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School Masking and Testing Guidance: FAQs for Schools
Published on 03/01/2022
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CDC and AAP Guidance on School Opening 2021-22
Published on 07/29/2021
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Extension of the End Date to October 29, 2021 for the COVID-19 Related Special Administration of the New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners
Published on 09/01/2021
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NYSED Memo: Reporting 2021-22 School Year Data
Published on 08/10/2021
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Family Newsletter: Message from Commissioner Betty A. Rosa
Published on 07/23/2021
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Memo: Federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act Funding – Instructions for Eligible Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) on Applying for 90% Base ARP Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds and Revised ARP ESSER Allocations
Published on 07/21/2021
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Memo: Use of Federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) and Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Funds to Provide Recovery Services to Students Over the Age of 21
Published on 07/21/2021
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Compensatory Services for Students with Disabilities as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Published on 06/25/2021
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June 2021 Regents Administration Memo for Charters
Published on 05/21/2021
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Compensatory Services for Students with Disabilities as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Considerations for Addressing the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Promoting Equity in Educational Resources, Opportunities, and Welcoming Environments for Students with Disabilities
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Extended School Year Programs During Summer 2021
Published on 06/01/2021
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Special Education Requirements and Approaches to Address the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Students with Disabilities
Published on 06/01/2021
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Memo on USDOE FAQ on Use of Federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) and Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Funds
Published on 05/27/2021
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Information for Eligible Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) on Applying for Federal American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP-ESSER) Funds
Published on 05/12/2021
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Administration of Spring 2021 NYSESLAT for Provisional ELLs Memo
Published on 04/01/2021
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Providing Over-Age Students the Opportunity to Return to School in the 2021-2022 School Year Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Published on 04/13/2021
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FAQs Related to the June and August 2021 Exemptions from Diploma Requirements
Published on 03/19/2021
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2020–21 Elementary- and Intermediate-level Testing Schedule
Published on 03/25/2021
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Updates on State Assessments
Published on 03/22/2021
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Spring 2021 New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test
Published on 03/01/2021
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Renewal Recommendations for Charter Schools Authorized by the Board of Regents
Published on 03/12/2021
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Memo: Regents Exams Required by USDE to be Offered in June/August 2021
Published on 03/02/2021
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Memo: In-person learning, sports participation, and COVID-19 Testing
Published on 02/17/2021
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ADDITIONAL ADDENDUM to Interim Guidance on Mandatory COVID-19 Testing in Public and Non-Public Schools Located in Areas Designated as “Yellow Zones” Under the New York State Cluster Action Initiative
Published on 11/14/2020
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Memo: Transportation Reimbursement During Periods of Program Closure
Published on 11/06/2020
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Updated Guidance for School Administrators Regarding Limited Temporary Enforcement of Student Immunization Requirement
Published on 11/10/2020
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Common Issues for Reporting on School Age Students with Disabilities
Published on 11/17/2020
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Cancellation of the January 2021 Administration of the New York State (NYS) High School Regents Examination Program in Response to the Ongoing Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Published on 11/05/2020
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Frequently Asked Questions Related to the Cancellation of the January 2021 New York State (NYS) High School Regents Examinations
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Federal CARES Act Funding – Revised Instructions for Eligible Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) on Applying for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER) and Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Funds (GEER)
