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Ressources politiques

L'AFC s'efforce de changer la politique éducative afin que le système scolaire public serve tous enfants efficacement. Nous publions des rapports politiques et des analyses de données, témoignons aux niveaux de la ville et de l'État, nous exprimons dans la presse pour attirer l'attention sur les défis auxquels sont confrontés les étudiants et les familles que nous servons, et nous nous joignons à d'autres défenseurs, parents, jeunes et éducateurs pour appeler à changement.

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Rapport de politique

Essential Voices, Partie II : Engager les élèves et les parents dans la mise en œuvre d'un nouveau système d'évaluation des enseignants

Ce document politique d'octobre 2013 appelle le DOE à inclure les élèves et les parents lors de la mise en pratique du nouveau système d'évaluation des enseignants en créant un groupe consultatif de parties prenantes pour fournir des commentaires sur le processus de mise en œuvre de la politique. Le document fournit également des exemples de structures établies à cet effet dans d'autres villes et États.

31 octobre 2013

New York City City Hall Building

Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC Testifies on the Implementation of EarlyLearn NYC

AFC testified before the General Welfare and Women’s Issues Committees of the New York City Council regarding the implementation of EarlyLearn NYC. We are discussing the importance of increased funding to ensure that every child can participate in a high-quality early childhood education program.

Oct 28, 2013

New York City City Hall Building

Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC Testifies on Special Education Reform

AFC testified before the Education Committee of the New York City Council regarding the Department of Education’s special education reform. Our school system needs to change how it educates students with disabilities; however, change will not yield positive results unless it is well executed and adequately financed.

Oct 25, 2013

New York City City Hall Building

Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC’s School Justice Project Testifies on the Implementation of Close to Home

AFC testified before the New York City Council Committee on Juvenile Justice regarding the educational needs of students in the custody of the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) in non-secure placement through Close to Home.

Oct 23, 2013

New York City City Hall Building

Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC Submits Testimony on Significant School Changes (Closures, Reconfigurations, and Community Notification)

AFC submitted testimony to the Education Committee of the New York City Council supporting a one-year moratorium on school closings and additional community notification, but opposing a resolution giving Community Education Councils veto power over proposed co-locations.

Oct 2, 2013

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Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC Comments on Proposed Revisions to the Federal Child Care Development Fund Regulations

AFC’s Early Childhood Education Project submitted comments on proposed revisions to the federal Child Care Development Fund regulations. Our suggestions are largely focused on two overarching goals that are of vital importance to the clients we serve: making it easier for low-income families to access subsidized child care so that their children can receive a high-quality early childhood education, and improving the ability of child care programs to serve children with special needs.

Aug 2, 2013

New York City City Hall Building

Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC Testifies on Re-entry Planning for Youth in Detention and Placement

AFC testified before the New York City Council Committee on Juvenile Justice on the educational needs of students transitioning back into the community from detention and placement.

Jun 18, 2013

Tweed Courthouse, the headquarters of the Department of Education.

Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC Testifies on the Draft School Discipline Code for 2013-14

AFC testified at the Discipline Code hearing, which offers the opportunity for students, parents, teachers, and advocates to offer input into the draft of the discipline code which will go into effect during the 2013-2014 school year. AFC called for the discipline code to include meaningful information regarding behavioral supports for students with disabilities. Though students with disabilities make up 12% of the NYC public school population, they receive almost 1/3 of all suspensions.

Jun 6, 2013

New York City City Hall Building

Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC Testifies on the New York City FY 2014 Executive Budget

AFC testified before the City Council Committee on Finance, urging city leaders to reject shortsighted proposed cuts to early childhood education and after-school programs.

Jun 6, 2013

Rapport de politique

Garder les enfants à l’école et hors du tribunal : rapport et recommandations

Rapport de mai 2013 et recommandations du groupe de travail sur le partenariat école-justice de la ville de New York. Sous la direction de l'ancienne juge en chef Judith Kaye, le groupe de travail a réuni un groupe unique et compétent d'acteurs clés des communautés de l'éducation et de la justice qui n'avaient pas eu auparavant la chance de collaborer. Le rapport présente un plan d'action pour le prochain maire afin de réduire les suspensions, les convocations et les arrestations dans les écoles.

30 mai 2013

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