2019 Application Timeline – NYSED and SUNY
Here are updated timelines for the submission of applications to establish charter schools in New York State authorized by NYS Board of Regents and the SUNY Board of Trustees with a plan to open in 2019.
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.
NYSTL Purchasing in FAMIS
Each charter school receives a grant for textbooks, library books and software under the New York State Textbook Law (NYSTL). The grant is administered by the NYC DOE, so all purchases with these funds must be processed through the FAMIS purchasing portal.
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: 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.
Basic Educational Data System (BEDS)
These documents provide guidance for administrators and teachers as they complete the Institutional Master File (IMF) and Personnel Master File (PMF) as part of the annual BEDS survey.