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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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Guide to Manifestation Determination Review (MDR): Protections for students with disabilities who face discipline
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    • Guide to Manifestation Determination Review (MDR): Protections for students with disabilities who face discipline

    Students with disabilities have special rights and protections when they are suspended from school or removed from class. One of those rights is a meeting, called a Manifestation Determination Review, that might help your child stay in the current classroom. This guide explains what happens at the meeting and how to prepare.

    Last Updated: Apr 27, 2025

    Referring Children for Early Intervention
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    • Referring Children for Early Intervention

    The Department of Education is enormous, and navigating through the system is a tough job for anyone. These Tip Sheets can point you in the right direction and help you advocate for the right school and services for your child, from early intervention and preschool through high school and beyond.

    Last Updated: Apr 30, 2024

    Alphabet Soup
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    • Alphabet Soup

    This fact sheet lists common Department of Education acronyms and their meanings.

    Last Updated: Apr 30, 2024

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