About Us
Commitment to Excellence
Community Education Councils, created by the New York State Legislature, are the local bodies responsible for ensuring that public school parents and the public have input in educational decision-making at the community school district level. This Council supports 23 public elementary, middle and high schools in Central Harlem.
Did You know.........
CEC5 currently has a vacancy.
Please contact us at 212-222-1359 ext. 2321 or cec5@schools.nyc.gov, if you are a dedicated community parent leader interested in serving.
2015-2017 Highlights
- Wake Up To What Matters Campaign
- Education Summit (Parent Lead)
- Town Hall with Chacellor Carmen Fariña
- Parent Power Series
- Parent Choice Awards
President
Dr. Sanayi Beckles-Canton
Chair of the CEC5 Policy Commitee
1st Vice President
Diane Tinsley
Manhattan Borough President Appointee
Chair of the CEC5 Legal Roundtable
2nd Vice President
Pamela Stewart
Manhattan Borough President Appointee
Chair of the the CEC5 Parent Leadership Committee
Recording Secretary
Miriam Shanderson
Treasurer
Schadell Barnhill
Member
Sydahne Bradge
Member
Ayisha Irvin
Member
Nydia Prishker
Member
Anna Minsky
Important Upcoming Events
CEC5 Press Conference
Join us for a Press Conference
Equity For All Schools in District 5
HOT TOPICS:
Foundation Aid $12mm Owed to D5
Transparency
Equity
Accountability
Thursday, May 24, 2018
11:00 AM
Abyssinian Baptist Church
132 West 138th Street
New York, NY 10030
Briefing & Light Breakfast at 10:00 AM
CEC5 May Business Meeting
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
6:00 PM
District 5 Office - Conference Room 231
PS 36 - Unit 2
123 Morningside Drive
New York, NY 10027
Your Child, Your School, Your Voice
CEC D5 Notice of Vacancy
Two Vacancies
General Education & English Language Learners (ELLs)
Grades K-8
If you are interested in serving on the council, consider filling out an application.
email: cec5@schools.nyc.gov
or
call the CEC5 Office
Join one of our committees and be apart of the change in District 5
CEC5 Education Policy
Sanayi Beckles-Canton, Chair
CEC5 Parent Leadership
Pamela Stewart, Chair
CEC5 Legal Round table
Diane Tinsley, Chair
CEC5 Diverse Learners Committee (INACTIVE)
Parenting Journey
Parenting journey is a 10 session program that focuses on promoting attitudes that enhance good parenting behaviors and providing the tools for parents and caregivers to effectively model these behaviors at home. Parenting Journey is designed to create a safe haven, where parents can share their experiences, thoughts, and feelings in an environment of safety, trust and respect.
Class Dates: Tuesdays April 17, 2018 - June 26, 2018
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
225 West 123rd Street
New York, NY 10027
Walk-in/Same Day Registration
Contact: Ocynthia Williams, Co-Director Harlem Renaissance Education Pipeline, Inc.
ocynthiawill@gmail.com or 646-442-6565
CEC 5 Community Supporters
Dominos Pizza
Supporters of the CEC5 Kids Entrepreneur Workshop
Jacobs Restaurant
Supporters of the CEC5 Legal Roundtable
Coca-Cola
Supporter of the 2016 CEC5 Wake Up To What Matters Campaign Launch
Supporter of the CEC5.
Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Community Center
Supporter of CEC5.
Sussman Education
Supporter of the 2016 CEC5 Wake Up To What Matters Campaign Launch
Frederick Samuel Community Center
Supporters of CEC5
Community Board 9
Supporters of CEC5
NYC OPT OUT
Supporters of CEC5
Ellis & Associates, LLC.
Supporters of CEC5
PASSNYC
Supporters of CEC5
Community Board 10
Supporter of CEC5
National Black Theatre
Supporters of CEC5
Uptown Grand Central
Supporters of CEC5
