Progressive Redesign Opportunity Schools for Excellence (PROSE)

The Progressive Redesign Opportunity Schools for Excellence (PROSE) program is a joint initiative between the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) and the New York City Public Schools (NYCPS). PS20 is one of 285 select schools in the city to be accepted into this program.

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Summary of the PROSE-UFT Program 🤝

PROSE is designed to empower schools with a proven record of effective school leadership, collaboration, and trust to implement innovative practices and make beneficial modifications to certain contractual rules and regulations.

  • Flexibility and Innovation: PROSE schools gain the freedom to deviate from certain aspects of the UFT contract (like scheduling, and professional development,) to better meet their specific student needs and goals.

  • Shared Governance: The program requires a strong foundation of collaboration between teachers and administrators, ensuring that changes are proposed, crafted, and approved by a high percentage of the UFT members at the school (86.11% of the PS 20 UFT members voted for initiative).

  • Duration: Approved PROSE plans are typically in effect for a five-year term, providing stability for long-term initiatives.

As part of our commitment to high-quality teaching and learning, our school will hold PROSE half days to support ongoing IB PYP professional development for staff. These half days allow our educators to deepen their understanding of the IB framework and enhance classroom practices that benefit all learners.

Approved Half-Days

  • Friday, October 10, 2025

  • Thursday, November 20, 2025 (Student-Led Conferences)

  • Wednesday, November 26, 2025

  • Tuesday, December 23, 2025

  • Friday, January 16, 2026

  • Thursday, March 19, 2026

  • Tuesday, May 5, 2026

On these days:

PROSE 1/2 Day Program Partnerships

  • All students will be dismissed at 11:40 AM (Grades 3K-5).

  • Lunch will be served at school using a modified schedule before dismissal at 11:40 am.

  • A variety of afterschool programs will be available from 11:40 AM to 2:40 PM to support families who need extended care: Kaleidoscope, Mosaic, Hoops Academy and Futbol Rebels

If you need additional support with extended care options, please reach out to Karen Colon, Parent Coordinator at 718-834-6744 or KColon3@schools.nyc.gov.

We appreciate your continued support and partnership in your child's education. Thank you in advance for supporting this initiative.