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The New York State Education Department is pleased to announce *FREE Training!
4/22/19 SAVE THE DATE & REGISTER for Creating a Culture of Care in Schools Using Restorative Practices With Dr. Tom Cavanagh
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U.S. Department of Education Delivers on Key School Safety Report Recommendation
4/20/19 Acting on the recommendations of the Federal Commission on School Safety, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has announced the release of the Parent and Educator Guide to School Climate Resources. This guide, produced jointly by the Department's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education and Office for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, provides best practices and includes resources school leaders and teachers can utilize as they work to achieve a positive school climate, lower disciplinary issues and enhance school safety.
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NYSED UPDATE: Schools May Accept Any Health Form Received For the 2019-2020 School Year
4/18/19 Due to collaborations with medical provider professional organizations to make that form compatible with medical provider’s electronic health records, last August the Department sent a memo asking schools to continue to accept a student physical examination regardless of the form it is on for the 2018-19 school year.
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CDC Offers Opportunities to Provide Feedback on the Development of a STD Federal Action Plan
4/16/19 Half of STDs are among young people ages 15 to 24 years. These infections can lead to long-term health consequences, such as infertility; they can facilitate HIV transmission To address this issue, HHS and CDC request your input on the development of a Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Federal Action Plan.
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The 2017-18 NYS Report Card II Release
4/11/19 The 2017-18 NYS Report Card II Release is publicly available on NYS Report Card 2017-18. The Report Card II Report provides, at the State, District and School level, all accountability and staff data as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
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FDA Alert on Using Only Approved Medical Devices to Help Assess or Diagnose a Head Injury, Including Concussion
4/10/19 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing this communication to make the public and health care providers aware of the potentially serious risks which may be associated with the use of unapproved or uncleared medical devices for the diagnosis, treatment or management of a concussion. A list of FDA approved devices is also provided.
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New SAMSHA Resource:After a School Tragedy...Readiness, Response, Recovery, & Resources
4/9/19 This resource is designed to help schools better support students and families in the aftermath of violence and trauma. It provides strategies to assist schools with readiness, response, and recovery to help a school community support resilience in the event of a tragedy.
