NYC DOE AND DYCD OPERATIONAL GUIDANCE
On this web page, you will find Summer Rising Operation Guides released by both the DYCD and DOE, plus marketing resources. Please note that guidance has evolved over time and with shifting local, state, and federal rules and guidance, and therefore information on this page may be outdated. This web page was last updated on June 15, 2021. Please contact your principal, school district, or DYCD program manager for up-to-date information if you have any questions.
DYCD Summer Rising Operational Guidance
(released June 10, 2021)
This guide was created with the hope that the required protocols and recommended strategies are helpful as you design your program and create a safe and supportive environment for young people and their families.
DOE Summer Rising Operations Guide
This guide will walk you through the basics of the program as well as strategies and action for executing a successful summer for NYC students.
Substitute Staff Shifts and Timekeeping
Summer Rising sites with substitute teachers and substitute paraprofessionals working on site to supplement the CBO staff should utilize the guidance and forms below to manage timekeeping and payment protocol for substitute staff.
Below are frequently asked questions (FAQs) for CBOs about substitute staffing:
NYC Summer Rising: Marketing and Outreach
To support family engagement, the DOE has developed marketing and outreach materials for Summer Rising. To encourage enrollment in Summer Rising programs, schools should utilize digital posters, which can be customized for your school website through editable fields. Digital posters, as well as other Summer Rising graphics, can be found on this site. Translated posters will soon be added to the folder. All schools serving K–8 students will also receive a print Summer Rising poster to display in your school.