Parent Resources

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 Common Special Education Terms explains many of the labels and acronyms that are used in the field.
• A Parent Testimonial section contains remarks from families whose children have been served students in the different programs.
• Our Family Support Services & Workshops page describes additional workshops and services available from AHRC NYC.