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Policy Resources

AFC works to change education policy so that the public school system serves all children effectively. We publish policy reports and data analyses, testify at the City and State levels, speak out in the press to bring attention to the challenges facing the students and families we serve, and join with other advocates, parents, youth, and educators to call for change.

Leading the Way for NYC Schools: Recommendations for the Next Administration
  • Policy Agenda

    • Leading the Way for NYC Schools: Recommendations for the Next Administration

    Based on our experience helping thousands of NYC families each year, we urge the next Mayor to take on big challenges with bold ideas and stand firm in the face of threats to students’ civil rights.
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    Diploma Coalition Makes Recommendations Regarding Performance-Based Assessments
  • Issue Brief
    • Diploma Coalition Makes Recommendations Regarding Performance-Based Assessments

    The Coalition for Multiple Pathways to a Diploma released an issue brief summarizing the benefits of performance-based assessments (PBAs) and guiding principles that may inform development in New York State. The Coalition supports the Board of Regents’ request for $8 million in the 2017–2018 budget to pilot PBAs as alternatives to Regents exams.

    Feb 22, 2017

    Diploma Coalition Comments on the Regents Exam Work Group Recommendations
  • Testimony & Public Comment
    • Diploma Coalition Comments on the Regents Exam Work Group Recommendations

    The Coalition for Multiple Pathways to a Diploma, coordinated by AFC, wrote to Chancellor Rosa and Commissioner Elia to request that NYSED move forward with reviewing the current set of graduation requirements, as recommended by the Regents Exam Workgroup, and resume discussion of multiple pathways to a diploma more generally.

    Jan 23, 2017

    Obstacles and Opportunities: Creating Career and Technical Education Pathways for Students with Disabilities
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  • Policy Report
    • Obstacles and Opportunities: Creating Career and Technical Education Pathways for Students with Disabilities

    This December 2016 report analyzes access to high school-level career and technical education (CTE) programs for students with disabilities in New York State. Based on data findings and interviews with professionals, special education advocates, and parents of students with disabilities, the paper makes recommendations for addressing barriers to CTE.

    Dec 8, 2016

    Diploma Coalition Comments on the Superintendent Determination Pathway to Graduation for Students with Disabilities
  • Testimony & Public Comment
    • Diploma Coalition Comments on the Superintendent Determination Pathway to Graduation for Students with Disabilities

    The Coalition for Multiple Pathways to a Diploma, coordinated by AFC, submitted comments to the New York State Education Department (NYSED) on the superintendent determination pathway to graduation for students with disabilities.

    Nov 28, 2016

    AFC Testifies on Access to Career and Technical Education Programs
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  • Testimony & Public Comment
    • AFC Testifies on Access to Career and Technical Education Programs

    AFC testified before the New York City Council Committee on Education regarding access to Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs for students with disabilities and English Language Learners (ELLs). CTE is shown to help keep at-risk students – such as ELLs and students with disabilities – engaged and on-track for graduation; but while students with disabilities and ELLs generally do well in the city’s CTE programs, both groups are underrepresented among CTE students.

    Sep 21, 2016

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