Donate to School Gardens

Make a financial or in-kind contribution to New York City public school garden initiatives.

Donate to Schools

Make a financial or in-kind contribution to benefit public schools.

Education Councils

Learn about education councils and how to become a candidate.

Panel for Educational Policy

Learn about public meetings to discuss education policy.

Parent Coordinator

Contact a Parent Coordinator to report issues at your child's school.

School Leadership Team (SLT)

Learn about School Leadership Teams, who develop and support school-based educational policies.

School Performance

Learn about the performance of a specific public school and the annual NYC School Survey.

School Calendar and Closures

Get information about public school holidays, key dates, and unplanned closures.

3-K Enrollment

Learn about 3-K enrollment.

Alternative Schools and Programs

Learn about alternative paths to a diploma for at-risk students.

Bilingual Education

Learn about public school programs for students who can't speak or write English well.

Charter Schools

Learn about charter schools.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Schools

Get information about COVID-19 health and safety plans for public schools, including vaccine mandates and in-school testing.

Elementary School Enrollment

Learn about enrollment and registration for elementary school students.

Family Welcome Centers

Find a Family Welcome Center for assistance with public school enrollment.

GED, TASC, and Literacy

Learn about the GED exam or TASC diploma, including free classes and programs to help prepare.

Gifted and Talented Program

Learn about public school programs for gifted students.

Head Start

Learn about Head Start, which provides activities and educational programs for children ages three and four.

High School Enrollment

Learn about enrollment for high school students.

Home Instruction and Schooling

Find out if a student qualifies for home instruction or apply to educate a child at home.

Kindergarten Enrollment

Learn about enrolling in a public school kindergarten program.

Middle School Enrollment

Register for middle school or learn about the admissions process.

Pre-Kindergarten Enrollment

Learn about pre-kindergarten enrollment.

Private and Parochial Schools

Get information about religious and private schools.

School Eligibility

Learn who can sign up for public school.

School Enrollment Application in Braille or Large Print

Get a public school enrollment application in braille or large print.

School Finder

Get locations and contact information for NYC Public Schools.

School Transfer

Get help to move from one school to another.

Special Education

Find services for public school students with disabilities who are between the ages of 3 and 21.

Bed Bug Complaint

Report bed bugs.

Graffiti

Report graffiti.

Heat Complaint in a Commercial Building

Report a heat problem in a commercial or public school building.

Poison Ivy

Report poison ivy in a park or tree, on school property, or on private property.

Rat or Mouse Complaint

Report rats, mice, and conditions that might attract them.

School Maintenance Complaint

Report a public school that needs repair or maintenance.

Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT)

Learn about a program designed to help reduce gang activity.

PCBs in Schools

Learn about Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in New York City public school buildings.

School Bullying

Report school bullying or get anti-bullying assistance.

School Cell Phone Policy

Learn about cell phone rules for public schools.

School Crossing Guard Request

Request a crossing guard for a specific intersection near a school.

School Discipline or Suspension Complaint

Report a problem with how public school staff handled discipline or suspension.

School Immunization Requirements

Learn about the shots required for school and day care.

School Metal Detectors

Learn about random, unannounced metal detector screenings at public middle schools and high schools.

School Rules and Policies

Get a copy of the Chancellor's Regulations, which cover a wide range of Department of Education policies.

School Safety Complaint

Report a fight or other safety issue at a public school.

School Sexual Misconduct

Report sexual misconduct in a New York City public school.

3-K Enrollment

Learn about 3-K enrollment.

Adolescent Literacy Program

Learn about after school programs to improve reading, writing, and public speaking skills of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.

Apostille Document Authentication

Get a document issued in New York certified for use in a foreign country.

Beacon Community Centers

Find a school-based community center for children, youth, and adults.

Bilingual Education

Learn about public school programs for students who can't speak or write English well.

Charter Schools

Learn about charter schools.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Schools

Get information about COVID-19 health and safety plans for public schools, including vaccine mandates and in-school testing.

Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT)

Learn about a program designed to help reduce gang activity.

High School Work-Based Learning

Request help with job opportunities for high school juniors and seniors.

Learn & Earn Program

Get help for high school juniors and seniors with graduating and preparing for employment, college, or both.

Learning Disabilities

Get health information and treatment referrals for adults and children with learning disabilities.

Libraries

Find a public library.

NYC Connected and Broadband Access

Learn about a program to improve access to broadband services in underserved areas.

NYC Schools Account

Learn about the NYC Schools Account system.

Other Ways to Graduate High School

Learn about alternate programs and opportunities available to help graduate high school.

Outdoor Learning

Learn how schools and day care centers can use City streets, play yards, and parks for classes.

Parent Coordinator

Contact a Parent Coordinator to report issues at your child's school.

Pregnant Student Support

Learn about educational options and maternity leave for pregnant public school students.

Pre-Kindergarten Enrollment

Learn about pre-kindergarten enrollment.

School Bullying

Report school bullying or get anti-bullying assistance.

School Construction

Get information or make a complaint about public school renovation or new construction projects.

School Crossing Guard Request

Request a crossing guard for a specific intersection near a school.

School Curriculum

Learn about public school textbooks and instruction.

School Discipline or Suspension Complaint

Report a problem with how public school staff handled discipline or suspension.

School Districts

Find a school district.

School Document Translation

Request a written translation or oral interpretation of a school or Department of Education document.

School Food

Learn about school meals and available programs.

School Food Complaint

Report a problem with public school meals.

School Health Complaint

Report a problem with health instruction, medical care, or an unhealthy condition.

School Internet Access

Learn about Internet access for public school students.

School Maintenance Complaint

Report a public school that needs repair or maintenance.

School Parent Associations

Learn about parent associations at public schools.

School Parent Leadership Complaint

Report a problem with a parent association or a specific member.

School Parent Support (P311)

Learn about the support hotline for parents of public school students.

School Records

Request student records and transcripts for a current or former public school student.

School Registration Complaint

Report a problem with getting a child enrolled or back into school.

School Reopening Complaint

Make a complaint about a school not following COVID-19 health and safety rules or about New York City's school reopening policy.

School Safety Complaint

Report a fight or other safety issue at a public school.

School Shopping Tips

Get tips for smart back-to-school shopping.

School Special Education Complaint

Report a problem with public school services for students with disabilities.

School Success Guide

Get a guide for families to help prepare public school students for the school year.

School Teaching and Learning Complaint

Report a problem with classroom learning, tutoring, or a specific educational program.

School Testing

Learn about citywide and required exams for students.

School Transfer Complaint

Report a problem with the school transfer process.

School Transportation

Learn about school transportation or report if a child missed a school bus.

School Transportation Complaint

Report a problem with a yellow school bus or bus driver.

School Uniforms

Learn about public school uniforms.

School Zones

Find a student's school zone based on their address.

Service in Schools

Learn about service programs in New York City public schools.

Social Innovation Fund Family Rewards

Learn about a program the rewards eligible families for completing health, education, and work- related activities.

Special Education

Find services for public school students with disabilities who are between the ages of 3 and 21.

Student Attendance and Absence

Learn about student attendance requirements or report an absence.

Student Educational Support

Learn about educational support services for students.

Student Graduation Requirements

Learn about graduation requirements for public schools.

Student in Temporary Housing

Learn about educational services for students who are homeless or in temporary housing.

Student Promotion

Learn how students advance to the next grade level.

Students with Disabilities

Request educational support for students who are blind or have limited vision and students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Teen Talk Toolkit

Get a toolkit on emotional health topics for teachers and staff at middle and high schools.

Wi-Fi

Learn about free public Wi-Fi and find places to connect to the Internet.

Young Men's Initiative

Learn about programs and policies to address disparities that impact boys and men of color.