The Speyer Legacy School is New York City’s only non-profit, K-8 independent school Gifted and Talented (G&T) program, designed to support the needs and encourage the passions of advanced learners. Connie Williams Coulianos, Speyer’s head of school, is a well know and respected educator in field, leading The Hollingworth Preschool for years before leaving to head […]
Back-to-School Guide
The NYC DOE has published a Back-to-School Basics guide. In it you can find information on enrollment, special education, transportation and school meals among other topics. Just like the name says, the information is pretty basic, but it’s a start. What do you think? Is this guide helpful?
Hunter College Elementary School Application Available
The Application for 2013 kindergarten admission to Hunter College Elementary School (HCES) is available today. For the first time HCES is using an online only application. A lot of people are curious about this school so we got a Hunter parent to weigh in. Facts Hunter College Elementary School is a public elementary school Despite being a […]
NYS 2012 ELA & Math Test Results Released Today
The NYC Public Schools 2012 test scores for ELA & Math in Grades 3-8 were released today. The complete data available here Summary by school district and individual school results here For Harlem and Upper Manhattan: District 3 pgs 751-757 District 4 pgs 758-783 District 5 pgs 784-801 District 6 pgs 802-816
Updated NYC Elementary School Zone Maps Produced by NYC Parent
NYC School Maps is a new service providing up-to-date and comprehensive NYC elementary school zone maps, created by New York City parent, Kristi Barlow. Their school zone maps include all public elementary school zones, all unzoned elementary public schools, all elementary charter schools, and all districts–all color coded for easy reading. The available Manhattan map, […]
How to Research and Choose a School For Your Child – A Conversation With Peg Tyre
In just one week we will be hosting Peg Tyre at Kidberry. The topic of the night is one that we are all talking about now, “How to Research and Choose a School For Your Child.” The quality of education in our neighbourhood schools can be shockingly inadequate and recent school reforms are missing the […]
Early Intervention For Speech or Language Delays
This is part 2 of a 2 part series on speech and language development by Speech Language Pathologist Timberly Leite of Innovative Therapy Solutions, a full-service pediatric speech and occupational therapy facility in Harlem. What should I do if my child’s speech or language appears to be delayed? Talk to your child’s doctor if you […]
Understanding Speech and Language Development and When You Should Seek Help For Your Child
In this 1st of a 2 part series on speech and language development, Speech Language Pathologist Timberly Leite of Innovative Therapy Solutions, a full-service pediatric speech and occupational therapy facility in Harlem, gives an in-depth review of speech and language development and the age which most monolingual speaking children with accomplish speaking and hearing milestones. […]
NYC 2012 Pre-Kindergarten Admissions Period Begins
Application season for the 2012/2013 school year is in full swing. Kindergarten admission ended on Friday, and today, the month-long pre-kindergarten session begins. The NYC Department of Education offers Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) programs for eligible 4 year olds who reside in New York City. UPK programs provide a nurturing environment where children’s natural curiosity is […]
Kindergarten Applications are Due Today
Today is the last day to submit an application for a spot in a kindergarten class for the 2012-2013 school year in New York City. All students entering kindergarten in September 2012 must submit an application. Applications are not considered complete without 2 original documents that verify your address such as a utility bill, rent […]