Who is Nisky C.A.R.E.S.?
A group of parents educators, students and administrators working collaboratively with the purpose of creating a school culture that embraces, by greater understanding, the learning needs of individuals with all abilities.
 

GOALS:

• CONNECTING—create a space for learning and sharing strategies for all those who help our children to succeed.
• ADVOCATING—inform parents about positive strategies for advocating that support your child in the least restrictive environment.
• RESOURCE base for parents, teachers, students and administration. A variety of resources will be posted and updated on the Student Support Services website regularly.
• EDUCATION—create educational opportunities at Community Forums, Professional Development Days, Superintendent Days, PTO meetings, Dessert Nights, upcoming conferences, etc.
• SUPPORTING—a systemic approach to understanding differentiated instruction and learning.

Nisky C.A.R.E.S. will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, April 27 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Board of Education Conference Room located in the District Office at 1239 Van Antwerp Road in Niskayuna.

For further information about Nisky C.A.R.E.S. contact us by e-mail: NiskyCARES@gmail.com. Please send us an e-mail if you are a parent, teacher, specialist, administrator or student who would like to be involved in the creation of our group. We’ll put you on our confidential list serve and send you meeting notices, updates, etc. We’d love to hear your ideas for creating a positive compassionate environment for people of all needs right here in Niskayuna.