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 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.
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.
Tips to help you communicate effectively and advocate for your child’s right to a quality education.
A list of school resources specifically for students in temporary housing in NYC.
This fact sheet explains how to apply for OPWDD, A New York State agency that provides therapeutic services, supportive employment, and day programs for people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
This tip sheet explains the different types of school transfers, and how to request a transfer to a different NYC public school.
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.