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Guide to Gifted & Talented Programs for Students with Disabilities (Spanish)

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.

Apr 16, 2015

Fact sheet

Alphabet Soup

This fact sheet lists common Department of Education acronyms and their meanings.

Feb 9, 2015

Fact sheet

Questions and Answers about Charter Schools

Information on learning about and applying to charter schools. Also contains information on the rights of students and parents in charter schools.

Jan 12, 2015

Tip sheet

Advocating for English Language Learners (Spanish)

This tip sheet provides information for parents of students identified as English Language Learners, including the process for identifying a student as an ELL, the specific rights ELLs have within the school system, and what services ELLs may receive. This tip sheet also outlines the rights of ELL parents and addresses several common questions that parents of ELLs may have.

Oct 8, 2014

Fact sheet

Section 504 Fact Sheet

Summary of how to determine if your child is eligible for services under Section 504, and how to obtain them.

Jan 12, 2014

Fact sheet

Related Services for Preschoolers (Spanish)

This fact sheet explains the process for assigning a related services provider to a preschool student and what to do if related services are not in place.

Oct 1, 2013

Tip sheet

Advocating for Pregnant and Parenting Students

Describes the rights of pregnant and parenting students; explains how to request childcare from the NYCPS’ LYFE program; and gives tips to advocate for the educational needs of pregnant and parenting youth.

May 2, 2013

Fact sheet

Education Rights of Court-Involved Youth: Students’ Rights Under “J.G. v. Mills”

This fact sheet explains students’ rights under the J.G. settlement.

Mar 19, 2013

Guide

Guide to Charter School Discipline

This guide explains charter school discipline policy, what to do if your child has been suspended from a charter school, how to appeal a charter school’s suspension decision, and your rights throughout the process. Includes information for families of students with disabilities.

Feb 20, 2013

Fact sheet

Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Applying to College

The College Board, which administers the SAT, PSAT, and AP exams, grants testing accommodations for students with appropriate documentation. Explains how to apply.

Jan 12, 2013

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