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Staten Island Parent Conference 2018

Parents, grandparents and guardians gathered at IS 2 in Staten Island on Nov. 10 for breakfast, exhibits and workshops on navigating the education system, resources for students with special needs, the new learning standards in math and English, and other topics.
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Yanick Charles, a Staten Island grandmother, makes a point during the Social-Emotional Growth workshop
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Four women sitting at a table
Participants learn about free resources at the New York Public Library, such as free Wi-Fi and college and career readiness programs, in the Take a Bite Out of the Big Apple workshop.
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Robert Perkins, a parent and school leadership team member at PS 78, listens attentively during the School Leadership workshop.
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Three people sitting at the desk
In the If Not College, Then What? workshop, participants learned of options for graduating seniors not attending college, including career, technical, business and trade opportunities.
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Awardee standing to the right of Gerad and Stallone holds plaque

UFT Staten Island Parent and Community Liaison Marie Rodriguez (center) and Borough Representative Analia Gerard (right) thank IS 2 Principal Adrienne Stallone and staff for hosting the conference at the Midland Beach school.

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Micahel Reilly standing with a microphone with UFT banner and prizes behind

District 31 Community Education Council President Michael Reilly, a UFT-endorsed candidate recently elected to the state Assembly, delivers the keynote speech at the conference.

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People sitting at student desks listening
The workshop offered in Spanish by Michael McMahon, the Richmond County District Attorney, provided information on immigration, wage theft and the opioid epidemic.
Jonathan Fickies
Six people posing for the camera

Getting together for a post-conference group shot are (from left) UFT Vice President for Special Education MaryJo Ginese, UFT Special Representative Donna Coppola, Richmond County District Attorney Michael McMahon, District 31 Community Education Council President Michael Reilly, UFT Borough Representative Analia Gerard, and Parent and Community Outreach Liaison Marie Rodriguez.

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Woman listens to other woman. Both sitting at a table.
Yanick Charles, a Staten Island grandmother, makes a point during the Social-Emotional Growth workshop
Jonathan Fickies
Four women sitting at a table
Participants learn about free resources at the New York Public Library, such as free Wi-Fi and college and career readiness programs, in the Take a Bite Out of the Big Apple workshop.
Jonathan Fickies
Man sitting at desk. Others in the background
Robert Perkins, a parent and school leadership team member at PS 78, listens attentively during the School Leadership workshop.
Jonathan Fickies
Three people sitting at the desk
In the If Not College, Then What? workshop, participants learned of options for graduating seniors not attending college, including career, technical, business and trade opportunities.
Jonathan Fickies
Awardee standing to the right of Gerad and Stallone holds plaque

UFT Staten Island Parent and Community Liaison Marie Rodriguez (center) and Borough Representative Analia Gerard (right) thank IS 2 Principal Adrienne Stallone and staff for hosting the conference at the Midland Beach school.

Jonathan Fickies
Micahel Reilly standing with a microphone with UFT banner and prizes behind

District 31 Community Education Council President Michael Reilly, a UFT-endorsed candidate recently elected to the state Assembly, delivers the keynote speech at the conference.

Jonathan Fickies
People sitting at student desks listening
The workshop offered in Spanish by Michael McMahon, the Richmond County District Attorney, provided information on immigration, wage theft and the opioid epidemic.
Jonathan Fickies
Six people posing for the camera

Getting together for a post-conference group shot are (from left) UFT Vice President for Special Education MaryJo Ginese, UFT Special Representative Donna Coppola, Richmond County District Attorney Michael McMahon, District 31 Community Education Council President Michael Reilly, UFT Borough Representative Analia Gerard, and Parent and Community Outreach Liaison Marie Rodriguez.

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