Parent Resources
Parent Organizations
Citywide Council on Special Education
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The CCSE is an advisory board that focuses on the education of students with disabilities. The CCSE is responsible for advising and commenting on the establishment of committees/subcommittees on special education in community school districts; and for issuing an annual report on how effectively students with disabilities are served by the NYC Department of Education and making recommendations for improvements - Citywide Council on Special Education
Citywide Council on English Language Learners
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​The CCELL is an advisory board focusing on the education of English Language Learners in bilingual or English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. The CCELL is responsible for issuing an annual report on how effectively those students are being served by the NYC Department of Education and making recommendations for improvements - Citywide Council on English Language Learners
Citywide Councils on High Schools
The Citywide Council on High Schools (CCHS) is a dedicated group of volunteer parents that advocate on behalf of all NYC public high school students. CCHS welcomes parents, school leadership groups and students to express their concerns and comments to help ensure the best educational experience possible for students - Citywide Council on High Schools
District 75
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District 75 provides highly specialized instructional support for students with significant challenges, such as autism Spectrum Disorders, significant cognitive delays, emotional disabilities, sensory impairments, and other disabilities - District 75
Parent and Parent Teacher Association
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All NYC schools are required to have either a Parent Association or a Parent Teacher Association. These organizations advocate for students and families, update parents and families about the school, and plan and run activities for parents and families. They also support schools by, hosting parent workshops, organizing academic and social activities for families, and running volunteer events -
Parent and Parent Teacher Association
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Panel for Education Policy
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The Panel for Educational Policy (PEP) is responsible for some of the most significant decisions affecting the education system, the panel votes on the Chancellor's proposed education policies, including school co-locations and closings, DOE contracts over $1 million, Gifted and Talented programs, and the citywide school budget - Panel for Education Policy
School Leadership Team ​
The School Leadership Team (SLT) is a group of people who develop educational policies for their school - School Leadership Team
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Parent University
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Parent University aims to educate and empower families as partners, advocates, and lifelong educators in their student's education through free courses, resources, events, and activities - Parent University
Parent Bill of Rights
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Each child’s maximum potential can best be achieved through a partnership between parents and the education community. Please see the DOE's Parents Bill of Rights: Parents' Bill of Rights
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Translations can be downloaded from the DOE website: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/know-your-rights/parents-bill-of-rights/Opens in a new browser tab
DOE Complaint Page​
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Parents have the right to file complaints about matters affecting their child's education. If you cannot resolve the issue at your school or district, you can file an appeal or complaint to the Department of Education - Parent Complaints and Appeals
DOE Complaint Page​
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Parents have the right to file complaints about matters affecting their child's education. If you cannot resolve the issue at your school or district, you can file an appeal or complaint to the Department of Education - Parent Complaints and Appeals
NYCSA Account​
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The NYC Schools Account allows you to view your child’s grades, report cards, attendance history, test scores, transportation information, IEP information, submit COVID consent forms, track your child’s progress to graduation, and more to come!
If you are having trouble setting up a NYC Schools Account, here is a video tutorial to help: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xcvP0eQmie4Yvv-zzxIuNCGGUxUM1Op8/view
You can also go to the DOE's NYCSA page: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/student-journey/nyc-schools-account/nycsa-account-set-up-guide-for-parents