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Joseph Frey, Associate Commissioner, Office of Higher Education

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NCLB NYS
Field Memo
#10-2003 

Introduction

Part 1. What requirements apply to “school support personnel” in New York State?

Part 2. What is a “qualified” Title I paraprofessional in New York State?

Part 3.What are the State requirements for teaching assistants in Section 80-5.6 of the Commissioner's Regulations?

Part 4. What are the application procedures for teaching assistant certificates?

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Part 4. What are the application procedures for teaching assistant certificates?
On or before February 1, 2004, superintendents must submit teaching assistant applications in order to obtain a temporary teaching assistant license for individuals under the current regulations. There will be no temporary teaching assistant licenses issued after February 2, 2004. Individuals holding a temporary teaching assistant license as of that date will be eligible to apply for a continuing certificate when they meet the requirements for that certificate. Applications for teaching assistant certificates are generally available from a school district's human resource office. However, applications may be requested by calling (518) 474-3901.

On or after February 1, 2004, superintendents will no longer apply for a teaching assistant certificate on behalf of an individual. All candidates for a teaching assistant certificate must meet the qualifications and apply directly to the New York State Education Department for certification. Please refer to the Office of Teaching Initiative's Web site for information on the new regulations for teaching assistants at http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/part80.htm#5.6 . The Teaching Assistant Certificate Application and Guide will be available in mid-December. Candidates will be able to download the application from the Office of Teaching Initiatives Web site at http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert  or request copies by calling (518) 474-3901.

 

 

 

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