Is there any written description of the special education process and my rights as a parent?

A copy of the New York State Education Department Procedural Safeguards Notice can be found at https://www.nysed.gov/special-education/procedural-safeguards-notice-rights-parents-children-disabilities-ages-3-21. This notice provides information on a parent’s legal rights under federal and State law to be informed about and involved in the special education process and to make sure that your child receives a free appropriate public education.  In addition, a copy of the booklet entitled A Parent's Guide to Special Education for Children Ages 3-21 should be available to you from your school district. The Procedural Safeguards Notice and the Parent’s Guide are also available from your school district upon your request.