Plugged In To Education – November 10, 2020
What’s Inside
- January 2021 Regents Examinations Cancelled
- SUNY Implements Comprehensive COVID-19 Plan for Spring Semester
- Funding Announced to Assist New Yorkers During Cold Weather Months
- NYSUT Issues COVID Tracker
- New COVID-19 Guidance
- NYS Register
- Funding Opportunities
- Coming Up
January 2021 Regents Examinations Cancelled
Interim State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa announced the January 2021 administration of the High School Regents Examination Program has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID–19 pandemic. This cancellation applies to all Regents Examinations that had been scheduled for the January 2021 Regents Examination period. No decisions have been made regarding the June and August 2021 administrations of Regents Examinations or any of the other State assessment programs. Click here for the official memo from NYSED and here for FAQs.
SUNY Implements Comprehensive COVID-19 Plan for Spring Semester
On Sunday, State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras outlined a system-wide plan that will allow campuses to safely return to in-person instruction for the spring semester, subject to any changes in federal or New York State guidance. Main components of the comprehensive plan include: all students to be tested for COVID-19 upon return; pushing the start date of the spring semester for in-person instruction until February 1, 2021; cancellation of spring break in 2021; all returning students must complete a seven-day precautionary quarantine prior to their arrival on campus; and mandatory mask wearing at all times, even with social distancing.
Funding Announced to Assist New Yorkers During Cold Weather Months
Governor Cuomo announced that more than $328 million in home heating aid is now available for low- and middle-income New Yorkers who need assistance keeping their homes warm during the coming winter season. Applications are now being accepted for the Home Energy Assistance Program, which provides federal funding to assist homeowners and renters with their heating costs during the cold weather months.
NYSUT Issues COVID Tracker
Yesterday, the New York State United Teachers launched NYSUTCovidTracker.org, a new website designed to help track coronavirus-related health and safety concerns in schools across the state.
New COVID-19 Guidance
Cluster Zones
- Interim Guidance on COVID-19 Test-Out for Public and Non-Public Schools Located in Areas Designated as “Red or Orange Micro-Cluster Zones”– November 3, 2020
- Guidelines on Testing Protocol for Schools to Reopen in Red or Orange Micro-Cluster Zones– October 30, 2020
- Guidance for Child Care Programs Located in Schools That are in COVID Red, Orange or Yellow Zones– October 19, 2020
- Dear Provider Letter — Legally-Exempt Group Programs in Schools in Red and Orange Zones– October 16, 2020
Lower Ed
- Transportation Reimbursement During Periods of Program Closure– November 6, 2020
- Transportation Reimbursement During Periods of Program Closure (Counties Providing Preschool Special Education Transportation Services)– November 4, 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions and Answers on Regarding Providing Services for English Language Learners (ELLs) During the Pandemic– October 30, 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Regarding the Provision of Services to Students with Disabilities During the 2020-21 School Year– October 15, 2020
Health
- Interim Guidance for Quarantine Restrictions on Travelers Arriving in New York State Following Out of State Travel– November 3, 2020
Human Services
Elimination of Tuberculosis Testing (TB) Requirement for Prospective Adoptive Parents, Foster Boarding Homes (FBHs) and Child Care Staff Applicants– November 6, 2020
NYS Register
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Funding Opportunities
The New York Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC) is announcing availability of grant funds to fund one grantee to develop and deliver a statewide training for staff in the developmental disabilities field on supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, & Questioning (LGBTQ+) people with intellectual & developmental disabilities (IDD). Due November 23, 2020
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of State Assessment is seeking proposals to continue the development of the Grades 3-8 English Language Arts and Mathematics Tests, computer-based and paper-based, and Provision of a Computer-based Testing Platform for the Grades 5 & 8 Science Tests. Due November 25, 2020
The New York State Commission on National and Community Service seeks applicants for 2021-22 AmeriCorps Competitive grant funding. (OCFS) Due November 24, 2020
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of State Assessment is seeking proposals to conduct Scaling and Scale Maintenance, Standard Setting, and Reliability/Validity Analyses of the New York State Regents Examinations and Elementary/Intermediate-level Science Testing Programs. Due December 8, 2020
The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Bureau of Women, Infant and Adolescent Health (BWIAH), announces the availability of funding for the New York State Comprehensive Family Planning and Reproductive Health Program (NYSFPP) to improve sexual and reproductive health and birth outcomes, partner with individuals to support their reproductive health goals, and reduce racial and ethnic disparities in sexual and reproductive health outcomes. Due December 17, 2020
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is making funding available under the Apprenticeship Expansion Grant (AEG-2) to expand Registered Apprenticeship (RA) training by increasing employment opportunities for approximately 800 apprentices with a focus on underrepresented populations. Due March 26, 2021
Coming Up
The Board of Regents will hold their next meeting on November 16 and 17.
The Assembly will hold a public hearing on COVID-19 and New York States Libraries on November 19, 2020.
The Senate will hold a roundtable meeting to discuss maternal and child health in Upstate New York on November 19.
The State Education Department will hold the following regional meetings on substantially equivalent instruction for nonpublic school students:
- November 17: Rest of State
- December 1: Manhattan, Staten Island & Bronx
- December 2: Long Island & Queens
- December 7: Hudson Valley
- December 8: Parent, Student, Alumni
- December 9: Brooklyn
The following State Board Meetings are scheduled to meet:
- Architecture: November 10, 2020 (WebEx Meeting)
- Massage Therapy: December 4, 2020 (WebEx Meeting, Executive Session Only)
Perfusion: December 16, 2020 (WebEx Meeting)
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