AFC submitted comments about the proposal to amend section 200.5 of the Regulations of the Commissioner, regarding the ability of parents to file due process complaints seeking the implementation of services recommended on an Individualized Education Services Plan (“IESP”).
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AFC 致力于改变教育政策,以便公立学校系统能够服务于 全部 儿童有效。我们发布政策报告和数据分析,在市和州两级作证,在媒体上发声,让人们关注我们所服务的学生和家庭面临的挑战,并与其他倡导者、家长、青少年和教育工作者一起呼吁改变。
More than 115 Organizations Call for Changes to New York State’s School Funding Formula
Every child in New York State has the right to a sound, basic education—and providing such an education requires adequate and equitable funding. More than 115 organizations are calling on Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature to revamp New York’s outdated school funding formula to ensure schools have the resources necessary to provide a high-quality education to all students, with particular attention to those who have the greatest needs.找到 161 个结果
Today, AFC is testifying at a hearing of the New York State Education Department Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Task Force. Our testimony focuses on screening and intervention, emphasizing that moving the needle on literacy requires a comprehensive approach and a substantial and sustained commitment of resources.
Today, 116 organizations are calling on Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature to revamp New York’s outdated school funding formula to ensure schools have the resources necessary to provide a high-quality education to all students, with particular attention to those who have the greatest needs.
AFC submitted comments to the Rockefeller Institute of Government about the state Foundation Aid education funding formula. New York State must revise the formula to meet the needs of today’s schools and students, including students who need the most support.
Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the announcement of the Fiscal Year 2025 city budget agreement.
今天,AFC 正在纽约市议会教育委员会就以下事项作证:第 266 号提案,设立一个反欺凌工作组;第 399 号提案,要求报告《美国残疾人法案》遵守情况;第 733 号提案,要求报告职业和技术教育情况;以及第 771 号提案,要求分发有关口译服务的信息。
今天,AFC 和 ARISE 联盟(由 AFC 协调)正在纽约市议会教育委员会和财政委员会就 2025 财年行政预算和 2025-2029 财年资本计划作证。我们的证词呼吁纽约市继续为仍处于削减状态的几个关键项目提供资金,并投资 $1.25B 来让更多学校可以入学。
2025 财政年度的预算必须节省为纽约市一些最边缘化的学生和家庭提供关键支持的教育项目。
今天,AFC 和 ARISE 联盟(由 AFC 协调)正在纽约市教育委员会的初步预算听证会上作证。由于联邦刺激资金到期、一年期城市资金到期以及初步预算削减超过 $7 亿美元,许多教育项目、服务和员工职位目前面临大幅削减的风险。
这份报告基于与纽约市学生家长的对话,了解他们在孩子学习阅读时与学校合作的经历,为纽约市公立学校 (NYCPS) 如何与家庭合作提供建议该市进入下一阶段的努力,以改善整个学校系统的阅读教学。