Children First Network

As of spring 2010, all NYC public schools receive their primary support from a team of about 15 staff members called a Children First Network. Each network team provides expert support, technical assistance, and quality control for a group of approximately 25 schools: they offer training and coaching for principals and teachers, share instructional resources to meet each school’s needs, and help schools across the network collaborate with each other. Network teams also help schools:

recruit and hire teachers,
spend their budgets effectively,
conduct all daily operations,
use data and technology, and
cultivate partnerships with community-based organizations and cultural institutions.

In addition, networks help schools deliver effective services to students with disabilities and English language learners. Because the same team supports each school in all of these different areas, principals can feel confident that every decision will be made strategically, with the school’s instructional goals in mind.

School principals can use the Principals' Portal (login required) to access customized management information about their school.

About Us Academics Choices & Enrollment Schools in the Community Offices & Programs Children First Network Business Services Operations Services Special Education Services Legal Services Rules & Policies Student Support, Safety & Activities Performance & Accountability	Children First Network As of spring 2010, all NYC public schools receive their primary support from a team of about 15 staff members called a Children First Network. Each network team provides expert support, technical assistance, and quality control for a group of approximately 25 schools: they offer training and coaching for principals and teachers, share instructional resources to meet each school’s needs, and help schools across the network collaborate with each other. Network teams also help schools: recruit and hire teachers, spend their budgets effectively, conduct all daily operations, use data and technology, and cultivate partnerships with community-based organizations and cultural institutions. In addition, networks help schools deliver effective services to students with disabilities and English language learners. Because the same team supports each school in all of these different areas, principals can feel confident that every decision will be made strategically, with the school’s instructional goals in mind. Read more about our structure for supporting schools and find out who is supporting your child's school. School principals can use the Principals' Portal (login required) to access customized management information about their school.