The work you do as an occasional per diem substitute secretary is very important to students, faculty and colleagues. But despite the key role you play, you might find the process of actually getting a job to be complicated and often frustrating. Don...

(The Continuum of Services for Students with Disabilities)

How the Department of Education’s Reorganizations of Special Education Turned School Psychologists from Mental Health Professionals into Paper Pushers. A report by Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum, Nov. 2008.

The Continuum of Services for Students with Disabilities

You know your child best. Your ideas, opinions and input are very important in mapping out the best possible education for him or her. Every child with a disability has the right to what is called a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). This...

DOE Division of Human Resources, Oct. 28, 2009.

A useful guide to help paraprofessionals in the New York City public school system keep themselves healthy and safe.

The United Federation of Teachers prepared this pamphlet to answer questions asked by school staff who are concerned about catching hepatitis from their students or fellow staff members.

The following document is a joint effort of the UFT and the Department of Education and is designed to help you and your students in the immediate aftermath of a major tragedy like that which we experienced on September 11, 2001.

This regulation implements a systemwide policy with clearly defined standards for student promotion for each grade from grades K through 12.

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is responsible for providing health services pursuant to the New York City Charter and the New York City Health Code. The Department of Education of the City of New York is responsible for...

This regulation sets forth the policies and procedures of the New York City Department of Education (DOE) for students attending DOE schools and programs who are qualified individuals with disabilities as defined in §504 of the Rehabilitation Act of...

This regulation sets forth a plan to reduce the risk of exposure and allow treatment with single-dose epinephrine auto-injector devices ( “epi-pens”).

This regulation is directed to applicants, appointees and administrative staff. It sets forth the general requirements for licensure and provisions relative to the termination and restoration of licenses.

A guide for elementary school teachers in New York State.

An audiology brochure for classroom teachers from the Department of Education.

Summary comparison of health plans for employees and those retirees not eligible for Medicare.

This memorandum supersedes Personnel Memorandum #51, 1997-98. It is the policy of the NYC Department of Education to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals with disabilities. Any current or prospective employee who is a...

This directory should be a valuable source of information to survivors or executors designated to handle the estate of a deceased employee.