News From NYSED http://www.nysed.gov http://www.nysed.gov http://usny.nysed.gov/images/nysed_gov.jpg 144 32 News From NYSED The purpose of the 2023-2024 Statewide Universal Full-Day Prekindergarten (SUFDPK) Expansion Grant is for New York State school districts to further increase the availability of directly and collaboratively implemented prekindergarten programming. Programming must be aligned with applicable New York State Learning Standards along with relevant Education Law §3602-ee requirements and address student and community need. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2023-24-statewide-universal-full-day-prek-expansion-grant/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2023-24-statewide-universal-full-day-prek-expansion-grant/home.html Sun, 19 Nov 2023 00:32 EST For the 2023-24 school year, the New York State Education Department (NYSED or “the Department”) is providing Target Districts with schools in the Receivership support model that participate in the Targeted Coaching the opportunity to receive additional support and technical assistance to assist these schools in meeting their annual identified targets. Title I School Improvement Grant 1003 TARGETED SUPPORT FOR LONG-TERM IDENTIFIED SCHOOLS funds will be provided to support these schools. These funds will be separate from the Title I School Improvement Grant 1003 BASIC funds that districts are currently using to advance their improvement initiatives. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2023-24-title-1-sig-1003-targeted-support/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2023-24-title-1-sig-1003-targeted-support/home.html Wed, 26 Sept 2023 22:51 EST For the 2023-24 school year, the New York State Education Department (NYSED or “the Department”) is providing Target Districts with schools in the CSI, ATSI, or TSI support models that participated in the 2022-23 High School Redesign Program with the opportunity to receive School Improvement Grant 1003 High School Redesign Continuation funds to continue their implementation efforts. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2023-24-title-1-sig-1003-high-school-redesign-continuation/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2023-24-title-1-sig-1003-high-school-redesign-continuation/home.html Thu, 7 Sept 2023 17:08 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of State Assessment is seeking proposals for a vendor to conduct a rescoring audit on a sample of constructed responses from Grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics tests and the Elementary-level (Grade 5) and Intermediate-level and (Grade 8) Science Tests. During the term of this contract, a rescoring audit will be conducted once for each school year 2024-25, 2025-26, and 2026–27. For each audit, scoring reports on the results of the audit by scoring consortium as well as a written technical report with summary statistics must be submitted to NYSED. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/24-010-rescoring-audit-grades-3-8-tests/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/24-010-rescoring-audit-grades-3-8-tests/home.html Wed, 2 Aug 2023 17:18 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking proposals for professional learning providers (PLPs) to operate three Performance-Based Learning and Assessment Networks (PLAN) technical assistance centers (TACs) in the State, as part of the PLAN Pilot. Each TAC will specialize in one of three Focus Areas, as defined in this RFP. As a group and individually, the PLPs will work in partnership with NYSED staff to provide technical assistance and professional learning to PLAN Pilot Schools and Networks, to support their transition to implementing performance-based learning and assessment approaches. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/23-018-plan-pilot/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/23-018-plan-pilot/home.html Tue, 6 June 2023 17:12 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL) is seeking proposals to launch a curriculum and pilot program that addresses literacy for English Language Learners (ELLs) through the study of photography. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/23-008-arts-initiative-literacy-through-photography-ells/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/23-008-arts-initiative-literacy-through-photography-ells/home.html Fri, 2 June 2023 15:33 EST The 2023-24 Grant Application and Budget Documents for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B Section 611 and Section 619 Federal Funding for the Education of Students with Disabilities has been posted. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/finance/2023-24-idea-application-instruction-memo.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/finance/2023-24-idea-application-instruction-memo.html Thu, 1 June 2023 08:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals for a consultant to conduct a comprehensive study of alternative tuition rate-setting methodologies for approved school age and preschool special education service providers for the purpose of developing a new tuition rate-setting methodology. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/23-017-tuition-rate-setting/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/23-017-tuition-rate-setting/home.html Wed, 31 May 2023 16:11 EST To increase equity in access to advanced courses, including Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and dual-credit courses, for high school students who currently have very limited or no access to advanced courses, through online, distance, blended, or other evidence-based learning methods. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2023-25-advanced-course-access-aca-program/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2023-25-advanced-course-access-aca-program/home.html Fri, 12 May 2023 11:24 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals for services from an established law firm which possesses expertise in Federal Program Education Law and has the capabilities to provide technical assistance, audit review of programmatic operations and training of NYSED staff and sub-grantees about Federal Legislation for Educational Programs. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/24-006-federal-program-ed-law-consultant/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/24-006-federal-program-ed-law-consultant/home.html Thu, 11 May 2023 14:08 EST To support the expansion of high-quality educational opportunities for students in New York State by expanding the number of seats in existing charter schools in New York State that are already providing a significant educational benefit to students, especially those who are at the greatest risk of not meeting State academic standards. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/gc-23-016-csp-expansion/ https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/gc-23-016-csp-expansion/ Mon, 24 April 2023 16:26 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL) is seeking proposals for the creation of a Clinically Rich Intensive Teacher Institute (CR-ITI) in Bilingual Education (BE) and/or English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program, addressing the shortage of certified bilingual and ESOL teachers throughout New York State (NYS). https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2023-2028-cr-iti-be-esol/ https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2023-2028-cr-iti-be-esol/ Wed, 5 April 2023 17:11 EST The purpose of My Brother’s Keeper Challenge Grant is to incentivize and support school districts to accept the My Brother’s Keeper Challenge and implement a coherent research-based strategy for students to enter school ready to learn, promote mastery in reading and writing by third grade, and implement a cohesive strategy to expose and instruct students in financial literacy. Further, this short-term funding is intended to jumpstart initiatives at the district level. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2023-2027-mbk-challenge-grant/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2023-2027-mbk-challenge-grant/home.html Wed, 5 April 2023 16:44 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Student Support Services is seeking proposals for the establishment and operation of a regional Technical Assistance Center to provide technical assistance to school districts establishing or operating Community Schools in the eastern region of New York State. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/23-012a-community-schools-regional-tac/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/23-012a-community-schools-regional-tac/home.html Thu, 30 March 2023 17:09 EST These programs enable experienced teachers (mentors) in a district or BOCES to provide guidance and support to beginning teachers (interns) in their first and/or second year of teaching. It is anticipated that the induction provided will engage teachers in a productive and satisfying teaching and learning experience. Induction should be designed to enhance teachers’ skills and increase the likelihood of their remaining in the teaching profession. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2023-2028-mtip/ https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2023-2028-mtip/ Wed, 22 March 2023 13:56 EST Through the creation of the New York State My Brother’s Keeper Fellows Program (MBKFP), and a partnership between a New York State My Brother’s Keeper (NYSMBK) Community and at least one postsecondary education institution or one local business or community-based organization, rising 12th-grade students, with an emphasis on boys and young men of color, will be provided authentic leadership opportunities in local government and/or education and/or business. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2022-2026-mbk-fellows-round-2/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2022-2026-mbk-fellows-round-2/home.html Mon, 13 March 2023 17:22 EST The grant supports eight (8) regional Migrant Education Tutorial and Support Services (METS) program centers across New York State. The goals of the METS are to support the identification and recruitment of migrant-eligible children and youth, agricultural workers, fishers and their families, and to provide them with evidence-based supplemental educational programs and supportive services based on their needs as well as current and emerging data. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2023-28-migrants-mets/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2023-28-migrants-mets/home.html Wed, 8 March 2023 15:11 EST Section 1003 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requires that State Education Agencies allocate funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for Target Districts and schools identified for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI), Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI), and Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) to support the development and implementation of their individual district and school continuous improvement plans. The 2023 SIG Planning funds are provided to support the planning and development of the 2023-24 district and school improvement plans as required in the ESEA. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2023-title-1-sig-1003-planning/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2023-title-1-sig-1003-planning/home.html Fri, 3 March 2023 17:04 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED), Office of State Assessment, is seeking proposals from highly qualified respondents with expertise in providing written translations for New York State examinations and exam-related materials into eight (8) languages. This request pertains to secure State-developed and State-approved exams and exam-related materials including examination reference tables and parent reports on individual student test performance. Translations will include the following eight (8) languages: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese-Simplified, Chinese-Traditional, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, and Spanish. Not all documents will require translations into every language. For the purposes of this contract, services are to be provided on an as-needed, if-needed basis. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/23-006-translations-nys-examinations/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/23-006-translations-nys-examinations/home.html Fri, 3 March 2023 16:36 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED)’s Office of State Assessment (OSA) is seeking proposals from highly qualified respondents with expertise in the development and administration of statewide English language proficiency assessments to implement the New York State (NYS) English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT). Services must provide for the printing, shipping, collection, and return and secure destruction of printed test forms that will be administered on paper for the spring 2024 and 2025 administrations. The contractor will administer Stand-Alone Field Tests (SAFTs) for grades K-12 and will also provide the accommodated versions of the NYSESLAT for those students with disabilities. Services include development, research, scoring, and score reporting of operational and SAFTs for grades K-12 field tests. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/23-015-nyseslat/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/23-015-nyseslat/home.html Thu, 2 March 2023 17:23 EST The New York State Pathways in Technology Early College High School (NYS P-TECH) Program will prepare thousands of New York students for the future by preparing them for high-skilled jobs in the fields of technology, and manufacturing. NYS P-TECH incorporates an integrated program between 4 and 6 years in duration that combines high school, college, and career training. Our target focus is academically and economically at-risk students. In the past, P-TECH ran as a 6-year program but to encourage innovation, flexibility, and increased student engagement and completion rates, bidders may propose programs between 4 and 6 years in duration. The program length can vary depending on the needs of the student so long as the proposed program does not exceed 6 years in length. