Parent Resources

The AHRC New York City Department of Educational Services recognizes that parents and guardians are primary members of their children’s education teams. Employing a collaborative approach in which the opinions and insights of all team members are valued, respected, and addressed, is a core component of the schools. Informed parents and guardians help make the schools and homes more effective learning sites and promote more independence in the students’ futures.

This section includes:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) covering some of the potentially unclear aspects of special education
Our Glossary of important terms that explains many of the labels and acronyms that are used in the field
A Parent Testimonial section with remarks from families whose children have been served students in the different programs
Our Family Support Services and Workshops page describes workshops and services are available from AHRC New York City.