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 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 order to participate in their children’s education.
This tip sheet describes the rights of parents who speak a language other than English and who have students with disabilities in New York City public schools. This tip sheet also provides guidance and recommendations for parents who speak a language other than English when communicating with their child’s school.
This fact sheet explains high school promotion and graduation requirements for ELLs and available accommodations.
This tip sheet includes a list of questions you may want to ask when deciding whether a school placement is appropriate for your child.
This tip sheet covers enrollment information for recently arrived immigrant students, including how to enroll your child in school, what to do if your child needs help learning English, and where to go to get help.
This tip sheet covers enrollment information for recently arrived immigrant students, including how to enroll your child in school, what to do if your child needs help learning English, and where to go to get help.
This tip sheet covers enrollment information for recently arrived immigrant students, including how to enroll your child in school, what to do if your child needs help learning English, and where to go to get help.
This tip sheet covers enrollment information for recently arrived immigrant students, including how to enroll your child in school, what to do if your child needs help learning English, and where to go to get help.