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 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.
Suggested questions to ask your child’s teachers about how well they’re learning to read and write.
This form allows a parent to designate another adult to make educational decisions for their child for up to one year.
Special education should not be a bar to admission or participation in a gifted and talented program. A student can have special education needs and be gifted and talented at the same time. This guide has been written to help you work your way through the system if that’s the case for your child.
Timeline of the referral, evaluation, and recommendation process. Includes information on the rights of parents throughout the process.
This fact sheet explains school options for students who are struggling in middle school and high school and need a fresh start, including transfer schools, YABCs, and high school equivalency programs.
This fact sheet explains diploma and non-diploma options for students with disabilities in New York State.
Timeline of the referral, evaluation, and recommendation process. Includes information on the rights of parents throughout the process.
This fact sheet explains school options for students who are struggling in middle school and high school and need a fresh start, including transfer schools, YABCs, and high school equivalency programs.
This fact sheet explains what testing accommodations are available when taking the GED and how to request them.