Detailed explanations of the rights of immigrant parents and students with regard to enrolling in school; services for students learning English and students with disabilities, and how to obtain them; and translation and interpretation of school documents.
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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.
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.
This fact sheet explains the right of parents who do not speak English to free translation and interpretation services in New York City public schools.
This fact sheet explains the right of parents who do not speak English to free translation and interpretation services in New York City public schools.
This fact sheet explains the promotion and graduation requirements for ELLs in grades K-8.This fact sheet explains the promotion and graduation requirements for ELLs in grades K-8.
This fact sheet explains the promotion and graduation requirements for ELLs in grades K-8.
A brief overview of the three main English language learning programs in New York City’s public schools: English as a New Language (ENL), Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE), and Dual Language.
This fact sheet explains the promotion and graduation requirements for ELLs in grades K-8.
A brief overview of the three main English language learning programs in New York City’s public schools: English as a New Language (ENL), Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE), and Dual Language.