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Sept. 3, 2020

NYSSCA UPDATE

NYSSCA Awards 2020 NYSSCA As we approach the opening of the school year, I encourage you to reflect upon the successes you and your colleagues have had in supporting students and building comprehensive programs that are data driven and student centered. Looking through this lens of skills, programs and leadership, please consider nominating yourself or a colleague for one of the NYSSCA Annual Awards. School Counselor of the Year Instructions School Counselor of the Year Application Administrator of the Year Application (scroll down) Outstanding Program, Practice or Project Application (scroll down) Career Achievement Award Application Leadership Grant Application The deadline for all nominations is October 15, 2020, and award recipients will be announced at the NYSSCA Annual Conference on November 12-14, 2020, at the Turning Stone Resort, Verona NY. If you have any questions, please contact us at: 937-9-NYSSCA or 937-969-7722.

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Recovering, Rebuilding, and Renewing: The Spirit of New York’s Schools - Reopening Guidance NYSED The closing of schools in March 2020 has profoundly affected the lives of New Yorkers. This impact will continue through the 2020-21 school year and beyond. While no one can predict all the challenges that may arise over the coming weeks and months, it is imperative that we plan for a safe and orderly return to school. Reopening Guidance & links to school reopening plans are available on this page. READ MORE

New Tentative Dates for the January 2021, June 2021, and August 2021 Regents Examination Periods NYSED The new tentative dates for the January, June, and August 2021 Regents Examination periods are being provided at this time to assist schools and districts with developing their local school calendars for the 2020-21 school year. The schedule is linked here. At this time, no final decisions regarding the feasibility of administering the Regents Examinations in 2021 have been made. The Department will continuously monitor the situation statewide and provide updated guidance, policies, and regulatory changes as necessary. Questions may be directed to the Office of State Assessment at 518-474-8220 or emscassessinfo@nysed.gov.

AROUND THE INDUSTRY

‘Mask breaks’ and timed hand-washing: New NYC school rules New York Post Five daily classroom “mask breaks” are among the new COVID rules and rituals greeting students and teachers at a Bronx elementary school. There will also be timed hand-washing, scheduled restroom visits and students eating lunch at their desks without looking at the teacher giving a lesson. READ MORE

3 ways to build relationships — in person or virtually Edutopia Establishing strong teacher-student relationships is key to educational success — whether we instruct our students in real time or remotely. Strong relationships provide students with a sense of support and the knowledge that we care. They are also part of culturally responsive teaching, which fosters increased engagement and learning outcomes among racially and culturally diverse students. READ MORE

3 ways to teach STEAM in a blended learning environment eSchool News Before March 2020, there were many conversations about the benefits of minimizing screen time for young learners. Since the pandemic hit, educators and parents have had no choice but to rely on screens to reach and teach students. But screen-based learning is not always developmentally appropriate for young learners, and it is not well suited to some forms of learning. STEAM lessons in particular, with their exploratory and experiential elements, may seem impossible to deliver in a remote learning model. READ MORE

Are the kids all right? How to check in on their mental health during a tough time EdSurge Like nearly everyone else, children have experienced enormous disruption during the pandemic. Their schools closed months ago and, for many, remain closed. They stopped seeing friends and teachers on a regular basis, or had to get used to seeing them through a screen. Many of the things they love or look forward to have become unavailable or, at minimum, altered. All of these changes are stressors. READ MORE

5 takeaways from the Ed Dept's final distance education rules Education Dive The U.S. Department of Education recently dropped the final version of its new regulations governing distance learning. It's the third and final set of new rules the department has published over the past year, and they touch on a sprawling number of issues in higher education, including accreditation and online learning. The department convened a committee early last year to negotiate the new regulations. READ MORE

How to improve teacher training for more successful remote learning EdTech Magazine When K–12 leaders implement expanded remote learning — whether at the start of the school year or as needed throughout the semester — teacher training will be crucial. The quick-fix tech training many schools offered in the spring will not provide the quality online teaching students need. The scramble to implement remote learning in March left many educators with no option but to learn, apply and teach with unfamiliar virtual tools. READ MORE

New York sees spike in teachers choosing to retire rather than return to classrooms WNBC-TV According to the New York State Teachers Retirement System, there is a 20% increase this year in teachers calling it quits, along with a decrease in the number of teachers overall — a shortage that has existed for several years. READ MORE

New York’s public colleges see enrollment dip amid COVID-19 pandemic New York Post Enrollment at New York’s public colleges has dropped amid the coronavirus, according to preliminary figures obtained by The Post. The number of students at City University of New York schools has fallen by 4.4 percent for at least the fall semester, according to early figures reported by many of its 25 campuses. READ MORE

Schools briefing: Parents in New York City are stressed The New York Times New York City — by far the biggest school system in the United States — has the virus sufficiently under control to at least partly reopen schools this year, according to public health experts. After a horrible spring, when the city became the world’s coronavirus epicenter, its statistics now compare favorably to places like Germany or Scandinavia. READ MORE

Survey: Two-thirds of teachers report feeling more appreciated by public during pandemic Education Dive Regardless of higher levels of job satisfaction, teachers may choose to retire or change fields if schools reopen before they consider it to be safe. That could create a greater teacher shortage at a time when budget cuts are looming. The Economic Policy Institute reports K-12 job losses in April were greater than throughout the Great Recession. Those who lost their jobs included special education teachers, teaching assistants and tutors, as well as custodians, nurses, building maintenance staff and counselors. READ MORE

When virtual learning barriers collapse, inclusion expands EdTech Magazine In the struggle to implement expanded remote learning, educators are also finding opportunities. Out of necessity, they are integrating more technology into instruction. They’re discussing and chipping away at long-standing digital divides. They are leveraging the flexibility to provide on-demand instruction. But with efforts to provide devices and Wi-Fi access, educators still are missing — or inadvertently reducing — opportunities to better serve all students. READ MORE

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