Category: Portfolio Archive
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Speaking about student gender identity
To help administrators speak with parents, guardians and community members about this polarizing issue, the Capital Region BOCES School Communications Portfolio has developed an easy-to-digest FAQ.
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Glossary of tests
The School Communications Portfolio created a glossary that defines the various local, state and other types of assessments schools administer to gain valuable insight and feedback on what and how students are learning. This glossary may be printed and made available as a handout or shared via school websites, social media or by other means,…
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Student Gender Identity FAQ
The School Communications Portfolio developed an FAQ on gender identity that is intended as an internal document for school officials, district superintendents and other appropriate administrators, who may in turn want to share it with staff. This Word document includes a highlighted area on page 4 for customization, if applicable. We started with an internal…
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Understanding the rights of transgender students: A guide for schools
The State Education Department released guidance on the topic of transgender and gender nonconforming students in July 2015. The School Communications Portfolio developed a plain-language summary for school officials based on that guidance. The summary has been vetted by outside experts to ensure it accurately represents the state’s guidance. The summary is intended for your general…
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Understanding the Alternative Veterans Tax Exemption
Help taxpayers understand the impact of this tax exemption
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Communicate about the impact of the Alternative Veterans Tax Exemption in your school community
The Alternative Veterans Tax Exemption law was amended in December 2013 to permit school districts to offer the exemption to taxpayers along with municipalities. Because tax exemptions such as these may cause a significant tax shift among taxpayers, offering them is a decision that is not taken lightly by district leaders. The School Communications Portfolio…