EVENT: Parent University

We Speak Your Language

Please send me an email if you would like information in your home language, 💗

LSchiliro@schools.nyc.gov

FACE Training for PTAs

EVENT: FACE Training for PAs and PTAs

Tuesday, April 13th, 2021

10:00 am

Topic: PA/PTA Bylaws, an overview of the PA/PTA Bylaws. Bylaws are a set of rules adopted by members of the association. These rules govern the day-to-day affairs of the PA/PTA.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Wxf28IinS1Wuc8tPameGeg

Please join us if you're on the PTA, or want to get involved and be on the PTA, or just curious and want to know!

Hope to see you there! 💗

Free Homework Help

Dial-A-Teacher

All K-12 students and their parents or caregivers are invited to call Mondays through Thursdays between 4 and 7 p.m. to get free homework help from a licensed teacher.

Many of the teachers are bilingual, so Dial-A-Teacher can assist students and families in 10 languages, including

Armenian, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Haitian-Creole, Korean, Russian, Spanish and Tagalog.

WIDE OPEN SCHOOL

P-EBT Food Benefit

What you need to know about the P-EBT food benefit for NYC students, as of February 10, 2021: Click HEREOpens in a new browser tab

The $420 food benefit for spring 2020 has been distributed to all NYC public school students.
If you have not received the spring 2020 benefit, click here (bit.ly/PEBTcontactformOpens in a new browser tab) to contact the State, and send an email to info@foodadvocates.orgOpens in a new browser tab.
It is anticipated that P-EBT food benefits for the 2020-2021 school year will be issued to eligible children no sooner than March 2021, this and more information can be found on the Office of Temporary and Disability AssistanceOpens in a new browser tab website

Please continue to visit https://otda.ny.gov/SNAP-COVID-19Opens in a new browser tab for the most up to date information. You can also find additional information on what the Pandemic EBT food benefit is and who is eligible here

RESOURCES: Mental Health Resources & Information

Mental Health Impacts All of Us

Mental health impacts not only our students but our families, schools, and communities.

One in five children struggle, or at some point in their life will struggle, with their mental health.
Half of all mental-health and substance-use conditions start before age 14.
Approximately one in five students who could benefit from additional mental-health supports does not get them.

Get Help Immediately - Text "WELL" to 65173, call 1-888-NYC-WELL (692-9355), or chat now

For more information on Mental Health Supports, visit the DOE’s website here.

free Virtual Car Seat Checks

The New York City Department of Transportation is launching a free virtual car seat program in your area. Vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death and injury for American children and the correct use of child safety seats can reduce the risk of death by as much as 71 percent. Unfortunately, almost 60 percent of car seats are not used or installed correctly.

The FREE Virtual Car Seat checks are being offered to all the constituents in our district. The car seat checks will be conducted via zoom or any other platform the constituents uses.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD RESOURCES

Do you have concerns about your child's development? Has your child been diagnosed with a disability and you’re not sure where to start?

Learn more about child development, the early intervention process, and how to make the most out of your special education experience. You’ll also find fun activities for your child all year round, as well as where you can get more support. Click the links under the categories below for more information.

Learn about Services and Supports for Children From Birth through Age 3

Learn about Services and Supports for Children From Birth through Age 5

Book an Early Childhood Workshop

View this page in Spanish

Growing Up NYC

https://growingupnyc.cityofnewyork.us/

The Early Childhood Family Toolkit

Our favorite resources to keep kids learning, playing, and growing healthy https://growingupnyc.cityofnewyork.us/early-childhood-family-toolkit/

UFT services for public school families.

Our UFT family resource hub on the website continues to provide up to date resources. It's full of news and tips to help ease the burden of the coronavirus pandemic and the transition to remote learning for New York City families.

We're continuously updating the hub and have added some new resources since last week. If you visit the parent section of the UFT website, you'll find:

Free online tutoring from the New York Public Library
An issue of TIME for Kids about the coronavirus
A guide to applying for unemployment benefits
A mental health hotline you can reach at 844-863-9314
Online events from the Brooklyn Public Library
Activity lists in English and Spanish for pre-K, kindergarten through 2nd grade, 3rd through 5th grade and 6th through 8th grade

For dozens of more resources — including the latest information from the Department of Education about free meals and online learning, financial relief, academic enrichment and at-home entertainment — keep checking the family resource hub on the UFT website.

Visit the UFT's coronavirus resource hub for parents

Stay safe. We are still, in this together.

CPAC Meeting - April 8th - 9:30am

EVENT: CPAC Meeting - April 8, 21

9:30am

The Chancellor’s Parent Advisory Council (CPAC) is comprised of the presidents of the 38 Presidents' Councils or their designees. CPAC works as a team to identify concerns, trends, and policy issues and to advise the Chancellor on DOE policies. To learn more about CPAC, please visit its website here.

CPAC’s General Membership meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 9:30 am

Link to Live streaming will be posted here on the day of the meeting.

If you missed March 11th's meeting, you can watch it right here - https://youtu.be/pOSk1c5H05Q

Learning Bridges Program

Learning Bridges

How to Apply: If you are interested in the Learning Bridges program, please complete this application.

Need help completing the online application? Call 311 for assistance.

