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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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A brief overview of the three main English language learning programs in New York City’s public schools: English as a New Language (ENL), Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE), and Dual Language. (In Spanish)
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This fact sheet for families of students with disabilities covers issues that typically come up at the start of the school year, such as what to do if a child does not yet have a school assignment or the school assigned says they cannot serve the child’s needs.
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Resource: Preguntas y Respuestas Sobre el Comienzo de Clases para Familias de Alumnos con DiscapacidadesThis fact sheet for families of students with disabilities covers issues that typically come up at the start of the school year, such as what to do if a child does not yet have a school assignment or the school assigned says they cannot serve the child’s needs. (Spanish)
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A compiled list of back to school resources specifically for students in temporary housing in NYC.
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Page: Board of DirectorsBoard of DirectorsKimberley D. Harris, PresidentNBCUniversalHarriet Chan King, Secretary Paul D. Becker, Treasurer Eric F. Grossman, President EmeritusMorgan StanleyCarmita AlonsoFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLPMatt BerkeMorgan StanleyMatt DarnallElement CapitalJessica A....
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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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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: Arranging Transportation Services