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 guide provides information on free/low-cost early childhood programs in New York City, including Pre-K, 3-K, Infant & Toddler programs, and Head Start, and how to find and apply to those programs.
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.
This guide is a comprehensive overview of the transition from preschool to kindergarten for children with disabilities. Answers frequently asked questions about the kindergarten IEP meeting and special education programs and services available for kindergarten students.
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.
Overview of the kindergarten placement process for students who need school-aged special education services. More detailed information on eligibility, referral, evaluations, Turning 5 IEP meeting, and kindergarten placement. Guide also includes information on what to do if placement is inappropriate (complaints, mediation, impartial hearings).
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.
A list of school resources specifically for students in temporary housing in NYC.
This guide is a comprehensive overview of the transition from preschool to kindergarten for children with disabilities. Answers frequently asked questions about the kindergarten IEP meeting and special education programs and services available for kindergarten students.
This fact sheet explains what testing accommodations are available when taking the GED and how to request them.
This fact sheet for families of students with disabilities covers issues that typically come up at the start of the school year, such as what to do if a child does not yet have a school assignment or the school assigned says they cannot serve the child’s needs.