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Transition to Kindergarten: A Guide for Students with Disabilities

This guide provides an overview of the kindergarten placement process for students who need school-aged special education services, including more detailed information on eligibility, referral, evaluations, Turning 5 IEP meeting, kindergarten placements, and what to do if a placement is inappropriate.

Last Updated: Nov 19, 2025

Brochure

Early Intervention: A Program for Infants & Toddlers with Special Needs

This brochure provides a brief overview of the Early Intervention program for children under three with developmental delays or disabilities, including eligibility, the evaluation process, services available, and the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meeting.

Last Updated: Oct 12, 2025

Tip sheet

School Resources for Students in Temporary Housing

A list of school resources specifically for students in temporary housing in NYC.

Last Updated: Sep 8, 2025

Guide

Questions and Answers about Literacy and Dyslexia

This guide is for families of NYC students who need more help learning to read. It provides an overview of reading instruction and what’s changing with NYC Reads; answers common questions about dyslexia; and explains how to get help if your child is struggling.

Last Updated: Aug 20, 2025

Fact sheet

Start of School Questions & Answers for Families of Students with Disabilities in NYC

This fact sheet for families of students with disabilities covers issues that typically come up at the start of the school year, such as what to do if a child does not yet have a school assignment or if the school assigned says they cannot serve the child’s needs.

Last Updated: Aug 6, 2025

Tip sheet

Tip Sheet: Students in Temporary Housing

This tip sheet describes the educational rights, resources, and supports for students in temporary housing.

Last Updated: Aug 2, 2025

Fact sheet

High School Graduation Options for Students with Disabilities

This fact sheet explains diploma and non-diploma options for students with disabilities in New York State.

Last Updated: Jul 25, 2025

Fact sheet

Regents Exam Rights

This fact sheet reviews the rights students have when taking Regents exams.

Last Updated: Jul 10, 2025

Fact sheet

Students, Know Your Rights!

This fact sheet provides information on what to do if you are being pushed out of school or left school and want to re-enroll.

Last Updated: Jul 2, 2025

Guide

LGBTQ+ Education Guide: Your Rights as an LGBTQ+ Student

This is a guide for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning (LGBTQ+) students and allies in New York City Public Schools. It lays out LGBTQ+ students’ rights and explains what to do if these rights are violated.

Last Updated: Jun 12, 2025

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