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FROM ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN OF NEW YORK
What's new this week?
SPECIAL EDUCATION RECOVERY SERVICES. All families of students with disabilities should have received a letter this week about Special Education Recovery Services. Special Education Recovery Services are specialized instruction and related services, targeted to a student's individual needs, to help address the learning disruptions experienced during the pandemic. These services will be provided in an after-school and/or Saturday program in addition to the supports and services a student gets during the regular school day. Parents should not need to take any action to start the process; schools will be reaching out between now and mid-November to discuss the plan for their child. Accepting Recovery Services does NOT waive a student’s right to other services, including compensatory services. Learn more >>

.WEBINAR. BEYOND ACCESS SERIES: RECOVERY SERVICES. On October 5 at 7:30pm, the DOE will hold a live information session for families on Special Education Recovery Services. Spanish and Mandarin interpretation will be available. Learn more and register >>

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE NEW QUARANTINE RULES? Gothamist answered some common questions about the updated quarantine rules for NYC schools, including who counts as a "close contact," when parents get notified about positive cases, and more. Read the Q&A >>

.VIRTUAL EVENT. EARLY INTERVENTION ROUNDTABLE. The Raising New York coalition, of which AFC is a member, is hosting a virtual Early Intervention Roundtable on October 19 from 10-11:30am to hear from parents, Early Intervention providers, and other stakeholders about their experiences with teletherapy services during the pandemic. Register >>

OCTOBER IS NATIONAL DYSLEXIA AWARENESS MONTH! AFC's fact sheets on literacy and dyslexia answer commonly asked questions about learning to read, describe important milestones in literacy development from pre-K through second grade, and explain how to get help if your child is struggling. Read the fact sheets >>
As always, our Education Helpline is here to provide individualized guidance and information for your education-related issues. Monday-Thursday, 10am to 4pm. We can speak to you in YOUR language. 
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