Published on 10/26/2020
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Spring 2021 NYSESLAT memo
Published on 10/01/2020
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Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Regarding the Provision of Services to Students with Disabilities During the 2020-21 School Year
Published on 10/15/2020
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Procedures for Requesting, Shipping, and Storing of Materials for the Spring 2021 Administration of the New York State Grades 3-8 English Language Arts and Mathematics Tests and Information on Computer-Based Testing for Spring 2021
Published on 09/30/2020
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Updated Guidance on Driver and Traffic Safety Education in Response to COVID-19
Published on 08/26/2020
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Memo on 2020-21 School Year COVID-19 Snow Day Pilot Program
Published on 09/01/2020
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2020-21 School Reopening – Instructional Models Report and Report of School Closure and Report of School Re-Opening
Published on 09/09/2020
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Instructional Models Report and Report of School Closure and Report of School Re-Opening
Published on 09/06/2020
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Guidance on Pupil Transportation for Resident Students Attending Non-District Instruction During Periods of Remote Instruction for District Students
Published on 09/09/2020
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COVID 19 Reopening Guidance – Facilities Clarifications
Published on 08/26/2020
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Guidance Related to Hand Sanitizer on School Buses
Published on 08/21/2020
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Memo: Updated Guidance on Driver and Traffic Safety Education in Response to COVID-19
Published on 08/28/2020
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Memo: Eligibility for Interscholastic Athletics, Inclusive Athletics and Extracurricular Activities
Published on 09/01/2020
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Provision of Services to English Language Learners and World Languages Students During Statewide School Closures Due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak in New York State
Published on 07/15/2020
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2020-2021 Billing for Students with Disabilities Enrolled in Charter Schools During the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Published on 08/27/2020
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NYSED Reopening FAQs
Published on 07/22/2020
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Memo: Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funding
Published on 07/20/2020
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CARES Act FAQ
Published on 07/01/2020
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Billing for Students with Disabilities Enrolled in Charter Schools During the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Published on 07/15/2020
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Reopening Guidance: Recovering, Rebuilding, and Renewing – the Spirit of New York’s Schools
Published on 07/16/2020
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Memo: Feeding Children in Need and Child Care for Essential Workers During the Summer
Published on 06/24/2020
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Memo: Providing Over-Age Students the Opportunity to Return to School in the 2020-21 School Year Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Published on 06/18/2020
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Memo: Supplement #2 - Provision of Services to Students With Disabilities During Statewide School Closures Due to Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) Outbreak in New York State
Published on 06/20/2020
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Memo: Supplement #3 - Provision of Services to Students With Disabilities During Statewide School Closures Due to Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) Outbreak in New York State
Published on 06/20/2020
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Handbook for Summer School Administrators and Principals (2020)
Published on 06/01/2020
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Feeding Children in Need and Child Care for Essential Workers During the Summer
Published on 06/24/2020
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Memo: Hands Only CPR Requirement Exemption for Graduating Seniors Due to the COVID-19 Crisis
Published on 06/11/2020
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COVID-19 SIRS Reporting of June and August 2020 Regents Exemptions Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Published on 06/04/2020
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Reporting of Student Exemptions for the June and August 2020 Regents and Approved Alternative Examinations in SIRS in Response to COVID-19 Related School and District Closures
Published on 06/04/2020
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Memo on High School Equivalency Diplomas during COVID-19
Published on 06/03/2020
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Regents Examination and Graduation Requirements Questions Related to COVID-19 Closure
Published on 05/26/2020
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School Health Examinations in Light of COVID-19 Pandemic
Published on 05/21/2020
