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Julian’s Story
Julian is a 3-year-old preschooler with delays in his language skills, but the DOE failed to provide recommended services.
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Resource: Appeal Options for Regents ExamsThis fact sheet explains the available appeal options for students whose Regents exam scores are keeping them from graduating from high school.
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07.08.2022 | Today, Advocates for Children of New York (AFC) joined more than 30 organizations to call on the City to honor its commitment to fully staff a DOE team dedicated to meeting the unique educational needs of students in foster care, and to meet its obligation under law to provide busing...
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07.11.2022 | The New York Post | “Last fall, the City announced a first-ever DOE team devoted to meeting the unique needs of students in foster care. However, the DOE delayed posting these positions,” read the letter, co-signed by Advocates for Children and other child welfare and education groups...
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Coalition Activities and Public Comments2022Coalition Submits Comments on Special Appeal to Earn a DiplomaThe Coalition submitted comments to the State Education Department regarding the special appeal to earn diplomas with a lower score on Regents exams taken in the 2021-22 or 2022-23 school year...
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07.05.2022 | NY Post | Advocates on Tuesday continued to monitor how the city would address the unique needs of some students, like children with disabilities or living in homeless shelters. Summer Rising last year was criticized for being inaccessible to those students, which the Adams...
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07.07.2022 | The 74 | In step with his findings, Rohini Singh, assistant director at the School Justice Project for Advocates for Children of New York, said some schools are ratcheting up the punishments for incidents that would have been handled differently prior to the pandemic. This is...
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Information on what to do if you are being pushed out of school or already left school and want to go back. (Spanish)
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This guide is an overview of the education rights of students facing school discipline who attend NYC public schools (except charter schools). It includes the special rights of students with disabilities facing discipline. (Spanish)
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Resource: Guía para Tecnología AsistencialThis guide describes what assistive technology is and how to obtain it for your child. (Spanish)
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Resource: Cumpliendo 5: Una Guía para la Transición de la Educación Especial del Preescolar a KínderOverview of the kindergarten placement process for students who need school-aged special education services. More detailed information on eligibility, referral, evaluations, Turning 5 IEP meeting, and kindergarten placement. Guide also includes information on what to do if placement is...
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Resource: Preguntas y Respuestas Sobre el Comienzo de Clases para Familias de Alumnos con DiscapacidadesThis fact sheet for families of students with disabilities covers issues that typically come up at the start of the school year, such as what to do if a child does not yet have a school assignment or the school assigned says they cannot serve the child’s needs. (Spanish)
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This fact sheet explains diploma and non-diploma options for students with disabilities in New York State. (Spanish)
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This fact sheet explains the process for assigning a related services provider to a preschool student and what to do if related services are not in place. (Spanish)
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Resource: Guía de AFC Sobre Intervención TempranaChildren from birth to 3 years of age with developmental delays or disabilities are eligible for Early Intervention services. This comprehensive guide discusses what EI is, whether your child is eligible, the process by which your child receives EI services (including the Individualized Family...
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List of questions to ask when analyzing if a placement is appropriate. (Spanish)
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This guide explains the kindergarten admissions process and answers frequently asked questions. Includes information for families of students with disabilities, ELLs, and students in temporary housing. (Spanish)
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This guide provides information on free/low-cost early childhood programs in New York City, including Pre-K for All, EarlyLearn NYC, and Head Start. (Spanish)
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Resource: Kindergarten Admissions Guide (Arabic)This guide explains the kindergarten admissions process and answers frequently asked questions. Includes information for families of students with disabilities, ELLs, and students in temporary housing. (Arabic)
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This fact sheet explains options for students who are struggling in high school and need a fresh start, including transfer schools, YABCs, and high school equivalency programs. (Spanish)