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Julian’s Story
Julian is a 3-year-old preschooler with delays in his language skills, but the DOE failed to provide recommended services.
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Resource: Tip Sheet: Students in Temporary HousingThe McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is a federal law that grants important educational rights to students in temporary housing. This tip sheet reviews rights, resources, and supports for students in temporary housing.
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This fact sheet explains the process for assigning a related services provider to a preschool student and what to do if related services are not in place. (Chinese)
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This fact sheet explains the process for assigning a related services provider to a preschool student and what to do if related services are not in place. (Bengali)
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The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is a federal law that grants important educational rights to students in temporary housing. This tip sheet reviews rights, resources, and supports for students in temporary housing. (In Spanish)
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08.26.2022 | AFC's newest fact sheets cover key enrollment information and language supports for migrant students. The one-pagers -- one for each borough in NYC -- are available in English and Spanish. Get the fact sheets
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Blog: Survival Games and Months of Missed School: How Migrant Children Are Adjusting to New Lives in NYC08.25.2022 | The CITY | Rita Rodriguez-Engberg, director of immigrant students’ rights at Advocates for Children New York, commended Project Open Arms but raised concerns over whether the city could properly implement the plan amid staff shortages. “We’re really happy that the city’s finally...
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Immigrant Students and English Language LearnersAdvocates for Children of New York (AFC)’s Immigrant Students’ Rights Project combines our distinctive leadership in the field of public education advocacy with our in-depth knowledge of the needs of immigrant students, students learning English, and...
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This fact sheet explains high school promotion and graduation requirements for ELLs and available accomodations. (HAITIAN CREOLE)
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08.23.2022 | We've updated our annual factsheet for families of students with disabilities, which covers issues NYC families often encounter at the start of the school year, including enrollment, busing, placement, and more. The factsheet is available in English and Spanish, and will be updated...
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A chart that lists developmental milestones (physical, cognitive, communication, social-emotional) for children from ages 2 months to 3 years.
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Criteria for promotion from 9th, 10th, and 11th grades. Also includes high school graduation requirements (credits and regent exams).
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This fact sheet explains diploma and non-diploma options for students with disabilities in New York State.
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This fact sheet explains diploma and non-diploma options for students with disabilities in New York State. (Spanish)
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Resource: High School Promotion & Graduation Policy in NYC Public Schools for English Language Learners (ELLs)This fact sheet explains high school promotion and graduation requirements for ELLs and available accomodations.
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This fact sheet explains high school promotion and graduation requirements for ELLs and available accomodations. (In Spanish.)
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Criteria for promotion from 9th, 10th, and 11th grades. Also includes high school graduation requirements (credits and Regent exams).
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This fact sheet explains high school promotion and graduation requirements for ELLs and available accomodations.
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This fact sheet explains high school promotion and graduation requirements for ELLs and available accomodations.
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Resource: Developmental Milestones (Bengali)A chart that lists developmental milestones (physical, cognitive, communication, social-emotional) for children from ages 2 months to 3 years.
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Resource: Developmental Milestones (Arabic)A chart that lists developmental milestones (physical, cognitive, communication, social-emotional) for children from ages 2 months to 3 years.