NYSUT State Ed Alerts

May 2012

• 5/7/2012
  Fact Sheet: 12-20: Certification Requirements for Teaching Assistants

April 2012

• 4/24/2012
  Fact Sheet 12-18: Continuum of Special Education Services for School Age Students

March 2012

• 3/5/2012
  Regents exam schedules for 2012 and 2013

February 2012

• 2/28/2012
  Regional Bilingual and ESL Resource Networks
• 2/17/2012
  Teacher evaluation moves forward
• 2/7/2012
  SED releases Regents exam schedule for June 2012

December 2011

• 12/21/2011
  New National Board Certified Teachers praised
• 12/21/2011
  SED releases memo and guidelines on changes to grade 3-8 ELA and math tests

November 2011

• 11/9/2011
  State Ed seeks comment on elimination of IEP diplomas

June 2011

• 6/2/2011
  SURVEY: What did you think of the revised 3-8 state tests?

May 2011

• 5/25/2011
  New SED memo on changes in Regents exam scoring policy
• 5/23/2011
  Teachers of the Year decry Regents action on teacher evaluations

April 2011

• 4/14/2011
  AIS: A Guide to Academic Intervention Services
• 4/11/2011
  June 2011 Regents Exam Schedule

March 2011

• 3/29/2011
  Fact Sheet 8: Consultant Teacher Services
• 3/10/2011
  Fact Sheet 6: Implementing Response to Intervention (RtI) with English Language Learners

February 2011

• 2/2/2011
  What happens if your school district uses up its snow days?
• 2/1/2011
  Fact Sheet 4: 1.92 % Contingency Budget Cap for 2011-12

January 2011

• 1/26/2011
  Graduation requirements: Should they be changed?

December 2010

• 12/22/2010
  State Ed reduces quantities of Regents exams
• 12/20/2010
  Regents want your feedback on college and career readiness
• 12/19/2010
  VP Neira holds Q&A with the Commissioner
• 12/19/2010
  Phasing in new Teacher/Principal Evaluation Law
• 12/13/2010
  Regents adopt proposal for education budget

November 2010

• 11/23/2010
  Teaching Standards: NYSUT urges members to comment on SED's latest draft
• 11/19/2010
  Teacher evaluation: Task force tackles implementation of new state law
• 11/10/2010
  Update: Why is the English Regents exam scheduled for Jan. 11?

October 2010

• 10/21/2010
  Regents' cutback of AIS is a bad idea
• 10/21/2010
  Teacher Evaluations: Practitioner voices will guide new law's implementation
• 10/21/2010
  Your feedback needed on English and math standards
• 10/4/2010
  SED offers updates on test eliminations

September 2010

• 9/24/2010
  Special Education Mandate Relief: SED wants your feedback by Oct. 4
• 9/20/2010
  Closing of teacher centers a 'travesty' that undermines state priorities
• 9/14/2010
  Yonkers, Syracuse to share $10 million in federal school improvement grants
• 9/13/2010
  Liverpool earth science teacher named NY Teacher of the Year
• 9/8/2010
  TEACH Certification Application Process for Teachers, Pupil Personnel Service Professionals and Teaching Assistants
• 9/8/2010
  SED issues guidance on registering new students

August 2010

• 8/6/2010
  SED releases first guidance document on performance evaluation
• 8/5/2010
  SED announces changes in Regents exams for 2011

July 2010

• 7/28/2010
  Grade 3-8 test results reflect scoring changes
• 7/21/2010
  NYS preliminary draft of Teaching Standards - Comment period ends August 16th
• 7/13/2010
  SED posts revised test schedule for grades 3-8

June 2010

• 6/15/2010
  New test sampler online for 2011 English language arts
• 6/14/2010
  Revisions for 2011 ELA and math tests
• 6/7/2010
  State Ed changes scoring materials for tests
• 6/2/2010
  State Ed revises Examination Scoring Certificate
• 6/1/2010
  New York's Race to the Top application stronger

May 2010

• 5/25/2010
  Fast Facts on the Impact of the Teacher Evaluation Proposal
• 5/20/2010
  NYSUT supports new teacher evaluation system
• 5/3/2010
  Public comment on alternative examination for Integrated Algebra

April 2010

• 4/25/2010
  Regents modify implementation of APPR changes
• 4/23/2010
  Testing of recently arrived Haitian earthquake refugee students

March 2010

• 3/16/2010
  UPDATE: New dates for English and math field tests
• 3/10/2010
  Submit your feedback on Common Core Standards
• 3/9/2010
  SED releases graduation rates for high schools statewide
• 3/8/2010
  Will State Ed eliminate Regents Exams to close budget gap?

