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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Learn how to navigate NYCSA, the New York City Department of Education website application that lets you see and manage important information about your child’s education online.
This tip sheet explains how students and parents can report bullying to school, district, or state agencies.
Promotion policy for New York City Department of Education public schools as informed by Chancellor’s Regulation A-501. Lists promotion criteria for each grade from pre-kindergarten to the end of high school.
This fact sheet explains the right of parents who do not speak English to free translation and interpretation services in order to participate in their children’s education.
This guide describes bullying behavior and signs of bullying. It includes the education rights of students who are bullied or engaged in bullying and attend NYC Department of Education schools, including protections for students with disabilities.
Helpful tips to help children complete their homework. Lists of homework do’s and don’ts.
This tip sheet covers how to arrange and troubleshoot transportation services to school, including who is eligible for busing, accommodations, and what to do if there are problems.
This fact sheet explains the requirements to be promoted to the next grade in high school and summarizes high school graduation requirements.
This fact sheet explains when and how students can appeal their Regents exam scores.
This guide summarizes changes to graduation requirements due to COVID-19, including Regents exam exemptions, appeals, and GED options.