MEA President: David Brown
Advocacy Leadership Force member: Lori Orestano-James
ALF Member Email: advocacy@nyssma.org
2021 Legislative Session Info- Legislature Website
| Legislative Calendar |
Convenes: 1/6/2021
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| Cross-Over Deadline | None |
| Budget Deadline | None |
| Introduction Deadlines | None |
| Governor | Andrew Cuomo (D) |
| Education Committee Chairs |
Assembly: CHAIR: Asm. Michael R. Benedetto (D) Senate: CHAIR: Sen. Shelley B. Mayer (D) |
| Partisan Split | House: D Senate: D |
| House Clerk Contact | 518-455-4242 |
| Senate Secretary Contact | 518-455-2051 |
| Carryover to 2022 | Yes |
State Board of Education
| State Board of Education Website | |
| State Board of Education Meeting Schedule | |
| Education Commissioner | MaryEllen Elia |
ESSA Implementation Information
| Title I Director | Jason Harmon, Director, Title I School and Community Services 518-473-0295 |
| Title IV Director | Not Found |
| Title IV Website | |
| Title IV Allocations | |
| Application Timeline for Federal Funds | None listed. Appears to be school year based, so likely due in Fall |
State Certification Information
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State |
Certificate Age Levels and Subject Areas |
Levels and Length of Certification |
Testing Requirements |
Teacher Performance Assessment |
Reciprocity |
Fees*
*Does not account for assessment fee (e.g., Praxis, edTPA, etc.)s |
Alternate Path to Licensure |
State Certification Website: |
Updated |
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General Skills Test |
Content/Subject Specific Test |
Pedagogical Knowledge |
NASDTEC Member |
Additional Coursework |
Yes/No |
More information can be found at: |
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| NY | Music PK-12 | Initial (5-year) Professional (5-year) |
None | Content Specialty Test (CST) New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCE) |
Educating All Students (EAS) | EdTPA | Yes | Possible additional testing and/or coursework; Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination Prevention and Intervention, Child Abuse Identification, Dignity For All Students Act | $50 based on completion of a New York State approved program $100 using all other pathways. $101.75 fingerprinting |
Yes | http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do | http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do | June 2020 |
COVID-19 Information
Recovering, Rebuilding, and Renewing
Districts in regions of the state that are in Phase 4 can plan to open if the COVID-19 infection rate is below 5 percent over a 14-day average. School systems will have to follow state guidelines, but the specifics of the plans will be up to the districts.
Title IV Success Stories
The funds below were allocated during the 2017-2018 school year.
Title IV-A funds were utilized by Solvay Union Free School District to support a well-rounded education- specifically musical instruments to improve access to our instrumental music program for students and families that cannot afford to purchase or rent instruments at the 4th-12th grade levels.
Title IV-A funds were utilized by Rochester City School District for professional development, and to purchase instruments, art equipment and culturally relevant curriculum writing. Due to this funding students will be receiving culturally relevant instruction in the arts that includes additional elective opportunities and more hands-on learning.
