This tip sheet provides trauma-sensitive strategies and conversation starters for some of the most common issues schools encounter with students and parents regarding a student’s housing situation.
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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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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.
This form allows a parent to designate another adult to make educational decisions for their child for up to one year.
This tip sheet describes the educational rights, resources, and supports for students in temporary housing.
This tip sheet describes the educational rights, resources, and supports for students in temporary housing.
This tip sheet describes the educational rights, resources, and supports for students in temporary housing.
A list of school resources specifically for students in temporary housing in NYC.
A list of school resources specifically for students in temporary housing in NYC.
This tip sheet describes the educational rights, resources, and supports for students in temporary housing.
This tip sheet covers enrollment information for recently arrived immigrant students, including how to enroll your child in school, what to do if your child needs help learning English, and where to go to get help.