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The Rochester City School District is considering adopting a new Code of Conduct during the 2015-16 school year. Developed by the Community Task Force on School Climate, the draft Code is open for public review and comment. The draft Code and the current Code are available in both English and Spanish. To read the new draft and compare to the current code, please go to the District’s website: http://www.rcsdk12.org/Page/41125
Read more: Families in the RCSD: Deadline Extended to Share Your Perspectives on Code of Conduct
Starbridge is pleased to announce that its application to continue serving as a Parent Training and Information Center (PTIC) for all of New York State except the five boroughs and Long Island was successful. The five-year grant totals $2.3 million and provides funding to serve families and students with disabilities and suspected disabilities who are looking for information, seeking support in addressing educational needs, and working to build positive family-school relationships.
Read more: Starbridge Awarded $2.3 Million Grant from US Department of Education
Two of the greater Rochester region's legacy non-profits serving people with disabilities have announced the completion of their merger and the new name for the resulting organization. In May, the NYS Attorney General's office ratified the merger of The Advocacy Center and LDA Life and Learning Services. June 1 marked the first day of operations of Starbridge (starbridgeinc.org), as the combined organization will now be known.
Read more: The Advocacy Center, LDA Life and Learning Services Merger Complete