Parallel

Parallel is a special education school in New York, NY. It provides live, online related services and assessments for schools, delivered by licensed professionals. The company serves school districts and providers across America, supporting students with IEP and 504 plans. Its services include comprehensive psychoeducational assessments, behavior and mental health counseling, speech-language pathology, and specialized instruction. These offerings are designed to help schools manage caseloads and meet compliance needs without monthly minimums. The provider network includes licensed school psychologists, clinical and master social workers, speech-language pathologists, and special education teachers.

The assessment process involves licensed school psychologists conducting cognitive, achievement, and social-emotional evaluations to provide DSM-5 diagnoses and eligibility determinations. Counseling services utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy and other therapeutic approaches for individual and small group settings, including functional behavioral assessments and behavior intervention plans. Speech-language pathology services cover IEP and 504 goals, focusing on communication and comprehension skills through direct services in one-on-one and group settings. Specialized instruction employs multi-sensory, evidence-based approaches to build foundational academic skills in reading, writing, and math, utilizing techniques such as Orton Gillingham, Wilson, SPIRE, and Barton. The company reports serving 115 school districts in 25 states with a network of over 200 providers, saving 10,500 hours of administrative work.

The location is on Park Avenue South, about a tenth of a mile from Union Square East and the Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site. It is also within a tenth of a mile of the National Arts Club and the Union Square Green Market.

Parallel stands among the strongest in its category locally, with hundreds of five-star experiences reported by districts. School administrators in Illinois, Texas, and Michigan have noted the positive impact on student well-being and the flexibility of the service model. The company is known for its immediate availability and clinical oversight, supporting schools in reducing backlogs and improving outcomes for different thinkers.

Parallel is a key provider of special education staff support in New York, NY, offering scalable staffing and comprehensive care for schools across the region.