Back to School Updates & Resources

September 4 marks the start of a new school year in NYC.

It’s the start of a new school year in New York City! We’ll be updating this back-to-school hub with resources, deadlines, and more need-to-know information for students, families, and professionals as the school year gets underway.

Register for our Back to School Webinar

Join AFC advocates for a free webinar, focused on issues that families frequently experience at this time of year. ASL interpretation will be available. Este seminario web también se ofrecerá en español.

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Get answers to your back to school questions

Our Start of School FAQ covers issues that typically arise for families of students with disabilities at the start of the school year.

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Resolving busing issues

Check out our comprehensive FAQ for tips on troubleshooting issues with transportation services for NYC students.

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Helpful Links

Having issues with busing?

Every Fall, we hear from families experiencing issues and delays with busing and transportation. Join us for a free webinar where we'll cover advocacy tips and resources to help you navigate the Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT) and address other transportation issues you may be experiencing.

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AFC Guides, Tip Sheets, & Other Resources

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    It's almost time to head back to school!

    Our Back to School resource hub has deadlines, helpful links, and more need-to-know information for students, families, and professionals as the school year gets started.

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