Children First Network (CFN) is an initiative designed to integrate operational and instructional support for schools. The goal is to expand the philosophy of devolving as much decision-making power as possible to the people who know schools best: principals, teachers and school staff. Each CFN network employs a 13-person, cross-functional team directly accountable to principals that delivers personalized service to an average of 25 schools. The ultimate goal is to streamline operations and build capacity within schools so school-based staff can focus their time on instruction and accelerate student achievement.
The following networks of principals have chosen to operate as a Children First Network:
CEI-PEA Support Organization
Ben Waxman
Community LSO
Yvonne Young
Empowerment Support Organization
Yuet Chu
Bob Cohen
Chris Groll
Laurence Harvey
Anya Hurwitz
Doug Knecht/Patrick Fagan
Jan McDonald
Varleton McDonald
Altagracia Santana
Emily Sharrock
Charlene Smith
Integrated Curriculum and Instruction LSO
Gerard Beirne
Laura Feijoo
Dan Feigelson
Ira Pernick*
Janet Won*
Leadership LSO
Richard Cintron
Irene Rogan
New Visions Partnership Support Organization
Chad Vignola
* The Pernick and Won networks will share one CFN team.