• View the 2016-17 SIRS memo here.
• Download the data reporting timeline here.
• Questions may be directed to Office of Information and Reporting Services, at 518-474-7965, or datasupport@nysed.gov.

• Following the success of the statewide grant program, Teaching is the Core, in which New York State districts were encouraged to eliminate or improve unnecessary and redundant assessments, NYSED has created the Assessment 101 webpage.
• This resource is available for teachers, administrators, parents, and community members, and is meant to provide guidance on responsible and creative assessment practices, and a community for those interested in better understanding and improving the assessment process. 
  • We encourage you to join the listserv on the link above and start a conversation about assessment processes and/or practices.
  • Questions may be directed to Office of Instructional Support, at 518-474-5915, or ocaet@nysed.gov.

• For districts considering participating in CBT for the NYS 3-8 ELA/Math Assessments, NYSED has released the 2017 Technology Readiness Checklist.  
• While you do not need to fill this out now (it will be completed on-line when the NYSED Portal is opened), we wanted you to be aware that each building that signs up for CBT will need to complete the Technology Readiness Form before they can participate in CBT. 
• We recommend the building principal work with their district technology staff, or if you purchase these services through NERIC, please feel free to contact your appropriate NERIC contact. 
• We do not yet have a date for when the NYSED Portal will open for ordering Grade 3-8 assessments, but anticipate it will be in the next few weeks. This is a change from late October deadline we were provided.
  • As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact the NERIC Testing Team at testing@neric.org.

• Each year the President of the United States recognizes outstanding teachers in mathematics and science from across the Nation at the Kindergarten through 6th grade level or 7th through 12th grade level and bestows upon them the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).
• The 2016-2017 PAEMST program is now accepting nominations for eligible exemplary mathematics and science (including computer science) teachers at the 7th through 12th grade level for this award.
• New York State is looking for nominations of outstanding mathematics and science (including computer science) teachers that spark students’ imaginations in STEM education through innovative teaching and learning.
• Sponsored by the National Science Foundation on behalf of the White House, the PAEMST is the highest honor in the Nation that teachers of mathematics and science may receive for outstanding teaching and leadership in their respective fields.
  • The nomination period is now open and will close April 1, 2017. The deadline to submit an application is May 1, 2017. For more information about the PAEMST program visit the New York State’s Education Department’s website.
  • Nominate an outstanding mathematics or science (including computer science) teacher today.
  • PAEMST NYSED Coordinators:
    • Math: Sue Brockley
    • Science: Ann Crotty

Model Schools Presents:

Leading Innovative Change in Your District-- with Dr. Robert Dillon
Nov. 18, 2016 8:00AM-3:00PM

Dr. Dillon presented to district superintendents, administration, and faculty at Clarkson University on Aug. 8, 2016.  He is returning, at the request of those who attended, to work with district teams on the topics he presented.  His  description of the day is below:

This professional learning will be designed to help district teams to consider a number of areas that can lead to innovative changes in their schools.  The day will feature four segments of learning and planning.

The overall design will include time and space for district team to engage in essential conversations and build action plans

Please register in the Professional Growth Portal. Individual cost is $150, district teams $300.