COVID-19 Educational Resources for home use: Items of interest for School Librarians

COVID-19 Update: Incidental Teaching Flexibility

July 14, 2020. A superintendent of schools may assign certified teachers to teach a subject not covered by their certificate (incidental teaching) for a period not to exceed five classroom hours per week, when no certified or qualified teacher is available.

However, in response to the COVID-19 crisis, a superintendent of schools may assign certified teachers to teach a subject not covered by their certificate for a period not to exceed ten classroom hours a week during the 2020-2021 school year, when no certified or qualified teacher is available after extensive and documented recruitment.

http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/news/newsitem071420_incidental-teaching.html

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