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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This fact sheet explains the right of parents who do not speak English to free translation and interpretation services in order to participate in their children’s education.
This fact sheet explains high school promotion and graduation requirements for ELLs and available accommodations.
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 explains how to enroll in a NYC public school and answers questions immigrant families may have about enrollment.
This guide covers education options and resources for immigrant students aged 14-21 who are looking to enroll in school in New York City.
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.
This tip sheet covers enrollment information for recently arrived immigrant students, including how to enroll your child in school, what to do if your child needs help learning English, and where to go to get help.
This tip sheet covers enrollment information for recently arrived immigrant students, including how to enroll your child in school, what to do if your child needs help learning English, and where to go to get help.
This tip sheet covers enrollment information for recently arrived immigrant students, including how to enroll your child in school, what to do if your child needs help learning English, and where to go to get help.
This tip sheet covers enrollment information for recently arrived immigrant students, including how to enroll your child in school, what to do if your child needs help learning English, and where to go to get help.