We wrote the book on problem students. And we teach the class. Classroom managementand behavior problems stop here. You name the problems and this conference delivers hundreds of immediate, problem-stopping student behavior management strategies. You will learn hundreds of innovative, effective interventions for school failure, bullying, poor academic performance, poor motivation, work refusal, school violence, gangs, ADHD and more. College credit and clock hours offered.Free sample interventions, and free monthly Problem Student Problem-Solver magazine available at our web site, http://www.youthchg.com, or via email (dwells@youthchg.com), or call toll-free to 1-800-545-5736. Work-study financial aid available for all classes. Call for details. Seattle, WA: May 2-3, 2013 Portland, OR: Oct. 10-11, 2013 Online, webinar, and on-site presentations availableFlyer Available online at http://www.youthchg.com/flyf06all4pages.pdfMore Course Details at http://www.youthchg.com/live.htmlRegister online at http://www.youthchg.com/regform.html

A forum on the future of public education in NYC with Democratic primary mayoral candidates. Moderated by Diane Ravitch. Submit your questions to questions@parentvoicesny.org. http://www.parentvoicesny.org/?page_id=1228

Join us at our next meeting, May 2, 6-8PM at Brooklyn Borough Hall. Guest speaker is John C. Liu, Comptroller & Democratic Mayoral Candidate. Children are welcome. Light dinner and refreshments served. When: Thursday, May 2, 2013Time: 6:00 - 8:00PMWhere: Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201AGENDAWelcome – Margaret Kelley, Education Policy Analyst, Brooklyn Borough President’s Office Agenda Rundown – Tracey Thomas Introduction of our guest speaker – Faye Hodge Guest speaker: Honorable John C. Liu, Comptroller, City of New York & Democratic Candidate for Mayor Update on our legislative agenda and Parents Union bills introduced in the NYS Legislature, including: Changes to the PEP Composition to include independent parents – Bill Number: S1406 ; Abolishing the Chancellor/Superintendent waiver so we never have a Cathie Black running our schools again – Bill Number: S1408 ; Requiring the Board of Regents to meet at least twice annually in NYC so we don't always have to travel to Albany – Bill Number: S1411 – Mona Davids Community Education Council Elections Update & Discussion on Introducing Legislation to Change Election Process - Sam Pirozzolo Guest speaker: Yetta Kurland, Candidate for City Council – 3rd District, Chelsea-West Village-Hell's Kitchen Update on our lawsuit against Governor Cuomo, Commissioner King and Mayor Bloomberg to stop them from punishing our children by taking back $260 million ($200K per school!) because the city and UFT failed to agree on teacher evaluation system – Chris Owens Update on our charter rent lawsuit to stop Mayor Bloomberg from continuing to violate state education law by giving charters free space in public school buildings – Sonya Hampton Guest speaker: Conrad Tillard, Candidate for City Council – 36th District, Bedford Stuyvesant Endorsement Committee Update – Jacqueline Colson Parental Rights Committee Update – Laura Timoney Closing & Adjournment - Tracey ThomasChildren are welcome. Light dinner and refreshments served.Transportation: 2,3,4,5 trains to Brooklyn Borough Hall | A,C,F train to Jay Street | R train to Court Street. All buses to downtown Brooklyn.

When: Friday, May 3, 2013 (4:30-9:00 p.m.) andSaturday, May 4, 2013 (9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)Who should attend: P-12 Educators and Administrators, Teacher Educators, Parents, Advocacy Groups, Scholars, and StudentsWhy: Working toward the goal of reclaiming the conversation on education, participants in this two-day conference will· Share their experiences with educational “reforms”;· Imagine and articulate equitable and sustainable alternatives to current educational “reforms”; · Build coalitions and support resistance to the standardization, privatization and corporate take-over of education.If you want to move beyond the focus on test scores, performance outcomes, standardization, and data aggregation, if you are tired of seeing your students deprived of real educational opportunities, if you worry teaching is being reduced to test prep and educators are losing their autonomy and academic freedom, and if you believe all our children should have access to a curriculum and extra-curriculum that are far more engaging than stripped down cram courses or subsistence level job training, then this is the conference for you.This conference is made possible by support from the Christian Johnson Endeavor Foundation, the Professional Staff Congress (PSC-CUNY) and the Wolfe Institute of Brooklyn College

If you want to move beyond the focus on test scores, performance outcomes, standardization, and data aggregation, if you are tired of seeing your students deprived of real educational opportunities, if you worry teaching is being reduced to test prep and educators are losing their autonomy and academic freedom, and if you believe all our children should have access to a curriculum and extra-curriculum that are far more engaging than stripped down cram courses or subsistence level job training, then this is the conference for you.This conference is sponsored by Barnard Education Program and is supported by an anonymous donor, the North Star Fund, PSC CUNY, & the Shirley Chisholm Project.

