Guide to State and Federal Standards for Academic Year 2005-2006

An overview of where New York State stands in the move to higher standards and more rigorous tests.

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NYSUT has a bulletin for you

Posted: June 5, 2005

For details on standards-related issues and their impact on you, check out NYSUT's online library of Information Bulletins, Briefing Bulletins and reports at the NYSUT Web site.

Among the many recent topics tackled by NYSUT's Division of Research and Educational Services are middle-level education, certification, annual testing under NCLB, special education and incidental teaching.

Here is a listing of some of the latest bulletins and reports:

The Guide to State and Federal Standards for Academic Year 2005-2006 was developed by New York Teacher in conjunction with the union's Division of Research and Educational Services. Articles are by John Strachan. Updated June 2005. For updates, read New York Teacher, or go to the Web site at www.nysut.org. Single copies are available while supplies last. Bulk order requests should be made through local union presidents. Write NYSUT Publications, 800 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110-2455; e-mail jmalec@nysutmail.org; or call (800) 342-9810, ext. 6260. Ask for item No. 204/05 from the Publications Department. The complete guide is also available for download at nysut.org/standards.

NYSUT, the largest union in New York State, represents more than 525,000 classroom teachers and other school employees and retirees; academic and professional faculty at the state's community colleges, State University of New York and City University of New York; and other education and health professionals. NYSUT is affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO.

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