Policy Resources - Advocates for Children of New York

Témoignage et commentaires publics

L'AFC témoigne des besoins des élèves atteints de dyslexie et de troubles d'apprentissage du langage associés

L'AFC a témoigné devant les comités du conseil municipal de New York sur l'éducation et la santé mentale, les troubles du développement, l'alcoolisme, la toxicomanie et les services aux personnes handicapées sur la nécessité de s'assurer que nos écoles publiques sont prêtes à fournir à tous les élèves, y compris ceux souffrant de dyslexie et d'autres handicaps, avec un enseignement d’alphabétisation approprié et fondé sur des données probantes.

19 avril 2016

Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC Testifies on the New York City FY 2017 Preliminary Education Budget

AFC testified before the City Council Education Committee about the City’s Fiscal Year 2017 Preliminary Budget, calling on the Administration and City Council to increase funding to address school climate and to support students experiencing homelessness.

Mar 16, 2016

Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC Testifies on the DOE’s Support for Students in Temporary Housing

AFC testified before the New York City Council Committee on Education and Committee on General Welfare regarding transportation and support for students experiencing homelessness.

Feb 4, 2016

Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC Testifies on ThriveNYC’s Mental Health Roadmap

AFC testified before the New York City Council Committee on Mental Health, Developmental Disability, Alcoholism, Substance Abuse and Disability Services regarding City students’ behavioral and mental health needs.

Jan 28, 2016

Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC Testifies on the 2016–2017 State Education & Health Budget Proposals

Jan 27, 2016

Témoignage et commentaires publics

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.

Jan 14, 2016

Tweed Courthouse, the headquarters of the Department of Education.

Témoignage et commentaires publics

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.

Oct 30, 2015

Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC & the ARISE Coalition Testify Regarding the DOE’s Restructured School Support System

AFC and the ARISE Coalition (coordinated by AFC) both testified before the City Council Committee on Education about the new DOE structure for supporting schools and families.

Oct 1, 2015

Témoignage et commentaires publics

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

Témoignage et commentaires publics

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

Ressources politiques

More than 115 Organizations Call for Changes to New York State’s School Funding Formula

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