Troubleshooting NYC school busing issues; NYSED seeks input on changing the name of the classification 'emotional disturbance'; Celebrate NYPL's no more late fees and receive a welcome pack of school supplies at Welcome Week events; 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>>
.SURVEY. ADD YOUR THOUGHTS: THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT IS SEEKING INPUT ON CHANGING THE NAME OF THE CLASSIFICATION 'EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE'.From now until October 29, State Ed. is asking parents, students, family members, educators, advocates, and other stakeholders to share their suggestions for new terminology for the disability classification 'emotional disturbance,' one of 13 categories in federal law used to identify children with disabilities. Learn more and take the survey >>
MASK REQUIREMENTS IN SCHOOL. All students, except those with medical exemptions, are required to wear a mask in school. Schools must provide support to all students who have difficulty wearing a mask, and give extra support to students with disabilities. All students must be permitted to remove their mask when eating and drinking and can request mask breaks for up to 5 minutes at a time. If your student struggles with wearing a mask, let the school know! Ask for mask breaks and specific supports, such as school social worker assistance or a positive behavior plan. We urge schools not to remove students from class or school for not wearing a mask. Parents should call our Helpline or send us a message with any questions or to report any issues >>
NO MORE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY LATE FINES!You may have heard NYPL's big announcement that all late fines have been eliminated, and all existing fines on member accounts have been cleared. Learn more about this policy change and see all the upcoming events in NYPL's Welcome Week, where all visitors will receive a free "welcome back pack" filled with school supplies >>
.WEBINAR. COLLEGE IS POSSIBLE: COLLEGE PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH IEPS. INCLUDEnyc's upcoming webinar features a panel of experts and Q&A session for family members and high school students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) who will leave high school with a diploma. Spanish interpretation and closed captioning provided. Learn more and register >>
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.
