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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.

Defending Suspended Students
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    Defending Suspended Students

    This newly created guide offers tips for families on how to defend a student who is facing a Superintendent Suspension, including what you can expect, helpful contact information, and your rights throughout the process.
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    Special Education Information in My Language: Translation and Interpretation Tip Sheet (Chinese)
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    • Special Education Information in My Language: Translation and Interpretation Tip Sheet (Chinese)

    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.

    Dec 20, 2021

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

    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.

    Sep 20, 2021

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

    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.

    Sep 9, 2021

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

    Jun 9, 2021

    Preparing for an IEP Meeting (Chinese)
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    • Preparing for an IEP Meeting (Chinese)

    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.

    Dec 6, 2019

    Preparing for an IEP Meeting (Bengali)
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    • Preparing for an IEP Meeting (Bengali)

    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.

    Jul 6, 2019

    Preparing for an IEP Meeting (Spanish)
  • Tip sheet
    • Preparing for an IEP Meeting (Spanish)

    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.

    Jan 19, 2019

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