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A Family's Guide to Student-Directed IEPs
Is your child's voice heard at their meeting? Did they help create a goal for their IEP? Learn more about working with the school district to help your child learn how to advocate for themselves.
AFC's Guide To Section 504
As the parent of a child in a NYC public school, you may be familiar with the special education system. Children with disabilities can also get services and accommodations through a federal law called “Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,” or “Section 504.” This law can be especially helpful to you and your child if your child has a disability and:
1. Does not qualify for special education services.
2. You do not want to go through the special education system to get services or accommodations for your child.
3. Your child requires additional supports or services that are not provided through the special education system.
A Complete Guide to ADHD
This ADHD guide offers parents the information you need to understand the behaviors associated with the attention disorder to help you make effective decisions for your child about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Supporting the Emotional Needs of Kids with Learning Disabilities
Signs your child might be struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety, or depression, and how to help
Child Witness Materials Project
Collection of interactive and educational materials to guide children through how the justice system works and how to cope with the difficult feelings they might have.
Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DoHMH)
Resources for individuals experiencing a mental health condition in their day to day lives.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Emergency and Crisis Services
Mental health services are available to help your family during an emergency.
Center for Parent Information and Resources
The central "hub" of information and products created for the network of Parent Centers serving families of children with disabilities.
A Parent's Guide: Special Education in New York State for Children Ages 3-21
Information for parents, guardians and other family members about laws, regulations and policies affecting special education programs and services. However, these protections, rights and opportunities will best help students reach their full potential when parents, families and schools work collaboratively. Setting high expectations for students and high standards for programs will provide the greatest opportunities for a successful adult life.
NYT: Teens are Struggling Right Now. What can parents do?
The psychologist Lisa Damour shares advice on how to connect, what healthy emotions look like and when to step in.
Is your child's voice heard at their meeting? Did they help create a goal for their IEP? Learn more about working with the school district to help your child learn how to advocate for themselves.
AFC's Guide To Section 504
As the parent of a child in a NYC public school, you may be familiar with the special education system. Children with disabilities can also get services and accommodations through a federal law called “Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,” or “Section 504.” This law can be especially helpful to you and your child if your child has a disability and:
1. Does not qualify for special education services.
2. You do not want to go through the special education system to get services or accommodations for your child.
3. Your child requires additional supports or services that are not provided through the special education system.
A Complete Guide to ADHD
This ADHD guide offers parents the information you need to understand the behaviors associated with the attention disorder to help you make effective decisions for your child about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Supporting the Emotional Needs of Kids with Learning Disabilities
Signs your child might be struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety, or depression, and how to help
Child Witness Materials Project
Collection of interactive and educational materials to guide children through how the justice system works and how to cope with the difficult feelings they might have.
Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DoHMH)
Resources for individuals experiencing a mental health condition in their day to day lives.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Emergency and Crisis Services
Mental health services are available to help your family during an emergency.
Center for Parent Information and Resources
The central "hub" of information and products created for the network of Parent Centers serving families of children with disabilities.
A Parent's Guide: Special Education in New York State for Children Ages 3-21
Information for parents, guardians and other family members about laws, regulations and policies affecting special education programs and services. However, these protections, rights and opportunities will best help students reach their full potential when parents, families and schools work collaboratively. Setting high expectations for students and high standards for programs will provide the greatest opportunities for a successful adult life.
NYT: Teens are Struggling Right Now. What can parents do?
The psychologist Lisa Damour shares advice on how to connect, what healthy emotions look like and when to step in.
Financial Aid
Understanding Your Finances: A Guide for College Students
It’s important that you understand what resources are available to you to help you get through your college experience with a head start on your finances!
FSA ID (Financial Aid Signature): https://studentaid.gov/help/signing-fafsa
List of Schools Require CSS Profile:
https://profileonline.collegeboard.org/prf/PXRemotePartInstitutionServlet/PXRemotePartInstitutionServlet.srv
CSS Profile: https://profileonline.collegeboard.com/prf/index.jsp
Higher Education Services Corporation: http://www.hesc.com
Most complete financial aid site: http://www.finaid.org
National Association for Student Financial Aid Administrators: http://www.nasfaa.org
It’s important that you understand what resources are available to you to help you get through your college experience with a head start on your finances!
FSA ID (Financial Aid Signature): https://studentaid.gov/help/signing-fafsa
List of Schools Require CSS Profile:
https://profileonline.collegeboard.org/prf/PXRemotePartInstitutionServlet/PXRemotePartInstitutionServlet.srv
CSS Profile: https://profileonline.collegeboard.com/prf/index.jsp
Higher Education Services Corporation: http://www.hesc.com
Most complete financial aid site: http://www.finaid.org
National Association for Student Financial Aid Administrators: http://www.nasfaa.org
College Search Sites
Naviance: https://connection.naviance.com/baruch
College Board: http://www.collegeboard.org
College Review: http://www.collegeview.com
Princeton Review: http://www.princetonreview.com
The National Center for Fair & Open Testing: http://www.fairtest.org
Slate.org College Discovery : slate.org/connect/search/
College Board: http://www.collegeboard.org
College Review: http://www.collegeview.com
Princeton Review: http://www.princetonreview.com
The National Center for Fair & Open Testing: http://www.fairtest.org
Slate.org College Discovery : slate.org/connect/search/
College Resources for LGBTQ+ Students
LGBTQ Student Guide - https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/lgbtq-student-guide/
Scholarships for LGBTQ Students - https://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/lgbtq-scholarships/
Safezones in College - https://www.bestcolleges.com/blog/importance-of-safezones-in-college/
LGBTQ Friendly Colleges by State - https://www.bestcolleges.com/features/top-lgbtq-friendly-colleges-by-state/
Top LGBTQ Colleges - https://www.bestcolleges.com/features/best-colleges-for-lgbt-students/
Scholarships for LGBTQ Students - https://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/lgbtq-scholarships/
Safezones in College - https://www.bestcolleges.com/blog/importance-of-safezones-in-college/
LGBTQ Friendly Colleges by State - https://www.bestcolleges.com/features/top-lgbtq-friendly-colleges-by-state/
Top LGBTQ Colleges - https://www.bestcolleges.com/features/best-colleges-for-lgbt-students/
Athletics
National Collegiate Athletic Association: www.ncaa.org
National Recruiting Network: www.nationalrecruits.com
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics: www.naia.org
National Recruiting Network: www.nationalrecruits.com
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics: www.naia.org
Career Services
College Board: http://www.collegeboard.com/html/careerbrowser.html
O*Net: www.onetonline.org/
Career Builder: http://www.careerbuilder.com
O*Net: www.onetonline.org/
Career Builder: http://www.careerbuilder.com
