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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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This guide features case studies on the importance and effects of educational stability for children in foster care.
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Resource: Bilingual Request Letter Parent-ArabicA request letter for parents whose primary language is not English, to use to ensure they receive translation and interpretation services they need to meaningfully participate in their children’s education.
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Resource: Bilingual Request Letter Parent- RussianA request letter for parents whose primary language is not English, to use to ensure they receive translation and interpretation services they need to meaningfully participate in their children’s education.
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Resource: Bilingual Request Letter Parent- UrduA request letter for parents whose primary language is not English, to use to ensure they receive translation and interpretation services they need to meaningfully participate in their children’s education.
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Resource: Bilingual Request Letter Parent-BengaliA request letter for parents whose primary language is not English, to use to ensure they receive translation and interpretation services they need to meaningfully participate in their children’s education.
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Resource: Bilingual Request Letter Parent- KoreanA request letter for parents whose primary language is not English, to use to ensure they receive translation and interpretation services they need to meaningfully participate in their children’s education.
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Resource: Bilingual Request Letter Parent- PunjabiA request letter for parents whose primary language is not English, to use to ensure they receive translation and interpretation services they need to meaningfully participate in their children’s education.
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A request letter for advocates whose primary language is not English, to use to ensure they receive translation and interpretation services they need to meaningfully participate in their children’s education.
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A request letter for advocates whose primary language is not English, to use to ensure they receive translation and interpretation services they need to meaningfully participate in their children’s education.
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A request letter for advocates whose primary language is not English, to use to ensure they receive translation and interpretation services they need to meaningfully participate in their children’s education.
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Resource: Bilingual Request Letter Advocate- UrduA request letter for advocates whose primary language is not English, to use to ensure they receive translation and interpretation services they need to meaningfully participate in their children’s education.
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A request letter for advocates whose primary language is not English, to use to ensure they receive translation and interpretation services they need to meaningfully participate in their children’s education.
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A request letter for advocates whose primary language is not English, to use to ensure they receive translation and interpretation services they need to meaningfully participate in their children’s education.
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A request letter for advocates whose primary language is not English, to use to ensure they receive translation and interpretation services they need to meaningfully participate in their children’s education.
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A request letter for advocates whose primary language is not English, to use to ensure they receive translation and interpretation services they need to meaningfully participate in their children’s education.
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A request letter for advocates whose primary language is not English, to use to ensure they receive translation and interpretation services they need to meaningfully participate in their children’s education.
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A request letter for advocates whose primary language is not English, to use to ensure they receive translation and interpretation services they need to meaningfully participate in their children’s education.
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Resource: Proceso de Educación EspecialTimeline of the referral, evaluation, and recommendation process. Includes information on the rights of parents throughout the process. (In Spanish)
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Resource: Special Education EvaluationsSummary of the different types of evaluations, and when and why each is used.
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The ARISE Coalition released a policy paper entitled Out of School and Unprepared: The Need to Improve Support for Students with Disabilities Transitioning to Adulthood, kicking off its new "Next Step" campaign, which aims to improve transition planning for students with disabilities in New York...