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.
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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 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.
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.
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.
Explains how to request and prepare for an impartial hearing in easy-to-understand language.
This brochure provides a brief overview of the Early Intervention program for children under three with developmental delays or disabilities, including eligibility, the evaluation process, services available, and the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meeting.
This brochure provides a brief overview of the Early Intervention program for children under three with developmental delays or disabilities, including eligibility, the evaluation process, services available, and the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meeting.
This fact sheet explains the promotion and graduation requirements for ELLs in grades K-8.
This fact sheet explains the promotion and graduation requirements for ELLs in grades K-8.
This fact sheet explains the promotion and graduation requirements for ELLs in grades K-8.