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Blog: Two-thirds of schools are not fully accessible to those with physical disabilities, report finds08.23.2023 | NY1 | “It saddens me that a child has to be excluded from programs that they might enjoy, that they might like, just because of physical disability,” Espino said. “It makes me feel horrible for a parent who can’t really choose schools based on performance, based on what they have to...
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Blog: Only 1 in 3 NYC schools are fully accessible to students with physical disabilities, report says08.23.2023 | Chalkbeat NY | Fewer than one in three New York City public schools are fully accessible to students with physical disabilities, according to a report released Wednesday by Advocates for Children that calls on the city to ramp up funding for building upgrades. The city is on track...
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08.23.2023 | NY Daily News | More than two-thirds of New York City public schools are not fully accessible for students with physical disabilities, making many programs out of reach for children in wheelchairs or with limited mobility, according to a new report out Wednesday. At four in 10...
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08.23.2023 | City & State | Only 31% of 1,587 New York City public schools are expected to be fully accessible for students with physical disabilities entering the new academic year, and about 39% remain “functionally or fully inaccessible,” to students, visitors or educators who use a...
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Resource: Know Your Rights: A Guide to the Legal Rights of Immigrant Families in NYC Public Schools (English)Detailed explanations of the rights of immigrant parents and students with regard to enrolling in school; services for students learning English and students with disabilities, and how to obtain them; and translation and interpretation of school documents.
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Students Who Are Over-Age for their Grade LevelAdvocates for Children of New York (AFC) serves all New York City students from birth through age 26, including middle school and high school students who are over the typical age for their grade level or who are behind in credits.Individual Case...
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Older Students, Graduation Requirements, and Transitioning to AdulthoodReturning visitors to our resource library: If you have downloaded a publication before, we recommend clearing your browsing history before clicking the links below, to ensure you are viewing the most up-to-date versions....
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Contact Advocates for Children of New YorkThe Jill Chaifetz Education HelplineFor help with an education-related issue, please call our Education Helpline at(866) 427-6033 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Thursday. You can also visit our Who We Serve page for detailed information about our...
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Immigrant Families and English Language LearnersReturning visitors to our resource library: If you have downloaded a publication before, we recommend clearing your browsing history before clicking the links below, to ensure you are viewing the most up-to-date versions. Note: Unless...
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Resource: Guide to Basic Student RightsRights of NYC public school students with regard to enrollment, school records, corporal punishment and harassment, discipline, and hold-overs.
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This fact sheet explains how to enroll in a NYC public school and answers questions immigrant families may have about enrollment. (In Spanish)
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This fact sheet explains how to enroll in a NYC public school and answers questions immigrant families may have about enrollment. (In Chinese)
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This fact sheet explains how to enroll in a NYC public school and answers questions immigrant families may have about enrollment. (In Haitian Creole)
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Page: Leadership & StaffLeadership & StaffKim SweetExecutive Director Matthew LenaghanDeputy DirectorMaria AcostaStaff Attorney, Immigrants Students’ Rights ProjectKaren AlvesSenior Education Specialist and Outreach CoordinatorDiana AragundiAssistant Project Director, Immigrant Students' Rights ProjectMichael...
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Thirty-two questions you can ask at your child's next Parent Teacher Conference to learn more about their progeress, participation, learning style, and academic strengths.
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Your child has the right to attend a school where your child is safe and supported and there is no bullying, harassment, or discrimination. This guide describes bullying behavior and signs a child may be bullied. It also includes the education rights of students who are bullied or engaged in...
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Resource: Prevenir y Tratar el BullyingThis guide describes bullying behavior and signs a child may be bullied. It also includes the education rights of students who are bullied or engaged in bullying behavior and attend New York City Department of Education (DOE) schools, including special protections for students with disabilities. (...
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Learn how to navigate NYCSA, the New York City Department of Education website application that lets you see and manage important information about your child’s education online. (In Arabic)
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Learn how to navigate NYCSA, the New York City Department of Education website application that lets you see and manage important information about your child’s education online. (In Bengali)
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Learn how to navigate NYCSA, the New York City Department of Education website application that lets you see and manage important information about your child’s education online. (In Chinese)