General Public Information
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Community and Citywide Education Councils are deliberative bodies that help to shape educational policies and priorities in their districts.  CEC members are parent volunteers who provide hands-on leadership and support for their community's public schools. Participation on these councils is an important responsibility that we encourage every public school parent to consider. To help each council run effectively and in accordance with the law, council members are trained within the first three months of their term about the specific powers, functions and duties of the their council. 

Community Education Councils (CECs)
There are 32 Community Education Councils in New York City, each of which represents the parents of one Community School District.

Citywide Council on Special Education (CCSE)
The Citywide Council on Special Education represents the interests of special education parents across New York City.

Citywide Council on High Schools (CCHS)
The Citywide Council on High Schools represents the interests of high school parents across New York City.