabilities have the opportunities to benefit from high quality instruction, to reach the same standards as all students, and to leave school prepared to successfully transition to post-school learning, living and employment. As rigor and expectations for all students in New York State have increased, policy and practices must be adjusted to support students with disabilities to meet these challenges.