The Office for Family Engagement and Advocacy offers all of its staff and parent leaders training and professional development to ensure they understand policies and initiatives and are able to respond to the many questions and concerns of New York City families.
This year, we have offered trainings to the following groups on the following topics.Borough Directors and District Family Advocates:Title I Parent Involvement RequirementsCase Management and Parent Complaint ProceduresLearning Environment SurveysConflict Resolution and MediationSpecial Education Overview
Parent Coordinators:Title I Overview311Special EducationSchool BudgetsCommunity and Citywide Education Councils:District 79 OverviewSchool ZoningEducation LawSchool Supports and VisitsCapital PlanSpecial EducationRunning Effective MeetingsDistrict Leadership TeamsAutomate The Schools (ATS) Title I Parent CommitteesCase Management and Parent Complaint ProceduresSchool Leadership TeamsRoles and Responsibilities of SLTs