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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Tips to help you communicate effectively and advocate for your child’s right to a quality education.
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.
A list of school resources specifically for students in temporary housing in NYC.
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 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.