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THE EDUCATION RIGHTS PROJECT
of Queens Legal Services Corporation
The Education Rights Project of Queens Legal Services serves low-income students and parents as well as parent associations and independent parent groups. Part of Queens Legal Services Corporation, a non-profit organization providing a range of advocacy services to poor and low-income adults, children and families, we offer free legal services to eligible clients and client groups.
WE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
' Legal representation
' Advice and counsel
' Training and workshops
' Referrals to outside resources
WE REPRESENT CLIENTS IN AREAS OF EDUCATION LAW, INCLUDING:
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Special education and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Section of the Rehabilitation Act
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Suspensions and discipline issues
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Barriers to enrollment
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Discrimination in access to high-quality programs
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Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act/ No Child Left Behind Act
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Parent involvement
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School governance and community school district accountability
FOR NON-PROFIT GROUPS SERVING STUDENTS AND PARENTS
WE ALSO PROVIDE:
' Training for service providers and lay advocates
' Educational workshops for parents and students
' Group advice and representation
HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH US:
For individual advice and representation:
The Project operates a telephone hotline on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. call 347-592-2173.
Callers are screened for eligibility by our intake staff and asked to wait for an advocate to call back. To the extent possible, all calls are returned within two working days.
For group workshops and training:
Contact Tara Foster at (347) 592-2234.
Documents of interest:
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