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.

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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 tip sheet includes a list of questions you may want to ask when deciding whether a school placement is appropriate for your child.
This interactive tip sheet helps track progress towards high school graduation requirements.
This fact sheet explains the requirements to be promoted to the next grade in high school and summarizes high school graduation requirements.
This tip sheet explains how to apply for SSI, a government-run program that provides cash assistance for people with disabilities.
This fact sheet explains when and how students can appeal their Regents exam scores.
This fact sheet reviews the rights students have when taking Regents exams.
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.
Many students with disabilities had a difficult time making progress in school during COVID and need extra supports and services to get back on track. The NYC DOE is offering individualized Special Education Recovery Services (“SERS”) for students with IEPs who attend NYC DOE schools.
Many students with disabilities had a difficult time making progress in school during COVID and need extra supports and services to get back on track. The NYC DOE is offering individualized Special Education Recovery Services (“SERS”) for students with IEPs who attend NYC DOE schools.