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Budget Links
Independent Budget Office.
The New York City Independent Budget Office (IBO) is a publicly funded
agency established in 1996 to enhance official and public understanding
of the largest municipal budget in the country.
http://www.ibo.nyc.ny.us
Fiscal
Policy Institute. The Fiscal Policy Institute is a nonpartisan
research and education organization that focuses on the broad range
of tax, budget, economic and related public policy issues that affect
the quality of life and the economic well being of New York State residents.
http://www.fiscalpolicy.org
NYC
Comptroller’s Office. The NYC Office of the Comptroller
offers information about NYC’s government. The Comptroller is a
trustee and/or advisor for the five City pension funds, which, as of
February 1999, are worth approximately $87 billion combined. The Office
is one of the financial monitors responsible for reporting on the City’s
budget and economy, and it posts its latest reports on the this site.
The Office also conducts policy studies.
http://ww.comptroller.nyc.gov
Educational Advocacy / Service Organizations
Advocates for Children.
For over 25 years Advocates for Children of New York, Inc. (AFC) has
worked in with New York City's most impoverished and vulnerable families
to secure quality and public education services. AFC works on behalf
of children from infancy to age 21 who are at greatest risk for school-based
discrimination and/or academic failure–this includes children with
disabilities, ethnic minorities, immigrants, homeless children, foster
care children, limited English proficient children and those living
in poverty. AFC provides a full range of services: free individual case
advocacy, technical assistance, and training for parents, students,
and professionals about children's educational entitlements and due
process rights in New York City. http://www.advocatesforchildren.org
ASPIRA of New York. Since
its formation in 1961, ASPIRA has grown from a small nonprofit counseling
agency in New York City to a national association with offices in five
states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. ASPIRA has had a historical
impact on education reform in New York City. In 1974 ASPIRA initiated
a lawsuit against the New York City Board of Education that resulted
in the landmark decision that affirmed the right for Spanish-speaking
and other foreign students to have bilingual education until they reach
a level of proficiency in the English language that would facilitate
equal access to education.
ASPIRA has been an effective voice on behalf of the educational needs
of Latino children, and has played a crucial role in helping to bridge
the cultural and linguistic gap between Puerto Rican/Latino parents,
and the New York City public and private schools. Based on its bonds
of trust and understanding between students, their parents, and staff,
ASPIRA has encouraged greater parental] involvement in their children’s
education, and assisted in fostering better understanding between teachers
and administrators.http://www.nyaspira.org/
Campaign for Fiscal Equity (CFE).
CFE is a not-for-profit coalition of parent organizations, community
school boards, concerned citizen and advocacy groups. CFE seeks to reform
New York State's school finance system to ensure adequate resources
and the opportunity for a sound, basic education for all students in
New York City. CFE has launched a constitutional challenge to New York's
education finance system which denies this opportunity to thousands
of students. The New York Supreme Court has ruled in favor for CFE,
but the case is currently being appealed by the governor. http://www.cfequity.org
Citizens' Committee for Children
of New York, Inc. Citizens Committee for Children
of New York (CCC) is a multi-issue children’s advocacy organization,
which for more than 50 years has worked to make the well-being of children
a priority in New York city. CCC educates New Yorkers about children’s
issues, publishes reports, collects and disseminates data, provides
technical assistance and support to policymakers, service providers,
parent and civic groups, and monitors the implementation of federal,
state, and local politics. CCC’s annual publication, Keeping
Track of New York City’s Children, documents how well children
are served across the City, neighborhood by neighborhood. http://www.kfny.org/
New Visions for Public Schools
(New Visions). New Visions for Public Schools, founded in 1989,
is an education reform organization dedicated to improving the quality
of instruction children receive in New York City public schools and
classrooms. Working with public school personnel, parents, other non-profit
organizations and members of the private sector, New Visions develops
programs and policies to energize teaching and learning and to raise
the level of student achievement. http://www.newvisions.org
Public Education Network.
The network advocates for significant changes in how school systems
are funded, overhauling curriculum and assessment practices, ensuring
authority and decision making at the school level, providing ongoing
professional development for teachers, and engaging the public in building
relationships between citizens, schools, and the communities they serve.
http://www.PublicEducation.org
Resources for Children with
Special Needs, Inc. Resources for Children with Special Needs
is a an independent, not-for-profit organization that provides: information
and referral, case management and support, individual and systemic advocacy,
parent and professional training, and library and information services
to New York City parents and caregivers of children with disabilities
and special needs and to the professionals who work with them. Resources
also publishes a Special Camp Guide and a semiannual Bulletin, and maintains
a comprehensive database of other programs and services available in
the NYC region. Spanish is spoken. http://www.resourcesnyc.org/rcsn.htm
Government Resources
NYC Department of Education.
The NYC BOE operates over 1100 public schools throughout the five boroughs
of the city. An appointed seven member Board of Education and two nonvoting
student advisors set overall policy. Day to day direction of the school
system is the responsibility of the chancellor and his staff. Thirty-two
local community school districts having an elected local school board
and appointed superintendent administer the operations of the schools
in their district.http://www.nycenet.edu/
NYC City Council. View
contact information for your City Council representative. http://www.nyccouncil.info/
NY State Education Department.
The state education web site allows users to search by topic, view statewide
test scores and reports, and keep abreast of recent developments. http://www.nysed.gov
NY State Legislature.
Enter your zip code and retrieve your Assemblymember's contact information.
http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/
Enter your zip code and retrieve your Senator's contact information.
http://www.senate.state.ny.us
Office of the Public Advocate.
