January 2021 Regents Examinations Cancelled
November 5, 2020
The January 2021 administration of the High School Regents Examination Program is cancelled due to the ongoing COVID–19 pandemic, Interim […]
State Education Department Launches Parent Dashboard
November 5, 2020
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has launched a Parent Dashboard to increase transparency and make information about school […]
APPR Update – October 2020
October 23, 2020
There seems to be some thought that APPR plans must be renegotiated this year. That is not the case. While […]
Notes / Summary of Sept./ Oct. Regional UP Meetings
October 22, 2020
Topics include: state aid, layoffs vs furloughs, layoff and recall processes, COVID-19 related accommodations and leaves, and more. Download this […]
State Library and State Education Department Announce Series of Webinars Focused on Digital Equity
September 4, 2020
The New York State Library and State Education Department, in partnership with the METRO Library Council and the Northern New […]
Interim Guidance for In-person Instruction at Pre-k to Grade 12 Schools During the Covid-19 Public Health Emergency – As of August 26, 2020
August 28, 2020
This guidance includes a section on “Extracurriculars” and “State-Issued Guidance and Minimum Standards,” including language related to school-sponsored sports. Read […]
New Tentative Dates for 2021 Regents Examination Periods
August 24, 2020
SED Memo: As the start of the school year gets underway, the NYSED will be mindful of the many uncertainties […]
Out-of-state vacations hitting head-on with executive order # 202.45
July 8, 2020
There has been some reported confusion about certain aspects of this executive order. In addition to requiring a 14-day quarantine […]
SAANYS Reopening Schools Focus Group: Considerations/Suggestions for Reopening Schools
July 2, 2020
Download the report here. Introduction School closures due to the COVID-19 crisis have resulted in profound and historic shifts in […]
A Message From Executive Director Kevin Casey
June 22, 2020
Dear Colleague: As the 2019–20 school year comes to a close, I think we all would agree it was an […]