Resources

Each year, the NYC Department of Education sends out colored letters to help families understand what to expect as their children transition to Kindergarten. Here is a breakdown of what each letter means and when you can expect to receive it.

You are entitled to copies of your child’s educational records. Here is a sample letter you can use to make this request at your child’s school or local CPSE office.

You can request a meeting with your preschooler’s IEP team at any time to discuss making changes to the IEP. Here is a sample letter that you can send to request the CPSE meeting.

The Parent-Teacher Conference is an opportunity to discuss academic, social, and behavioral progress, as well as voice any concerns you may have.

Decode tricky acronyms to better understand education, special education, and disability system terminology.

Learn about your rights in public schools, at home, and in the community.

Here are some strategies to help make your advocacy more successful.

Special education process can be overwhelming. Here is a simple overview to better understand the special education process.

When facing housing discrimination, learn about your rights under the law and how to file a complaint.