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SMC Updates < Back October 2015 Meeting Who: Led by SMC Staff/Leadership What: SMC Updates Where: SMC Offices - 75 Charter Oak Ave. 06106 When: October 10, 2015 at 2:00:00 PM Previous Next

We'll be discussing Greater Hartford's magnet school system. < Back March 2022 Meeting Who: Speakers: Julie Goldstein, Salvatore Menzo, Sarah Vocca What: We'll be discussing Greater Hartford's magnet school system. Where: Virtual: Via Zoom When: March 19, 2022 at 2:00:00 PM Meeting Agenda 1. Welcome 2. Sheff Agreement Update 3. Introduction of Speakers 4. GH Magnet School System Julie Goldstein Salvatore Menzo, Ed.D Sarah Vocca, Ph.D Download Meeting Materials Goodwin .pdf Download PDF • 1.34MB HPS MSA Sheff Mtg Presentation .pdf Download PDF • 14.53MB Previous Next

SMC Updates < Back June 2017 Meeting Who: Led by SMC Staff/Leadership What: SMC Updates Where: SMC Offices - 75 Charter Oak Ave. 06106 When: June 10, 2017 at 2:00:00 PM Previous Next

Lourdes Fonseca, a member of the Sheff Movement organizing team presented on the history, goals and mission of the Center for Latino Progress and her work as a community organizer with this Sheff Movement Community-Based Advocacy Team (CBAT) based at CLP. Sheff Movement Community - Based Advocacy Teams (CBATs) are working groups that develop skills and resources to advocate for the needs of their communities and the wider system. Each CBAT team is designed and led by students and mentors at each organization. < Back September 2022 Meeting Who: Lordes Fonseca and Youth Center for Latino Progress What: Lourdes Fonseca, a member of the Sheff Movement organizing team presented on the history, goals and mission of the Center for Latino Progress and her work as a community organizer with this Sheff Movement Community-Based Advocacy Team (CBAT) based at CLP. Sheff Movement Community - Based Advocacy Teams (CBATs) are working groups that develop skills and resources to advocate for the needs of their communities and the wider system. Each CBAT team is designed and led by students and mentors at each organization. Where: Virtual: Via Zoom When: September 17, 2022 at 2:00:00 PM Lourdes Fonseca, a member of the Sheff Movement organizing team presented on the history, goals and mission of the Center for Latino Progress and her work as a community organizer with this Sheff Movement Community-Based Advocacy Team (CBAT) based at CLP. Sheff Movement Community - Based Advocacy Teams (CBATs) are working groups that develop skills and resources to advocate for the needs of their communities and the wider system. Each CBAT team is designed and led by students and mentors at each organization. Meeting Agenda Welcome Sheff Updates School-Based Advocacy Team (SBAT) Update Community-Based Advocacy Team (CBAT) Update from Center for Latino Progress Announcements & Closing Download Meeting Materials https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1wYXlk3Cz3QxdlW8poxLI7e2nKTcCdluQ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=114786722874030366303&rtpof=true&sd=true Previous Next

Learn about the work happening at CT River Academy. < Back January 2016 Meeting Who: Led by SMC Staff/Leadership What: Learn about the work happening at CT River Academy. Where: CT River Academy - 9 Riverside Drive East Hartford, CT 06118 When: January 16, 2016 at 3:00:00 PM This is our first time meeting at one of the Goodwin College magnet schools, and we’re excited to learn about the work happening there! Since CT River Academy is hosting an information session that same day, a student-led school tour is an option for coalition members who’d like to stick around after the meeting. CT River Academy 9 Riverside Drive East Hartford, CT 06118 (parking is best done in the parking garage connected to the school) Previous Next

Stipulations STIPULATIONS Sheff v. O’Neill is a civil rights lawsuit that sought to vindicate the rights of students in Hartford, Connecticut. Filed in 1989, the lawsuit resulted in a landmark decision regarding civil rights and the right to education, decided by the Connecticut Supreme Court in 1996. The plaintiffs continue to advocate for the State of Connecticut to uphold the constitutional rights of children in Hartford to an equal educational opportunity. Order (January 27, 2022) Proposed Judgment (January 27, 2022) Joint Motion for Final Judgment and Order (January 26, 2022) Stipulation and Order (January 10, 2020) Memorandum of Decision (August 7, 2017) Stipulation and Order (June 10, 2016) Stipulation and Order (February 23, 2015) Stipulation and Proposed Order (December 13, 2013) Stipulation and Order (April 30, 2013) Stipulation and Order (April 4, 2008) Sheff v. O’Neill Comprehensive Management Plan (December 2008) Sheff v. O’Neill: Stipulation and Order (January 22, 2003) Sheff v. O’Neill: 1996 Decision Original Sheff Complaint (April 26, 1989) To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. OTHER MATERIALS Quick Summary of 2008 Settlement Agreement (April 4, 2008)

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SMC Updates < Back October 2014 Meeting Who: Led by SMC Staff/Leadership What: SMC Updates Where: Capital Prep Magnet School - 1304 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103 When: October 25, 2014 at 2:00:00 PM Previous Next

An update on Open Choice < Back February 2023 Meeting Who: Speakers: Callie Bostic-Gardner What: An update on Open Choice Where: Virtual: Via Zoom When: February 18, 2023 at 3:00:00 PM Meeting Agenda Welcome Introduction of Speaker Capital Region Education Council (CREC) Callie Bostic-Gardner, School Choice Operations Manager Sheff Movement Updates, Advocacy Work Download Meeting Materials Sheff Coalition Meeting 2.18.23 .pdf Download PDF • 130KB Previous Next

SHEFF MOVEMENT ORGANIZING TEAM Lourdes Fonseca Lourdes Fonseca was born and raised in Puerto Rico. She has lived in Connecticut for the 29 years she has been in the U.S. Her passions are community organizing, education and social justice issues. Lourdes has worked in this field over the years in the following organizations: Hartford Areas Rally Together, Connecticut Coalition for Achievement Now, Achieve Hartford, Building Hartford Through Community Actions (BHCA), Center for Children's Advocacy, and currently the Center for Latino Progress and Sheff Movement Coalition. She is an active volunteer in her community, and she loves working with youth because they are our future! Sasha Davis Born and raised in Connecticut, Sasha received her Master of Public Administration and a graduate certificate in Leadership and Public Management from the University of Connecticut. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Organizational Studies from Bay Path College and an Associate of Arts from Capital Community College. She and her family reside in Berlin, Connecticut. In addition to her work with the Sheff Movement Coalition, Sasha is also currently a Policy Analyst at the School and State Finance Project. With a background in community organizing, program management, and education policy, Sasha brings a unique perspective and invaluable experience to all of her work. Sian Charles-Harris A former middle and high school humanities teacher, Sian now teaches English education courses focused on literacy pedagogy, human rights education, equity in literary practices and field experiences grounded in community advocacy to teacher candidates working toward initial teaching certification. Born and raised in Trinidad, Sian has taught and coached in city, suburban, public and independent schools in New York and Connecticut. Sian received her bachelor’s degree in English from St. Francis College, Brooklyn and her master’s in Secondary English Education from City College of New York. She is completing a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Connecticut Neag School of Education. Read more about Sheff Movement SBATs and CBATs here

The Hartford Region Open Choice Program (Open Choice) This is a presentation dedicated to help educate people on what the Open Choice program is and how it can benefit the Hartford education system.

Jobs No openings at this moment. If you are interested in future openings, you may send a resume and cover letter to sheffmovementcoalition@gmail.com .