Updates from Upstate

By Rachel Howard on October 14, 2009

RCSN and NYSED Parent Center Staff Mariko, Jean, Nina, and Kim Sweet from AFC joined me to represent Manhattan and the Bronx in  Albany and Saratoga Springs last week at meetings of the other 11 State Parent Centers, the NY State Department of Education (NYSED), and a variety of academic and educational Technical Assistance organizations working to improve educational outcomes for students with special needs.

Executive Director’s Perspective: Parent Engagement is a Priority

By Rachel Howard on September 24, 2009

I just returned from a 2-day meeting in Albany called “On the Same Page: A Summit for Family Engagement in Education”.  This state-wide initiative, which is beginning its second year, brings together parents, educators, state and local officials, technical assistance providers, and community organizations to develop and recommend policies to the New York State Regents about improving outcomes for students through more effective engagement of families in schools.


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