New York Charter Schools Association will use this dedicated page to collect and post guidance published by the NY State Education Department, New York State Department of Health, New York City Department of Education, New York City Department of Health, and other relevant state and federal agencies as it becomes available.
Additional Resources from the New York Charter Schools Association:
- 2020-21 Change-in-Funding Calculator for New York Charter Schools: Consult this calculator for assistance with the application process for CARES act funding.
- FY21 Tuition Calculator for Charter Schools: Use this calculator to find your school’s estimated tuition rates.
- COVID-19 Loan and Grant Programs: We have summarized the state and federal resources available to charters schools for loan and grant options in response to COVID-19.
- NY Charter School COVID-19 Closure FAQ: Use this document to find answers to commonly asked questions within our community.
- Webinars: Visit this page to access recordings and meeting details for our weekly COVID-19 webinars held on Tuesdays at 4 pm.
- Discussion forum: If you have not already, please join our online forum to connect with other schools, post questions, get answers, and share any tips you may have.
- NYCSA’s Guide for Staying Connected When it Matters Most: Visit this page to access a pre-populated & addressed letter to send to your legislator, to find out how to follow your elected officials on social media, and to share your closures stories with us.
SED, Regents, and New York State Notices
Updated: July 22, 2020
SED & Regents
- SED Announces Process for Local Educational Agencies to Apply for $1.2 Billion in NY CARES Act Funding Added July 20
- SED SPED Memo Added July 17
- SED Reopening Guidance Added July 16
- Regents Examination and Graduation Requirements Questions Related to COVID-19 Closure Added May 28
- 2019-20 Accountability Implications Based on April 2020 United States Department of Education Waivers and Changes to Commissioner’s Regulations to Address the COVID-19 Crisis Added April 20
- Cancellation of the June 2020 Administration of the New York State (NYS) High School Regents Examination Program in Response to COVID-19
- NYSED COVID-19 Resources for Educators
- Statement From Board of Regents Chancellor Betty A. Rosa and Interim State Education Commissioner Shannon Tahoe Regarding Elementary- and Intermediate-Level State Assessments
- Suspension of the Spring 2020 Grades 3–8 English Language Arts Test Shipments and Computer-based Test Window Opening
- Additional Guidance on Statewide School Closures Due to NovelCoronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak in New York State
- State testing: State Education Department Additional Guidance to Schools Regarding Novel Coronavirus
- New York State Education Department: Guidance for Operating Child Nutrition Programs when Schools are Closed due to COVID-19
- New York State Department of Health School Resources COVID-19
Governor’s Executive Orders
- Governor Cuomo Outlines Phased Plan to Re-open New York Added April 28
- Governor Cuomo Announces the Extention of NYS PAUSE Order until May 15
- Governor Cuomo Announces NYS on Pause Functions Extended for Additional Two Weeks
- Governor Cuomo Executive Order Closing Schools Statewide for Two Weeks
- Executive Order: Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency
Other NYS Authorities
- Checklist for Pre-K to Grade 12 School Reopening Plans Added July 22
- NYDOH Reopening Guidance Added July 17
- FY 2021 Enacted Budget Financial Plan Added April 28
- NYDOH: Interim Guidance on Executive Orders Issued for Gatherings, Public Spaces, and Public and Private Sector Entities During the COVID-19 Outbreak
- NYSDOH NYSDOE Letters for School Use – 3/6/2020
Other Official Notices
Updated: July 17, 2020
US Education Department
- US ED: FERPA and Virtual Learning Added March 31
- US ED: STUDENT PRIVACY POLICY OFFICE FERPA and Virtual Learning Related Resources March 2020 Added March 31
- COVID-19 Updated Federal Guidance
- US ED: COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”) Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel
- US ED: Waiver of testing and accountability for all K-12 schools
- US ED: Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Preschool, Elementary and Secondary Schools While Serving Children with Disabilities
- US ED: Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Schools While Protecting the Civil Rights of Students
- US ED: COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”) Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel
CDC
SUNY Charter Schools Institute
- Reopening Guidance Added July 17
Resources for Serving Students & Families
Updated: July 17, 2020
- Spectrum Internet Assistance Added July 17
- The 75 Best Virtual Museum Tours Around the World Added May 19
- Recursos de Aprendizaje en Casa Added April 29
- At Home Accommodations & Activities Added April 29
- Get Office 365 free for your entire school
- FNS: Child Nutrition Programs
- Find a food pantry near you – NYC
- Free meal location finder
- U.S Providers Offering FREE Wi-Fi or Special Accommodations for 60 Days
- NYC DOE In-Home Learning Resources
- Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions due to School Closings
- Get the latest coronavirus updates by phone: The New York State Department of Health invites New York residents to text COVID to 692-692 for updates in English or text COVIDESP to 692-692 for updates in Spanish. You can also find daily updates here.
