We understand how difficult it can be to navigate the New York City Department of Education. Parents can spend an enormous amount of time researching different programs or simply trying to understand their child’s school-related rights.
AFC’s free know-your-rights guides, tip sheets, and other resources can help you advocate successfully for your child.
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This tip sheet reviews internships, work-based learning, and vocational programs offered by the DOE, as well as transition plans and services for students with disabilities.
This tip sheet describes the rights of parents who speak a language other than English and who have students with disabilities in New York City public schools. This tip sheet also provides guidance and recommendations for parents who speak a language other than English when communicating with their child’s school.
A student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) is an important legal document that outlines their needs and the special education services that they are entitled to receive. This tip sheet explains how to prepare for an IEP meeting.
This guide is an overview of the education rights of NYC public school students facing school discipline. It includes additional protections for students with disabilities.
This guide describes what assistive technology is and how to obtain it for your child.
This comprehensive guide explains the Early Intervention program for children from birth to 3 years of age with developmental delays or disabilities. The guide covers eligibility for the program, the evaluation process, services available, the Individualized Family Service Plan, families’ legal rights, information on the transition from EI to Preschool Special Education, and how to resolve issues that may arise.
This form allows a parent to designate another adult to make educational decisions for their child for up to one year.
This guide describes bullying and signs your child may be bullied. It also explains your rights if your child is bullied or accused of bullying others and attends a New York City charter school, including special protections for students with disabilities.
Preparing all students for emergencies is important, but it is especially so for students with disabilities. Under federal law, schools must create emergency plans for students with disabilities.
Explains the process of applying to middle/high schools and gives pointers for families of students with disabilities.
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