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 apply for OPWDD, A New York State agency that provides therapies, supportive employment, and other programs for people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
This fact sheet explains diploma and non-diploma options for students with disabilities in New York State.
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 guide explains the kindergarten admissions process and answers frequently asked questions. Includes information for families of students with disabilities, ELLs, and students in temporary housing. (Arabic)
This tip sheet explains the different types of school transfers, and how to request a transfer to a different NYC public school.
This tip sheet explains the middle school admissions process in NYC and gives families tips for applying to public middle schools.
Explains the high school admissions process in NYC and gives families tips for applying to public high schools.
This tip sheet describes the educational rights, resources, and supports for students in temporary housing.
This guide explains how to apply to kindergarten and how elementary school offers are made. It includes information for families of students with disabilities, ELLs, and students in temporary housing.
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.