Micro-cluster strategy and associated guidance
December 4, 2020
The links below provide the most recent information on the use of the micro-cluster strategy and school district requirements. Taken […]
Updated Yellow Zone Guidance from NYSDOH
November 16, 2020
NYSDOH has released updated guidance for schools within yellow zones. The updated information is below: Effective the week of November […]
NYS Educational Conference Board (ECB) Releases Annual Factsheet on the State of School Aid
November 12, 2020
The The New York State Educational Conference Board (ECB), of which SAANYS is a member, released its annual finance paper […]
NAESP Vice President Candidates Named for 2021 Election
November 12, 2020
The NAESP Nominating Committee met virtually to review and select the nominees for NAESP Vice President for the 2021 election, […]
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 […]