NY Charter School COVID-19 Closure FAQ
Please see this FAQ document for answers to many of the questions that have been addressed during our weekly webinars.
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Executive Order No. 202.4
Click here to read Governor Cuomo's Executive Order on school closure in response to COVID-19.
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03, 2020
Staples Printing Program for Schools
We are in unprecedented times, and New York’s Charter Schools are rising to the occasion. We know your first priority is ensuring your students and families have the services they need. Many of you are launching distance learning for the [...]
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03, 2020
COVID-19 Update – 3/19/2020
Thank you to all who joined us for our conference call and webinar this evening. For those of you who had trouble logging in at the beginning of the webinar, it is available here. As this situation is rapidly evolving, [...]
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3/9/2020 Update on COVID-19
In collaboration with the New York State Department of Health, on Friday, March 6th, 2020, the State Education Department released updated letters for school use. The letters can be found here. Additionally, the New York Department of Health and State [...]
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FREE INTERNET: Comcast to Provide 2 Months of Free Internet Access to New Low-Income Customers
On Thursday, March 12, 2020, Comcast announced it will be proving 2 months of free internet access to new low-income customers for two months, amid the coronavirus outbreak. To sign up, applicants can simply visit www.internetessentials.com. The accessible website also includes [...]
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Important Update Regarding COVID-19 for Charter Schools
I am writing to share some recent developments related to COVID-19. Additionally, our team has created a COVID-19 Updates webpage, which we will continue to keep updated for your reference. Updates as of today: Closures: Governor Cuomo announced today that [...]
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Guidance on School Closures and Students with Disabilities
On Thursday, March 12, 2020, the National Center for Special Education in Charter Schools published guidance on school closures and students with disabilities. To learn more about supporting your SPED students during closures, click here.
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New York State Education Department: Guidance for Operating Child Nutrition Programs when Schools are Closed due to COVID-19
The New York State Education Department has assembled a list of guidelines and resources for schools to utilize in the event that they must close due to COVID-19. Click here to read these guidelines.
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WEBINAR: Update on 2019 Novel Coronavirus for Schools February 7, 2020
Click here to watch the webinar.