Policy Resources - Advocates for Children of New York

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Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC Testifies on Proposed Changes to the School Discipline Code for 2016-17

AFC testified at the DOE’s hearing on proposed changes to the Discipline Code. Our testimony focuses on the proposals to ban suspensions for students in kindergarten through second grade, require schools to document supports and interventions used, and expand the options for the length of suspensions.

Aug 8, 2016

Elementary school student sitting at desk, head on hands. (Photo by Cavan for Adobe, Adobe Stock)

Déclaration de presse

AFC Supports Adoption and Funding of Recommendations by the Mayor’s Leadership Team on School Climate and Discipline

Today, the City announced its intention to implement the recommendation of the Mayoral Leadership Team on School Climate and Discipline to modify the DOE’s discipline code to end suspensions for students in kindergarten through second grade and increase support for positive behavior interventions in schools. AFC staunchly supports the elimination of suspensions for these students and the use of a developmentally sound approach to address the behavior of young children instead.

Jul 21, 2016

Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC Testifies on the New York City FY 2017 Executive Budget

AFC testified before the City Council Committee on Finance, asking that the final budget include increased funding for DOE social workers for students living in shelters and for restorative justice programs.

May 24, 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

Close-up of an open book. (Photo by Bilakis via Pexels)

Papier blanc

Discipline pour les étudiants handicapés : un soutien plutôt qu’une exclusion

L'AFC a présenté ce livre blanc lors de la conférence nationale 2016 du Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA). Le document discute des droits des étudiants handicapés à des soutiens comportementaux et des stratégies de défense des droits individuelles et systémiques qui fournissent un soutien aux étudiants handicapés au lieu de les exclure de l'école.

14 mars 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

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

Témoignage et commentaires publics

L'AFC témoigne sur le climat et la discipline à l'école

Aujourd'hui, l'AFC témoigne devant les comités du conseil municipal de New York sur la sécurité publique et l'éducation, ainsi que devant le sous-comité sur les écoles non publiques, concernant le climat et la discipline scolaires. AFC soutient le passage des deux Intro. N ° 730, modifiant la loi sur la sécurité des étudiants, et introduction. N° 719, obligeant le DOE à rendre compte du ratio d'agents de sécurité scolaire (SSO) par rapport aux conseillers d'orientation dans chaque école.

14 avril 2015

Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC Testifies on Overcrowding in Schools

AFC testified before the City Council Education Committee about the problem of overcrowding in schools and about the charter school cap. We believe it is premature to raise the cap on the number of charter schools before putting laws and practices in place that protect students’ civil rights in the context of school discipline and ensure that charter schools serve high-needs populations.

Mar 3, 2015

Témoignage et commentaires publics

AFC Testifies on the Draft School Discipline Code for 2014-15

AFC testified at the DOE Office of Safety and Youth Development hearing on the draft school discipline code for 2014-2015. Our testimony focuses on the DOE’s revision to Infraction Code B21 and the importance of addressing the behavioral needs of Pre-K students.

Mar 2, 2015

Ressources politiques

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

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