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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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Blog: AFC Statement in Response to Reports NYC Will Limit Shelter Stays to 60 Days for Newcomer Families10.13.2023 | Today, Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the anticipated announcement that New York City will limit shelter stays to 60 days for newcomer families: The City’s reported decision to limit shelter...
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09.26.2023 | Today, Advocates for Children of New York (AFC) and Morrison & Foerster LLP filed a complaint in federal court against the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and the New York City Department of Education (DOE) on behalf of a young child, R.A., who was not...
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10.05.2023 | Today, Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the New York City Council’s passage of Intro 857-A, expanding disaggregated data in New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) reporting to include metrics on...
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Stay up-to-date on the most recent NYC schools updates by subscribing to AFC's weekly Blackboard Bulletin. Want to see what you've missed? Catch up on some of our most recent issues.Refer to our Start of School Year 2023-24 Fact Sheet for Families of Students with Disabilities, which we will...
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Resource: Solicitar a la Escuela SecundariaApplying to high school tip sheet (In Spanish)
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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. (In Spanish)
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Applying to middle school tipsheet (In Spanish)
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09.07.2023 | Stay up-to-date with the latest news about transportation, enrollment, and other back to school issues, and access key resources, including our Back To School Troubleshooting webinar. Visit AFC's Back To School Hub
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Resource: Requesting School TransfersThis tip sheet explains the different types of school transfers and how to obtain them.
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Tips to help you communicate effectively and advocate for your child's right to a quality education.
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Resource: Promotion Policy in NYC Public SchoolsPromotion policy for New York City Department of Education public schools as informed by Chancellor’s Regulation A-501. Lists promotion criteria for each grade from kindergarten to the end of high school.
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Promotion policy for New York City Department of Education public schools as informed by Chancellor’s Regulation A-501. Lists promotion criteria for each grade from pre-kindergarten to the end of high school. (In Spanish)
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Resource: Applying to High School
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Resource: Applying to Middle School