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Public Comment Period: NYSED Request for Public Comments on Waiver to Extend Availability of Federal FY 2018 Perkins and Adult Education/Family Literacy Funds
Published on 05/05/2020
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Public Comment Period: NYSED Request for Public Comments on Waivers to Increase the Statutory Limit on Carryover for FY 2019 Title I, Part A Funds, to Extend Availability of Federal FY 2018 Elementary and Secondary Education Act Funds, and to Increase Flexibility in the Use of Title IV, Part A Funds to Support Continuity of Services
Published on 05/05/2020
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Carrying-Over 2019-20 School Year State Funding into 2020-21
Published on 05/05/2020
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Claiming Eligible COVID-19 Costs to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Funding
Published on 05/06/2020
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Memo on Supporting Students and Families Disconnected from School
Published on 05/11/2020
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Guidance on 2019-20 Title I School Improvement Grants (SIG) Basic - Planning Grants
Published on 05/13/2020
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Provision of Services to English Language Learners and World Languages Students During Statewide School Closures Due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak in New York State
Published on 05/13/2020
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Required Updates to District Continuity of Learning Plans Due to Extended School Closures Caused by COVID-19
Published on 04/27/2020
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Memo on Federal CARES Act Funding
Published on 04/30/2020
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Guidance on Cancellation of the August 2020 Regents Examination in Response to COVID-19
Published on 04/30/2020
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NYSED Provision of Services to Students with Disabilities During School Closures - with FAQs
Published on 04/27/2020
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Letter on Flexibility in the Use of Funds Associated with Approved 2019-20 Consolidated Applications for ESSA-Funded Programs During District and School Closures due to COVID-19
Published on 04/24/2020
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Guidance on Federal Funds Impacted by COVID-19
Published on 04/24/2020
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Updated Guidance on Driver and Traffic Safety Education in Response to COVID-19
Published on 04/20/2020
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Updated Guidance on Appearance Enhancement Programs in Response to COVID-19
Published on 04/20/2020
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Updated Guidance on Work-Based Learning Programs in Response to COVID-19
Published on 04/20/2020
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2019-20 Accountability Implications Based on April 2020 United States Department of Education Waivers and Changes to Commissioner's Regulations §100.21 to Address the COVID-19 Crisis
Published on 04/17/2020
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Memo: Emergency Regulations for the Provision of Special Education Programs and Services and Due Process Procedures in Response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak in New York State
Published on 04/16/2020
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Guidance on Graduation and Course Requirement Changes Due to COVID-19 and Ongoing Statewide School Closure
Published on 04/07/2020
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COVID-19 Emergency Regulations
Published on 04/06/2020
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Memo: Special Education SOCE Limited Extension
Published on 04/07/2020
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Clarification on 180-Day Executive Order Requirements
Published on 03/30/2020
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Special Education Office Hours – Register for April 2 and April 9th at 3pm
Published on 04/02/2020
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Special Education Office Hours Questions Submission
Published on 04/09/2020
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SUNY Guidance on Per Pupil Billing
Published on 03/25/2020
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NYSED Request for Waiver of Assessments, Accountability and School Identification, and Reporting Requirements Public Comment Period
Published on 03/26/2020
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Resources for Mental Health and Talking to Young People About COVID-19
Published on 03/26/2020
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Guidance #3: Statewide School Closures
Published on 03/17/2020
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Statement from Board of Regents Regarding 2020 Testing
Published on 03/20/2020
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Guidance and Resources for Emergency Child Care
Published on 03/19/2020
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School Emergency Child Care Guidance from OCFS
Published on 03/18/2020
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Group Child Care Inspection Checklist
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Emergency Child Care Reservation Form - Completed by Parent
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Emergency Child Care Employment Form - Completed by Adult Candidate
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Operating Child Nutrition Programs when Schools are Closed due to COVID-19
Published on 03/12/2020
