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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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Tip sheet

Special Education Information in My Language: Translation and Interpretation Tip Sheet (Bengali)

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.

Jun 9, 2022

Fact sheet

High School Promotion & Graduation Policy for English Language Learners (Bengali)

This fact sheet explains high school promotion and graduation requirements for ELLs and available accommodations.

May 21, 2022

Fact sheet

Appeal Options for Regents Exams (Korean)

This fact sheet explains when and how students can appeal their Regents exam scores.

May 6, 2022

Tip sheet

Special Education Recovery Services Tip Sheet (Urdu)

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.

Mar 20, 2022

Tip sheet

Special Education Recovery Services Tip Sheet (Spanish)

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.

Mar 20, 2022

Tip sheet

Special Education Recovery Services Tip Sheet (Korean)

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.

Mar 20, 2022

Tip sheet

Special Education Recovery Services Tip Sheet (Russian)

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.

Mar 20, 2022

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Special Education Recovery Services Tip Sheet (Haitian Creole)

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.

Mar 20, 2022

Tip sheet

Special Education Recovery Services Tip Sheet (French)

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.

Mar 20, 2022

Tip sheet

Special Education Recovery Services Tip Sheet (Chinese)

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.

Mar 20, 2022

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