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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Information on learning about and applying to charter schools. Also contains information on the rights of students and parents in charter schools.
When students with disabilities have inappropriate behaviors that interfere with their learning or the learning of other students and/or their behavior gets them suspended or removed from class, schools should develop a plan to prevent misbehavior and help students improve their behavior, as required by law. This information sheet explains how schools create and use Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) to develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
The process of learning how children develop problem behaviors is called “functional behavioral assessment.” We can use “positive behavioral interventions” to teach new positive behaviors. This overview will help parents learn about FBA and behavioral intervention strategies.
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.
Summary of how to determine if your child is eligible for services under Section 504, and how to obtain them.
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.
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.
This fact sheet explains students’ rights under the J.G. settlement.
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.
The College Board, which administers the SAT, PSAT, and AP exams, grants testing accommodations for students with appropriate documentation. Explains how to apply.