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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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.
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.
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.
This guide is a comprehensive overview of the transition from preschool to kindergarten for children with disabilities. Answers frequently asked questions about the kindergarten IEP meeting and special education programs and services available for kindergarten students.
Overview of the kindergarten placement process for students who need school-aged special education services. More detailed information on eligibility, referral, evaluations, Turning 5 IEP meeting, and kindergarten placement. Guide also includes information on what to do if placement is inappropriate (complaints, mediation, impartial hearings).
This guide explains the kindergarten admissions process and answers frequently asked questions. Includes information for families of students with disabilities, ELLs, and students in temporary housing.
This guide is a comprehensive overview of the transition from preschool to kindergarten for children with disabilities. Answers frequently asked questions about the kindergarten IEP meeting and special education programs and services available for kindergarten students.
This fact sheet explains what testing accommodations are available when taking the GED and how to request them.