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Notification Regarding Closure of a School Building
Published on 03/06/2020
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Notification Regarding Closure of a Nonpublic School
Published on 03/06/2020
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Handwashing Recommendations and Alcohol-based Hand Sanitizer Use in Schools
Published on 03/05/2020
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Joint NYS Department of Health – NYS Education Department Coronavirus Letter
Published on 02/05/2020
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Coronavirus Parent Letter
Published on 02/05/2020
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Guidance #2: Additional Guidance to Schools from NYSED
Published on 03/13/2020
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Guidance #1: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance for P-12 Schools
Published on 03/09/2020
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Memo on Eligibility for Interscholastic Athletics, Inclusive Athletics and Extracurricular Activities
Published on 09/01/2020
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Computer-Based Testing Timeline | In the rapidly changing landscape of education, particularly in the realm of computer-based testing, New York’s school leaders face the crucial task of ensuring the … | 2023 | academics-testing | 2023 | |
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2022-23 COVID-19 Health Guidance | 2022, 2023 | covid-19-eoeg-2022 | 2022 2023 | ||
Myths vs. Facts 2022 | 2021, 2022 | info | 2021 2022 | ||
Facilities Funding Fact Sheet | 2024 | facilities | info | 2024 | |
2021-2022 Reopening Guidance | 2020, 2021 | covid-19-eoeg | 2020 2021 | ||
Students in Temporary Housing: Students’ Rights and Schools’ Responsibilities | Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the McKinney-Vento Act guarantees educational rights for students experiencing homelessness or residing in unstable housing situations. To ensure … | 2020 | laws-regulations new-school-development student-enrollment-recruitment | 2020 | |
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Fiscal Decision Making: Staffing and Software | 2020 | financial-management new-school-development | worksheet | 2020 | |
Testing Accommodations for Students Identified as Multilingual Learners (MLLs) | All current ELLs, as well as former ELLs for up to two years after exiting ELL status, are eligible for ELL testing accommodations in addition … | 2020 | ell-mll-education | info | 2020 |
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New York State Alternative Assessment (NYSAA) | 2020 | academics-testing special-education | report | 2020 | |
CREDO Study: Urban Charter Schools Outperform Traditional School Peers (March 2015) | In 2015, the Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) conducted a comprehensive study examining the performance of urban charter schools relative to traditional public … | 2020 | issues-research report | 2020 | |
School Funding Comparisons by the NYC Independent Budget Office (IBO) (2010-11) | 2020 | financial-management | issues-research report | 2020 | |
Sample Board Prospectus for a Proposed Charter School | 2020 | leadership-governance new-school-development | checklist info | 2020 | |
Charter School Board Training | The New York City Charter School Center partnered with the SUNY Charter School Institute, the NYSED Charter School Office and the NYC DOE Office of … | 2020 | financial-management leadership-governance new-school-development | exemplars | 2020 |
Recruiting and Hiring Effective Teachers | 2020 | 2020 | |||
Working with the Administration for Child Services (ACS) | The Administration for Child Services (ACS) is working to build a stronger partnership with charter schools to support students in the child welfare program. ACS’s … | 2020 | health-safety operations-management | info | 2020 |
Charter School Legal Issues: “Friends Of” Organizations | A “Friends of XYZ Charter School” organization is a separate, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation that is created to raise funds, awareness and otherwise support a charter … | 2020 | laws-regulations leadership-governance | info | 2020 |
Parent Engagement Handbook | Parents play a vital role in a child’s life and education. It is important for parents to engage their child and build strong partnerships with … | 2020 | community-engagement | report | 2020 |
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Understanding Your School Food Options | There are so many misconceptions about school lunch in the NYC charter sector. But not knowing how the various programs work could leave your scholars … | 2020 | new-school-development school-meals-transportation | faq info | 2020 |
New Provisions Passed In 2018-19 State Budget Legislation | New York State’s 2018-19 budget includes several budgetary items and a legislative amendment affecting charter schools in New York City. This memo provides details on … | 2020 | financial-management laws-regulations | issues-research | 2020 |
Governance: Bylaws and Conflict of Interest Policies for Charter Schools | All charter schools must have a set of bylaws and conflict of interest policies that comply with New York law. When was the last time … | 2020 | laws-regulations leadership-governance | exemplar presentation | 2020 |
Accountability: Developing a Leadership Dashboard | A dashboard is an essential tool for charter school leaders and the board. This presentation will help you build a dashboard for your charter school. | 2020 | leadership-governance | presentation | 2020 |
