| African-American/Caribbean Education Association, Inc "Working to better the education of our children" |
| ABOUT US Highlights 2008-2009 Mission and Background |
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| Kente Meaning: "Achimot--Harmony and Diversity" |
Background The African-American/Caribbean Education Association, Inc, also known as AACEAINC, was founded in 1997 by Rosalind O'Neal, who brought together teachers of African-American and Caribbean heritage to address, and bring resolve to, educational issues impacting teachers, students, and parents in the Southeast Queens Community. Under the leadership of Ms. O'Neal, the first years mushroomed from a small committee of teacher-advocates and educators from other fields, to a base of stakeholders interested in making a difference in the education of children and the advancement of community. In 2001, this group known as the African-American/Caribbean Education Association, whose cause is educational excellence, became chartered by the New York State Education Department and incorporated as a not-for-profit organization. This is a 501 (C) 3 organization. Although AACEAINC's operations are based in Southeast Queens, its support extends to the five boroughs and beyond in its services to parents, students, families, and stakeholders. |
Mission Statement The mission of the African-American/Caribbean Education Association is to: “Provide a vehicle by which educators, parents, politicians, community, and media, may be informed about issues relevant to our children's educational growth and development, thereby, fostering a teaching and learning environment conducive to our students meeting the standards to compete and achieve in today's evolving technological society". |
Vision We at AACEAINC envision a new place in history where our children "excel" in all aspects of the American experience. It is our belief, that as a People, we have a moral and civic obligation to strengthen educational services and quality of life issues --to make a difference change must first start with us and we must know what we are willing to sacrifice. Our vision embraces the success of all our children, the low achieving, the high risk, the children with special needs, and the children that are gifted and talented. We envision an organization supportive of high quality experiences and programs that foster leadership. We see our role as that of catalyst leading the way to the fulfillment of hopes and dreams, which will mutually benefit every one of us. |
| Accomplishments Since AACEAINC's inception the organization is proud to have provided the following services to the community:
awarded to the Southeast Queens Community in 2002. Task Force 2009: Working for Human Rights in NYC Public Schools |
HIGHLIGHTS 2008-2009 AACEAINC On The Move in Partnership with the Coalition Committee of Far Rockaway |
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| “ "Preparing for College Seminar” - October 19, 2009 * General information on the application process and SAT prep programs * Local college information * One-to-one consultation with NYCDOE guidance counselors * Financial Aid and college loan information * Local scholarship opportunities The seminar educated parents and students on course of study and entrance requirements, the SAR (Student Aid Report) and EFC (Expected Family Contribution) relevant to financial aid, the application process including the common application, the importance of meeting deadlines, SAT prep, and strategies in applying to college. The seminar also provided resource information and representatives from local colleges, Princeton Review, and local scholarship organizations. In addition, the following representatives not shown above participated: David Hooks, Director Far Rockaway SUNY Queens EOC, Nakita Vanstory, Director CUNY on Wheels, Division of Adult and Continuing Education, LaGuardia Community College, and Janice Weintraub, Princeton Review. "Understanding the college process can fulfill dreams for a brighter future." Rosalind O’Neal |
Ernestine Washington,
AACEAINC Executive Board,
providing scholarship information.
AACEAINC Executive Board,
providing scholarship information.
From left to right: Linda West, Guidance
Counselor, and Rosalind O'Neal,Coalition
Coordinator, setting-up for one-to-one
personal graduation and college
advisement.
Counselor, and Rosalind O'Neal,Coalition
Coordinator, setting-up for one-to-one
personal graduation and college
advisement.
From left to right: Svetlana Hamlet, College Adviser, Vanessa Sparks and
William McDonald from E & T Education Access, Information &
Opportunity, Inc., Linda West, Guidance Counselor, and Sharon
Sweeting-Lindsey from the Senator Malcolm A. Smith Education
Advisory Committee.
William McDonald from E & T Education Access, Information &
Opportunity, Inc., Linda West, Guidance Counselor, and Sharon
Sweeting-Lindsey from the Senator Malcolm A. Smith Education
Advisory Committee.
| Philosophy Our purpose is to provide parents and educators with tools that will enable youth to learn and thrive within an environment that respects their culture, gender and the communities in which they live. We believe this can be accomplished with information that will allow greater access to economic, social, and political resources, necessary to academic excellence. Our Forums are held at the Community Church of the Nazarene; and designed to remove barriers. Education Conference- "Working to Build a Better Future for Our Children" Part I - November 2008 and Part II - April 2009 The Coalition made its debut in November 2008 when, together, they co-sponsored Education Conference Part I, “Working to Build a Better Future for our Children.” Part II was hosted in April 2009. November’s two day conference facilitated a youth forum, panel discussions, and workshops that addressed issues of bullying, drug abuse, mayoral control, the public school system, no child left behind, parent advocacy, policing, putting children first, standardized testing, and youth employment. April’s two day conference provided tangible and substantive resources on the transition from middle school to high school, middle and high school graduation requirements, promotion in doubt letters, navigating the NYCDOE and parent engagement, parent resource information, and the honoring of PA/PTA Presidents of District 27.The forums brought together students, parents, parent leaders, elected officials, community leaders, NYCDOE and District 27 Representatives, Guidance and College Counselors, NYPD School Safety Division and a blue-ribbon panel of experts, among them NYC Comptroller William Thompson and Associate Commissioner, NYC School and Community Services NYSED, Dr. Sheila Evans-Tranumn. Click on Link to Forum '08 |
SCHOOL SAFETY FORUM: “Keeping Our Children Safe” - December 5, 2009 The School Safety Forum: “Keeping Our Children Safe” offered crucial information relevant to the safety and security of youth living in the Far Rockaway community and beyond. Areas explored by expert panelists Jesse Sligh and Lt. Clark from the Queens District Attorney’s Office and School Safety, NYPD, respectively, covered an overview of school safety, gang intelligence, and impact of penal laws 240.10 and 240.20. The panel was joined by NYCDOE staff, SAVE Teacher, and LCSW that covered the importance of maintaining teaching and learning in the classroom, safety issues after leaving school grounds, and psycho-social environment and its impact on learning. |