Education

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Advocates for Children of New York
AFC's Education Helpline provides answers to your school-related questions, including:

* the best school programs for a child;
* options for a student in need of medical accommodations;
* school transfers;
* special education evaluations, programs, services;
* promotional standards and timing of specialized high school exams;
* options available in bilingual education and ESL;
* school discipline and suspension issues
English and Spanish spoken.
(212) 947-9779 - www.advocatesforchildren.org
Alternative High Schools and Programs
offers information on the various alternative schools in NYC, GED programs, adult education and more. - http://schools.nyc.gov/OurSchools/Region79/default.htm
Association for the Help of Retarded Children
offers general and educational advocacy services to people of all ages with developmental disabilities who are experiencing difficulty accessing services or have problems with services being rendered. Generally provides assistance with education related issues but may help with other issues as well. Provides training for parents and professionals. (212) 780-2500. - http://www.ahrcnyc.org/services/services.htm
Cornerstone Learning Center, Inc.
Provides tutoring, workshops on school, college, career and life skills and a week-long college tour out of the city. Academic summer day camp for middle school students. Helps kids improve their academic skills through the efforts of volunteer tutors. West 65th Street location. (212) 362-3920
Head Start of New York City
NY School District preschool program designed to meet each child's individual needs in a developmentally appropriate setting. Also concentrates on family-focused health, nutrition, and social services. - http://www.nysheadstart.org/nyc.html
homeworkNYC.org
Find answers to homework questions! New site contains study guides, tips for writing research papers, online calculator, guides to best books, websites, magazines, printable library card application, links to "Ask a Librarian" and "Dial-A-Teacher" for live and online homework help. - http://www.homeworkNYC.org
Inside Schools
From registration to graduation, everything you need to know about the NYC school system. Includes parent discussion forum and a section on where to get help. Information on gifted programs as well. Sponsored by Advocates for Children. Helpline: (212) 947-9779. Many languages spoken. - www.insideschools.org/index.php
Liberty Partnerships Program Barnard College
Academic and social supportive services to intermediate, middle, junior or senior high school students who need help to complete high school. Broad range of comprehensive services to increase students’ desire to learn and their abilities, with the goal of entering college or the work force. (212) 854-7520 - http://www.barnard.edu/liberty/
Literacy Assistance Center
Provides information about literacy programs for adults, out of school youth and families. Free and low-cost programs in ESL, adult education and GED preparation. (212) 803-3300 - www.lacnyc.org
Living for the Young Family through Education
Provides comprehensive services to meet the needs of teenage parents who wish to stay in school or resume their education. Provides a school-based child care program for the babies of teenage parents. (212) 348-0608
National Center for Learning Disabilities
NCLD’s mission is to increase public awareness and understanding of learning disabilities, conduct educational programs, and provide national leadership in shaping public policy. Site includes information on types of learning disabilities and how to obtain and advocate for services. (888) 575-7373 - www.ncld.org
New York City Dept. of Education
This site provides everything everyone might want to know about the Department of Education. Lots of information for parents, students, educators, including a complete listing of public schools by region, Special Education District 75, alternative high schools and programs, charter schools, high school directory, new schools, summer school and more. Call 311. - http://schools.nyc.gov/default.aspx
New York Public Library
Free classes in English for speakers of other languages are offered at 20 branches in association with the Riverside Language Program. (212) 340-0918 - www.nypl.org/classes/esol.html
U.S. Department of Education
Many resources just for parents, from preparing one’s child for school to finding schools, helping children read, special needs. - www.ed.gov/parents/landing.jhtml?src=pn
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East Side House Settlement
services include child care and Head Start programs; educational, recreational and drug abuse prevention programs. Building on the success of its educational work, has created a high school for young people in the South Bronx who aspire to higher education. Also programs for families and the elderly. 337 Alexander Street, Bronx, NY 10454 (718) 665-5250 - http://www.eastsidehouse.org
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United Community Centers
offers service programs to residents of East New York including preschool and afterschool youth education, health and HIV prevention. Evening programs include adult ESOL classes, citizenship training, basic education, computer skills. 613 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 (718) 649-7979
ACE Integration Head Start
An early childhood education program for low-income children in Bushwick. A child-centered approach, this program integrates children with disabilities into the classroom. Enhances readiness for school while providing social services to families. 1419-23 Broadway, Brooklyn; (718) 443-3917.
NY State Parent Education and Awareness Program
Are you a parent separating from your spouse or partner or going through a divorce? Contact this program to learn how the breakup affects your children and to learn to make your new family life easier for you and your kids. Call (888) 809-2798. - http://www.nycourts.gov/ip/parent-ed