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“Sensory Smart Strategies for Real-Life Challenges” – Free Webinar Thursday, March 24, 2022

Adapt Community Network is having a free webinar “Sensory Smart Strategies for Real-Life Challenges” Thursday, March 24th 10 am -12 pm.  Our speaker noted pediatric occupational therapist and author Lindsey Biel will provide parents/caregivers strategies for managing their child’s sensitivities to noise, touch, movement, visuals, taste and smell as well as ways to avoid over-stimulation and …

Please share this information with our families and school community. If you have any questions please email D75Prescouncil@schools.nyc.gov. District 75 Presidents Council is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://nycdoe.zoom.us/j/86331931400?pwd=K1NNdHcvdnFPall5MlVFa3lCSTJaQT09Meeting ID: 863 3193 1400 Passcode: 744373 One tap mobile+16465189805,,86331931400#,,,,*744373# US (New York)+19292056099,,86331931400#,,,,*744373# US (New York)

Class Size Matters’ Survey

Class Size Matters would love to hear directly from NYC public school parents, teachers, students, principals, and other school staff about how class size and related issues have affected learning in your schools this year. Our survey is posted here.  𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 will only 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 at the most. The survey is completely anonymous, and no identifying information will be disclosed about …

MAYOR ADAMS ANNOUNCES SUMMER LEARNING AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR K-8 YOUTH

THE CITY OF NEW YORK OFFICE OF THE MAYOR NEW YORK, NY 10007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 11, 2022 CONTACT: pressoffice@cityhall.nyc.gov, (212) 788-2958 MAYOR ADAMS ANNOUNCES SUMMER LEARNING AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR K-8 YOUTH Summer Rising Will Provide Arts, Recreation, and Exploration Opportunities for 110,000 Students K-8 Program Part of Largest Summer Program Ever for …

How ED Classification Fails Our Black Boys

EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE: HOW A CONTROVERSIAL IEP DESIGNATION FAILS BLACK BOYS In New York City public schools, Black students are more than twice as likely to be classified as having an Emotional Disturbance when compared to their peers. This discussion with disability self-advocates and experts will break down the meaning, stigma and harm of this term, the …