Back to School Live Q&A; Start of School Fact Sheet for families of students with disabilities; New DOE testing and quarantine rules; More time to finish high school for 21 year olds; Prepaid rides for families who haven't received busing; and more.
.WEBINAR. BACK TO SCHOOL 2021: TROUBLESHOOTING AND LIVE Q&A. We want to hear how the return to school has gone for your family, and help troubleshoot issues you may have experienced. Join us next Monday for a live Q&A to chat directly with AFC educational experts about your questions and concerns, and get resources and advocacy tips. Learn more and register >>
.FACT SHEET.AFC'S START OF SCHOOL Q&A FOR FAMILIES OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. The fact sheet, which we continue to update as we learn more, covers some of the most commonly asked questions about the return to school for families of students with disabilities. Read the fact sheet in English,Spanish, and Chinese
NEW TESTING AND QUARANTINE RULES FOR NYC SCHOOLS. Positive cases will no longer necessarily trigger a classroom closure. Instead, both vaccinated and unvaccinated students who are masked and follow social distancing guidelines can continue learning in-person, even if they are a close contact of a positive student. If the contact is an adult in the room, quarantine rules will still apply for unvaccinated students. Learn more >>
MORE TIME TO FINISH HIGH SCHOOL FOR 21 YEAR OLDS.If you or your child turned 21 during the 2020-21 school year, you may still have time to graduate. You can return to your high school this fall, or enroll in a transfer school or YABC through June 22. Learn more on the DOE's website, and email agingout@afcnyc.org with any questions >>
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 who do not yet have bus service if they are: living in shelter and supposed to take the bus to school; or have IEPs that recommend busing. Eligible 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
.WEBINAR. NAVIGATING THE SYSTEM FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. YAI offers free workshops every month for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, families, caregivers, and professionals. This month's workshop covers eligibility and access to services through the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). 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.