The Public Advocate's Office conducts investigations on various
issues affecting NYC public school students. To view "Still
No Room to Learn," a report that finds over half of city elementary
schools are still overcrowded, other reports, and resources for parents
go to "Reports" or "Schools." http://www.pubadvocate.nyc.gov/
US Department of Education.
The US Department of Education's web site
offers a range and an ever-growing collection of information about the
Department, including its initiatives and priorities, grant opportunities,
offices, publications, research and statistics. The sites news page
for the latest developments, including press releases, speeches, and
additions to the web site. Check out special collections of information
for parents, teachers and students. There are also educational resources
for Spanish speakers and links to organizations supported by the Department
including a state map showing which Department-supported organizations
serve states. http://www.ed.gov/Welcome/index.html
Parent/Student Resources
Association for the Help of
Retarded Children. The Association for the Help of Retarded Children
(AHRC) has membership of over 12,000 individuals–primarily persons
with developmental disabilities, their families, friends and professionals
in the field. The Association is one of the largest consumer-based nonprofit
organizations in New York City. It is governed by a Board of Directors,
two thirds of whom must be relatives of persons with developmental disabilities,
working together with a staff of dedicated professionals.
AHRC offers general and educational advocacy services to individuals
of all ages with developmental disabilities who are experiencing difficulty
in accessing services or have problems with the services being rendered.
The Advocate will provide assistance in reviewing evaluations, securing
additional evaluations, developing strategies to utilize in accessing
needed services, explaining rights and negotiating systems. http://www.ahrcnyc.org/
Inside
Schools. The site is an
authoritative on-line guide offered by Advocates for Children of New
York that describes neighborhood schools, inform parents of their alternatives,
and instruct parents on how to navigate the bureaucracy to find the
best school for their child. The site evaluates elementary schools,
middle schools, and high schools. There are descriptions of some of
the city’s best schools, based on visits and interviews with parents,
teachers and principals. This
site offers statistical profiles on every school in the city. The
site is updated regularly. http://www.insideschools.org
United
Parents Associations. Founded in 1921, the United Parents Associations
of NYC, Inc. is a federation of Parent Associations in NYC public schools.
UPA's mission is to help secure the best possible education for public
school students by providing parents with the information and skill
needed to navigate the system effectively on behalf of their individual
children and that of their wider school community. http://www.upanyc.org
School/Teacher/Principal
Resources
NYC Board of Education. The
NYC BOE operates over 1100 public schools throughout the five boroughs
of the city. An appointed seven member Board of Education and two nonvoting
student advisors set overall policy. Day to day direction of the school
system is the responsibility of the chancellor and his staff. Thirty-two
local community school districts having an elected local school board
and appointed superintendent administer the operations of the schools
in their district.http://www.nycenet.edu/
United Federation of Teachers (UFT).
With more than 140,000 members, the UFT is the sole
bargaining agent for most of the non-supervisory educators who work
in the New York City public schools. It represents approximately 74,000
teachers and 17,000 classroom paraprofessionals, along with school secretaries,
attendance teachers, guidance counselors, psychologists, social workers,education
evaluators, nurses, laboratory technicians, adult education teachers
and 32,000 retired members. http://www.uft.org/
Council of School Supervisors and Administrators is the
sole bargaining agent for most principals, assistant principal, and
special education supervisors who work in the New York City public schools.
This union also represents directors of city funded day care centers.
Look at "CSA Hotline" for recent statements and comment on
public schools. http://www.csa-nyc.org/
Research Information
Citizens' Committee
for Children of New York, Inc. Citizens Committee
for Children of New York (CCC) is a multi-issue children’s advocacy
organization, which for more than 50 years has worked to make the well-being
of children a priority in New York city. CCC educates New Yorkers about
children’s issues, publishes reports, collects and disseminates
data, provides technical assistance and support to policymakers, service
providers, parent and civic groups, and monitors the implementation
of federal, state, and local politics. CCC’s annual publication,
Keeping Track of New York City’s Children, documents how
well children are served across the City, neighborhood by neighborhood.
http://www.kfny.org/
Institute for Education and
Social Policy (IESP). Founded in 1995, the Institute for Education
and Social Policy of New York University seeks to strengthen urban public
schools, particularly those serving low-income neighborhoods and communities
of color. http://www.nyu.edu/iesp
National Center for Education
Finance (NCEF). This searchable database can be found at the
National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) website. The NCEF site
is designed to help legislators, legislative staff, and other researchers
obtain information concerning the funding of K-12 education in the 50
states. http://www.ncsl.org/programs/educ/NCEF.htm
NYC Board of Education.
The NYC BOE operates over 1100 public schools throughout the five boroughs
of the city. An appointed seven member Board of Education and two nonvoting
student advisors set overall policy. Day to day direction of the school
system is the responsibility of the chancellor and his staff. Thirty-two
local community school districts having an elected local school board
and appointed superintendent administer the operations of the schools
in their district.http://www.nycenet.edu/
NYS Education Department (NYSED).
The state education web site allows users to search by topic, view statewide
test scores and reports, and keep abreast of recent developments. http://www.nysed.gov
Office of the Public Advocate.
The Public Advocate's Office conducts investigations on various
issues affecting NYC public school students. To view "Still
No Room to Learn," a report that finds over half of city elementary
schools still overcrowded, other reports, and resources for parents
go to "Reports" or "Schools." http://www.pubadvocate.nyc.gov
Project Star.
The pivotal Tennessee research on class size reduction.
http://www.telalink.net/~heros/star.htm
SAGE Study.
Access the Wisconsin SAGE studies on class size reduction.
http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/CERAI/sage.html
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