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Spotlight: nycdoe’s School curriculum

For parents interested in learning more about the DOE’s new curriculum, including end of module assessments and grading, please watch Dr. Pretto’s presentation at the CEC D20 meeting in December for more information. (Jump to 21:56)

There are many resources for parents in New York City, but sometimes they are hard to find! Get started with the resources below, and let us know if you are looking for something else.

  • Throughout the city, there are 32 school districts. Each school district has a CEC. Each CEC oversees the elementary and junior high schools within their district. Parents serve a two year term on 36 Councils throughout the city, including the 32 Community Education Councils and the 4 Citywide Councils.

    Take a look at District 20 CEC!

  • District 20 is located in the southwest section of Brooklyn, spanning from the Verrazano Bridge to Borough Park and the southern section of Sunset Park.

    District 20 embraces the Chancellor’s four pillars toward deepening and expanding the shared commitment to continuous school district improvement.

    Explore NYC District 20.

  • Parent University seeks to educate and empower families as partners, advocates, and lifelong educators in their student's education through free courses, resources, events, and activities.

    Register for a course today!

  • NYC’s Department of Education is considered the largest department of education in the world.

    Find out more about NYC’s DOE online.

  • PS 185 offers a paid after school program, supervised by PS 185 teachers and/or staff, with a variety of themes. Learn more here.

    Students can also apply to NIA for their free after-school program. Students are chosen by lottery. Learn more here.

    Other programs that pick up students directly from the school include Stepping Stones and Bright Ideas. These are independent programs, and not affiliated with PS 185 or the PTA.