If you previously filled out the expression of interest form, you do not need to complete another application

DOE Buildings Health Screening

Health Screening/Covid-19 Testing

Health Screening- https://healthscreening.schools.nyc/

NYC DOE CONSENT FORM FOR COVID-19 TESTING

Families can submit consent using NYC Schools .

Students who do not submit consent will be transitioned into Remote Only Learning.

If you did not set up your NYC Schools Acct.(NYCSA) then please email your child's full name and ID# to:

LSchiliro@schools.nyc.govOpens in a new browser tab and a Creation Code letter will be sent to you via email.

All Students, families, DOE employees, and visitors seeking to enter DOE buildings must complete a health screening before entering DOE facilities.

Parent University NEW FEATURES

EVENT: Parent University NEW FEATURES

Parent UniversityOpens in a new browser tab (parentu.schools.nycOpens in a new browser tab) is a course registration and management system where NYC families can find free trainings on a wide range of topics. Parent University serves all families, from early childhood through adulthood, and seeks to educate and empower them as partners and advocates through free courses, resources, events, and activities.

We currently offer 275+ pre-recorded, on-demand, and live, web-based courses and they cover a wide range of categories including:  

Adult and Continuing Education
Arts
Early Childhood Education

Enrollment  
For Parents, By Parents – NEW Category!
Fitness
Health and Wellness 
Multilingual Learners

Parent Leadership   
Remote Learning and Technology   
School Buildings and Operations   
Special Education

We also offer links to 65 websites on our Resources Tab.

For more information, including flyers in different languages, please visit the Office of Family and Community EmpowermentOpens in a new browser tab page on the DOE website.

To get started, watch this short video tutorialOpens in a new browser tab and learn how to create an account. Then, go to parentu.schools.nyc Opens in a new browser tabto log in and enroll in one of our upcoming NEW live, web-based courses!

Self-Care: Mindfulness, Breathing, & Chair Yoga – EVERY Tuesday @ 10am
DOE Translation & Interpretation Services – Monday, March 8 @ 6pm
Tobacco, E-cigarette & Alternative Product Use - RESCHEDULED for Wednesday, 3/17 @ 9:30am
All About Ranked Choice Voting: English - Wednesday, March 24 @ 6PM
All About Ranked Choice Voting: Spanish - Thursday, March 25 @ 6PM
PA/PTA Bylaws – Tuesday, April 13 @ 10am

Or check out one of our NEW pre-recorded, on-demand courses!

How to Apply for the 2021 CCEC Elections – Now available in multiple languages
Enhance Your Child's Cognitive Functions
Literacy at Home: Oral Language – Available in Spanish

Kitchen Percussion Challenge

We hope to see you on Parent UniversityOpens in a new browser tab!

Special Education

All students with disabilities who require special education services have Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The IEP contains information about your child's interests, strengths, needs, goals, and educational program. It is a legal document that describes how the DOE will provide your child:

A Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
In the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).

Find Out More

Special Education in NYC
The IEP Process
The IEP
Learn at Home Frequently Asked Questions
Learn at Home Activities

The IEP Process

Starting the Process| Making a Referral| Evaluation| IEP Meeting | The IEP | Parent Members
Supports and Services

Assistive Technology | Behavior Supports |Related Services | Specialized Transportation | Other Special Education Services | Testing Accommodations | Extended School Year Services
School Settings

District Schools | Specialized Programs | District 75 | Other Educational Settings
Preschool to Age 21

Special Education in NYC | Moving to Preschool | Moving to Kindergarten | Students with Disabilities and Gifted and Talented | Moving to Middle School | Moving to High School | After High School
Help

Talking About Disability | Your Rights | Getting Support | Impartial Hearings | Contacts and Resources| Special Education Glossary| Committees on Special Education| Resources for Staff and Providers
Building Accessibility

Learn how to find out about the accessibility of school buildings, how to request reasonable accommodations for a disability, and how to find information about making a complaint regarding discrimination.

In the United States, 1 in 5 people has a learning disability—like dyslexia and ADHD. Understood is dedicated to supporting and shaping the world for kids that learn and think differently. Throughout the month, we plan to spread awareness, educate, and provide useful resources and tools to help families at every stage of their journey.

Math Trouble: Conversation Starters to Use With Your Child's Teachers

Start the conversation

Fourth-Grade Math: Why It's Hard for Kids

How you can help

Math Anxiety vs. Dyscalculia in Kids: Comparing the Signs

Learn more

A Day in the Life of a Teen With Dyscalculia

Take a look

Achieve The Core

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Common Core Support for Parents

Have these resources at your fingertips to provide parents with answers to their questions about the Common Core, the new assessments, and how they can help their students meet the Standards.

Understanding the Common Core's Expectations

Milestones Videos show students demonstrating what success looks like in reading, writing and math in grades K-8.
National PTA Four-Page Parent Guides to the Common Core explain what students should know and be able to do at each grade level (available in English and Spanish).
Top 8 Questions Parents Ask Teachers is a Q&A resource authored by Student Achievement Partners' Core Advocate teachers.

Helping with Homework

Be a Learning Hero allows parents to search by state, grade and subject to find homework support resources.
Raise the Bar Parents provides parents with educational 'check ups' they can give their students to see if they're making progress toward meeting the Standards. The site also includes resources to help students improve.

Understanding Assessment Results

Great Kids State Test Guide for Parents is designed to help parents understand their students' score reports and includes targeted resources and concrete advice on how parents can help their students improve in areas where they struggle.