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 how to enroll in a NYC public school and answers questions immigrant families may have about enrollment.
This guide gives a basic overview of the education rights of young people ages 7-21 in NYC with involvement in the juvenile or criminal justice system. It describes the education rights of youth in community and court-ordered settings, along with students’ transition back to 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 fact sheet outlines related services (such as speech therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy) for preschool students. It includes the process for assigning related services providers and how to resolve problems with related services.
Your child’s IEP is a very important document and should be specific to your child’s needs. This worksheet helps you prepare for an upcoming IEP meeting, to figure out some areas where your child has made improvements and where they may need more support.
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.
This fact sheet covers how to apply for ACCES-VR, a New York State agency that helps people 14 and older with disabilities explore their job interests, find a job, and keep it.
This tip sheet explains how to know whether your child needs behavior supports in the classroom, who to contact for support, your rights as a parent, and more.
This guide explains what Section 504 is, how it applies to children in public schools, and how to get Section 504 services or accommodations for your child.
Helpful tips to help children complete their homework. Lists of homework do’s and don’ts.
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