| The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking public input in the development of the plan for the use of $8.99 billion in federal funds allocated to New York State under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) fund. These federal funds have been provided to assist New York State’s Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) and NYSED, as the State Educational Agency, to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools in the current academic year and beyond and address the impacts of the coronavirus disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) pandemic on New York State’s students by addressing students’ academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs. To promote accountability, transparency, and the effective use of ARP ESSER funds, NYSED is soliciting public input from all stakeholders, including but not limited to: students; families; Native American Nations; civil rights organizations (including disability rights organizations); school and district administrators (including special education administrators); superintendents; charter school leaders; teachers; principals, school leaders, other educators, school staff, and their unions; and stakeholders representing the interests of children with disabilities, English learners, children experiencing homelessness, children in foster care, migratory students, children who are incarcerated, and other underserved students. Stakeholders are asked to visit the ThoughtExchange platform to provide their thoughts on following question regarding the New York’s ARP ESSER plan: As we prepare for the next school year in New York State, what are the most important academic, social emotional, and/or mental health supports for schools to provide to serve all students (i.e., general education students, students with disabilities, English language learners, and other students most impacted by the pandemic)? Responses received by May 24, 2021 will be reflected in NYSED’s final ARP ESSER plan. Thank you for your contribution to this important effort. |
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The City of Poughkeepsie has a great way for residents to receive emergency notifications and encourages people to sign up for them.
Through the Hyper-Reach Broadcast system, residents can select whether they want to receive notifications via email, text message or telephone call, or a combination of these options.
The system can be used in an array of circumstances, from locating missing children to evacuating a neighborhood in the event of an emergency. You can also choose automatic weather alerts for the City of Poughkeepsie. You can enter your home, business and/or church address, or an address of a family member who lives in the City of Poughkeepsie.
Anyone who would like to receive community alerts may register for Hyper-Reach notifications here or call 845-205-0596. The service is available in English and Spanish.
Emergency messages will be coordinated with the assistance of the City of Poughkeepsie E-911 Center and the City of Poughkeepsie Police Public Information Office.
The system can also be used to send out non-emergency community messages, such as known road closures and community activities, to anyone who has signed up to receive alerts.
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Special Education Parent/Caregiver Forum
Register in advance to be emailed the link to the zoom meeting on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
The group welcomes any parent/caregiver or individual in a parenting/caregiver role seeking support and positive school-related and parenting strategies for children and adolescents with special needs.
For additional information regarding advocacy and our services, please feel free to contact either Karen Lynch at k.lynch@taconicresources.org 845-249-8293 or Jennifer O’Neill at j.oneill@taconicresources.org at 845-214-7893
If you require a Sign Language Interpreter to participate in this meeting, please contact Karen by Friday, May 21st.
Funding for this program is provided by OPWDD Family Support Program, ACCES-VR and Dutchess County Agency Partner Grant. As a result of these generous grants, this service is free to the families and individuals that we serve.
Plan ahead! Don’t risk an overpayment from Social Security! Understand how you can earn more income without risking your benefits. Workshops will be held the third Wednesday of every month from 3-4 pm. Obtain clarification on Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medicaid Buy-In Program, Medicare, Ticket to Work program, Plan for Achieving Self Support (PASS) and more! Closed captioning provided during the PowerPoint presentation.
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
*If you need an American Sign Language Interpreter you must register a week in advance by emailing Mandi: m.sheraden@taconicresources.org
TRI’s Mobile Benefit Services are paid for in part by Dutchess County Think DIFFERENTLY.
KC and Mr. Job is a webtoon written by Christopher Parker and illustrated by Azariah(Azy) Cardona. It features a deaf young student on her way to becoming a martial arts super hero. Both writer and artist are people with disabilities and Azy actually has significant hearing loss in addition to autism. As such both of them must add a keen awareness of the adversities and challenges of a disability to this web series. To view an article about The Adventures of KC and Mr. Job webcomic click here. To view links on how you can Access the Series Click Here.