Regents’ Suggest Amendments to Current APPR Proposed Regulations
June 11, 2015
Position Paper Amendments to Current APPR Proposed Regulations was written by seven members of the state Board of Regents. It […]
Testing Reduction Report
June 11, 2015
The Testing Reduction Report contains recommendations of the Board of Regents to the governor and legislature to reduce testing, improve […]
ECB Recommends Changes to Tax Cap to Preserve School Programs
June 8, 2015
News Release — Based on current economic trends, every school district in New York state would be forced to win a […]
School Administrators Lobby for Effective Change on Educator Evaluation Law
June 3, 2015
The New York State School Administrators Consortium (NYSSAC), representing the two largest educational administrators associations in New York State, lobbied […]
MaryEllen Elia Appointed New Commissioner
May 27, 2015
“We are encouraged that the Board of Regents had the foresight to bring to this position a veteran educator with […]
SAANYS Supports Assembly Bill Amending APPR
May 21, 2015
SAANYS SUPPORTS Assembly Bill #7303-A / Catherine Nolan Assembly Bill 7303-A amends Chapter 56 of the […]
SAANYS Partners with Bill Daggett at Model Schools Conference
May 20, 2015
Special Sessions for New York Attendees added, Discount for Members We are pleased to announce an opportunity for SAANYS members […]
Regents Discuss APPR and Failing / Persistently Failing Schools
May 20, 2015
On Monday and Tuesday, the State Board of Regents was presented “discussion items” related to regulations to be promulgated pursuant […]
Administration of Field Tests … Guidance for Principals
May 18, 2015
Throughout the past month, SAANYS has been advising members on the administration of upcoming field tests in select districts. We […]
State Education Department to Distribute $15.6 Million to Local School Districts to Support School Technology Purchases
May 4, 2015
The memorandum below from Kathleen Moorhead announces the allocation of $14.5 million remaining from Race to the Top funds to […]