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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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Enrolling Students in School
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    • Enrolling Students in School

    The Department of Education is enormous, and navigating through the system is a tough job for anyone. This Tip Sheet 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: Aug 2, 2021

    Special Education Information in My Language: Translation and Interpretation Tip Sheet
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    • Special Education Information in My Language: Translation and Interpretation Tip Sheet

    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.

    Last Updated: Jun 9, 2021

    Preparing for an IEP Meeting
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    • Preparing for an IEP Meeting

    A student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) is an important legal document that outlines their needs and the special education services that they are entitled to receive. This tip sheet explains how to prepare for an IEP meeting.

    Last Updated: Jan 2, 2021

    Guide to Early Intervention
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    • Guide to Early Intervention

    This comprehensive guide explains the Early Intervention program for children from birth to 3 years of age with developmental delays or disabilities. The guide covers eligibility for the program, the evaluation process, services available, the Individualized Family Service Plan, families’ legal rights, information on the transition from EI to Preschool Special Education, and how to resolve issues that may arise.

    Last Updated: Oct 1, 2019

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