Policy Resources - Advocates for Children of New York

A young girl in a classroom reads from a textbook.

সাইন-অন লেটার

110 Organizations Urge Mayor de Blasio to Meet the Need for Preschool Special Education Classes

More than 100 organizations sent a letter to Mayor de Blasio making the point that 3-K and Pre-K will never be “for all” until the City addresses the continuing shortage of seats in preschool special education classes—a shortage that has left young children with disabilities who have a legal right to such a class sitting at home or in settings that cannot provide the support they need.

Apr 12, 2021

Two preschoolers play with clay at a small table.

প্রেস বিবৃতি

3-K Cannot Be “For All” While Preschoolers with Disabilities Go Without Needed Classes

Advocates for Children of New York (AFC) issued the following response to Mayor de Blasio’s announcement that New York City plans to use federal COVID-19 education relief funding to expand 3-K citywide.

Mar 24, 2021

Two teenage girls with backpacks, one wearing a face mask, walk up a flight of stairs in a subway station. (Photo by Charlotte May via Pexels)

নীতি এজেন্ডা

AFC-এর COVID-19 শিক্ষা পুনরুদ্ধার পরিকল্পনা

With the federal government having approved the largest one-time investment in education in our nation’s history, NYC needs an ambitious education initiative to pave the way to hope and opportunity for this generation of students. Such a plan must invest resources in academic support, mental health support, and outreach and engagement. It must be targeted to assist students disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, including the provision of specialized instruction and support where needed. This plan outlines our recommendations for steps the City should take.

12 মার্চ, 2021

সাক্ষ্য এবং পাবলিক মন্তব্য

AFC Testifies on the 2021–2022 State Education & Health Budget Proposals

On January 28, 2021, AFC testified at the New York State Joint Legislative Hearing on the 2021-2022 Elementary and Secondary Education Budget proposal, urging legislators to increase, and not cut, state education funding and ensure schools can use their full COVID-19 relief funding to reopen schools and help students catch up.

Jan 28, 2021

A toddler sits on the floor with legos and blocks. (Photo by Lisa Fotios from Pexels)

নীতি প্রতিবেদন

বিলম্বিত হস্তক্ষেপ: শিশু এবং বাচ্চাদের উপর মহামারীর প্রভাবের প্রাথমিক সূচক

This January 2021 data brief examines the steep decline during the COVID-19 pandemic in the number of infants and toddlers referred to the New York City Early Intervention (EI) program to address concerns about their development. As a result of the drop in referrals, thousands of young children with developmental delays or disabilities missed the chance for intervention at the time it is most effective.

15 জানুয়ারী, 2021

Young child sits on the floor, playing with a large toy

সাক্ষ্য এবং পাবলিক মন্তব্য

AFC Testifies on the Impact of COVID-19 on Child Care

AFC testified before the City Council Committee on Education and Committee on Women and Gender Equity about the related issues of a shortage of preschool special education programs, and the problem of Learning Bridges child care programs excluding children with disabilities.

Dec 16, 2020

Mother kneeling next to toddler son wearing leg braces.

সাইন-অন লেটার

প্রারম্ভিক হস্তক্ষেপ স্থানান্তর সংক্রান্ত 80+ সংস্থা সাইন-অন চিঠিতে যোগদান করে

AFC joined more than 80 organizations calling on the State to ensure that children do not lose Early Intervention services due to the difficulties getting preschool evaluations during the pandemic.

16 জুন, 2020

Close up of young student drawing with a colored pencil.

প্রেস বিবৃতি

প্রি-কে অফার সম্পর্কে মেয়র ডি ব্লাসিওর ঘোষণার প্রতিক্রিয়া জানিয়েছে এএফসি।

Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to Mayor de Blasio’s announcement about offers to New York City Pre-K programs.

১৩ মে, ২০২০

সাক্ষ্য এবং পাবলিক মন্তব্য

AFC Testifies on the 2020–2021 State Education Budget Proposal

AFC testified at the New York State Joint Legislative Hearing on the 2020–2021 Elementary and Secondary Education Budget proposal, urging legislators to fully fund Foundation Aid; increase investments in targeted areas such as preschool special education programs, support for Multilingual Learners, and positive approaches to discipline; and reject the harmful special education waiver proposal.

Feb 11, 2020

Preschool girl drawing at a table in a classroom. (Image by krakenimages.com on Freepik)

নীতি প্রতিবেদন

আসনের জন্য অপেক্ষা: নিউ ইয়র্ক সিটিতে প্রি-স্কুল বিশেষ শিক্ষা শ্রেণীর আসনের ঘাটতি

As a result of years of under-investment by the State in preschool special education programs, New York is falling far short of providing all children with the preschool special education classes they need and have a legal right to receive. This policy brief shows a projected shortfall of more than 1,000 preschool special education class seats for New York City children with disabilities for spring 2020.

৩০ জানু, ২০২০

নীতি সম্পদ

Leading the Way for NYC Schools: Recommendations for the Next Administration

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