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01.31.2023 | amNY | Erika Palmer at AFC said that there is a renewed sense of hope that the new DOE team could identify and tackle systemic barriers preventing foster students from finishing their education successfully. Nevertheless, she said, improvements are needed. “This is a population of...
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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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Students Who Are Over-Age for their Grade LevelAdvocates for Children of New York (AFC) serves all New York City students from birth through age 26, including middle school and high school students who are over the typical age for their grade level or who are behind in credits.Individual Case...
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Older Students, Graduation Requirements, and Transitioning to AdulthoodReturning 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 viewing the most up-to-date versions....
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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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Resource: Arranging Transportation Services
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This fact sheet explains options for students who are struggling in middle school and high school and need a fresh start, including transfer schools, YABCs, and high school equivalency programs.
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This fact sheet on the GED (formerly the TASC) explains what testing accomodations are available and how to get them.
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Resource: Applying for ACCES-VRThis fact sheet covers how to apply for ACCES-VR, a New York State agency that helps people with disabilities explore their job interests, find a job, and keep it.
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Resource: Presentar una solicitud a ACCES-VR
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Blog: NYC is using one-time COVID money for a lot of education programs. What happens when it dries up?01.19.2023 | Chalkbeat NY | In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, New York City’s education department received a massive windfall: more than $7 billion in federal relief funding to help reopen school buildings and address lost instruction. But city officials have used a significant chunk...
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01.19.2023 | Chalkbeat NY | Still, the data shows strong signs that “students who disproportionately struggle with high stakes standardized tests are disproportionately impacted” when those exams are no longer required to graduate, Sarah Part, a senior policy analyst with Advocates For Children,...
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01.19.2023 | Gothamist | The analysis by Advocates for Children of New York found that high-priority initiatives – such as support for students with dyslexia and additional bilingual programs as asylum-seeking students enroll in city schools – are funded with the federal money set to run out in...
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01.19.2023 | NY Daily News | That program is one of more than a dozen critical education initiatives that are vulnerable to cutbacks or elimination after the temporary funding runs out and the city hits a so-called fiscal cliff, according to a brief from Advocates for Children released Thursday....
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01.25.2023 | News 12 Bronx | The report published by the nonprofit Advocates for Children noted foster care students were twice as likely to get failing scores on state exams and between 80-85% were not proficient in math and reading. It also says only 40% of foster care students who are...
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01.19.2023 | Education Week | New York City alone will have to find hundreds of millions of dollars from elsewhere to keep ESSER-funded programs like literacy screenings, mental health services, and expanded pre-K options, according to a report from the nonprofit Advocates for Children of New...
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01.26.2023 | The Imprint | To address the many challenges foster youth are currently facing in the public school system, Advocates for Children listed numerous recommendations for the city’s new foster care division within the education department. Recommendations include training school staff...
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01.25.2023 | January 25, 2023 (New York, NY) — Each year, roughly 7,500 New York City students spend time in foster care. This group has historically been overlooked in school reform efforts, despite having some of the most complex educational needs and bleakest academic outcomes of any student...