The Facility Access Process: Co-Location and Private Space | In March 2014, state law was changed to grant a subset of NYC charter schools a statutory right to facilities assistance. Education Law §2853(3)). Charter … | 2021 | facilities laws-regulations | issues-research | 2021 |
Immunization | Charter schools are required to comply with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health (DOH) in effect since September 1, 2016. In order … | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 | doe-systems health-safety laws-regulations | exemplar faq guidebook | 2020 2021 2022 2023 |
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Employment Law 101 | Legal issues impact all stages of the hiring process. This presentation from the New York City Charter School Center in conjunction with McCarter and English … | 2020 | human-resources laws-regulations new-school-development | presentation | 2020 |
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ATS Overview Developed by Charter School Leaders | This comprehensive guide, developed and originally presented by Rebecca Daverin of Explore Schools, is a great one-stop resource for the most useful ATS functions and … | 2020 | doe-systems operations-management | guidebook | 2020 |
MLL/ELL Identification Process | In today’s diverse educational landscape, catering to the diverse needs of students is paramount. Among these needs, supporting Multilingual Learners (MLL) or English Language Learners … | 2020 | ell-mll-education laws-regulations student-enrollment-recruitment | presentation | 2020 |
Building a Charter School Founding Board | The skills and dedication of the personnel who make up the founding charter school Board are essential for a new school’s success. These resources will … | 2020 | leadership-governance new-school-development | checklist guidebook template | 2020 |
SPED: Regulations and Procedures | The Regulations of the Commissioner are available online. Part 200 is the law regulating special education in New York State. The Standard Operating Procedures Manual is a how-to guide explaining … | 2020 | laws-regulations special-education | guidebook | 2020 |
Board Assessment Tool | This assessment matrix aids in the assessment of a Charter School Board’s effectiveness. Leadership Roles, Board Composition, Meetings and Committees are graded in three levels: … | 2020 | leadership-governance | info | 2020 |
Employee File Checklist Template | The employee file, or personnel file, contains a detailed record of every employment action and protocol. Employment files require precise measures and upkeep to ensure … | 2020 | human-resources | template | 2020 |
Sample Board Minutes | Meeting minutes are a formal recording of transactions that happened at a particular time and place. Minutes are a record of what was done at … | 2020 | leadership-governance new-school-development | best-practice exemplar | 2020 |
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Family Handbook Exemplars | A family handbook provides charter school families with answers to their most common questions and helps to guide families and students in the school’s processes … | 2020 | new-school-development operations-management | exemplar | 2020 |
SPED: ATS Special Education Reports | This ATS report manual guides readers through the most common special education reports that schools can run within ATS. OVERVIEW This manual is for veteran … | 2020 | doe-systems special-education | guidebook info report | 2020 |
OPT Request for Service Procedure | This guide from the NYC DOE’s Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT) pertains to procedures for requesting services. Included in this guide are: A List of … | 2020 | doe-systems school-meals-transportation | form guidebook | 2020 |
Operations Guide Exemplar | School facility operations and maintenance exist to support the primary purpose of any school: quality learning. By maintaining a working Operations Guide for your school, … | 2020 | new-school-development operations-management | exemplar | 2020 |
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Charter Management Organization Guide | Of all the decisions made by new Charter Schools, few are more important than deciding whether to contract for school management services. Choosing well requires … | 2020 | leadership-governance | guidebook | 2020 |
Staff Handbook | Clear expectations promote strong performances. A comprehensive staff handbook is the best way to ensure all employees understand the professional standards and culture of the … | 2020 | human-resources laws-regulations operations-management | exemplar guidebook | 2020 |
SPED: CSE and Compliance | The September 2010 presentation Common Coordination Issues, from the Brooklyn Charter School Student Support Agency, addresses common coordination issues facing schools with Special Education students. The … | 2020 | special-education | exemplar guidebook presentation | 2020 |
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Student Recruitment: Enrollment Best Practices | Here you can find student enrollment templates and exemplars from your colleagues that are useful in the creation of a new school’s procedures or in … | 2020 | operations-management student-enrollment-recruitment | template | 2020 |
Charter Renewal | In addition to hosting regular discussions with the authorizers, the Charter Center has collected these resources and exemplars to assist schools facing the complex project … | 2020 | leadership-governance ny-charter-authorizers operations-management | exemplar | 2020 |
Board Positions | Understanding the roles and responsibilities of board members is an important step in effective governance. These resources will help clarify what the board chair and … | 2020 | leadership-governance | checklist guidebook presentation | 2020 |
