Experts, advocates, and the Annenberg Institute for School Reform will launch the A+NYC Policy Hub, a first-of-its-kind online resource for NYC mayoral candidates, and all education stakeholders, that brings together the most successful practices and research for improving teaching, learning, and students outcomes. At the launch event, top leaders will discuss the major education issues facing the next mayor, and explain how the policy hub can help shape future policy decisions on those issues. The A+NYC Coalition, which organized the event, includes over 30 of the city’s strongest organizing, policy, advocacy, and educational service organizations. The goal is to ensure that the next mayor implements policies that will serve all NYC public school children equally well.

The Brooklyn Phil Youth Orchestra has a place for all students with any level of experience. String auditions for 2012-2013 will be held during the following dates and times. Students should be prepared to perform two pieces of music as well as play one scale in any key. The music portion of the audition will be followed by a short interview with parent and student. At least one parent or legal guardian must accompany each student to the initial audition. To schedule an audition please contact us at 718-488-5700 or email us at info@bphil.org. October 14, 21 and 28, 2012 12-3 pm

The Brooklyn Phil Youth Orchestra has a place for all students with any level of experience. String auditions for 2012-2013 will be held during the following dates and times. Students should be prepared to perform two pieces of music as well as play one scale in any key. The music portion of the audition will be followed by a short interview with parent and student. At least one parent or legal guardian must accompany each student to the initial audition. To schedule an audition please contact us at 718-488-5700 or email us at info@bphil.org. October 14, 21 and 28, 2012 12-3 pm

The Latino College Fair allows students and parents/guardians to meet and talk with more than 50 independent college and university admission and financial aid representatives. The “Planning and Paying for College” workshop will help students and their families better understand the admissions and financial aid process and programs. The workshop, simultaneously translated into Spanish via headphones, will cover college affordability, including explanations of grants and scholarships plus financial aid forms, terms and deadlines. The “Ask the Financial Aid Expert” stations provide students and families an opportunity to sit down with financial aid experts to get answers to their specific questions about paying for college. This event is funded primarily through a federal College Access Challenge Grant (CACG) awarded to cIcu by the New York State Higher Education Services Corp, the state agency designated to administer CACG. Remaining funds come from cIcu, Fordham University, cIcu member colleges and universities and the Sallie Mae Fund.

The Latino College Fair allows students and parents/guardians to meet and talk with more than 50 independent college and university admission and financial aid representatives. The “Planning and Paying for College” workshop will help students and their families better understand the admissions and financial aid process and programs. The workshop, simultaneously translated into Spanish via headphones, will cover college affordability, including explanations of grants and scholarships plus financial aid forms, terms and deadlines. The “Ask the Financial Aid Expert” stations provide students and families an opportunity to sit down with financial aid experts to get answers to their specific questions about paying for college. This event is funded primarily through a federal College Access Challenge Grant (CACG) awarded to cIcu by the New York State Higher Education Services Corp, the state agency designated to administer CACG. Remaining funds come from cIcu, Fordham University, cIcu member colleges and universities and the Sallie Mae Fund. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2012LatinoCollegeFair

Designated dates for parents to meet with their child's teachers. Check times with each school

Designated dates for parents to meet with their child's teachers. Check times with each school

Staten Island Gifted & Talented Information Session: Learn about elementary school gifted and talented programs and how to apply. Incoming kindergartners - 3rd graders must sign up to test by Nov. 9. Education Department enrollment officials will explain the process and answer questions.

The Zoning Committee of District 6's CEC is holding a series of meetings throughout the District to share information and solicit community feedback on proposals to change from a zoned-school system, to a choice system. Under such a plan, families would have the choice of applying to any school in District 6, rather than automatically qualifying for admission to the school closest to their home. Any system has advantages and disadvantages; come learn about this proposal, how this might affect your child(ren), and make your voice be heard on this important topic. Additional meetings will be held on: - Thurs October 25th @ PS 115/Humboldt (568 W. 177th St.) - Thurs November 1st @ PS 98/Shorac Kappock (512 W. 212th St.)

Evening parent/teacher conferences at most high schools. Check with your school for the time.

KIPP NYC Diversity Speaker Series presents Jeff Duncan-Andrade, PhD "Note to Educators: Hope Required When Growing Roses in Concrete" FREE event with light refreshments and networking following the presentation What are the material conditions that affect urban youth before they even step foot in our schools? What does it mean to develop educational environments that are relevant and responsive to these conditions? Join us on Thursday, October 25th to hear from Jeff Duncan-Andrade, Associate Professor and Director of the Educational Equity Initiative at San Francisco State University. Duncan-Andrade draws from his 20 years as an urban educator to explore the concept of hope as essential for nurturing urban youth. Check out his non-profit's website, Roses in Concrete, to learn more about his work. Programming will begin promptly at 6 PM. Limited space is available so RSVP today.http://www.tfaforms.com/257863?utm_source=The+KIPP+Difference&utm_campaign=66eec66c77-November_201111_8_2011&utm_medium=email

There will be representatives from preschools, elementary, middle and high schools that serve special needs students at this fair to provide information and to answer questions. School materials will be available.

The City Council’s Education Committee, chaired by Council Member Robert Jackson, will hold an oversight hearing on DOE’s Networks for School Support. This hearing will seek information about the functions of DOE’s Children First Networks and examine their effectiveness in providing support to schools. Public is invited to attend and testify. The hearing starts at 1 pm, but the Department of Education and other witnesses will testify and answer Council Members' questions first. Public testimony may begin at 3 pm.

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District 15 Middle School Principals’ Forum. Fifth graders and their families come hear about your options in District 15, directly from the schools’ leaders! Sponsored by District 15 Community Education Council.

The DOE proposed new school zones for the Greenwich Village/Chelsea neighborhood at the October 9th Zoning Committee meeting. CECD2 is soliciting feedback at the following meetings: Wednesday, October 24th at 6:30 pm at PS 3 - 490 Hudson Street. Tuesday, October 30th at 6:30 pm at PS 130 - 143 Baxter Street.

Manhattan Gifted & Talented Information Session: Learn about elementary school gifted and talented programs and how to apply. Incoming kindergartners - 3rd graders must sign up to test by Nov. 9. Education Department enrollment officials will explain the process and answer questions.

Manhattan Gifted & Talented Information Session. Learn about how to apply to elementary school G&T programs from DOE officials. Nov. 9 is the deadline to sign up for tests required for incoming kindergarten-3rd graders. Q&A with DOE enrollment officials.

Discussion of magnet schools, proposed Russian language program, overcrowding, charter schools.

Help prepare your child or teen with a disability for the next stage of their life. Featuring Merle Cohen, Transition Coach at District 75 and Harry Nussbaum, F.E.G.S. Presented in conjunction with the Brooklyn Developmental Disabilities Council Transition Committee.