Based on the recent heightened concern regarding reports of occurrences of MRSA, or methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus, I wanted to share with you some resources that are available to help you ensure the health and safety of students and staff in your schools. Please share this information with appropriate school personnel.

Unified Contract System (UCS)
The new york State Education Departments Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) is redesigning its Unified Contract System (UCS). To assist in the identification of actual expenses and the development of rates for individual UCS services, VESID is requesting that each provider fill out the cost analysis survey and return it via email by January 31, 2008.

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The new york State School Report Card
These reports are produced to inform the people of new york State about the recent performance of public schools. We hope that these reports are used in constructive conversations which lead to improved education for all children in the State.

Presidential Awards for Mathematics and Science
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) identifies outstanding teachers in mathematics and science at the national level. In 2008, teachers of grades K-6 will be eligible for this award. NYSED seeks nominations of outstanding mathematics and science teachers who bring state and national standards to life in their classrooms, spark students’ imaginations, have a belief that all students can learn, engage students, and have an overall passion for teaching and learning. If you know of a teacher you feel qualifies for this prestigious honor, visit the NYSED Mathematics website at http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/inform/presaward.htm and the Science website at http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/science/presawardsci.htm and click on “Presidential Awards” to find out how to nominate them. Nominees must submit their applications by May 1, 2008 to be considered.

Virtual Learning System (VLS)
The purpose of the new york State Education Department’s Virtual Learning System is to encourage the use of the Internet as a tool for teaching and learning and to assist classroom teachers in locating Internet resources for instruction. VLS offers the full text of new york State’s learning standards with their key ideas and performance indicators, as well as alternate performance indicators for students with severe disabilities. It provides resources that classroom teachers can use to support preK-12 standards-based instruction, such as sample tasks, learning experiences and lesson plans.

Commissioner’s Report to the Board of Regents
The Commissioner’s monthly report to the Board of Regents featuring information on the Regents School Accountability Plan, Challenges to the Regents Exams, and other relevant topics.

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