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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A quick overview of the two processes that families of children with disabilities participate in as part of the transition to kindergarten: 1) applying to kindergarten and 2) creating the kindergarten Individualized Education Program (“IEP”).
This guide explains the kindergarten admissions process and answers frequently asked questions. Includes information for families of students with disabilities, ELLs, and students in temporary housing.
This guide is a comprehensive overview of the transition from preschool to kindergarten for children with disabilities. Answers frequently asked questions about the kindergarten IEP meeting and special education programs and services available for kindergarten students.
This tip sheet explains the middle school admissions process in NYC and gives families tips for applying to public middle schools. (In Spanish)
Explains the high school admissions process in NYC and gives families tips for applying to public high schools.
If you are arrested and charged, you can either be placed in secure detention facilities or non-secure detention facilities/placements. No matter where you are placed, you still have the right to an education! This one-pager covers your education rights while in placement and when leaving placement.
This fact sheet provides an outline of the annual standardized state tests that are administered to New York City students and explains the specific testing accommodations made for ELLs.
This fact sheet outlines related services (such as speech therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy) for preschool students. It includes the process for assigning related services providers and how to resolve problems with related services.
Tips for how to troubleshoot and resolve some of the most frequent issues with transportation services for NYC students.
This tip sheet provides information and resources for families, providers, and schools looking to support students in domestic violence shelters
Did you receive a "notice of potential disclosure of student records"?