We'll share advocacy tips and resources to help families navigate the Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT) and address other transportation issues they may be experiencing at the start of the school year. Se ofrecerá tambien en español.
Advocates for Children of New York gen yon vizyon sengilye: yon sistèm lekòl ekitab ak enklizif kote tout elèv resevwa edikasyon yo bezwen pou maksimize potansyèl yo antanke granmoun.
Nou goumen pou fanmi yo
Pandan plis pase 50 ane, nou goumen bò kote fanmi Vil Nouyòk ki soti nan kominote ki pa gen resous yo atravè yon konbinezon inik nan sèvis, tout konsantre sou pwoteje dwa edikasyon ak elimine baryè nan siksè pou tout elèv yo ka pwospere.
"From the first conversation with an advocate, I felt heard, and our struggle was validated. Thanks to her hard work, my son was able to begin 9th grade at a school that was a perfect fit for him.”
Yshamar pa janm abandone, e rezilta efò li yo te etonan. Li te fè gwo pwogrè nan lekti ak ekriti, li te gradye ak yon diplòm Regents nan mwa jen 2017, epi li te dirije nan kolèj kominotè!
With support from an advocate, shy Irene was able to open up. It was really empowering,” remembers her AFC advocate. “Because she felt comfortable, she could speak up for herself and her needs and talk about what she’s looking for in her education.”
Our Back to School resource hub has deadlines, helpful links, and more need-to-know information for students, families, and professionals as the school year gets started.
