NYSED Updates 10/23/25

David Frank, the NYSED Assistant Commissioner of the Office of Education Policy, periodically shares important updates regarding New York State Education Laws, Commissioner’s Regulations, and Federal Guidelines with our leadership team. This information is valuable for public school administrators as they carry out their daily responsibilities. Below is the latest update from NYSED, which includes essential “Must Know” information on various key state and federal policies and programs that impact our members across the state.

As information evolves, we’ll keep you informed about developments affecting New York State school administrators. Note, the most critical time sensitive information is labeled ‘MUST KNOW.’

Your ESSAA Team

Updates for the Educator Guide to the Regents Examinations in Life Science: Biology

·        The Office of State Assessment has posted an updated Educator Guide to the Regents Examinations in Life Science: Biology aligned to the New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards.

·        The Educator Guide to the Regents Examinations in Life Science: Biology provides comprehensive exam information, instructional guidance to the field, and can be found on the Office of State Assessment science page.

·        Questions regarding the Educator Guide to the Regents Examinations in Life Science: Biology may be directed to the Office of State Assessment at 518-474-5902 or emscassessinfo@nysed.gov.

FYI

2025-2026 Albert Shanker Grant Application Period – Open Until February 6, 2026

·        The Albert Shanker grant was established to defray the costs of National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification to eligible New York State public school teachers.

·        The New York State Education Department (NYSED), through the Albert Shanker Grant, makes funding available to support eligible New York State public school teachers in the following priority order of funding:

·        Candidates seeking their first National Board Certification, or

·        Retake of one component, or

·        Maintenance of Certification (MOC).

·        Funding is limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible candidates in the priority order of funding.

·        Resources may be found at:

·        NYSED Albert Shanker Grant

·        NYSED Albert Shanker Grant Candidate FAQ

·        Questions may be directed to shankergrant@nysed.gov.