Policy Resources - Advocates for Children of New York

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AFC Testifies on Teacher Preparation in New York City

AFC testified at a New York City Council Committee on Higher Education oversight hearing on teacher training in New York City’s post-secondary institutions, emphasizing the need to better prepare new teachers to support the needs of students who are struggling to learn to read and students with behavioral challenges.

14 de enero de 2016

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Comunicado de prensa

Declaración en respuesta a la propuesta del Departamento de Educación del Estado para ampliar las vías de graduación

Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York, issued the following statement in response to the proposal for expanding graduation pathways for all students discussed at today’s Board of Regents meeting.

11 de enero de 2016

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Testimonio y comentario público

AFC Comments on the DOE’s Proposed Community Schools Policy

AFC submitted comments on the New York City Department of Education’s Proposed Community Schools Policy, which we view as an important vehicle for creating shared language and expectations around the City’s Community Schools Initiative.

30 oct 2015

Testimonio y comentario público

La AFC y la Coalición ARISE testifican sobre el sistema reestructurado de apoyo escolar del DOE

AFC y la Coalición ARISE (coordinada por AFC) testificaron ante el Comité de Educación del Ayuntamiento sobre la nueva estructura del DOE para apoyar a las escuelas y familias.

1 de oct. de 2015

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Diploma Coalition Comments on Project-Based Assessments & the 4+1 Pathway to a Diploma

The Coalition for Multiple Pathways to a Diploma wrote to the State Education Commissioner and the Board of Regents regarding project-based assessments, the adoption of the 4+1 pathway to a high school diploma, and recommendations for the 2016–2017 State Aid Proposal.

Sep 29, 2015

Testimonio y comentario público

AFC & NYIC Comment on Proposed Amendments to Chancellor’s Regulation A-101

AFC and the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) jointly submitted comments in response to the New York City Department of Education’s proposal to amend Chancellor’s Regulation A-101 relating to student admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Aug 5, 2015

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AFC Testifies on the New York City FY 2016 Executive Budget

AFC testified before the City Council Committee on Finance to request that the final budget include increased funding for Committee on Special Education staff and increased funding for progressive discipline support.

Jun 9, 2015

Testimonio y comentario público

Diploma Coalition Makes Recommendations Regarding the Board of Regents’ Testing Reduction Report

The Coalition for Multiple Pathways to a Diploma, coordinated by AFC, wrote two letters urging the Chancellor and Board of Regents to address modifications to the Regents exam requirements as part of their report on reducing state testing and improving test quality.

May 20, 2015

Testimonio y comentario público

AFC testifica sobre el clima y la disciplina escolar

Hoy la AFC testifica ante los Comités de Educación y Seguridad Pública del Concejo Municipal de Nueva York y el Subcomité de Escuelas No Públicas, sobre el clima y la disciplina escolar. La AFC apoya la aprobación de ambas Intro. Núm. 730, que modifica la Ley de Seguridad Estudiantil, e Introducción. No. 719, que exige que el DOE informe sobre la proporción de Oficiales de Seguridad Escolar (SSO) y Consejeros Orientadores en cada escuela.

14 de abril de 2015

Testimonio y comentario público

AFC Submits Testimony on City Council Resolutions

AFC submitted testimony to the City Council Education Committee on resolutions regarding school funding, the charter school cap, and parents’ ability to opt out of standardized tests.

Mar 30, 2015

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