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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The College Board, which administers the SAT, PSAT, and AP exams, grants testing accommodations for students with appropriate documentation. Explains how to apply.
Answers frequently asked questions about special education and charter schools, including who is responsible for implementing a student’s IEP at a charter school and what to do if you are having trouble getting your child appropriate supports and services at a charter school.
Learn about the process the Department of Education (DOE) must take in order to co-locate two or more schools and what to do if you want to oppose a co-location at your child’s school.
How to request and prepare for mediation; legal requirements; and implementation of agreements. Includes template forms for parents.
Everything you need to know about evaluations in a nutshell, including types of common evaluations.
A new school year begins!