Welcome to CFN 107:
The Network of Dynamic Learning Communities
The creation of Children First Networks (CFN) in New York City was an initiative designed to integrate operational and instructional support for schools. The goal was to expand the Empowerment Schools' philosophy of devolving as much decision-making power as possible to the people who know schools best: principals, teachers, and school staff.
CFN 107 is unique from other networks. As an Empowerment School network founded in 2006, we were asked to pilot Children First Network in the summer of 2009 along with nine other networks citywide. We believe that by supporting our schools in a synergistic way, we can best leverage school improvement, as measured by improved student learning for all, and continue to create dynamic learning communities that motivate individual students. We pride ourselves on being pioneers in the Department of Education; please visit our Network Initiatives page for more information.
CFN 107 employs a small, cross-functional team who are directly accountable to principals. We are dedicated to delivering personalized service to schools. Within the CFN structure, our network is able to streamline operations and build capacity within schools so school-based staff can focus their time on instruction and accelerate student achievement.
CFN 107 is unique from other networks. As an Empowerment School network founded in 2006, we were asked to pilot Children First Network in the summer of 2009 along with nine other networks citywide. We believe that by supporting our schools in a synergistic way, we can best leverage school improvement, as measured by improved student learning for all, and continue to create dynamic learning communities that motivate individual students. We pride ourselves on being pioneers in the Department of Education; please visit our Network Initiatives page for more information.
CFN 107 employs a small, cross-functional team who are directly accountable to principals. We are dedicated to delivering personalized service to schools. Within the CFN structure, our network is able to streamline operations and build capacity within schools so school-based staff can focus their time on instruction and accelerate student achievement.
Our Areas of Expertise
Legal Issues
Human resources
Impartial hearings Suspension hearings Data Systems
ARIS and ARIS Parent Link
ATS BEDS Survey BESIS Health Compliance Military Opt-Out NYSTART/State Report Card Promotions and Data Entry STARS/HSST (programming, scheduling, transcripts, grades) Finance/Operations
Budget
Lunch forms Procurement Transportation Teacher licensing and certification |
Teacher Development
APP (Aspiring Principals Program) applications
Classroom management/Ramapo coaching Dean support ELL instruction Guidance support Instruction Instructional Rounds visits LEAP applications Mentoring/Mentor Tracking System New school development process & application Observations Principal Pool process Professional development Professional Learning Communities Teacher teams Tenure decisions Curriculum development Curriculum alignment Common Core State Standards(CCSS) Student Support
AIDP attendance improvement
Attendance monitoring Intervention Work: RTI and Youth Development Child abuse prevention Crisis intervention Drop-out prevention Inquiry teams Instructional Rounds visits Special Education reform Planning Interviews RSA (Related Service Agreement) Service learning Student achievement Students in temporary housing Suspensions |
Principal Documents/Plans
CEP (Comprehensive Educational Plan)
Consolidated Plan (Youth Development) LAP (Language Allocation Policy) PPR (Principal Performance Review) Safety Plans Academic Accountability |
Instructional Content
Common Core State Standards
Consortium schools DYO assessment Instructional Rounds visits iZone/iLearnNYC NY State Alternative Assessment Periodic assessments PPT improvement |
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AYP (Annual Yearly Progress)
Data Analysis Progress Report Quality Review State exams |