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 fact sheet explains high school promotion and graduation requirements for ELLs and available accommodations.
This fact sheet explains diploma and non-diploma options for students with disabilities in New York State.
This fact sheet reviews the rights students have when taking Regents exams.
New York State students with severe cognitive disabilities may take a different statewide exam than their peers, the NYSAA. This FAQ, developed in partnership with our NY Region 1 Parent Training & Information Center (PTIC) Collaborative partners, answers questions about the test, including who is eligible, how to know whether your child is assessed using alternate or standard assessments, how the NYSAA impacts diploma options, and more.
This fact sheet explains school options for students who are struggling in middle school and high school and need a fresh start, including transfer schools, YABCs, and high school equivalency programs.
This fact sheet explains what testing accommodations are available when taking the GED and how to request them.
Promotion policy for New York City Department of Education public schools as informed by Chancellor’s Regulation A-501. Lists promotion criteria for each grade from pre-kindergarten to the end of high school.
This interactive tip sheet helps track progress towards high school graduation requirements.
This fact sheet explains the requirements to be promoted to the next grade in high school and summarizes high school graduation requirements.
This fact sheet explains when and how students can appeal their Regents exam scores.