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Memo: Invitation to Comment on the NYS Preliminary Draft of Mentoring Standards
The State Professional Standards and Practices Board for Teaching, in its advisory role to the Board of Regents and the Commissioner, is proposing that New York adopt state standards in the area of mentoring.
(November 17, 2009)
Memo: Online Enhancements
Deputy Commissioner for Higher Education brings to your attention two technological initiatives that Pearson is implementing as our certification examination contractor.
(November 5, 2009)
Memo: Recommendation on Certification Structure for Teachers of Students with Disabilities
Deputy Commissioner for Higher Education asks for your assistance and recommendations regarding options for the State’s special education teacher certification structure.
(November 5, 2009)
Smart Scholars Early College High School Program
The Smart Scholars Early College High School Program is an important new funding opportunity available through the New York State Education Department to support the transformation of traditional high school and college models in New York State. Six million dollars ($6,000,000) is available to establish a network of early college high schools throughout New York State. This Smart Scholars Early College High School (ECHS) Program seeks to support students who traditionally attend college at disproportionally low rates, succeed in high school and college.
(August 4, 2009)
Teacher Supply and Demand Progress Report, 2008
 
Teacher Supply and Demand in New York State Third Annual Report: Summary (HTML)
Attachment: Full Report in PDF      PowerPoint Presentation to Regents (PPT)  PDF Version

(May 2, 2008)
Progress Report on Highly Qualified Teachers, March 27, 2008

A review of progress made in school year 2006-2007 to ensure that all classes in core academic subjects are taught by highly qualified teachers, as required by federal law, and initiatives to address remaining gaps.

Progress Report on Highly Qualified Teachers (HTML) Word Version of Report
PowerPoint Presentation to Regents (PPT)  PDF Version of Presentation
(April 14, 2008
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Employment Opportunities in Shortage Areas
The New York City Department of Education advised the State Education Department of severe shortages in selected personnel areas. Employment opportunities are available with the New York City Department of Education in the areas of monolingual and bilingual special education, monolingual and bilingual speech services, and bilingual school psychology. Additional information on opportunities or scholarship assistance can be obtained by contacting the New York City Department of Education. http://schools.nyc.gov/teachnyc/
(Last Updated April 26, 2007
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