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HOPE 2023 is coming up on January 24 – sign up today!

Dear Colleagues, We need your help! On the night of Tuesday, January 24th, 2023, DSS-HRA-DHS will conduct its annual Homeless Outreach Population Estimate (HOPE) Survey, a point-in-time survey undertaken each winter that helps the City estimate the number of unsheltered New Yorkers living on the street on one of the coldest nights of the year. …

Learn about the Community and Citywide Education Council Elections!

Dear Parent, 2023 is an Education Council Election year. For the first time, each Community Education Council will have a dedicated seat for a D75 parent. The 32 Community Education Councils and 4 Citywide Education Councils make important decisions regarding your child’s education. Learn about the councils, the election and how to run for a …

FY23 FSF Budget Presentation

Dear Education Council Members, In the spring of 2023, the Department of Education will present the proposed methodology for funding school budgets in FY 2023 via Fair Student Funding to the Panel for Education Policy. As part of the process of gathering public input in advance of the PEP vote, the DOE would like to …

Happy New Year! Apply to kindergarten by January 20!

العربية / বাংলা / 中文 / Français / Kreyòl ayisyen / 한국어 / Русский / Español / اردو Dear Families,  Happy New Year! If your child was born in 2018, be sure to apply to kindergarten by January 20, 2023.   Already submitted your kindergarten application? Congratulations—no further action is needed.   If you haven’t applied yet, here’s what to do:    For the latest information on kindergarten admissions, please visit schools.nyc.gov/Kindergarten. Still have questions? We’re here …

Learn About Pre-K Seat Types!

العربية / বাংলা / 中文 / Français / Kreyòl ayisyen / 한국어 / Русский / Español / اردو Dear family, Have a child born in 2019?  If so, they are eligible to attend pre-K in fall of 2023!  Before the application opens in late January, we encourage you to learn about the different seat types offered in pre-K programs. There are three seat types with different eligibility requirements.  Your family may …

Learn About 3-K Seat Types!

العربية / বাংলা / 中文 / Français / Kreyòl ayisyen / 한국어 / Русский / Español / اردو Dear family, Have a child born in 2020?  If so, they are eligible to attend 3-K in fall of 2023!  Before the application opens in late January, we encourage you to learn the different seat types offered in 3-K programs. The three seat types have different eligibility requirements.  Your family may be eligible …

Tonight! (VIA ZOOM) Citywide Council on Special Education Business Meeting – Thursday, January 5, 2023 (VIA ZOOM)

Citywide Council on Special Education   Business Meeting   Thursday, January 5, 2023 6:00 p.m.  Via Zoom  Register in advance for this meeting:  https://zoom.us/j/98532185113?pwd=TkN6aTNDUHRtVDBhcGF5ZFRmOHEwdz09 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  Interpretation  Mandarin  Dial 347-966-4114  Conference ID: 639 026 450#  Spanish  Dial 347-966-4114  Conference ID: 690 511 959#  Please Note  …

Spotlight on Pre-K Programs: Pre-K Centers

العربية / বাংলা / 中文 / Français / Kreyòl ayisyen / 한국어 / Русский / Español / اردو Dear families,  If your child was born in 2019, they can attend pre-K in fall 2023! Before the application opens in late January, we encourage you to learn about the three different program settings that offer pre-K. Today, we will be spotlighting Pre-K Centers.  Pre-K Centers are run by the NYC DOE and …