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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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Tip sheet

Preparing for an IEP Meeting (Haitian Creole)

The Department of Education is enormous, and navigating through the system is a tough job for anyone. These Tip Sheets can point you in the right direction and help you advocate for the right school and services for your child, from early intervention and preschool through high school and beyond.

Jul 6, 2016

Guide

Guide to Special Education (Bengali)

Detailed guide to the special education system in NYC and the rights of parents and students. Explains the process of referral, evaluation, IEP development, and placement, including information on non-public schools and due process rights.

Jun 23, 2016

Guide

Guide to Special Education (Chinese)

Detailed guide to the special education system in NYC and the rights of parents and students. Explains the process of referral, evaluation, IEP development, and placement, including information on non-public schools and due process rights.

Jun 17, 2016

Guide

Guide to Special Education

Detailed guide to the special education system in NYC and the rights of parents and students. Explains the process of referral, evaluation, IEP development, and placement, including information on non-public schools and due process rights.

Jun 12, 2016

Guide

Guide to Special Education (Spanish)

Detailed guide to the special education system in NYC and the rights of parents and students. Explains the process of referral, evaluation, IEP development, and placement, including information on non-public schools and due process rights.

Jun 12, 2016

Guide

Guide to Special Education (Arabic)

Detailed guide to the special education system in NYC and the rights of parents and students. Explains the process of referral, evaluation, IEP development, and placement, including information on non-public schools and due process rights.

Jun 8, 2016

Tip sheet

Referring Children for Early Intervention

The Department of Education is enormous, and navigating through the system is a tough job for anyone. These Tip Sheets can point you in the right direction and help you advocate for the right school and services for your child, from early intervention and preschool through high school and beyond.

May 2, 2016

Tip sheet

Referring Children for Committee on Preschool Special Education Services

The Department of Education is enormous, and navigating through the system is a tough job for anyone. These Tip Sheets can point you in the right direction and help you advocate for the right school and services for your child, from early intervention and preschool through high school and beyond.

May 2, 2016

Guide

Guide to Special Education Impartial Hearings (Spanish)

Explains how to request and prepare for an impartial hearing in easy-to-understand language.

Oct 4, 2015

Fact sheet

Discipline of Students with Disabilities: E.B. v. New York City Department of Education

This fact sheet explains some of the rights and procedures the E.B. Settlement gives to students with disabilities.

Sep 29, 2015

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