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"Refusing The Test" Resources:
Refusing NYS StateTests
 in Grades 3-8



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The steps to refusing the NYS tests are very simple:
1.) Download a Test Refusal Letter:
​English version:
Click Here   Spanish version: NYS Test Refusal Spanish 2019 Click Here           

2.) Email this letter to your child's principal, all your child's teachers, and the guidance counselor (if applicable). Copy the email to the superintendent and school board members. 
Please Note: Some districts may require a hard copy. 
3.) Call the principal one week later to confirm the procedure for your child on test day. 
4.) Chancellor Betty Rosa, the Board of Regents & SED made a statement on April 4, 2019 that Parents have the right to opt out their children and schools must respect that choice.
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5.) Contact us if you experience any problems:  nys.allies@gmail.com



The resources below will assist you along the way:




Video: NYS Refusal Boycotts explained in a straight forward manner.  Created 2014. 

Thank you to the team at Overit  (overit.com) for this amazing video.
Director - Lawrence Basso     Illustrator - Michael Hayes     Voiceover - Tara Burnham   Audio -  John Delehanty & Sal DeTillio   Special thanks - Scott Nadeau 
script - Jess & Jamie McNair.
Latino Parents Speaking Out Against Testing



1.) If My Child Refuses State Tests Will My School Lose Funding? Click here for NYSAPE's response to the funding threats and Click here for information from FairTest.org

There is much false information about this question. Click the link above to find out the truth.

2.)  Letter Regarding Parental Right to Refuse
letter_regarding_parental_right_to_refuse.doc
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3.)  Guide to Refusal Policies
guide_to_refusal_policies.pdf
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nysape_sit_and_stare-verbal_refusal_advisory.pdf
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4.)  FLYERS (English & Spanish) -  Why Excessive Testing is Problematic - Give this flyer to parents to explain how excessive testing hurts their child. 
Also, use this list of bullet points to compose your letters to your Senators, Assemblymen, and NYS Board of Regents members.

englishedreformfacts.pdf
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spanishedreformfacts.doc
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5.) School Administrator's Manual 2016 Edition, Grade 3-8 ELA and Math Click Here



6.) SIRS Manual 2016-2017 Click here



7.)  Educator Guides to 2016 Grade 3-8 Tests  Click here
Go to the bottom of the page for the guides.




8.)  United Opt-Out National NYS Guide  Click here



9.)  NYS Opt-Out Guide Including AIS (Academic Intervention Services) Information  Click here
             IMPORTANT  information on AIS is available on page 11 of this document.



10.)  Additional Resources here:  http://www.nystoptesting.com/2014/01/opt-out-refusal-resources.html


11.)  Process to Fight 'Sit and Stare'
sit_and_stare_procees.docx
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12.)  "Sit and Stare" letter to Superintendent with sample Appeal by Petitioner
sitandstare_letter_districts.docx
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13.)  Appeal by Petitioner instructions for "Sit and Stare":  http://www.counsel.nysed.gov/appeals/instruction

14.)  Full and Complete Appeal by Petitioner
sit_and_stare_petition_in_full.docx
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15.)  "Sit and Stare" Press Release Against District
sit_and_stare_sample_pr.docx
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16.)  NYS United Teachers (NYSUT) Support Parental Right to Opt-Out and Condemn "Sit and Stare"

http://www.nysut.org/news/2014/february/nysut-strongly-condemns-sit-and-stare-policies

17.)  Local Assessment Q and A

Get your questions answered regarding local assessments and how to refuse them.

http://www.nysape.org/local-assessment-qa.html


18.) TERMINOLOGY GUIDE - Use this as a guide to the numerous terms that are used in education today
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