Troubleshooting NYC school busing issues; Free College Financial Aid workshops; Family Support Workshops for Queens families of students with disabilities; Weigh in on NYSED IDEA targets and outcomes; and more.
.WEBINAR. BUSING ISSUES 101: TROUBLESHOOTING NYC SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION. Every year at the start of school, we hear from many NYC families experiencing issues and delays with busing and transportation. In this webinar, we will share advocacy tips and resources to help families navigate the Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT) and address other transportation issues they may be experiencing. Learn more and register>>
ICYMI: NYC SCHOOL ATTENDANCE RATES FOR STUDENTS LIVING IN SHELTER MUCH LOWER THAN PERMANENTLY HOUSED PEERS. Our new reportshows that NYC students living in homeless shelters had significantly more difficulty accessing an education than their permanently housed peers last year. During the first few weeks of school, the average attendance rate of students in shelter was only 73%. Read the report and learn more about how we're calling on the City to overhaul the education support system in shelters >>
.VIRTUAL WORKSHOP. SENIOR BASICS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FINANCIAL AID FOR COLLEGE.Next week's workshop, hosted by the Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) will provide key financial aid information for seniors applying to college for next fall including information about federal, state, institutional and private scholarships, how to apply for aid, deadlines and more. Learn more and see other upcoming financial aid and FAFSA events >>
.FAMILY SUPPORT WORKSHOPS. QUEENS FAMILY SUPPORT CONFERENCE. The Queens Council on Developmental Disabilities' annual event features a robust schedule of free virtual workshops for families, with sessions focused on employment, OPWDD eligibility, in-home therapy, day services, advocacy, and more. See the full schedule of workshops >>
.PUBLIC INPUT. NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT STAKEHOLDER MEETINGS: IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Every six years, NY State is required to submit a State Performance Plan (SPP) with targets and activities for supporting outcomes for students with disabilities. For this year's SPP, NY State Ed is seeking input from parents, students, advocates, and professionals on 17 different indicators (such as graduation rates, preschool outcomes, parental involvement, and more). Learn more about the 17 indicators and register to participate in an upcoming virtual session for stakeholders>>
As always, our Education Helpline is here to provide individualized guidance and information for your education-related issues. Monday-Thursday, 10am to 4pm. We can speak to you in YOUR language.