Join Us on National Teacher Appreciation Day, Tuesday, May 7th for the first-ever Teacher Fit Day.Our goal is to get 1,000 NYC teachers, active and moving through a fitness class of their choice.Fit 4 Life NYC will provide, free of charge, a fun, exciting fitness professional to lead the classes. Teachers will have the opportunity to select a fitness class of their choice such as Zumba, Kickboxing Cardio, and Yoga. Classes will be held on-site at the teachers’ school and will be modified to fit all fitness levels.For more information on how you can register your school for Teacher Fit Day, or if you have any questions, please contact our Teacher Fit Day Support Specialist, Ms. Victoria Wierzbowski, at the Fit 4 Life NYC office: (T) 718-210-3374 or email, victoria@fit4lifenyc.com__________________________ ________________________________Fit 4 Life NYC is committed to supporting schools, non-profit organizations and under-served communities in creating the healthiest environments possible.Utilizing their signature Play with a Purpose model where they create supportive, all-inclusive class environments that encourage constant movement, boost self-confidence and promote an active lifestyle. To learn more, visit www.fit4lifenyc.com

Final Parent Academy Workshops of the School YearMonday, May 138:30am – Breakfast; 9:00am-1:00pm – workshops; free museum tours after 1:00pmWorkshop Topics include: Understanding Special Education and Supporting Your Child’s Ability to LearnUnderstanding Common Core, Standardized Tests and Response to InterventionCreating Welcoming SchoolsIdentifying Resources/Local Organizations to Support Your Child’s Learning and Developmental NeedsCollaborating EffectivelyHow to Find Resources for Your Child Inside and Outside of School for Success in Math/Science/ArtsThe event is free and open to the public.Register at www.nycpamay13.eventzilla.net

College Planning: A Holistic Approach for Parents & Guardians ConferenceResearch states that parents have high aspirations for their children and recognize the importance of their children attending college to achieve their career dreams. However, many struggle to translate these ambitions into specific steps to prepare their children for educational and career success. In fact, most parents struggle to navigate through the college planning system. The College Planning: A Holistic Approach Conference being held in Wilmington, DE on May 17th and May 18th, 2013 is designed to help parents navigate the college preparation, planning and funding processes. Specifically, this conference will help parents identify and take specific steps to help their children prepare, plan, and attend college. This conference promises to be an engaging and informative experience with free one-to-one consults with the Dept of Ed, a college prep consultant and a special needs consultant; giveaways from Kaplan test prep AND MORE!We are offering scholarships (a $100 value) to the first 25 parents who register to attend the conference! IF you would like to attend, contact Frederica McLean @ liveabove@livingabovedisorder.org or Dr. Patricia Smith @ pvhsmith@gmail.com. See you there!

Mark your calendars (circle and highlight!) for this year’s Spring Kids Fest on May 18th from 10:30am – 1:30pm! Spring Kids Fest is presented by the Madison Square Park Conservancy, Time Out Kids and World Class Learning Academy, NY and we’re prepared to present the best Spring Kids Fest to date!This FREE event is open to all little ones and big kid hearts who love live entertainment, crafts, games, food, face painting and much much more. Did we mention it’s FREE? We welcome you and your families to join us for a day of fun. http://madisonsquarepark.org/things-to-do/calendar /spring-kids-fest-may-...

Need to PASS the Regents this June?We can Help!WE are expert and experienced instructors!WE will TEACH you how to spot keywords and patterns that give away the answers!WE will SHOW you how to finish your test in LESS time AND STILL get the RIGHT answers!CLASS BEGINS MAY 18TH UNTIL JUNE 8THWith the Regents Exams just a few weeks away, now is a great time to start preparing for them. Don't forget, the Regents Exams cover at least a year's worth of information. That is a lot of information to know even if you've been studying for the whole year. So, EAS Regents Review Courses has put together several "crash courses" for 6 of the NY State Math and Science Regents Exams:Integrated Algebra I &IIGeometry Earth Science ChemistryPhysicsEach course is designed to cover the entire curriculum in a short amount of time yet still maximize your performance on the exam.Your child will benefit from EAS Regent Crash Course because it gives students assurance that they will pass the NYS Regents exams. Students who do not pass a particular NYS Regents exam do not pass the course and have to repeat the same course for a second year. Some NYS Regents exams, such as the Algebra Regents, are required for the student to graduate from high school! Retaining an EAS private or group tutor to prepare your student for the Regents exams ensures that he or she will be ready for this important exam. A tailored Regents Test Prep course ensures that your student can strengthen any weak areas and gain confidence in applying test-taking strategies.All classes will be taught by highly qualified professional tutors from undergraduate students to certified teachers from elite colleges and universities.DATE: Every Saturday, May 18-8, 2013TIME: 11:00am - 2:00pmWHERE: 6 EAST 16 STREET (14TH & 5TH), MANHATTANhttp://regentsprep-eorg.eventbrite.com/