Start of school Q&A for families of students with disabilities; Transportation for families without busing service; Mask accommodations for students with disabilities; Mental health supports for students returning to school; and more.
.FACT SHEET.AFC'S START OF SCHOOL Q&A FOR FAMILIES OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. Our newest fact sheet covers some of the most commonly asked questions about the return to school for families of students with disabilities. Read the fact sheet in Englishand Spanish
.WEBINAR. GETTING TO GRADUATION: RIGHTS & OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS AGED 17-22. Do you know 17- to 22-year-olds who want to finish high school but need more time or support? This year, NYC is giving older students more time to finish high school. We'll talk more about these changes, enrollment options, and post-secondary transition supports for older students. Learn more and register >>
PREPAID TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE NOT RECEIVED BUSING SERVICE.The DOE will arrange rides via LimoSys (an app-based ride service) for students living in shelter who take the bus to school, and for students whose IEPs recommend busing, but do not yet have bus service. Eligible public school families should reach out to their child's school and ask them to submit a LimoSys request to the DOE. Students living in shelter should speak with their Students in Temporary Housing Regional Manager.If you're having trouble, contact Jodi Sammons Chen at the DOE at JSammons@schools.nyc.gov
WHO HAS TO QUARANTINE IF THERE'S A COVID CASE AT YOUR SCHOOL? Chalkbeat's article breaks down the DOE's quarantine policy, along with a flowchart to help families understand who has to quarantine, and for how long, based on different scenarios. Learn more >>
BDS PRESENTS: YOUR FAMILY, YOUR RIGHTS. AFC has heard from families who are concerned about the threat of their child's school involving ACS if they keep their children home due to the lack of a remote schooling options. Brooklyn Defender Services has created a website with information about ACS investigations and advice about ACS and schools. Learn more and know your rights >>
SUPPORTING ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH DURING THE RETURN TO SCHOOL.This National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) article shares advice for parents who are supporting adolescents through the pandemic and the return to school, to help them identify signs of mental health conditions and how to support them. Learn more >>
.WEBINAR. MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES & EMPLOYMENT. Young adults with mental health challenges sometimes struggle to find and keep employment. This webinar is presented by REAL Transition Partners, a collaboration between 26 parent centers, and will help normalize mental health and employment struggles and identify skills to help young adults in their careers. Learn more and register >>
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.