February 2010

• 2/25/2010
  State Ed posts elementary and intermediate test schedule
• 2/18/2010
  SED's online toolkit offers preview of learning standards
• 2/18/2010
  Teacher of the Year nomination forms available

January 2010

• 1/6/2010
  State Ed goes online-only for time-limited certificates

December 2009

• 12/22/2009
  SED posts June 2010 Regents exam schedule

November 2009

• 11/30/2009
  SED extends May ELL make-up dates
• 11/25/2009
  Draft mentoring standards: What do you think?
• 11/16/2009
  SED posts new ELA Regents exam test specifications
• 11/16/2009
  SED posts May Component Retesting schedule
• 11/13/2009
  SED requests input on special education teacher certification
• 11/3/2009
  SED posts Algebra II and Trigonometry Test Sampler

October 2009

• 10/15/2009
  SED posts January 2010 Regents exam schedule
• 10/15/2009
  SED hosts forums on statewide educational technology plan
• 10/7/2009
  New York representatives support act to fund early childhood education

September 2009

• 9/30/2009
  New commissioner targets teacher prep
• 9/30/2009
  Regents discuss local diploma phase-out
• 9/14/2009
  NYSUT welcomes John King in new role at State Education Dept
• 9/11/2009
  Training in the Needs of Students with Autism
• 9/11/2009
  Regents Update: June 2010 exam in Algebra 2/Trigonometry
• 9/10/2009
  New dates for state math, ELA tests

July 2009

• 7/22/2009
  SED releases revised testing schedule, math guidance

May 2009

• 5/11/2009
  Tell SED what you think - take the testing survey
• 5/7/2009
  UPDATE: Tenure for Teachers in Instructional Support Service Positions

April 2009

• 4/7/2009
  Instructional Technology: State Ed announces grant opportunities
• 4/6/2009
  SED releases the 2009 - 2010 elementary and intermediate testing dates
• 4/6/2009
  VIDEO: Education Commissioner Richard Mills

March 2009

• 3/16/2009
  NYSUT: Tisch will be a strong advocate for children
• 3/11/2009
  NYSUT thanks Chancellor Bennett for his service
• 3/5/2009
  State Ed adjusts testing procedures for weather-related school closings

February 2009

• 2/13/2009
  State Ed seeks Teacher of the Year nominations for 2010
• 2/13/2009
  SED posts info on 3-8 Mathematics Test and the Geometry Regents exam
• 2/6/2009
  SURVEY: What do you think about grades 3-8 tests?
• 2/4/2009
  State Ed: New York state is a leader in Advanced Placement results
• 2/2/2009
  Regents share info on search for new education commissioner

January 2009

• 1/27/2009
  How does inclement weather impact Regents exam schedules?
• 1/23/2009
  SED posts June and August 2009 Regents schedules
• 1/14/2009
  SED to hold discussion groups on IEP diplomas

December 2008

• 12/18/2008
  Options available for National Board retake candidates
• 12/16/2008
  NYSUT on budget proposal: Students shouldn't bear brunt of economic crisis
• 12/11/2008
  NYSUT cheers 93 teachers on attaining National Board Certification
• 12/4/2008
  REGENTS: Balance need for adequate funding with state's worsening revenue picture

October 2008

• 10/31/2008
  New Audio/PDFs for scorer training on the 2009 grades 3 - 8 ELA and math tests
• 10/31/2008
  SED posts Geometry Test Sampler
• 10/31/2008
  Save the date for public hearings on Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
• 10/31/2008
  Talking Points: Public Hearings on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• 10/16/2008
  Social Work Licensure and School Social Worker Certification
• 10/3/2008
  Test accommodations expanded for English Language Learners
• 10/3/2008
  Geometry next up in bid to improve student performance
• 10/2/2008
  State Ed announces Contracts for Excellence

