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 fact sheet covers how to apply for ACCES-VR, a New York State agency that helps people 14 and older with disabilities explore their job interests, find a job, and keep it.
This interactive tip sheet helps track progress towards high school graduation requirements.
This fact sheet explains the requirements to be promoted to the next grade in high school and summarizes high school graduation requirements.
This tip sheet explains how to apply for SSI, a government-run program that provides cash assistance for people with disabilities.
This fact sheet explains when and how students can appeal their Regents exam scores.
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.