Education Commissioner's Back to School Message: "Work Hard, Get Smart"
New York State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. has posted Back to School messages for students, parents, and educators.
Teacher and Principal Evaluation
On June 13, State Education Department officials engaged in a conversation about the implementation of teacher and principal evaluations and answered questions from the field. The recording of the webinar and the accompanying slide show are available for viewing.
Guidance to the Field on Teacher and Principal Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) is also available.
“Bringing the Common Core to Life” Presentation
On April 28, participants engaged with a leading author and architect of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), David Coleman, to understand how the Core Standards for College and Career Readiness build on the work New York State has done in developing a standards-based system and their specific implications for teachers and instructional leaders state wide. See more information and a recording of the “Bringing the Common Core to Life” presentation.
Regents Adopt Rules for Evaluating Teacher and Principal Effectiveness
The New York State Board of Regents adopted regulations that will implement a statewide teacher and principal performance evaluation system that includes multiple measures of educator effectiveness. The regulations, which will take effect during the 2011-2012 school year, are required by legislation enacted last year.
NY State Wins Nearly $700 Million in Race to the Top Competition
The United States Education Department announced on August 24 that New York State has been awarded $696,646,000 as a winner in the second round of the federal Race to the Top competition.