Students in Temporary Housing: Students’ Rights and Schools’ Responsibilities
The McKinney-Vento Act gives important educational rights to students who are homeless, or in unstable or temporary housing. The Charter Center hosted a free workshop, presented by NYS-TEACHS, to help schools understand how to meet these students’ needs and comply with changes in the law resulting from the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA).
Topics Covered Included:
- McKinney-Vento definitions: Students’ Rights and Schools’ Responsibilities
- Schools’ roles under McKinney-Vento and the new Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
- Transportation and other school services for students in temporary housing
- Incorporating trauma-sensitive practices into school programs and policy
View the presentation HERE
FUNDING:New Provisions Passed In 2017-18 State Budget Legislation
New York State’s 2017-18 budget includes two significant legislative changes affecting charter schools in NYC regarding changes to the per pupil funding formula & an increase in rental assistance.
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 increases in per pupil funding and legislation pertaining ending lunch shaming.
Charter School Information (as of 03/18/16)
New York State Charter School information by: City, Authorizer, Geographic district, DBN code (NYC only), BEDS code, Network affiliation, Borough (NYC only), Neighborhood (NYC only), Opening Year, Grades Served.
ELLS: Top ELL Resources
Director of NYC Special Education Collaborative and Inclusive Education Initiatives, Melissa Katz, has identified some of the top ELL resources for schools. Reach out to Melissa at mkatz@nyccharterschools.org to join the ELL Community of Practice and gain access to even more resources.
Director of NYC Special Education Collaborative and Inclusive Education Initiatives, Melissa Katz, has identified some of the top ELL resources for schools. Reach out to Melissa at mkatz@nyccharterschools.org to join the ELL Community of Practice and gain access to even more resources.
2019 Exam Guidance and Procedures - DOE and NYSED
Here you will find the latest guidance and handbooks for administering the 2019 New York State ELA, Mathematics, Science, and Regents Exams. These guides are produced mainly for district schools, but include regulations and resources suitable for charter schools. More information will be posted as it becomes available.
| ELA & Math **Guides for 2019 are not yet released** |
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 2018 DOE Assessment Administration Memo #11 (Charter Version) |
| 2018 NYS School Test Administrator’s Manual Grades 3-8 |
| ELA & Math Scanning Handbook |
| ATS Quick Guide for Grades 3-8 Printing and Scanning |
| Science **Guides for 2019 are not yet released** |
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| 2018 Science Grades 4 & 8 DOE Administration Memo |
| 2018 NYS Grade 4 Science Testing Manual |
| 2018 NYS Grade 8 Science Testing Manual |
| Science Scanning Handbook |
2018 Test Packing, Collection and Scoring Guidance
Check back soon to see 2019 information.
New York Charter Cap Status
The legislative cap limits number of new charters in NYC seriously threatening growth of the sector.
ELLS: Best Practices: Home Language Identification Surveys
The Charter Center’s Director of NYC Special Education Collaborative and Inclusive Education Initiatives, Melissa Katz, has laid out best practices to ensure the accuracy of new students’ Home Language Identification Surveys (HLIS). These HLIS are extremely important, as they will help schools determine who qualifies for ELL testing and services.