The Pupil Accounting Handbook | The NYC DOE handbook on Pupil Accounting for charter schools. Introduction: Introduction to Pupil Accounting; organizational tree of the Pupil Personnel Services Network. Admitting Students: … | 2020 | operations-management student-enrollment-recruitment | guidebook | 2020 |
ATS Training Video | Welcome to the world of ATS! This training video is a great one-stop resource for the most useful ATS functions and reports. It covers the … | 2020 | operations-management | presentation | 2020 |
New York State Charter Schools Act of 1998 (as amended) | New York State’s law on charter schools changed in important ways in April 2014 and May 2010. The Charter Center created a black-lined version of … | 2020 | laws-regulations | report | 2020 |
High School Diploma Information | For High Schools looking to order diplomas, please note that charter schools do not use the NYC DOE diploma. Since the State does not require … | 2020 | operations-management | faq info template | 2020 |
Developing a Sound School Budget | This presentation from the New York City Charter School Center explains the proper way to prepare a budget for a new charter school. All revenue … | 2020 | financial-management operations-management | presentation template | 2020 |
NYSTL Purchasing in FAMIS | Each charter school receives a grant for textbooks, library books and software under the New York State Textbook Law (NYSTL). The grant is administered by … | 2020 | financial-management operations-management | info | 2020 |
NYC Charter School Operations Calendar | Compiled by school staff across the sector, this worksheet provides an interactive checklist of major activities and deadlines that affect the operation of a charter … | 2017 | operations-management | info | 2017 |
Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) | The Dignity for All Students Act is a New York State law that aims to provide a safe and supportive educational environment for all students, … | 2020 | community-engagement laws-regulations | exemplars guidebook | 2020 |
Model Conflict of Interest Policy | Model policy on conflicts of interest, including exceptions to the law; express prohibitions; penalties; disclosure of interests. | 2020 | laws-regulations leadership-governance | exemplars | 2020 |
ATS for the Office of Pupil Transportation | This NYC DOE publication is a comprehensive guide to using ATS to manage transportation services. The guide contains an overview of OPT and ATS, key … | 2020 | doe-systems operations-management | guidebook | 2020 |
Operations Resource Guide | The DOE Charter Office put together an Operations Resource Guide to aide in the important end of year and start of the year tasks. It … | 2020 | doe-systems operations-management | guidebook | 2020 |
Employee Benefits | These resources will help charter schools decide what employee benefits to offer, and ease the process of setting up benefit plans. Employee Benefits Charter Start … | 2020 | human-resources | checklist exemplars presentation | 2020 |
Operations Brief: Frequently Asked Questions about the New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) | All New York charter schools are subject to the requirements of New York State’s Freedom of Information Law (FOIL). FOIL is a New York State law that … | 2020 | laws-regulations leadership-governance operations-management | faq | 2020 |
Teacher Certification Resources | The Charter Center’s resources are compiled from NYSED and our experience assisting teachers to navigate the certification process. Schools participating in our Teacher Certification Program … | human-resources laws-regulations | presentation | ||
NYC School Construction Authority (SCA) Manuals | The NYC School Construction Authority (NYC SCA) has introduced a Safety Program & Procedures Manual to ensure safe practices in New York City school building … | facilities operations-management | guidebook | ||
Charter School Legal Guidance and Resources | New York State’s law on charter schools changed in important ways in the last five years. We have created a black-lined version of the Act that visually … | laws-regulations | information issues-research | ||
New Provisions Passed In 2019-20 State Budget Legislation | New York State’s 2019-20 budget includes several budgetary items and a legislative amendment affecting charter schools in New York City. This memo provides details on … | 2020 | financial-management | issues-research | 2020 |
Working Papers for Students | Students aged 14-17 who work part time, including summer employment, are required to have “employment certificates” (often called Working Papers) issued by the school. The … | 2020 | laws-regulations operations-management | form guidebook | 2020 |
DOH Posters & Flyers for Schools | 2020 | covid-19-eoeg | 2020 | ||
Health And Public Safety Guidance | 2020, 2021, 2022 | covid-19-eoeg | 2020 2021 2022 | ||
Governing Board Resources For Schools | 2020 | covid-19-eoeg | 2020 | ||
US DOE Guidance And Communications | 2020 | covid-19-eoeg | 2020 | ||
NY Charter Authorizers Guidance And Communications | 2020 | covid-19-eoeg | 2020 | ||
NYSED Guidance And Communications | 2020, 2021, 2022 | covid-19-eoeg | 2020 2021 2022 | ||
NYC DOE Special Education Guidance | 2020, 2021 | covid-19-eoeg | 2020 2021 | ||
NYC DOE Guidance And Communications For Schools | 2020, 2021 | covid-19-eoeg | 2020 2021 | ||
Resources for Families | 2020 | covid-19-remote-learning | 2020 | ||
Special Education And Mll/Ell Resources | 2020 | covid-19-remote-learning | 2020 | ||
Charter School Remote Learning Models | 2020 | covid-19-remote-learning | 2020 | ||
Technology Resources & Tips | 2020 | covid-19-remote-learning | 2020 |