Key+SED+Memos+and+Resources

Use the page to post important notices, memos, documents, and resources from the New York State Education Department.

Posted 5/7/09: The final word from SED regarding "teachers on assignment" and seniority (they get seniority in their tenure area):

Posted 4/22/09: Emergency action by the Board of Regents: "teachers on assignment do accrue seniority in their tenure area:

Posted 3/18/o9: SED memo on teachers on assignment and seniority:

Posted 3/13/09: SED Presentation on "Differentiated Accountability," SED's new model that replaces the Growth Model proposed in October 2008 (note: the federal government recently rec=jected NYSED';s growth model proposal):

Posted on 3/9/09: SED memo on 1/09 English Regents exam postponed due to weather:

Posted on 2/3/09: SED booklet on Testing Accomodations for SWD (May 2009):

Posted on 1/29/09 by E. Fuhrman: SED memo on the Impact of Inclement Weather on State Exams" (January 2009):

Posted 1/9/09 by ed Fuhrman: SED chart on graduation requirements for various cohorts: http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/gradreq/intro.html

Posted 12/2/08 by Ed Fuhrman: SED PowerPoint (Abrams/Swartz) on Growth Models for Accountability October 2008: http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/sar/growth-model-proposal08.ppt

Posted 6/6/08 by Ed Fuhrman: Important memo about proposed changes to grade 3-8 testing program. Click here to view:

Posted 4/23/08 by Ed Fuhrman Important information concerning diploma requirements and transfer students, from SED. Click here to view:
 * Regulations Regarding H.S. Transfer Students and Graduation (including Special Education)**

Posted 3/30/08 by Ed Fuhrman:

Regents Examination, Regents Competency Tests, and Second Language Proficiency Examinations: School Administrator's Manual, 2008 Edition
The Regents Examination, Regents Competency Tests, and Second Language Proficiency Examinations: School Administrators Manual, 2008 edition is now available for school administrators and counselors. This publication provides general information on these subjects as well as the specific requirements and procedures for requesting, administering and rating these examinations. For more information, please visit: [|http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/osa/sam/.]