- Get tenant support over the phone: If you’re facing housing issues related to the coronavirus crisis in NYC, call 917-661-4505 OR 212-979-0611.
- NYC Health website: fact sheets and up-to-date information specific to New York City in multiple languages
- Tele-Therapy Services for Students
- Free K-5 on-line science courses
- Parents’ guide to Google Classroom
- The Mouse: Free Online technology courses and projects
- Home teaching schedule with links to lessons for all grades
- Scholastic: Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing
- Free Online Learning Resources for Teaching Your Students Virtually
- Virtual tours of the world’s greatest museums
- Online “mommy and me” classes from Circletime
- Get free, confidential mental health help from home
- Here’s the entire list of education companies offering free subscriptions due to school closings
- 100 Activities To Do At Home During School Closures
- EdSurge: Preparing to Take School Online? Here Are 10 Tips to Make It Work.
- 150+ EDUCATIONAL SHOWS ON NETFLIX
- Facebook Group- Coronavirus Parents: Parenting in a Pandemic
- Psychology Today about how to maintain family routine during a quarantine
- Mo Willems Is Hosting a Livestream Doodle Every Weekday, Starting Today
- Virtual yoga classes for kids
Resources for Operating
Updated: July 20, 2020
- CIP Reopening Materials Added July 20
- Dartmouth Engineering Consulting Team Added July 17
- Scheduling the COVID-19 School Year Added June 29
- Legal Lowdown Podcast – Episode #15: COVID-19 Governance Considerations for New York Charter Schools Added April 27
- PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOANS – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Added April 27
- Yes You Can, Learn to Code Flyer Added April 24
- NACSA: New Bellwether Toolkit Helps Authorizers and Schools Reground, Prioritize, Plan, and Connect in Response to COVID-19 Added April 15
- NACSA: Helping Charter Schools Access Federal Resources for COVID-19 Added April 15
- Zoom: Automatically Transcribe Cloud Recordings Added April 8
- Legal Considerations for Schools after COVID-19 Added April 7
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): New York Charter Schools Employment Law Q&A Added April 1
- U. S. Small Business Administration Table of Small Business Size Standards Matched to North American Industry Classification System Codes Added April 1
- The Paycheck Protection Program Added April 1
- Sign up for COVID-19 Updates from New York State
- Small Business Administration COVID-19 Loans
- Applicant Briefing Announcement DR-4480 (COVID-19)
- Springboard: Open source materials and resources for teachers
- Springboard: Resource portal for teachers and families
- NYCSA: Update letter to elected officials -template
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Emergency Loans for Charter Schools
- U.S. DOE Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Preschool, Elementary and Secondary Schools While Serving Children with Disabilities
- COVID-19: Six Essential Guidelines for Contingency & Communications Planning
- Governing in an Unprecedented and Unexpected Crisis: How Charter School Boards Can Navigate the Coronavirus Situation
- NYCSA & Staples Printing Program for Schools
- COVID-19 Update from our Executive Director – 3/19/2020
- COVID-19 Update from our Executive Director- 3/9/2020
- School Works: Create a Plan for Extended Online Learning
- Guidance on school closures for students with disabilities
- Webinar: COVID-19: Six Essential Guidelines for Contingency & Communications Planning
- Webinar: COVID-19: Exposing Myths from Facts
- Webinar: COVID-19: Preparing for Attendance and Staffing Issues
- COVID-19 and Homelessness: Strategies for Schools, Early Learning Programs, and Higher Education Institutions
- FNS: Child Nutrition Programs
- SUNY: Charter School Lottery Flexibility Guidance
- Webinar: Update on 2019 Novel Coronavirus
- Rapid Response Resources: COVID-19 (Coronavirus)