Policy Resources - Advocates for Children of New York

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Rapport de politique

Créer des programmes CTE qui profitent aux étudiants handicapés et aux apprenants de l'anglais

En février 2016, le Coalition pour des parcours multiples vers un diplôme, coordonné par l'AFC, a publié une note d'orientation mise à jour identifiant les obstacles à l'enseignement CTE pour les étudiants handicapés et ELL et fournissant des recommandations au NYSED et au Board of Regents pour créer des programmes CTE accessibles qui bénéficieront à ces étudiants.

12 février 2016

School buses parked in a row under the shade of trees on a sunny street.

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

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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

La FIF témoigne sur les propositions budgétaires de l'État pour l'éducation et la santé en 2016-2017

27 janv. 2016

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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

Teacher helping a high school student in a classroom.

Déclaration de presse

Déclaration en réponse à la proposition du Département d'Éducation de l'État visant à élargir les parcours d'obtention du diplôme

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 janvier 2016

Elementary age students raising hands in class

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

Ouvrir la voie aux écoles de New York : Recommandations pour la prochaine administration

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