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Page: Career OpportunitiesCareer OpportunitiesMake a positive impact on the lives of New York City children and join our team of committed professionals at Advocates for Children of New York (AFC). AFC is an affirmative action employer that actively seeks a diverse staff and especially encourages applications from a...
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09.21.2022 | Today, AFC is testifying before the City Council Committee on Education about the serious obstacles that students with disabilities and their families continue to experience every day on the ground. Every day, Advocates for Children hears from parents struggling to get their...
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Public Comments & TestimonyAdvocates for Children of New York (AFC) has our finger on the pulse of important education issues and education policy trends that affect children in New York City and New York State. We are on the forefront of pushing to improve education policy, so that all...
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Join AFC’s educational experts to learn more about how to get special education services for students with disabilities as they move from preschool to kindergarten.Families of children with disabilities born in 2017 will participate in two processes this year: the Kindergarten Admissions process...
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Acompañe a expertos en educación de AFC para aprender más acerca de cómo obtener servicios de educación especial para los estudiantes con discapacidades al pasar de prescolar al kínder.Las familias de niños con discapacidades nacidos en 2017 participarán de dos procesos este año: el proceso...
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August 2022 Dear friends, On behalf of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), we are excited to introduce the AFC Right to Learn Campaign as part of our 50th Anniversary celebration. The Right to Learn Campaign aims to position AFC for its next half century by raising $5 million...
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Public Comments & Testimony Archive: 2018Note: The following resources are in PDF format and will open in a new window. To view PDF files, download the following free software: Get Adobe® Reader®.AFC Testifies on the Proposed 5-Year Capital Plan, December 18, 2018AFC testified before...
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Public Comments & Testimony Archive: 2019Note: The following resources are in PDF format and will open in a new window. To view PDF files, download the following free software: Get Adobe® Reader®.Sign-On Letter Calling for Transportation for Students in Foster Care, September 27...
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Public Comments & Testimony Archive: 2020Note: The following resources are in PDF format and will open in a new window. To view PDF files, download the following free software: Get Adobe® Reader®.AFC Testifies on the Impact of COVID-19 on Child Care, December 16, 2020AFC testified...
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A brief overview of the three main English language learning programs in New York City’s public schools: English as a New Language (ENL), Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE), and Dual Language. (In Spanish)
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This fact sheet for families of students with disabilities covers issues that typically come up at the start of the school year, such as what to do if a child does not yet have a school assignment or the school assigned says they cannot serve the child’s needs.
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Resource: Preguntas y Respuestas Sobre el Comienzo de Clases para Familias de Alumnos con DiscapacidadesThis fact sheet for families of students with disabilities covers issues that typically come up at the start of the school year, such as what to do if a child does not yet have a school assignment or the school assigned says they cannot serve the child’s needs. (Spanish)
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Highly Mobile Students: Youth in Foster Care, Temporary Housing, or the Juvenile/Criminal Justice SystemReturning visitors to our resource library: If you have downloaded a publication before, we recommend clearing your browsing history before clicking the links below, to ensure you are...
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A compiled list of back to school resources specifically for students in temporary housing in NYC.
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Page: Junior BoardJunior BoardThe mission of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC)’s Junior Board is to support and promote the critical issues and efforts of Advocates for Children in a variety of ways, including:Serving as an advocate for quality and equitable public education;Providing input on AFC’s positions...
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Page: Trainings & WorkshopsTrainings & WorkshopsAdvocates for Children of New York conducts hundreds of trainings and workshops year-round, providing parents and professionals with the most up-to-date information so that they are equipped to advocate on behalf of their children. Previous WebinarsWatch all previous...
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Page: Board of DirectorsBoard of DirectorsKimberley D. Harris, PresidentNBCUniversalHarriet Chan King, Secretary Paul D. Becker, Treasurer Eric F. Grossman, President EmeritusMorgan StanleyCarmita AlonsoFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLPMatt BerkeMorgan StanleyMatt DarnallElement CapitalJessica A....
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Resource: Tip Sheet: Students in Temporary HousingThe McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is a federal law that grants important educational rights to students in temporary housing. This tip sheet reviews rights, resources, and supports for students in temporary housing.
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This fact sheet explains the process for assigning a related services provider to a preschool student and what to do if related services are not in place. (Chinese)
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This fact sheet explains the process for assigning a related services provider to a preschool student and what to do if related services are not in place. (Bengali)