Ask your Parent Coordinator, School Social Worker, or School Counselor for more information about your school's mental health program. The DOE develops tools to help families and educators understand ...

Please visit our Connect with Us page to find out who to speak with to get help at your school or district, and important contacts within DOE. Parents have the right to file complaints about matters ...

Charter schools are independent public schools founded by not-for-profit Boards of Trustees. They operate under a contract (or "charter") of up to five years. Charter schools are New York City public ...

This guide outlines school planning to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for all students and staff. In the event of an emergency, you can obtain information about your child’s school in ...

The right to a free, public school education is a basic “student right” guaranteed to all children. All students are guaranteed the right to express opinions, support causes, organize and assemble to ...

If you are 16–21 years old, and have dropped out of high school or fallen behind on credits, you can enroll in a transfer school to earn your diploma. Generally, admission to a transfer school depends ...

Your reputation is based on what you say and do. Want others to see you as friendly? Smile and say “hi” to people. Want others to see you as smart? Raise your hand when you know the answer in class.

Both parents and teachers need to help students be good digital citizens. They both need to support students in using the internet in ways that are safe, responsible, and appropriate. They also help ...

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs and activities. Title IX provides, “No person in ...

Parents have the right to a free public school education for their child in a safe and supportive learning environment. The Department of Education and its schools are responsible for providing ...

These guidelines set forth protocol and describe best practices for supporting transgender and gender expansive students. These guidelines apply to New York City Department of Education (DOE) ...

School-Based Health Centers are medical health centers within the schools. They help students manage their illnesses during the school day. Because of the location, School Based Health Center are an ...