Education
New York State Department of Education
New York State Department of Education Website
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) website provides information as it relates to:
To promote, develop and support adult education programs with the goal of providing adult students with successful pathways and transition to post-secondary education, apprenticeship training, and the workforce.
To prepare all English Language Learners/Multilingual Learners for success beginning in prekindergarten to lay the foundation for college and career readiness.
New York Career and Technical Education is committed to providing high-quality CTE opportunities for all students. Through School Districts, BOCES and postsecondary institutions.
The Office of Early Learning provides oversight and technical support to school districts in the development, implementation and evaluation of programs and policies related to educating students in prekindergarten to third grade that are aligned with the NYS Board of Regents Early Childhood Policy. It also provides parent resources.
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Information regarding a student’s education rights when transitioning in and out of institutional care. (Residential contracted with Office of Children and Family Services, Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Office of Mental Health, and the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities as well as the local department of social services and county correctional facilities.
To make sure they are promptly enrolled and admitted to attendance in such district, and that school district personnel cooperate with such facilities in facilitating such prompt enrollment.
Access to Colleges and Universities as well as Scholarships and Grants.
Provides information regarding the High School Equivalency Test the (TASC)Testing and Assessing Secondary Completion including brochure, prep courses and test locations.
The Native American Education Unit allocates State funding and aids public school districts that educate Native American children residing on reservations throughout the State. It also administers the New York State Indian Aid program, which provides funding for Native American students attending postsecondary schools.
Will direct you to the A-Z of educational resources from Preschool-High School.
Everything individual needs to access regarding their rights as an individual with a disability in the development of a successful educational plan from Preschool-High School.
ACCES-VR information to assist individuals with disabilities to achieve and maintain employment. This link will take you to application, office locations, information and appeals.
The following links relate directly to student receiving special education services with an Individualized Education Program (Profile) (IEP). Each section will show their rights and the process of the special education services.
Special Education
This link will take you directly to the Office of Special Education on the (NYSED) New York State Education web page. It will allow you to search information and topics, but also offers a menu bar with items like Common Core, IEP’s, Impartial Hearings, Disability Specific Assistance and more.
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/
Preschool (P) through grade 12
The following link will take you directly to New York State Educational regulations regarding your public education in New York State.
(CPSE) Committee on Preschool Special Education
This section allows you to review information regarding children who are just entering the New York State Education System at the age of three until they start kindergarten services.
(CSE) Committee on Special Education
Individuals who would like to access this fall under students who are looking for supports and services in school who fall under special education. Individuals would have an Individualized Educational Profile (IEP) or be seeking additional supports and services in school. The following supports are for students 5-21 attending school.
(EI) Early Intervention Services
Transitioning in to school age from a daycare or in-home services where early intervention (EI) services were provided. The information here is to assist you with successfully transitioning your child from EI services provided through the Department of Health (DOH) to receiving services through (NYSED).
Transition Planning for life after high school
Transition Planning beginning no later than the age of 14 is identified here by NYSED. The information will help you prepare and be part of your (or your child’s) future planning for life after high school.
Student Support Services
The following are resources regarding DIGNITY for all students, social emotional learning, expanded learning opportunities, safe schools and alternative education.
Education: High School Students requirements for graduation:
Let’s get prepared for graduation.
Regent DiplomaRequirement
What is needed to graduate with a Regent Diploma or a Regent Diploma with Advanced Designation.
General Education & Diploma Requirement
In this section in provides you with a list of what is needed to graduate with general education/diploma requirements.
Preparing for College while still in High School
Freshman Year
Are you a freshman? Congrats on making it to High School! The following is a checklist of options and ideas to prepare yourself freshman year for the remainder of high school and into your future planning.
Junior Year
The checklist continues with important things to consider your junior year. Another opportunity to look at graduation requirements and preparing for college testing and applications.
Senior Year
Student and parents’ guide and timeline for senior year preparation if going onto continuing education.
High School Study Tips
10 High School Study Tips for Students
High School Study Tips: Three Steps to Better Grades
High School Study Tips and Study Skills
YouTube
How to be Productive Afterschool Study Tips
The Nine Best Scientific Study Tips
Essential Study Tips for the new year back to school series
Study Tips for This School Year
How to Study Effectively for Tests and Study Tips
High School Equivalency Option
There are two options to the High School Equivalency Test here in NYS. The following links will provide you information regarding the assessments prep locations, study tips and testing near you.
General Education Development GED
This link will take you to information regarding obtaining information regarding test subjects, cost and registration.
Find a GED sight near you
High School Equivalency Testing: Testing Assessing Secondary Completion (HSE/TASC)
NYS TASC find a site near you
Completed COLLEGE
A view in to the State University of New York 64 colleges. This website will provide you with links to view campuses, degrees/programs, and applications. There are also links to Twitter and Facebook information on the various campuses across NY State.
SUNY State University of New York
NY State Junior Colleges
This section of the SUNY website will take you directly to community colleges. It will provide you information on extracurriculars, degrees/programs as well as if the community college as on campus housing opportunities.
College Board is an opportunity to complete all your college education plans online. It will let you upload and track all your information. It provides step by step instructions on how to upload documents such as recommendation letters from teachers, additional activities, SAT/ACT scores and test sights. You set up your own personal account and can save items here necessary when applying to colleges.
Campus Life
A Youtube video that can provide you a little insight on what it is like to live on a college campus.
Real Students Talking About Campus Life
The following links offer you an opportunity to look at online colleges. Gather information regarding the cost, top colleges and programs.
College could be your first large expense. There are opportunities for grants, scholarships and loans. The following will support you and identify what you are eligible for. Please make sure to always check in your school counseling center as well for scholarship opportunities.
College Study Tips:
The following links will take you to an article or video to provide you with college study tips.
17 Scientifically Proven Ways to Study Better
Student Loan Process – Student Aide
FAFSA is a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This link will take you to an online application. Once you complete the FAFSA application it will take you to the TAP application. Do not exist without completing.
TAP Tuition Assistance Program
If you exited the FAFSA application without completing the TAP application here is another opportunity, please click link below.
USA Grant Applications
There are grants available for several opportunities including starting up a small business. There is an application for educational resources as well.
New York State Excelsior Scholarship Program
This program, in combination with other student financial aid programs, allows students to attend a SUNY or CUNY college tuition-free.
NYS Student Financial Aid Programs and Students with Disabilities