SES Questions and Answers
Q. Would a New York State Conditional Initial Certification meet the criteria for evidence of a New York State teacher certification for supervisor of an SES program?
A. Yes. This first-level certificate for classroom teachers is issued to individuals holding a teaching certificate in the same or equivalent title from a state party to the Interstate Reciprocity Agreement, but who have not yet met the NYS testing requirement. The certificate holder has up to two years to meet the testing requirements to qualify for an Initial certificate.
Q. If an agency just wants to submit changes and is already approved, does NYSED want multiple copies of the application, or is that just for new applicants?
A. All applicants, including those who are applying for a substantial change or technical modification to their approved application, must submit five copies of the RFQ by the deadline.
Q. Please tell me the deadline for receiving applications.
A. The deadline for the current application period is June 30, 2006.
Q. Would it be appropriate to state that we serve students with limited English proficiency provided that our curriculum contains strategies for English Language Learners to ensure that content is accessible to them, even if we do not have a bilingual curriculum or have translators available?
A. Yes.
Q. Should the RFQ contain any monetary aspect/cost structure of the provision of services even though this component is determined by the LEA and the Provider?
A. Applicants are not required to provide cost structure information in the RFQ.
Q. The RFQ does not mention the use of any incentives/rewards. Should Providers mention them in the application? Do you have any guidance on this issue?
A. Applicants should provide a detailed and accurate description of their program in their response to the RFQ. NYSED has not yet issued guidance on the issue of rewards and incentives. It is also important to note that approved Providers must comply with all NYSED policies, procedures, and regulations and that they are responsible for keeping updated on current and revised documents issued by NYSED.