AGENCY TESTIMONY
Stakeholder engagement and performance of NYC students with IEPs
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Christina Foti emphasizes the importance of stakeholder engagement in shaping special education goals and highlights the strong performance of NYC students with IEPs compared to state averages.
- The Special Education Advisory Council plays a valuable role in shaping DIAL's goals
- NYC students with IEPs outperform the rest of the state in grade 3-8 ELA exams
- This strong performance is achieved despite NYC schools serving 25% more low-income students
- Foti presents this as evidence of the strength and dedication of NYC schools
- The success is attributed to the collaborative efforts of students, teachers, and families
Christina Foti
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it is essential as we guide our work.
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The Special Education Advisory Council has been invaluable in shaping our goals for the division of Inclusive and Accessible Learning.
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Despite the challenges ahead, our students, our teachers, families continue to do incredible things ensuring that New York City public schools are the best place for students with disabilities in New York state and arguably the country.
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Our students with IEPs in New York City outperform the rest of state in the grade 3 to 8 ELA exam despite the fact that our schools serve 25% more low income students.
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This is a testament to the strength and dedication of our schools.
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