September 2008

• 9/25/2008
  SED releases January 2009 Regents exam schedule
• 9/19/2008
  Regents seek public's input on 'growth model'
• 9/18/2008
  Public Forums on Interim Growth Model: Information and Resources
• 9/16/2008
  State Ed names Vickie Mike 2009 Teacher of the Year

August 2008

• 8/18/2008
  Coalition addresses 'systemic crisis' for English language learners in NYC

June 2008

• 6/6/2008
  Survey: SED wants your input on social and emotional development
• 6/3/2008
  Public input on Contracts for Excellence funding
• 6/3/2008
  Regents seeking faster turnaround for 3-8 tests

April 2008

• 4/25/2008
  State Ed seeks test development experts
• 4/24/2008
  New Web site for Standards Review Initiative
• 4/23/2008
  ELA/ESL Standards Forums: Information and Talking Points
• 4/17/2008
  State Ed offers online resources for Global History and Geography
• 4/16/2008
  State Ed offers new Civics Education Toolkit
• 4/10/2008
  Revision of the New June 2008 Physical Setting/Earth Science Performance Test (Part D)
• 4/10/2008
  NYSED state aid and budget summaries by district

March 2008

• 3/25/2008
  State Ed announces Regents exam dates for 2009-11
• 3/20/2008
  Schedule is tight for grading new math Regents in June
• 3/4/2008
  Procedures and administration of Regents Integrated Algebra exam available
• 3/4/2008
  Elementary and intermediate exam schedules available
• 3/4/2008
  Update: March 2008 Grade 8 Mathematics Test

February 2008

• 2/7/2008
  Deadline for Teacher of Year nominations is Feb. 29

January 2008

• 1/25/2008
  Special ed certification changes are coming
• 1/24/2008
  SED posts 2008-09 elementary and intermediate testing dates
• 1/24/2008
  UPDATE: Regents public meeting on career and technical education Jan. 28
• 1/18/2008
  State Ed seeks public comment on proposed IDEA regulations
• 1/9/2008
  SED posts new testing schedules

December 2007

• 12/19/2007
  SED posts updates on 2008 Grades 3-8 English and math tests
• 12/18/2007
  Educators put the pieces together on assessments for grades 3-8
• 12/11/2007
  SED seeks comments on proposed professional development standards

November 2007

• 11/26/2007
  SED releases June 2008 Regents exam schedule
• 11/21/2007
  SED adds half day to June examination schedule
• 11/19/2007
  NYSUT calls Contracts for Excellence a significant step
• 11/2/2007
  SED: Evaluation of Teacher Preparation Report

October 2007

• 10/29/2007
  SED posts Integrated Algebra Regents Exam sampler
• 10/25/2007
  State issues health advisory to schools on MRSA
• 10/12/2007
  SED posts January 2008 Regents exam schedule
• 10/3/2007
  SED posts information on June 2008 Earth Science exam

September 2007

• 9/26/2007
  Revised grade 5 social studies scoring rubric
• 9/11/2007
  SED posts 2007 NYSESLAT conversion charts
• 9/10/2007
  SED posts important info for Integrated Algebra Regents exam
• 9/5/2007
  SED posts important dates for grades 3-8 tests
• 9/5/2007
  Moving on to the new 'new math'
• 9/4/2007
  SED posts Physical Education Profile

August 2007

• 8/22/2007
  Diagnostic Screening of New Students

June 2007

• 6/26/2007
  State Ed releases test specifications for new mathematics Regents exams
• 6/12/2007
  NYSUT: Research-based reforms pay off in higher math scores

May 2007

• 5/31/2007
  State Ed announces record number of 'High Performing/Gap Closing' schools and districts
• 5/23/2007
  State Ed posts 2007 English and math tests for grades 3-8
• 5/20/2007
  Grad rates show wide achievement gaps
• 5/16/2007
  State Ed releases test schedule for 2007-2008 elementary and intermediate levels

April 2007

• 4/25/2007
  NYSUT: Raising graduation rates requires broad-based support
• 4/17/2007
  Grade 5 social studies test - SED posts revised generic scoring rubric
• 4/8/2007
  State calls for comment on IDEA regulations

March 2007

• 3/23/2007
  Scoring of new math Regents could be delayed
• 3/16/2007
  SED offers guidance on use of calculators in the classroom

January 2007

• 1/12/2007
  SED posts regulatory changes for mathematics