District 19 Back-2-School Block Party Sep. 6, 2025
A message from our Parent Coordinator
Breaking the PTA Stigma at Wortman
We all know the stereotypes—thanks to movies and TV—about PTAs being full of busybody moms, pushy dads, or endless bake sale drama. But let’s be clear: that’s not Wortman.
Here, being an active parent or guardian means something entirely different. Our PTA and SLT members sit in on monthly leadership calls where they gain access to school data, budgets, and insider updates. Together with our school leaders, they help make real decisions—from faculty hires to choosing the community-based organizations that enrich our students’ lives.
As PTA members, parents also have opportunities to meet the Chancellor, engage with the Community Board, and represent our school at the district level—all with one goal: to ensure our students not only dream of the future they deserve, but live it.
Many of our PTA parents have gone on to become paid staff and leaders in education, building their résumés while making a difference in their community. Along the way, you’ll stretch your creative muscles, strengthen bonds with other parents, and help rebuild the “village” around our children that too often has been lost due to generational and social challenges.
At Wortman, you have the chance to be more than a parent—you can be a change-maker. You can be a parent powered up.
Join us in the journey.
xo
Mrs. Perez
Parent Coordinator
P.S. 273 / The Wortman School
923 Jerome St, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Phone: (718) 649-5739 Ext. 1031
Mobile: (929)790-2611
Powering Up
Parent Engagement Goals
Our school works closely with the District 19 Superintendent’s Office to ensure that families stay informed and supported. Together, we coordinate bi-monthly parent workshops and share programming resources so that parents have access to tools, information, and opportunities that strengthen both student learning and family engagement.
Family Empowerment
New York City Public Schools uses many acronyms in parent leadership : PA/PTA, SLT, CEC, DLT, PC, PAC, CPAC, DPAC, PEP. Find out who they are, their purpose and support Parents/Family Empowerment/School/District/City Leadership
Parent Workshops
Monthly opportunities to grow together and strengthen our school community.
Parent Engagement Opportunities
Parent Teacher Association
The School Leadership Team (SLT
The School Leadership Team (SLT
DOE schools are required to have either a:
- Parent Association (PA)
- Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
- advocate for students and families
- update parents and families about the school
- plan and run activities for parents and families
PA/PTAs can support schools in a number of ways, including:
- hosting parent workshops
- organizing activities for families—both academic and social
- raising funds
- running volunteer events
The School Leadership Team (SLT
The School Leadership Team (SLT
The School Leadership Team (SLT
The School Leadership Team (SLT) is a group of people who develop educational policies for their school. They also make sure there are resources to support those policies.
The School Leadership Team (SLT) is a group of people who develop educational policies for their school. They also make sure there are resources to support those policies.
SLT Members
There are three members of the school community who must be members of the SLT:
- Principal
- Parent Association/Parent-Teacher Association President
- United Federation of Teachers Chapter Leader
Title 1 Chair
The School Leadership Team (SLT
Community Education Councils (CECs)
In accordance with Section 1116 of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the December 2015 reauthorization of
the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), all schools receiving Title I funds must conduct outreach to
all parents and family members of students included in the Title I program, and implement programs, activities
and procedures for the involvement of parents and family members. Such programs, activities and procedures
shall be planned and implemented with meaningful consultation with parents of participating students. This
document provides guidance regarding the process and procedures to be implemented in NYCDOE’s Title I schools
in order to meet these requirements.
Community Education Councils (CECs)
Community Education Councils (CECs)
Community Education Councils (CECs)
Community Education Councils (CECs)
District/Borough Parent Leadership
CECs are volunteer parents and community leaders dedicated to supporting local district schools to improve student achievement. Their responsibilities include evaluate educational programs and student progress, recommending improvements to school buildings, evaluating the superintendents, approving school zoning lines and much more. Learn more
Citywide Education Councils
Community Education Councils (CECs)
Citywide Education Councils
The Citywide Education Councils are comprised of volunteer parents and community leaders, who are responsible for advising and commenting on educational policies that involve the student communities they represent; issuing an annual report on the effectiveness of the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) in providing services to the represented student communities; and holding at least one public meeting per month during which the public may discuss issues facing high schools (CCHS), English Language Learners (CCELL), and students with disabilities (CCSE and CCD75). The 4 citywide councils are listed below.
Volunteers
Community Education Councils (CECs)
Citywide Education Councils
Share Your Talents, Resources, and Ideas with Our Community
We’re inviting parents and families to volunteer, lead activities, and offer programs that inspire and empower. If you have a skill, workshop, or community resource to share, contact the Parent Coordinator today!