ADVOCACY EFFORTS
ne of the most ef_fective and lasting methods of advocating for families is
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helping them become stronger advocates for their children. Our advocacy
ef_forts for the 2008-09 school year have focused on empowering families
with a knowledge of their rights as parents of New York City public
school students and helping them get involved with parent organizations.
T_hroughout the 2008-09 academic year OFEA has empowered parents by successfully
updating and implementing:
• New Parents Bill of Rights
• NYC Department of Education Complaint Procedures
• Resolution Response Protocol
• Parent Leader and Family Pink Cards
• Revised Title I Guidelines
• Revitalization of District Leadership Teams
Parent organizations are a fundamental component of the family engagement network of
support. Parents are encouraged to get involved with the parent organizations listed below
– either at their school or community school district.
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Parent Associations (PAs) are the main way for District Presidents Councils (DPCs) are composed of
parents to get involved in their children’s schools. the presidents of every elementary and middle school
Some PAs include teachers and are called Parent- Parent Association or Parent-Teacher Association in a
Teacher Associations (PTAs). PAs and PTAs are community school district. Presidents of high school
open to all parents, guardians, and persons in a PAs or PTAs serve on High School Federations or
custodial relationship to a student. Parent associa- Borough High School Presidents Councils. T_hese
tions provide a forum for parents to share input groups work to identify school community priorities,
with other parents in their schools, participate in build sense of community across the district and
and plan school activities, as well as raise funds to provide technical support for the parent organiza-
enhance school-based programs. tions they represent.
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