Policy Resources - Advocates for Children of New York

সাক্ষ্য এবং পাবলিক মন্তব্য

AFC Testifies on Educational Services for English Language Learners

AFC Project Director Abja Midha testified at the New York City Council Committee on Education hearing on English Language Learners (ELLs). In our testimony, we raised concerns about the shortage of bilingual program options for ELLs, particularly in languages other than Spanish.

Feb 25, 2015

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AFC Testifies on the 2015–2016 State Education Budget Proposal

AFC testified on the proposed state education budget for 2015–2016, urging the Legislature to increase funding for pre-K, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and to support English Language Learners (ELLs) and immigrant students; reject the Executive Budget special education waiver proposal; modify the charter school proposal to ensure that charter schools serve high-needs populations; support the proposal to establish regional rates for Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) services; and increase education funding overall.

Feb 3, 2015

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AFC Testifies on EarlyLearn

AFC testified at the City Council Committee on General Welfare oversight hearing on EarlyLearn. EarlyLearn programs need adequate funding, training, technical assistance, and support to serve all eligible preschool students, including those who need additional support in order to succeed in the classroom and prepare for kindergarten.

Jan 14, 2015

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AFC Testifies on Early Intervention

Today Advocates for Children testified before the City Council Committee on Mental Health, Developmental Disability, Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Disability Services on the importance of the Early Intervention program.

Dec 15, 2014

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AFC Testifies Regarding Diversity in New York City Schools

AFC testified before the City Council’s Education Committee about diversity in NYC schools. Ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds have access to high-achieving schools and programs is critical, but is only one step. As the City Council strives to ensure that every school and program in NYC serves a diverse group of students, the City and DOE need to prepare schools to provide an excellent education to these students. Schools need resources, training, and the development of specialized programs to meet the needs of all students, including English Language Learners and students with disabilities.

Dec 11, 2014

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AFC Testifies on Special Education Instruction and Student Achievement

AFC testified at the New York City Council Committee on Education’s oversight hearing on special education instruction and student achievement. Our testimony focuses on the need to improve literacy instruction, including for students with disabilities.

Oct 28, 2014

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AFC Testifies Regarding Guidance Services for Students

AFC testified before the New York City Council Committee on Education regarding guidance counselors in schools and expanding college access for all students.

Sep 29, 2014

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AFC Testifies at a Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Behavioral Health System Planning Forum

AFC testified at a Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Behavioral Health System Planning Forum on the need for DOHMH to work with the DOE to improve the mental health system for New York City’s students so they can stay and succeed in school.

Sep 15, 2014

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AFC Submits Comments on Disproportionality under IDEA to the U.S. Department of Education

AFC submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Education regarding disproportionality under Section 618(d) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Our comments focus on racial disproportionality in the identification, placement, and discipline of children with disabilities in New York City.

Jul 29, 2014

সাক্ষ্য এবং পাবলিক মন্তব্য

এএফসি গ্র্যাজুয়েশন পাথওয়ে এবং ক্যারিয়ার এবং কারিগরি শিক্ষার বিষয়ে সাক্ষ্য দেয়

AFC testified before the New York State Assembly Committee on Education regarding Career and Technical Education (CTE) in New York State. Our testimony discusses considerations A.8189A/S.5966A must address.

জুলাই 16, 2014

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