Q&A
DOE officials explain accessibility measures for Summer Rising enrollment process
1:17:50
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DOE officials describe the measures taken to ensure accessibility of the Summer Rising enrollment process for families who may not have direct access to the My Schools platform.
- School-based staff, such as parent coordinators, were able to apply on behalf of families
- Community-based organizations (CBOs) were given access to apply on behalf of families
- Staff working with students in temporary housing and foster care were given access to assist with applications
- Over 8 training sessions were conducted for various stakeholders on how to apply on behalf of families
- Officials claim the process was successful based on survey feedback, but acknowledge room for improvement
Angela Faloye
1:17:50
Great question.
1:17:52
We ensured that school based staff such as parent coordinators were able to apply on their behalf during the main round offer and also on the wait list as well.
1:18:04
We also gave access to for CBOs.
1:18:06
CBOs could apply on behalf of their families.
1:18:10
And then even the students in temporary housing staff, students in postal care staff, we gave them high school access.
1:18:16
And in fact, we had over 8 trainings to different stakeholders saying, hey.
1:18:23
We are giving you access says, this is how you apply on behalf of families.
1:18:28
And, of course, we welcome continuous improvement ideas.
Rita C. Joseph
1:18:32
How successful was that?
Angela Faloye
1:18:33
Well, to acknowledge, you know, especially, you know, through the survey as well, it was successful.
1:18:39
And again, I continuously say that any improvements that are needed let us know.
