More Resources
Additional guidance on topics of interest to school staff, including agreements affecting working conditions for the 2021-22 school year and materials presented at Special Education Town Hall meetings.
Town Hall Resources
PowerPoint presentation on Academic Recovery for All (Oct. 7, 2021)
Recording of Special Education Town Hall (Oct. 7, 2021)
Special Education Teacher Certification Resources
Please note: The term "special class," as used in the documents below, refers to self-contained special education classes and does not include ICT classes.
NYSUT Fact Sheet 20-10 - NYS Certification: Students with Disabilities
Special Education Teacher Certification Options
History and Rationale for Change in Certification Requirements for Teachers of Special Classes in Grades 7 -12 (also see related item)
Special Education Teaching Assignments and Certification
Limited Extension to Teach a Subject in a Special Class Grades 7-12
Subject Area Extension in Grades 5-9 and 7-12 for Special Education Teachers
Students with Disabilities Generalist Grade Level Extensions
Special Education Licensing Side Letter (Probationary period for teachers working under non-special education license who also hold a Students with Disabilities Certificate)
Additional Information
Special Education Standard Operating Procedures Manual
Other agreements and guidance on working conditions for the 2021-22 school year
Face Covering Guidance (DOE InfoHub login required)