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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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New AFC Resource

Defending Suspended Students

This newly created guide offers tips for families on how to defend a student who is facing a Superintendent Suspension, including what you can expect, helpful contact information, and your rights throughout the process.

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English Language Learners and Special Education (Urdu)

This fact sheet is for parents of children learning English who believe their child may need special education services. This tipsheet provides an overview of bilingual special education, including the steps for obtaining an initial bilingual evaluation and the specific services and resources their child could be eligible for.

Dec 3, 2017

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English Language Learners and Special Education (Russian)

This fact sheet is for parents of children learning English who believe their child may need special education services. This tipsheet provides an overview of bilingual special education, including the steps for obtaining an initial bilingual evaluation and the specific services and resources their child could be eligible for.

Dec 3, 2017

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English Language Learners and Special Education (Arabic)

This tip sheet is for parents of children learning English who believe their child may need special education services. In New York City public schools, children who receive services to help them learn English and who also need special education services have the right to receive both types of services.

May 3, 2017

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Bullying, Harassment, and Discrimination of Immigrant Students in NYC Schools (Urdu)

This fact sheet explains the rights immigrant students and their families have in addressing incidents of bullying at school. This tip sheet also answers questions immigrant families may have about how to formally report incidences of bullying to their child’s school.

Dec 25, 2016

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Bullying, Harassment, and Discrimination of Immigrant Students in NYC Schools (Russian)

This fact sheet explains the rights immigrant students and their families have in addressing incidents of bullying at school. This tip sheet also answers questions immigrant families may have about how to formally report incidences of bullying to their child’s school.

Dec 25, 2016

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Bullying, Harassment, and Discrimination of Immigrant Students in NYC Schools (Haitian Creole)

This fact sheet explains the rights immigrant students and their families have in addressing incidents of bullying at school. This tip sheet also answers questions immigrant families may have about how to formally report incidences of bullying to their child’s school.

Dec 25, 2016

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Bullying, Harassment, and Discrimination of Immigrant Students in NYC Schools (Chinese)

This fact sheet explains the rights immigrant students and their families have in addressing incidents of bullying at school. This tip sheet also answers questions immigrant families may have about how to formally report incidences of bullying to their child’s school.

Dec 25, 2016

Fact sheet

Bullying, Harassment, and Discrimination of Immigrant Students in NYC Schools (French)

This fact sheet explains the rights immigrant students and their families have in addressing incidents of bullying at school. This tip sheet also answers questions immigrant families may have about how to formally report incidences of bullying to their child’s school.

Dec 4, 2016

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Bullying, Harassment, and Discrimination of Immigrant Students in NYC Schools (Arabic)

This fact sheet explains the rights immigrant students and their families have in addressing incidents of bullying at school. This tip sheet also answers questions immigrant families may have about how to formally report incidences of bullying to their child’s school.

Dec 4, 2016

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Bullying, Harassment, and Discrimination of Immigrant Students in NYC Schools (Spanish)

This fact sheet explains the rights immigrant students and their families have in addressing incidents of bullying at school. This tip sheet also answers questions immigrant families may have about how to formally report incidences of bullying to their child’s school.

Dec 3, 2016

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