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2023-2030-p-tech-cohort-6/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2023-2030-p-tech-cohort-6/home.html Tue, 14 Feb 2023 17:18 EST The School Food Service Equipment Grant is intended to improve the infrastructure of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). This will be achieved by providing the opportunity for schools to purchase equipment to serve healthier meals, improve the overall quality of meals, improve food safety, expand participation in school meals programs, and help to support the establishment, maintenance, or expansion of the School Breakfast Program. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2022-national-school-lunch-program/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2022-national-school-lunch-program/home.html Mon, 6 Feb 2023 17:19 EST The purpose of TOC II is to increase the participation rate of historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged individuals in teaching careers. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2023-28-mbk-toc-ii/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2023-28-mbk-toc-ii/home.html Mon, 30 January 2023 16:24 EST The purpose of the Universal Prekindergarten Expansion Grant for New Full-Day and Half-Day to Full-Day Placements for Four-Year-Old Students is for New York State school districts in 2023-2024 to increase the availability of directly and collaboratively implemented prekindergarten programming aligned with applicable New York State Learning Standards along with relevant Education Law §3602-ee requirements. In addition to addressing student and community need, proposals must demonstrate innovation and high quality. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2023-24-universal-prekindergarten-expansion-grant/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2023-24-universal-prekindergarten-expansion-grant/home.html Tue, 10 January 2023 17:29 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Student Support Services is seeking proposals for the establishment and operation of three regional Technical Assistance Centers to provide technical assistance to school districts establishing or operating Community Schools. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/23-012-community-schools-regional-tac/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/23-012-community-schools-regional-tac/home.html Thu, 22 December 2022 14:51 EST Through the creation of the New York State My Brother’s Keeper Fellows Program (MBKFP), and a partnership between a New York State My Brother’s Keeper (NYSMBK) Community and at least one postsecondary education institution or one local business or community-based organization, rising 12th-grade students, with an emphasis on boys and young men of color, will be provided authentic leadership opportunities in local government and/or education and/or business. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2022-2026-mbk-fellows/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2022-2026-mbk-fellows/home.html Tue, 15 November 2022 14:17 EST The purpose of My Brother’s Keeper Indigenous Education Grant is to incentivize and support school districts to accept the My Brother’s Keeper initiative and implement a coherent cradle-to-college/career strategy aimed at improving the life outcomes for disadvantaged Native Americans, with emphasis on boys and young men. Through this Request for Proposals (RFA) process, the Department will fund grants to eligible school districts partnered with New York State Tribal Nations to address seven (7) program components. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2022-mbk-ieg/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2022-mbk-ieg/home.html Mon, 31 October 2022 16:51 EST For the 2022-23 school year, the New York State Education Department (NYSED or “the Department”) is providing Target Districts with identified schools that have been in accountability status for multiple consecutive years the opportunity to receive additional support and technical assistance to assist these schools in meeting their annual identified targets. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2022-23-title-1-sig-1003-targeted-support/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2022-23-title-1-sig-1003-targeted-support/home.html Thu, 18 Aug 2022 15:36 EST Section 1003 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requires that State Education Agencies allocate funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for Comprehensive Support and Improvement schools (CSI), Targeted Support and Improvement schools (TSI), and Target Districts to support their 2022-23 District Comprehensive Improvement Plan (DCIP) and 2022-23 school-level improvement plans and thereby improve student performance. These funds are to be used to support the implementation and monitoring of school improvement activities as required in the ESEA. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2022-23-title-1-sig-1003-basic/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2022-23-title-1-sig-1003-basic/home.html Mon, 15 Aug 2022 16:58 EST The purpose of the Universal Prekindergarten Expansion Grant for New Full-Day and Half-Day to Full-Day Placements for Four-Year-Old Students is for New York State school districts in 2022-2023 to increase the availability of directly and collaboratively implemented prekindergarten programming aligned with applicable New York State Learning Standards along with relevant Education Law §3602-ee requirements. In addition to addressing student and community need, proposals must demonstrate innovation and high quality. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2022-23-universal-prekindergarten-expansion-grant/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2022-23-universal-prekindergarten-expansion-grant/home.html Wed, 3 Aug 2022 16:57 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking proposals to support multiple entities throughout the state in developing and delivering a variety of remote/hybrid professional learning courses to New York’s educators, both in-service and pre-service, with the goals of supporting and sustaining the implementation of the TRLE professional learning experiences (PLE) statewide and, ultimately, developing educator capacity to meet students’ educational needs in remote/hybrid learning environments. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/23-009-trle/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/23-009-trle/home.html Wed, 20 July 2022 17:25 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals for Job Order Contracting Services for General Contractor and HVAC Contractor services. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/22-016/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/22-016/home.html Tue, 7 Jun 2022 15:38 EST For the 2022-23 school year, the New York State Education Department (NYSED or “the Department”) is providing Target Districts with schools identified for Comprehensive Support and Improvement the opportunity to receive funding to support the employment of a new instructional coach to enhance instructional capacity within the school. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2022-23-title-1-sig-1003-coaching-for-excellence/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2022-23-title-1-sig-1003-coaching-for-excellence/home.html Tue, 7 Jun 2022 11:02 EST The 2022-23 grant application is now available for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B Section 611 and Section 619 federal funding for the education of students with disabilities. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/finance/2022-23-idea-application.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/finance/2022-23-idea-application.html Thu, 2 Jun 2022 09:00 EST Through this RFP, New York State Education Department (NYSED) seeks to identify Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) that will create strong school and community partnerships to deliver research-based programming to students enrolled in public and non-public schools that are identified as having a high risk of students dropping out of school. As leaders in the educational community, IHEs are encouraged to collaborate, design and implement programming that creates new strategies that influence the way schools work and the way we treat students as active participants in their own learning. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/lpp-2022-27/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/lpp-2022-27/home.html Tue, 3 May 2022 17:48 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Educational Design and Technology within the P-12 Program Area is seeking proposals for the provision of technical assistance and planning services related to the implementation of the Universal Service Discount (E-Rate), Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) programs for schools and libraries in New York State. NYSED encourages entities experienced in contracting for educational institutions on the utilization of E-Rate, ECF, and ACP funding to respond to this Request for Proposals. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/22-010/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/22-010/home.html Tue, 3 May 2022 17:04 EST The Teachers of Tomorrow Program was established under an amendment to Education Law, Chapter 62 of the Laws of 2000 to assist school districts in the recruitment, retention, and certification activities necessary to increase the supply of qualified teachers in school districts experiencing a teacher shortage, especially low-performing schools. Not more than sixty percent of funds allocated will be made available to any one school district. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2022-2026-teachers-of-tomorrow/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2022-2026-teachers-of-tomorrow/home.html Mon, 25 Apr 2022 15:25 EST The purpose of McKinney-Vento funding is to facilitate the improved attendance, engagement, and academic success of homeless children and youth. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2022-25-nysed-mckinney-vento-grant/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2022-25-nysed-mckinney-vento-grant/home.html Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:50 EST The School Food Service Equipment Grant is intended to improve the infrastructure of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). This will be achieved by providing the opportunity for schools to purchase equipment to serve healthier meals, improve the overall quality of meals, improve food safety, expand participation in school meals programs, and help to support the establishment, maintenance, or expansion of the School Breakfast Program. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2021-national-school-lunch-program/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2021-national-school-lunch-program/home.html Wed, 16 Feb 2022 16:22 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals from qualified bidders to plan and conduct the Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PR/HYLI), in conjunction with the New York State Assembly/Senate Puerto Rican and Hispanic Task Force (Task Force). Every year, the Task Force plans a statewide adult “SOMOS” conference for interested individuals to share their concerns on issues affecting the Latino community, and to suggest legislative action on programs that will address those concerns. The New York State Assembly sponsors the PR/HYLI in conjunction with the larger conference. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/22-013-puerto-rican-hispanic-youth-leadership/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/22-013-puerto-rican-hispanic-youth-leadership/home.html Tue, 8 Feb 2022 17:50 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Student Support Services is seeking proposals for the State-level evaluation of its 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Program that is required by the United States Department of Education (USDOE). The selected evaluator will assess the extent to which the expected outcomes of this program have been achieved. The results of this evaluation will be used to guide NYSED’s efforts to: direct and improve its administration of the program; provide assistance to local grantees; and improve program quality and outcomes for participating students. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/22-008-21st-cclc-evaluation/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/22-008-21st-cclc-evaluation/home.html Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:19 EST The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of ESSA-Funded Programs is seeking proposals for an ARP-HCY Technical Assistance Center (TAC) to carry out the responsibilities of administering the ARP-HCY funds which includes, but is not limited to: developing and implementing monitoring protocols to support the effective oversight of ARP-HCY funds; data collection, analysis and reporting; and providing on-demand technical support to LEAs on the strategic use of multiple fund sources to support the identification, enrollment, and school participation of children and unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness, including providing wrap-around services to address the challenges of COVID-19. ARP-HCY TAC will work with NYSED’s Office of ESSA-Funded Programs to assist LEAs on how to best leverage both ARP-HCY funds and dedicated homeless funding to support children and youth experiencing homelessness. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/22-014a-homeless-tac/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/22-014a-homeless-tac/home.html Tue, 25 Jan 2022 18:12 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Accountability is seeking proposals to provide student growth measures for use in Institutional Accountability determinations pursuant to the Commissioner’s Regulations §§100.19 and 100.21, and State-provided growth scores for teachers, principals, schools, and districts pursuant to New York State Education Law §3012-d as well as NYSED’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan to ensure equitable access to effective teachers. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/23-005-provider-student-growth-measures/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/23-005-provider-student-growth-measures/home.html Fri, 18 Nov 2021 17:50 EST For the 2021-22 school year, the New York State Education Department has developed a range of supplemental support models for eligible Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools and Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) schools. The models available to schools involve participation in a Professional Learning Community and school-specific coaching organized by the Office of Accountability. https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2021-22-title-i-sig-1003-enhanced/home.html https://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2021-22-title-i-sig-1003-enhanced/home.html Mon, 8 Nov 2021 17:24 EST On Thursday, March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) into law. In recognition of the extraordinary impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on students experiencing homelessness, the ARP included an unprecedented $800 million to support the specific needs of homeless children and youth via the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief – Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) Fund. State educational agencies and local educational agencies (LEAs) must use ARP-HCY funds to identify homeless children and youth, to provide homeless children and youth with wrap-around services to address the challenges of COVID-19, and to enable homeless children and youth to attend school and fully participate in school activities. The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of ESSA-Funded Programs is seeking proposals for an ARP-HCY Technical Assistance Center (TAC) to carry out the responsibilities of administering the ARP-HCY funds which includes, but is not limited to: developing and implementing monitoring protocols to support the effective oversight of ARP-HCY funds; data collection, analysis and reporting; and providing on-demand technical support to LEAs on the strategic use of multiple fund sources to support the identification, enrollment, and school participation of children and unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness, including providing wrap-around services to address the challenges of COVID-19. ARP-HCY TAC will work with NYSED’s Office of ESSA-Funded Programs to assist LEAs on how to best leverage both ARP-HCY funds and dedicated homeless funding to support children and youth experiencing homelessness. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/22-014-homeless-tac/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/22-014-homeless-tac/home.html Mon, 8 Nov 2021 17:54 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is soliciting information regarding the creation of a new Impartial Hearing Officer (IHO) system for special education due process hearings in New York City. This system must address the resolution of 14,000 or more due process complaint filings annually in compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and New York State Education Law and regulations. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/nysed-rfi-21-003-iho-nyc/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/nysed-rfi-21-003-iho-nyc/home.html Wed, 8 Sep 2021 18:32 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Special Education is seeking proposals from vendors to provide Braille and large print books and educational materials for blind and visually impaired school age students in New York State (NYS). http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/22-009-braille-large-print-educational-materials/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/22-009-braille-large-print-educational-materials/home.html Tue, 17 Aug 2021 18:52 EST For the 2021-22 school year, the New York State Education Department (NYSED or “the Department”) is providing Target Districts with identified schools that have been in accountability status for multiple consecutive years the opportunity to receive additional support and technical assistance to assist these schools in meeting their annual identified targets. Title I School Improvement Grant 1003 TARGETED YEAR 3 SUPPORT Grant funds will be provided to support these programs. These funds will be separate from the Title I School Improvement Grant 1003 BASIC funds and Title I School Improvement Grant 1003 ENHANCED funds that districts are currently using to advance their improvement initiatives. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2021-22-title-1-sig-1003-targeted-support/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2021-22-title-1-sig-1003-targeted-support/home.html Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:24 EST Section 1003 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requires that State Education Agencies allocate funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for Comprehensive Support and Improvement schools (CSI), Targeted Support and Improvement schools (TSI), and Target Districts to develop a plan that will meet the progress goals in their 2021-22 District Comprehensive Improvement Plan (DCIP) and 2021-22 school-level improvement plans and thereby improve student performance. These funds are to be used to support planning and implementation of school improvement activities as required in the ESEA. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2021-22-title-1-sig-1003-basic/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2021-22-title-1-sig-1003-basic/home.html Thu, 29 July 2021 20:54 EST For the 2021-22 school year, the New York State Education Department (NYSED or “the Department”) is providing Target Districts with non-Receivership CSI schools the opportunity to receive Office of Accountability Field Support Services team support through participation in the School Improvement Grant 1003 High School Redesign program. Title I School Improvement Grant 1003 High School Redesign grant funds will be provided to support this program. These funds will be separate from the Title I School Improvement Grant 1003 BASIC funds that districts are currently using to advance their improvement initiatives and Title I School Improvement 1003 ENHANCED funds that are being provided to districts participating in the Department’s Enhanced Path 1 School-Wide Support and/or Enhanced Path 2 Tailored Support Models. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2021-22-title-1-sig-1003-high-school-redesign/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2021-22-title-1-sig-1003-high-school-redesign/home.html Tue, 20 July 2021 00:32 EST The purpose of the Exemplary School Models and Practices grant is to close the achievement gap in New York State, with an emphasis on boys and young men of color. This grant will support replicating practices that help early learners ages birth to eight-years-old either A) enter Kindergarten ready to learn or B) read on grade level by third grade. Additionally, this grant seeks to increase college and career readiness (CCR) by replicating the exemplary school models, programs, and practices of higher-performing schools with graduation rates for boys and young men of color that exceed the statewide graduation rate of 80% in schools in other districts that have not yet reached that milestone. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2022-2024-mbk-esmp/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2022-2024-mbk-esmp/home.html Thu, 15 July 2021 18:12 EST To support the expansion of high-quality educational opportunities for students in New York State by expanding the number of seats in existing charter schools in New York State that are already providing a significant educational benefit to students, especially those who are at the greatest risk of not meeting State academic standards. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2022-2024-charter-school-expansions-grant/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2022-2024-charter-school-expansions-grant/home.html Tue, 6 July 2021 16:22 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking proposals for the development and dissemination of professional learning experiences (PLEs). The PLEs will be designed for field-based implementation led by trained professionals. The contractor retained under this RFP will develop and lead a training program on PLE implementation and develop and propose criteria for NYSED to approve qualified entities and/or individuals to deliver PLEs and wraparound services (e.g., peer-to-peer support networks, coaching, mentoring, professional learning communities). At the close of the training program, NYSED will approve qualified entities and/or individuals to deliver ongoing PLEs and wraparound services to the field. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/21-016-trle/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/21-016-trle/home.html Mon, 10 May 2021 19:22 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED), the grantee of this federal program, administered by its Office of Student Support Services, is seeking proposals to establish two Technical Assistance Resource Centers to support NYSED’s monitoring of, technical assistance to, and professional development for 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) subgrantees. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/21-006-21st-cclc-tac/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/21-006-21st-cclc-tac/home.html Wed, 14 Apr 2021 20:44 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Special Education (OSE) is seeking proposals for the establishment of the New York City Preschool Interim Alternative Bilingual Placement (IABP) Training Program. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/21-007-nyc-preschool-iabp-training/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/21-007-nyc-preschool-iabp-training/home.html Fri, 26 Mar 2021 19:04 EST The School Food Service Equipment Grant is intended to improve the infrastructure of the NSLP. This will be achieved by providing the opportunity for schools to purchase equipment to serve healthier meals that meet the updated meal patterns, improve the overall quality of meals, improve efficiency of production and service, improve food safety and expand participation in school meals programs. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2020-national-school-lunch-program/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2020-national-school-lunch-program/home.html Tue, 23 Mar 2021 21:36 EST To develop, implement, and share innovative programs that utilize learning technologies to personalize learning and/or increase access to high-quality, rigorous learning experiences (such as through online, distance, or blended learning), as well as professional development programs to assist teachers and educational leaders in effectively utilizing learning technology to enhance teaching and learning. These programs (and component activities, materials, courses, etc.) will focus on improving culturally- and linguistically-responsive learning environments, and will support the mission of the NYS Board of Regents, which is to ensure that every child has equitable access to the highest quality educational opportunities, services and supports in schools that provide effective instruction aligned to the state’s standards, as well as positive learning environments so that each child is prepared for success in college, career, and citizenship. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2021-24-learning-technology-grant/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2021-24-learning-technology-grant/home.html Mon, 15 Mar 2021 19:24 EST Pursuant to New York State Education Law §2814: Omnibus school violence prevention grant program, the primary purpose of the Extended School Day/School Violence Prevention (ESD/SVP) Program is to award competitive grants to provide support to students through extended school day activities and/or school safety programs which promote violence prevention. Programs must demonstrate consistency with the school safety plans required by §2801-a of New York State Education Law and should not displace existing school district after-school funding. School districts and not-for-profit organizations working in collaboration with a public school district(s) may submit an application to conduct either an ESD program, an SVP program, or a combination of both. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/gc-21-002-esd-svp/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/gc-21-002-esd-svp/home.html Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:42 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Charter School Office (CSO) is seeking proposals to establish a charter school technical assistance resource provider (TARP) to work with charter schools across New York State. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/rfp-21-013-charter-school-tarp/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/rfp-21-013-charter-school-tarp/home.html Wed, 20 Jan 2021 18:19 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Special Education is seeking proposals to (1) develop and deliver professional development programs for Impartial Hearing Officers (IHOs) who conduct impartial hearings for students with disabilities as required by section 615 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), section 4404 of New York State (NYS) Education Law and sections 200.1 and 200.5 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education; and (2) conduct investigations of complaints alleging the misconduct or challenging the competence of an IHO pursuant to section 200.21 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/21-003-pd-impartial-hearing-officers/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/21-003-pd-impartial-hearing-officers/home.html Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:24 EST For the 2020-21 school year, the New York State Education Department is providing Target Districts with options in how the Office of Accountability’s Field Support Services team supports the District’s non-Receivership CSI schools. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2020-21-title-1-sig-1003-enhanced-csi/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2020-21-title-1-sig-1003-enhanced-csi/home.html Tue, 1 Dec 2020 19:18 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED), ESSA Funded Program Office, is seeking proposals to carry out the responsibilities of the New York State Technical and Education Assistance Center for Homeless Students (NYS-TEACHS) and to address issues involving homeless children and unaccompanied youth. NYS-TEACHS will work with NYSED, the Local Education Agencies (LEAs) Homeless Liaisons (linked by District) at https://nysteachs.org/lea-liaisons/ as well as agencies providing services to homeless children and youth. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/21-012-homeless-tac/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/21-012-homeless-tac/home.html Fri, 13 Nov 2020 16:23 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of State Assessment is seeking proposals to conduct three psychometric components: (1) scaling and scale maintenance (2) post-operational score collection and standard setting; and, (3) analyses to provide evidence regarding reliability and validity for selected High School Regents Examinations in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, and the elementary and intermediate-level Science tests. The successful bidder will provide psychometric services and prepare technical documentation for the 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 school years. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/21-010-assessment/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/21-010-assessment/home.html Tue, 13 Oct 2020 16:09 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of State Assessment is seeking proposals from highly qualified respondents with expertise in the development and administration of Statewide tests in both paper- and computer-based testing platforms. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/21-009-grades-3-8-tests/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/21-009-grades-3-8-tests/home.html Wed, 30 Sep 2020 16:28 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Student Support Services is seeking proposals for The New York State Center for School Health. The Center will work in collaboration with the New York State Education Department as a resource center to provide professional development and ongoing technical assistance to all school health personnel employed in all schools throughout the State (inclusive of both health and mental health personnel), and all school personnel involved in coordinating and/or delivering school health education. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/21-005-nys-center-school-health/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/21-005-nys-center-school-health/home.html Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:24 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Charter School Office (CSO) is seeking proposals to establish a charter school technical assistance resource provider (TARP) to work with charter schools across New York State. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/20-013-charter-school-tarp/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/20-013-charter-school-tarp/home.html Thu, 16 Jul 2020 17:18 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Career and Technical Education is seeking proposals from organizations to provide technical assistance and support services to secondary and postsecondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The purpose of the NYS CTE TAC is to assist the NYSED in addressing the vision that all learners have access to high-quality CTE opportunities that are equitably and deliberately integrated at all educational levels to better prepare New York students for lifelong learning and career success. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/20-022-cte-tac/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/20-022-cte-tac/home.html Fri, 3 Jul 2020 17:48 EST NOTE: It is currently anticipated that the Niagara Wheatfield Central School District may be taking over the provision of transportation services for the Tuscarora Nation at the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year. The services for this contract may be discontinued at any time during the contract term. The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking bids for the transportation of certain Native American pupils from the Tuscarora Indian Reservation to and from public and nonpublic schools in the Niagara Wheatfield Central School District. The transportation to be provided must include but is not limited to regular school year home to school transportation, including late busing, as well as summer school transportation. Transportation will also be provided for children with disabilities and/or students with academic interventions who may require abbreviated school days. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/ifb-20-003-tuscarora-transportation/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/ifb-20-003-tuscarora-transportation/home.html Tue, 31 Mar 2020 17:23 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking bids for the transportation of certain Native American pupils from the Shinnecock Indian Reservation to and from the Tuckahoe Common School District and other schools as needed. The transportation to be provided must include but is not limited to the regular school year, including late busing, as well as summer school transportation. Transportation will also be provided for children with disabilities and/or academic interventions, which may require abbreviated school days. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/ifb-20-004-shinnecock-transportation/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/ifb-20-004-shinnecock-transportation/home.html Tue, 31 Mar 2020 16:17 EST The purpose of the NYSIP-PLC program is to increase student achievement in New York State Title I Schools, particularly those schools identified for improvement, by encouraging greater integration by race and ethnicity, as well as socioeconomic, special education, and English language learner/Multilingual learner (ELL/MLL) status in Title I schools. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2020-23-title-1-nysip-plc/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2020-23-title-1-nysip-plc/home.html Tue, 3 Mar 2020 16:42 EST The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Student Support Services (SSS) is seeking proposals for the operation of the New York State Center for School Safety (CFSS), a statewide technical assistance center for schools. The services that the Center provides to school districts are critical to the health and safety of students, district and school staff, families and communities throughout the State. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/19-019/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/19-019/home.html Mon, 24 Feb 2020 17:32 EST Efforts to increase the number of 4410 bilingual preschool programs in New York City (NYC) continue to be impacted by a shortage of bilingual special education teachers available for employment. The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking information to inform the development of a staff training program that helps address the needs of preschool students with disabilities who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD). http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/rfi-iabp/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/rfi-iabp/home.html Wed, 19 Feb 2020 17:12 EST Section 1003 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requires that State Education Agencies allocate funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) schools and Target Districts to develop a plan that will meet the progress goals in their District Comprehensive Improvement Plan (DCIP) and/or School Comprehensive Education Plan (SCEP), and thereby improve student performance. These funds are to be used to support planning of school improvement activities as required in the ESEA. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2019-20-title-1-sig-1003-basic-planning/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2019-20-title-1-sig-1003-basic-planning/home.html Thu, 13 Feb 2020 17:42 EST The appropriation requires that funds be prioritized for health and safety needs and apportioned based on a plan developed by the State Education Department (SED) and approved by the Division of the Budget (DOB). This RFA represents such approved plan. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/4201-capital-program-blind-deaf-facility-grant/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/4201-capital-program-blind-deaf-facility-grant/home.html Mon, 10 Feb 2020 15:25 EST The Board of Regents of the New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals to procure the services of an executive search firm capable of conducting a national search for the Commissioner of Education and President of the University of the State of New York. http://www.nysed.gov/finance-business/executive-search-firm-commissioner-education http://www.nysed.gov/finance-business/executive-search-firm-commissioner-education Mon, 27 Jan 2020 13:45 EST For the 2019-20 school year, the New York State Education Department (NYSED or “the Department”) is providing Target Districts with identified schools that have been in accountability status for multiple consecutive years the opportunity to receive additional support and on-site technical assistance to assist these schools in meeting their annual identified targets. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2019-20-title-1-sig-1003-targeted-support/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2019-20-title-1-sig-1003-targeted-support/home.html Tue, 21 Jan 2020 13:54 EST To implement the provisions of Education Law §3012-d as amended by Chapter 59 of the Laws of 2019 relating to annual professional performance reviews (APPRs) of classroom teachers and building principals, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) is soliciting applications for assessments that will be used as measures of student growth used with a student learning objective (SLO) (see definition below) that will generate a growth target for one year of expected growth for use in the Required Student Performance subcomponent, and/or as a State-designed supplemental assessment (“supplemental assessment”) for use in the Optional Student Performance subcomponent. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/rfq-20-002-teacher-principal-evaluation-assessments/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/rfq-20-002-teacher-principal-evaluation-assessments/home.html Thu, 9 Jan 2020 18:37 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Curriculum and Instruction and the Office of Educational Design and Technology are seeking proposals from qualified vendors with demonstrated knowledge, expertise, experience, and capacity to provide access to an online platform that offers standards-based, mathematics games and activities to promote math fluency and love of math within the elementary grades (K-5) at no cost to students or schools, as well as develop and facilitate a statewide mathematics tournament for students in grades 1-5. The online program will give approximately 2.1 million licenses to students (1 million), educators (100,000), and families (1 million) throughout NYS Public, Charter, and Religious and Independent Schools. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/19-035-emap/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/19-035-emap/home.html Fri, 20 Dec 2019 18:12 EST To increase equity in access to advanced courses, including Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and dual-credit courses, for high school students who currently have very limited or no access to advanced courses, through online learning, distance learning, or other evidence-based methods. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/nysed-rfp-gc-19-015-aca-grant/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/nysed-rfp-gc-19-015-aca-grant/home.html Fri, 13 Dec 2019 14:18 EST For the 2019-20 school year, the New York State Education Department is providing Target Districts with options in how the Office of Accountability’s Field Support Office supports the District’s non-Receivership CSI schools. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2019-20-title-1-sig-1003-enhanced-csi/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2019-20-title-1-sig-1003-enhanced-csi/home.html Tue, 10 Dec 2019 12:04 EST The School Food Service Equipment Grant is intended to improve the infrastructure of the NSLP. This will be achieved by providing the opportunity for schools to purchase equipment to serve healthier meals that meet the updated meal patterns, improve the overall quality of meals, improve efficiency of production and service and expand participation in school meals programs. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2019-national-school-lunch-program/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2019-national-school-lunch-program/home.html Wed, 4 Dec 2019 15:32 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of State Assessment is seeking proposals from highly qualified respondents with expertise in the development and administration of Statewide tests in both paper- and computer-based testing platforms. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/20-004-grades-3-8-tests/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/20-004-grades-3-8-tests/home.html Wed, 27 Nov 2019 11:18 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as IEP Facilitators in counties throughout the State. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/dueprocess/request-for-applications-individualized-education-program-facilitators.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/dueprocess/request-for-applications-individualized-education-program-facilitators.html Wed, 6 Nov 2019 11:42 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL) is seeking proposals to operate eight (8) Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (RBERN) technical assistance support centers in the State, which will include seven (7) regional RBERN technical assistance support centers and one (1) Statewide Language RBERN. As a network, the RBERN will work in partnership with OBEWL staff to provide technical assistance and professional development to schools and districts in order to improve instructional practices and educational outcomes of students who are Multilingual Learners/English Language Learners (MLLs/ELLs). http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/20-014-rbern/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/20-014-rbern/home.html Tue, 5 Nov 2019 17:42 EST The New York State Education Department values your feedback on this draft of the New York State Physical Education Learning Standards. Feedback will be accepted through Friday, November 1st. http://www.nysed.gov/curriculum-instruction/physical-education-learning-standards-review http://www.nysed.gov/curriculum-instruction/physical-education-learning-standards-review Wed, 9 Oct 2019 13:12 EST To develop, implement, and share innovative programs that provide professional development and support to increase expertise in computer science, engineering, and/or educational technology among teachers in grades K-8. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/gc-19-010-smart-start-program/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/gc-19-010-smart-start-program/home.html Fri, 6 Sep 2019 17:48 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Student Support Services is seeking proposals for the establishment and maintenance of a statewide data collection system for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant program. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/19-006-21st-cclc-data-collection/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/19-006-21st-cclc-data-collection/home.html Tue, 3 Sep 2019 13:25 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED or “the Department”) Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL or “the Office”) is seeking proposals to design, develop, and conduct evaluations of all Categorical Bilingual Education Programs funded by New York State and managed by the Office. The selected vendor will design and develop protocols to assess implementation and effectiveness of all programs. Due to the variety of goals and objectives of each program to be evaluated, in addition to protocols that can be used for all programs (demographic data, evaluation elements that are common to all programs, etc.), each program is likely to also require evaluation components that are specific to that program’s evaluation (See Attachment C). http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/19-018-bilingual-evaluation/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/19-018-bilingual-evaluation/home.html Tue, 27 Aug 2019 17:24 EST The New York State Pathways in Technology Early College High School (NYS P-TECH) Program will prepare thousands of New York students for high-skills jobs of the future in technology, manufacturing, and finance. The model incorporates an integrated six-year program that combines high school, college, and career training and will be targeted to academically and economically at-risk students. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2020-2026-p-tech-cohort-5/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2020-2026-p-tech-cohort-5/home.html Tue, 20 Aug 2019 17:54 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) P-12 Office of Special Education is seeking proposals for the establishment of a Speech-Language and Bilingual Speech-Language Personnel Development Center (SLPDC). The purpose of the SLPDC is to increase the number of New York State (NYS) certified teachers of students with speech and language disabilities (TSSLDs) and TSSLDs with bilingual extensions for employment in New York City (NYC) Public Schools. This RFP seeks applications from eligible bidders to provide coursework leading to initial and/or professional NYS certification in Speech and Language Disabilities, including supervised clinical practicum placements (i.e., supervised clinical experience), for individuals residing or working in the NYC metropolitan area – including individuals who work full-time and need to complete program requirements in the evening and/or on weekends – to prepare them for work in NYC Public Schools. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/20-002-speech-language-personnel-development-center/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/20-002-speech-language-personnel-development-center/home.html Tue, 13 Aug 2019 11:38 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking applications from individuals to serve the New York City region as special education impartial hearing officers (IHOs) in the administration of special education impartial due process hearings for students with disabilities, 3-21 years of age, pursuant to section 200.1(x) of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/dueprocess/application-impartial-hearing-officer-certification.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/dueprocess/application-impartial-hearing-officer-certification.html Tue, 6 Aug 2019 11:04 EST The purpose of Additional Grants for Expanded Prekindergarten for Three- and Four-Year Old Students is to increase the availability of high quality prekindergarten placements for high need children and schools within New York State. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2019-20-epk-expansion-grant-round-4/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2019-20-epk-expansion-grant-round-4/home.html Mon, 5 August 2019 16:24 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Child Nutrition Office is seeking proposals to hire a facility that will host, direct and provide services for the NYSED sponsored training courses “Professional Cooking” and “Managing Your Child Nutrition Program” for statewide school food service personnel. The vendor will develop and maintain a website dedicated to these training sessions. NYSED will tour the facility to ensure it meets criteria prior to awarding the contract. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/20-009-cooking-child-nutrition-training/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/20-009-cooking-child-nutrition-training/home.html Fri, 2 Aug 2019 17:13 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of State Assessment is seeking proposals to score constructed-response items and/or essays on pilot and field tests for examinations including, but not limited to, Regents Examinations in English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. The successful bidder will provide for the scoring of pilot and field tests administered during the five calendar years of 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. Bidders must bid on the scoring of all examinations selected by NYSED in the content areas listed in this RFP. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/20-001-scoring-pilot-field-tests/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/20-001-scoring-pilot-field-tests/home.html Fri, 2 Aug 2019 17:15 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) P-12 Office of Special Education is seeking proposals to provide annual training to approximately 125 individuals who serve as New York State special education mediators, as set forth in the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and promote the use of special education mediation. In addition, NYSED is also seeking proposals to provide reimbursement of mediation administrative costs to the State's twenty (20) Community Dispute Resolution Centers (CDRCs) and collect and report data on the number and type of special education mediation sessions conducted throughout the State. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/19-021-special-education-mediation/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/19-021-special-education-mediation/home.html Mon, 24 Jun 2019 16:24 EST Section 1003 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requires that State Education Agencies allocate funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for Comprehensive Support and Improvement schools (CSI), Targeted Support and Improvement schools (TSI), and Target Districts to develop a plan that will meet the progress goals in their 2019-20 District Comprehensive Improvement Plan (DCIP) and 2019-20 School Comprehensive Education Plan(s) (SCEP) and thereby improve student performance. These funds are to be used to support planning and implementation of school improvement activities as required in the ESEA. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2019-20-title-1-sig-1003-basic/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2019-20-title-1-sig-1003-basic/home.html Thu, 20 Jun 2019 17:55 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Accountability is seeking proposals from vendors with demonstrated knowledge, expertise and the capacity to provide district and school-based technical assistance aligned to the Diagnostic Tool for School and District Effectiveness (DTSDE) in New York’s Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools and Target Districts; provide professional development on DTSDE to educational leaders across the state; and help develop capacity within the field. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/19-027-dtsde/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/19-027-dtsde/home.html Fri, 31 May 2019 18:41 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Special Education is seeking proposals for the purposes of working collaboratively with the NYSED Office of Special Education (OSE) Educational Partnership to provide technical assistance and professional development that will promote meaningful family involvement within the educational system, build collaborative community relationships, and provide information and training about available service options and delivery systems for children from birth-5 and students age 5-21 in Staten Island. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/19-034-special-ed-family-engagement-staten-island/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/19-034-special-ed-family-engagement-staten-island/home.html Tue, 23 Apr 2019 10:59 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking bids for the transportation of certain Native American pupils from the Unkechaug Indian Nation to and from school buildings in the Center Moriches Union Free School District, BOCES sites and certain other locations as determined by the Committee on Special Education or other Center Moriches Union Free School District offices, with the approval of NYSED. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/ifb-19-003-unkechaug-transportation/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/ifb-19-003-unkechaug-transportation/home.html Wed, 17 Apr 2019 12:25 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) State Office of Religious and Independent Schools is seeking proposals to establish three (3) regional Professional Development Resource Centers. (PDRC) http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/18-018-religious-independent-schools/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/18-018-religious-independent-schools/home.html Thu, 28 Feb 2019 18:18 EST The New York State Pathways in Technology Early College High School (NYS P-TECH) Program will prepare thousands of New York students for high-skills jobs of the future in technology, manufacturing, healthcare and finance. The model incorporates a six-year program that combines high school, college, and career training and will be targeted to academically and economically at-risk students. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/nysed-rfp-gc19-007-ptech/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/nysed-rfp-gc19-007-ptech/home.html Fri, 22 Feb 2019 18:40 EST The NYS Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals to maintain the following pupil transportation database projects for the New York State Education Department’s Pupil Transportation Report System: Database Project # 1 - School Bus Driver, Monitor and Attendant Training Data Base and Database Project #2 - School Bus Accident and Fatality Data Base. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/19-016a-pupil-transportation-multi-database/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/19-016a-pupil-transportation-multi-database/home.html Fri, 15 Feb 2019 15:35 EST Section 1003 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requires that State Education Agencies allocate funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for Comprehensive Support and Improvement Schools (CSI), Targeted Support and Improvement Schools (TSI), and Target Districts to develop a plan that will meet the progress goals in their 2019-2020 District Comprehensive Improvement Plan and 2019-2020 School Comprehensive Education Plan(s) (DCIP/SCEP) and thereby improve student performance. These funds are to be used to support planning for the implementation of school improvement activities as required in the ESEA. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2018-19-title-1-sig-1003-basic/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2018-19-title-1-sig-1003-basic/home.html Fri, 18 Jan 2019 16:30 EST The School Food Service Equipment Grant is intended to improve the infrastructure of the NSLP. This will be achieved by providing the opportunity for schools to purchase equipment to serve healthier meals that meet the updated meal patterns, improve the overall quality of meals, improve efficiency of production and service and expand participation in school meals programs. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2018-national-school-lunch-program/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2018-national-school-lunch-program/home.html Fri, 4 Jan 2019 15:42 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Special Education is seeking proposals for the purposes of working collaboratively with the NYSED Office of Special Education (OSE) Educational Partnership to provide technical assistance and professional development that will promote meaningful family involvement within the educational system, build collaborative community relationships, and provide information and training about available service options and delivery systems for children from birth-5 and students age 5-21. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/19-025-special-ed-family-engagement/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/19-025-special-ed-family-engagement/home.html Tue, 18 Dec 2018 14:58 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Special Education (OSE) is seeking proposals for the purposes of working collaboratively with the OSE Educational Partnership to provide technical assistance and professional development to improve instructional practices for and outcomes of students with disabilities. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/19-024-regional-partnership-center/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/19-024-regional-partnership-center/home.html Tue, 18 Dec 2018 14:54 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Special Education is seeking proposals for the purposes of providing NYSED directed technical assistance and professional development in the areas of cultural/racial/linguistic diversity to a variety of stakeholders. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/19-007-special-ed-technical-assistance/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/19-007-special-ed-technical-assistance/home.html Tue, 18 Dec 2018 14:50 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals for the development, writing and delivery of the annual Professional Development Seminar (PDS) Curriculum for School Bus Driver Instructors (SBDIs) required under Education Law 3650 and Commissioner’s Regulations 156.3. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/19-015-school-bus-driver/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/19-015-school-bus-driver/home.html Fri, 14 Dec 2018 13:37 EST The purpose of McKinney-Vento funding is to facilitate the improved attendance, engagement, and academic success of homeless children and youth. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2019-2022-nysed-mckinney-vento-grant/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2019-2022-nysed-mckinney-vento-grant/home.html Thu, 8 Nov 2018 16:51 EST The purpose of the Teacher Diversity Pipeline Pilot program is to assist teacher aides and teaching assistants in attaining the necessary education and professional training to obtain teacher certification. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2019-teacher-diversity-pipeline-pilot/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2019-teacher-diversity-pipeline-pilot/home.html Thu, 11 Oct 2018 17:42 EST To Assist New York State School Districts in Increasing K-5 Educator Expertise in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Subject Areas, Including Computer Science, as well as Educational Technology http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/rfq-19-028-smart-start-grant/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/rfq-19-028-smart-start-grant/home.html Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:42 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of State Assessment is seeking proposals for a vendor to conduct a rescoring audit on a sample of constructed-responses from English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics Tests in Grades 3 through 8 administered to students on computer. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/19-003-audit-3-8-exams/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/19-003-audit-3-8-exams/home.html Fri, 7 Sep 2018 20:24 EST The purpose of Additional Grants for Expanded Prekindergarten for Three- and Four-Year Old Students is to increase the availability of high quality prekindergarten placements for high need children and schools within New York State. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2018-19-epk-expansion-grant/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2018-19-epk-expansion-grant/home.html Tue, 4 Sep 2018 15:23 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking services from an established law firm which possesses expertise in Federal Program Education Law and has the capabilities to provide technical assistance, audit review of programmatic operations and training of NYSED staff and sub-grantees about Federal Legislation for Educational Programs. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/19-008-ed-law-legal-consultant/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/19-008-ed-law-legal-consultant/home.html Tue, 17 Jul 2018 17:15 EST The New York State Education Department (the Department) will use state set-aside monies from its federal Title IIA funds to establish model P-20 partnerships for principal preparation. Partners will collaborate on the re-design of preparation programs so aspiring building leaders who emerge are better equipped to take on the challenges of leading high-need schools and to achieve improved outcomes for all students. The ultimate vision is to spur and support a growing statewide network of Regional P-20 Partnership Programs that share the aim of improving principal preparation and thus enhancing staff and school performance and contributing to improved student academic success. The Department’s vision is that one day such programs will enable sizable cohorts of candidates to participate in clinically-rich, full-year, full-time, internships at no cost to the candidate. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2018-20-model-p-20-partnerships-principal-preparation/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2018-20-model-p-20-partnerships-principal-preparation/home.html Fri, 8 Jun 2018 11:32 EST To develop, implement, and share innovative programs that utilize learning technologies to personalize learning and/or increase access to high-quality, rigorous learning experiences (such as through online, distance, or blended learning), as well as professional development programs to assist teachers and educational leaders in effectively utilizing learning technology to enhance teaching and learning. These programs (and component activities, materials, courses, etc.) will focus on improving culturally- and linguistically-responsive learning environments, and will support the mission of the NYS Board of Regents, which is to ensure that every child has equitable access to the highest quality educational opportunities, services and supports in schools that provide effective instruction aligned to the state’s standards, as well as positive learning environments so that each child is prepared for success in college, career, and citizenship. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2018-21-learning-technology-grant/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2018-21-learning-technology-grant/home.html Wed, 25 Apr 2018 17:38 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking bids for the transportation of certain Native American pupils from the Unkechaug Indian Reservation to and from nonpublic schools and schools in the Center Moriches Union Free School District. Eligible applicants include private bus companies, motor coach companies and school districts who have demonstrated expertise in the area of school bus transportation. NYSED will award one (1) contract with a term of five (5) years. The contract will run from September 1, 2018 – August 31, 2023. Transportation will be provided for the 2018-19 through 2022-23 school years, including summer school sessions as needed. Subcontracting is not allowed for this contract; services must be provided by the bidding organization. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/ifb-18-001-unkechaug-transportation/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/ifb-18-001-unkechaug-transportation/home.html Tue, 17 Apr 2018 16:54 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking bids for the transportation of certain Native American pupils from the Tuscarora Indian Reservation to and from nonpublic schools and schools in the Niagara Wheatfield Central School District. Eligible applicants include private bus companies, motor coach companies and school districts who have demonstrated expertise in the area of school bus transportation. NYSED will award one (1) contract with a term of five (5) years. The contract will run from September 1, 2018 – August 31, 2023. Transportation will be provided for the 2018-19 through 2022-23 school years, including summer school sessions as needed. Subcontracting is not allowed for this contract; services must be provided by the bidding organization. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/ifb-18-002-tuscarora-transportation/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/ifb-18-002-tuscarora-transportation/home.html Tue, 17 Apr 2018 19:19 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL) is seeking proposals for the creation of a Clinically-Rich Intensive Teacher Institute (CR-ITI) in Bilingual Education (BE) and/or English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program, addressing the shortage of certified bilingual and ESOL teachers in New York City (NYC). http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2019-23-nyc-clinically-rich-intensive-teacher-institute/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2019-23-nyc-clinically-rich-intensive-teacher-institute/home.html Fri, 6 Apr 2018 14:12 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED), Office of State Assessment, is seeking proposals from highly qualified proposers with expertise in providing written translations for New York State examinations and exam-related materials into nine (9) languages. This request pertains to secure State-developed and State-approved exams and exam-related materials including examination reference tables and parent reports on individual student test performance. Translations will include the following five (5) “base” languages: Chinese-Traditional, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, and Spanish, and may include any or all of the following four (4) “additional” languages: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese-Simplified, and Urdu. Not all documents will require translations into every language. For the purposes of this contract, services are to be provided on an as needed, if needed basis. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/18-007-exam-translations/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/18-007-exam-translations/home.html Wed, 28 Mar 2018 17:37 EST The grant supports eight (8) Migrant Education Tutorial and Support Services (METS) program centers across New York State. The program goals of the METS are to support the identification and recruitment of migrant-eligible children and youth, agricultural workers, fishers, and their families, and to provide them with data-driven, evidence-based supplemental educational programs and support services based on their needs. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2018-23-migrant-education-tutorial-support-services-program/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2018-23-migrant-education-tutorial-support-services-program/home.html Thu, 22 Mar 2018 17:40 EST Monthly MBK newsletter http://www.nysed.gov/news/2018/my-brothers-keeper-changing-narrative-march-2018 http://www.nysed.gov/news/2018/my-brothers-keeper-changing-narrative-march-2018 Mon, 19 Mar 2018 07:00 EST Monthly newsletter from Commissioner Elia http://www.nysed.gov/news/2018/news-notes-public-schools-week-national-school-walkout-regents-re-election http://www.nysed.gov/news/2018/news-notes-public-schools-week-national-school-walkout-regents-re-election Fri, 16 Mar 2018 11:30 EST Biweekly letter to parents http://www.nysed.gov/news/2018/parent-update-nys-protects-transgender-students-implementation-roadmap-next-generation http://www.nysed.gov/news/2018/parent-update-nys-protects-transgender-students-implementation-roadmap-next-generation Fri, 9 Mar 2018 09:00 EST Biweekly letter to parents http://www.nysed.gov/news/2018/parent-update-pta-legislative-summit-black-history-month-fafsa http://www.nysed.gov/news/2018/parent-update-pta-legislative-summit-black-history-month-fafsa Fri, 23 Feb 2018 09:00 EST Title II, Part B of the Elementary, and secondary Education Act (ESEA) legislation authorizes The Mathematics and Science Partnerships (MSP) competitive grant program. The overarching purpose of this grant is to increase the academic achievement of students in mathematics and science through partnerships that enhance teaching of elementary and secondary teachers (PK-12). http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2018-19-mathematics-science-partnerships-program/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2018-19-mathematics-science-partnerships-program/home.html Wed, 21 Feb 2018 12:40 EST Last week, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) released high school graduation rates for the 2013 cohort, students who entered 9th grade in 2013. The overall graduation rate increased to 80.2 percent, up 0.5 percentage points from 79.7 percent for the 2012 cohort. The 2013 cohort graduation rate is more than 11 percentage points higher than it was a decade earlier, when the 2003 cohort graduation rate was 68.6 percent. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2018/news-notes-high-school-graduation-rates http://www.nysed.gov/news/2018/news-notes-high-school-graduation-rates Fri, 16 Jan 2018 10:21 EST Biweekly letter to parents http://www.nysed.gov/news/2018/parent-update-high-school-graduation-rates http://www.nysed.gov/news/2018/parent-update-high-school-graduation-rates Fri, 9 Feb 2018 09:08 EST To assist public school districts, school libraries, and School Library Systems to develop or adopt a curriculum and training program designed for K-8 students, parents, teachers, school librarians, and support staff to aid in the prevention of child abduction. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2018-19-child-abduction-prevention-education/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2018-19-child-abduction-prevention-education/home.html Wed, 31 Jan 2018 17:32 EST The purpose of the Fellows grant is to provide 11th grade high school students, with an emphasis on boys and young men of color, with opportunities to gain authentic leadership experience(s) and develop service projects beneficial to the schools they attend and the communities they live in. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2018-mbk-fellows-program/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2018-mbk-fellows-program/home.html Thu, 18 Jan 2018 17:44 EST The purpose of the MBK Native American Program is to increase the academic achievement and college/career readiness of Native American students, with emphasis on boys and young men. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2018-mbk-native-american-program/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2018-mbk-native-american-program/home.html Thu, 18 Jan 2018 13:36 EST New York State (NYS) has been recently found by one measure to have the most racially and socioeconomically segregated school system in the nation. In light of this, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) recently presented a proposed Diversity StatementAdobe PDF to the Board of Regents, outlining the positive impacts of socioeconomic, racial, and other types of integration on academic outcomes for elementary and secondary-school students. In an effort to support this renewed commitment to racial, socioeconomic, and other types of student integration in New York State, the NYSIP-PLC grant offers funds to assist LEAs to promote staff understanding of the benefits of integration and to assist staff to develop individualized district integration plans. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2018-title-1-nysip-plc/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2018-title-1-nysip-plc/home.html Tue, 9 Jan 2018 18:16 EST Biweekly letter to parents http://conta.cc/2p9jloi http://conta.cc/2p9jloi Fri, 22 Dec 2017 09:05 EST Title IV, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 is intended to improve student’s academic achievement by increasing the capacity of States, local educational agencies (LEAs), schools, and local communities to provide all students with access to a well-rounded education, improve school conditions for student learning, and improve the use of technology in order to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all students. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2018-19-student-support-academic-enrichment-grant/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2018-19-student-support-academic-enrichment-grant/home.html Thu, 21 Dec 2017 17:24 EST Happy Holidays! As we reach the end of an eventful year, I'd like to wish you, along with your students and your families, a safe and happy holiday season and the very best possible New Year. Thank you for your continued commitment to improving education in New York State and for all you do every day to help students achieve success in school and in life. http://conta.cc/2CfLyfB http://conta.cc/2CfLyfB Fri, 14 Dec 2017 09:06 EST Biweekly letter to parents http://conta.cc/2iINc0B http://conta.cc/2iINc0B Fri, 8 Dec 2017 09:34 EST The School Food Service Equipment Grant is intended to improve the infrastructure of the NSLP. This will be achieved by providing the opportunity for schools to purchase equipment to serve healthier meals that meet the updated meal patterns, improve the overall quality of meals, improve efficiency of production and service and expand participation in school meals programs. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2018-19-national-school-lunch-program/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2018-19-national-school-lunch-program/home.html Fri, 8 Dec 2017 18:16 EST Biweekly letter to parents http://conta.cc/2AmQC45 http://conta.cc/2AmQC45 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 08:49 EST The State Education Department will award grants to districts that will replicate their exemplary high-quality college and career readiness school models, programs, and practices that emphasize the needs of boys and young men of color in another district. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2018-23-cr-iti-be-esol/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2018-23-cr-iti-be-esol/home.html Tue, 14 Nov 2017 14:00 EST 2.2 million students and children statewide participated in the 2017 summer reading program, an increase of approximately 94,000 participants over last year’s program, the New York State Education Department and State Library announced today. This year marked the 25th anniversary of the State Library’s summer reading program. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/22-million-children-participated-state-librarys-2017-summer-reading-program http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/22-million-children-participated-state-librarys-2017-summer-reading-program Tue, 14 Nov 2017 10:25 EST The State Education Department today proposed regulatory changes to expand the Transitional G teaching certificate for career changers beyond the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics to include any area for which there is a teaching certificate title. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/state-education-department-proposes-regulation-changes-expand-opportunities-obtain http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/state-education-department-proposes-regulation-changes-expand-opportunities-obtain Tue, 14 Nov 2017 09:30 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL) is seeking proposals for the creation of a Clinically-Rich Intensive Teacher Institute (CR-ITI) in Bilingual Education (BE) and/or English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program, addressing the shortage of certified bilingual and ESOL teachers throughout New York State (NYS). http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2018-23-cr-iti-be-esol/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2018-23-cr-iti-be-esol/home.html Mon, 13 Nov 2017 14:30 EST Biweekly letter to parents http://conta.cc/2zMTkjf http://conta.cc/2zMTkjf Fri, 10 Nov 2017 10:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Educator Quality and Professional Development (OEQPD) is seeking proposals from technical assistance providers with demonstrated knowledge, expertise and the capacity to provide technical assistance and professional development to support the creation of quality Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) as a part of the implementation of Annual Professional Performance Reviews (APPR) under Education Law §3012-d and Subpart 30-3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents. As a part of the Department’s commitment to continue to strengthen the evaluation system and its implementation, we intend to further build capacity of the field by hosting four (4) SLO workshop sessions at NYSED in Albany, New York and two (2) follow-up webinars. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/18-017/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/18-017/home.html Fri, 3 Nov 2017 16:03 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Educator Quality and Professional Development (OEQPD) is seeking proposals from technical assistance providers with demonstrated knowledge, expertise and the capacity to provide technical assistance and professional development to support the exploration, analysis, and review of quality assessments (Assessment Workgroup) and/or performance metrics (Evaluation Workgroup) as a part of the implementation of Annual Professional Performance Reviews (APPR) under Education Law §3012-d and Subpart 30-3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/18-016/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/18-016/home.html Fri, 3 Nov 2017 15:54 EST The New York State Museum will open Votes for Women: Celebrating New York’s Suffrage Centennial on November 4. On display through May 13, 2018, the exhibition honors the centennial of women’s suffrage in New York State and raises awareness of the struggle for equal rights through the present day. The exhibition features more than 250 artifacts and images from the collections of the State Museum, State Archives, State Library, cultural institutions, and private lenders from across the state. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/state-museum-honors-100-years-womens-right-vote-opening-exhibit-votes-women-celebrating http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/state-museum-honors-100-years-womens-right-vote-opening-exhibit-votes-women-celebrating Wed, 1 Nov 2017 10:48 EST “Like all New Yorkers, and all Americans, we are horrified and saddened by yet another attack that has left so many dead and injured. We mourn together with the families of the fallen and grieve with everyone who is suffering the physical and emotional trauma inflicted by this senseless act of terror. We send our prayers for a speedy and thorough recovery to the two New York City students and two New York City Department of Education employees who were injured in yesterday’s rampage. We will not be delayed or deterred in our work to lift up every one of New York’s three million students, confident in the knowledge that the way to a better world is through education, love and compassion.” http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/statement-nys-board-regents-chancellor-betty-rosa-and-nys-commissioner-education-maryellen http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/statement-nys-board-regents-chancellor-betty-rosa-and-nys-commissioner-education-maryellen Wed, 1 Nov 2017 10:45 EST More than 95 percent of schools in receivership made demonstrable improvement in the 2016-17 school year, State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia announced today. A total of 61 of 63 schools in receivership showed progress on performance indicators jointly selected by the State Education Department and the districts in which the schools are located. Two schools, Build Academy in the Buffalo City School District and School 41-Kodak Park in the Rochester City School District, did not make Demonstrable Improvement and will now be placed under an Independent Receiver. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/vast-majority-schools-receivership-made-demonstrable-improvement-2016-17 http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/vast-majority-schools-receivership-made-demonstrable-improvement-2016-17 Tue, 31 Oct 2017 11:13 EST This month, the Board of Regents and the State Education Department (NYSED) have taken measures to help students and teachers displaced by recent natural disasters. In my last update, I informed you of NYSED's guidance to school districts to help students displaced by the recent hurricanes . And last week, the Board of Regents took action to allow teachers displaced by Hurricane Maria to obtain temporary nonrenewable teaching certification in New York State. http://conta.cc/2yeEQnH http://conta.cc/2yeEQnH Fri, 27 Oct 2017 09:08 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED), Office of State Assessment (OSA), is seeking proposals for the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) and New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners (NYSITELL). Services include development, research, printing, shipping, scoring, and score reporting of operational and field tests aligned with New York State's approved English Language Arts (ELA) learning standards. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/18-013/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/18-013/home.html Fri, 20 Oct 2017 14:37 EST Over the last couple of weeks, the Board of Regents and the State Education Department (NYSED) have taken measures to help students and teachers displaced by recent natural disasters. On Monday, the Board of Regents took action to allow teachers displaced by Hurricane Maria to obtain temporary nonrenewable teaching certification in New York State. And last week, NYSED issued guidance to school districts to help students displaced by the recent hurricanes. See more information below about how the Board of Regents and NYSED are supporting those affected by the hurricanes. http://conta.cc/2gokYaE http://conta.cc/2gokYaE Fri, 20 Oct 2017 10:04 EST Recently, Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria battered Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and several other countries in the Caribbean, leaving thousands of people displaced. Some families from these impacted areas, and their school-aged children, have already relocated to New York and many more may relocate in the coming weeks and months. This week, the State Education Department issued guidance to school districts to help students displaced by the recent hurricanes. http://conta.cc/2xCFT4I http://conta.cc/2xCFT4I Fri, 13 Oct 2017 10:08 EST The State Education Department today issued guidance to school districts regarding the rights of students displaced by the recent natural disasters, as well as the services available to these children. Students who are temporarily displaced due to disaster are likely protected by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act, a federal law that details the educational rights of students in temporary housing. Under the McKinney-Vento Act, students in temporary housing can enroll immediately in a school in the district where they are temporarily living even if they do not have the documents normally needed or missed enrollment deadlines. In addition, these displaced children are eligible for free school meals, Title 1 services, and services to support students with disabilities and English language learners. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/state-education-department-advises-schools-rights-students-displaced-recent-natural http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/state-education-department-advises-schools-rights-students-displaced-recent-natural Thu, 12 Oct 2017 10:15 EST This edition of Commissioner Elia's Parents Newsletter from October 6, 2017 includes information about the following: School Vision Health Month, Farm-to-School Programs, and renovation and expansion at Middletown High School in Orange County http://conta.cc/2z2NXIY http://conta.cc/2z2NXIY Fri, 6 Oct 2017 09:28 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Student Support Services is seeking proposals for the establishment and operation of three regional Technical Assistance Centers to provide technical assistance to school districts establishing or operating Community Schools. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/18-014-community-schools-tac/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/18-014-community-schools-tac/home.html Thu, 5 Oct 2017 17:56 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals from qualified bidders to plan and conduct the Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PR/HYLI), in conjunction with the New York State Assembly/Senate Puerto Rican and Hispanic Task Force (Task Force). Every year, the Task Force plans a statewide adult “SOMOS” conference for interested individuals to share their concerns on issues affecting the Latino community, and to suggest legislative action on programs that will address those concerns. The New York State Assembly sponsors the PR/HYLI in conjunction with the larger conference. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/17-018a/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/17-018a/home.html Fri, 27 Sep 2017 13:31 EST On Monday, we submitted New York's Every Student Succeeds Act plan to the U.S. Department of Education. The Board of Regents approved the plan last week at its September meeting. You can read the final ESSA plan in full on the Department's ESSA webpage . Additionally, we released ESSA fact sheets for parents and educators . These summary documents explain the final ESSA plan and will be translated in additional languages. You can also read the press release about our final submission for more information. http://conta.cc/2fdaRVa http://conta.cc/2fdaRVa Fri, 22 Sep 2017 09:06 EST I hope this school year is off to a great start in your classrooms and schools. At the State Education Department this week, the Board of Regents approved New York's Every Student Succeeds Act Plan, which will be submitted to the United States Education Department on September 18 for review and approval. The Board of Regents also approved the Next Generation Learning Standards this week. The revised standards are a result of a collaborative process that involved educators, parents and stakeholders from across New York. http://conta.cc/2vWaEfV http://conta.cc/2vWaEfV Fri, 15 Sep 2017 08:36 EST The Board of Regents today named Christopher Albrecht the 2018 New York State Teacher of the Year and awarded the 2017 Marge A. Tierney Memorial Scholarship to Simone Sylvester, a graduate student at Hunter College, the City University of New York, the State Education Department announced today. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/state-education-department-names-brockport-csd-elementary-school-teacher-2018-new-york http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/state-education-department-names-brockport-csd-elementary-school-teacher-2018-new-york Tue, 12 Sep 2017 15:45 EST Section 1003(a) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requires that State Education Agencies allocate funds to Local Education Agencies (LEA) to carry out the State's responsibilities under sections 1116 and 1117, which may include providing support to Reward Schools to mentor staff at Priority and Focus Schools and to refine and enhance the Reward School’s own best practices. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2017-18-reward-school-dissemination-grants/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2017-18-reward-school-dissemination-grants/home.html Tue, 12 Sep 2017 09:48 EST The Board of Regents P-12 Committee today approved New York’s Next Generation Learning Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics. The State Education Department conducted a collaborative process over two years to revise the standards, which involved numerous educators, parents and stakeholders from across the State, and resulted in substantive changes while maintaining the academic rigor of the learning standards. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/board-regents-p-12-committee-approves-next-generation-learning-standards http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/board-regents-p-12-committee-approves-next-generation-learning-standards Mon, 11 Sep 2017 10:18 EST The Board of Regents today approved the New York Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan, which will be submitted to the United States Education Department (USDE) on September 18 for review and approval. It is anticipated that USDE will provide feedback to the Department in December 2017. Final approval of the state’s ESSA plan is expected early next year. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/board-regents-approves-nys-every-student-succeeds-act-plan http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/board-regents-approves-nys-every-student-succeeds-act-plan Mon, 11 Sep 2017 09:35 EST Welcome back to school! I hope summer vacation gave you time to rest, recharge, and relax with family and friends. As much as I am thrilled that school is starting again, the difficult news coming out of Texas in the wake of Hurricane Harvey and the events that happened in Charlottesville last month are reminders of the challenges facing our country today. Given the connectedness of the modern world, the heartbreaking images of flooding in Houston and news clips of the unrest in Charlottesville are nearly unavoidable. Even though these things took place many miles from New York, they still have a profound effect on us and our children. http://conta.cc/2wugFBC http://conta.cc/2wugFBC Tue, 5 Sep 2017 08:35 EST I hope you're enjoying the end of summer and are getting ready for the back to school season. At the State Education Department, we recently released the results of the 2017 Grades 3-8 English language arts and mathematics assessments.The results were generally positive and showed modest improvements in both ELA and math, although achievement gaps remain. Also included in this edition of News and Notes is information on: Liberty Partnerships Program Grants to Keep Students in School, Waivers Related to State ESSA Plan for Public Comment, and Office of Cultural Education Resources for Teachers. http://conta.cc/2gjqy1d http://conta.cc/2gjqy1d Mon, 28 Aug 2017 10:40 EST Earlier this week, the State Education Department released the results of the 2017 Grades 3-8 English language arts (ELA) and mathematics tests. Overall, there was a modest improvement in scores statewide, which means we're moving in the right direction. In ELA this year, the percentage of students in grades 3-8 who scored at the proficient level (Levels 3 and 4) increased by 1.9 percentage points to 39.8, up from 37.9 in 2016. In math, the percentage of students who scored at the proficient level increased this year to 40.2, up 1.1 percentage point from 39.1 in 2016. http://conta.cc/2g93VfP http://conta.cc/2g93VfP Fri, 25 Aug 2017 16:22 EST The State Education Department today released the results of the 2017 Grades 3-8 English language arts (ELA) and mathematics tests. In ELA this year, the percentage of students in grades 3-8 who scored at the proficient level (Levels 3 and 4) increased by 1.9 percentage points to 39.8, up from 37.9 in 2016. In math, the percentage of students who scored at the proficient level increased this year to 40.2, up 1.1 percentage point from 39.1 in 2016. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/state-education-department-releases-spring-2017-grades-3-8-ela-and-math-assessment-results http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/state-education-department-releases-spring-2017-grades-3-8-ela-and-math-assessment-results Tue, 22 Aug 2017 10:38 EST This edition of Commissioner Elia's Parents Newsletter (link is external) from August 11, 2017 includes information about the following: Revised Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan; Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP) grants; State Education Building Tours http://conta.cc/2hQI11h http://conta.cc/2hQI11h Fri, 11 Aug 2017 18:15 EST Section 1003 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requires that State Education Agencies allocate funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for Priority and Focus Schools to meet the progress goals in their District Comprehensive Improvement Plan and School Comprehensive Education Plan(s) (DCIP/SCEP) and thereby improve student performance. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2017-18-title-1-sig-1003-basic/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2017-18-title-1-sig-1003-basic/home.html Mon, 7 Aug 2017 21:24 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Educator Quality and Professional Development (OEQPD) is seeking proposals from technical assistance providers with demonstrated knowledge, expertise and the capacity to provide technical assistance and professional development to support the implementation of Annual Professional Performance Reviews (APPR) under Education Law §3012-d and Subpart 30-3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents. As a part of the Department’s commitment to continue to strengthen the evaluation system and its implementation, we intend to further build capacity of the field by conducting seven (7) regional convenings and three (3) webinars. Participating districts will receive professional development tailored to the most commonly identified needs within seven regions across the state (Buffalo; Capital Region; Long Island; NYC; Rochester/Southern Tier; Syracuse/North Country; Yonkers)1 as determined by a gap analysis/needs assessment utilizing the New York State Quality Framework. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/17-032/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/17-032/home.html Fri, 21 Jul 2017 17:45 EST The July 2017 edition of News and Notes from Commissioner Elia includes information about: Changes made to the draft Every Student Succeeds Act Plan; Summer Reading Program; Summer Food Service Program; Office of Cultural Education Resources for Teachers http://conta.cc/2vBGAFX http://conta.cc/2vBGAFX Wed, 19 Jul 2017 9:32 EST Revisions Made in Response to the More Than 1,000 Comments Received on the Draft ESSA Plan; Revised Draft Plan Continues to Emphasize Fostering Equity in Education for All Students and Expands Measures for School Accountability and Student Success http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/state-education-department-releases-revised-draft-every-student-succeeds-act-plan http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/state-education-department-releases-revised-draft-every-student-succeeds-act-plan Mon, 17 Jul 2017 17:35 EST The NYSED Office of Educator Quality and Professional Development is seeking proposals from technical assistance providers with demonstrated knowledge, expertise and the capacity to provide technical assistance and professional development to support the creation of quality Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) as a part of the implementation of Annual Professional Performance Reviews (APPR) under Education Law §3012-d and Subpart 30-3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/17-034/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/17-034/home.html Mon, 17 Jul 2017 17:30 EST NYSED will use the criteria specified within this RFQ to review and approve applications, and to generate a list of Approved Independent Receivers for Persistently Struggling and Struggling Schools. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/rfq-17-002/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/rfq-17-002/home.html Fri, 14 Jul 2017 19:48 EST This edition of Commissioner Elia's Parents Newsletter from July 14, 2017 includes information about the following: Summer Reading at New York Libraries and the Summer Food Service Program. http://conta.cc/2uh2Ho4 http://conta.cc/2uh2Ho4 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 19:35 EST This edition of Commissioner Elia's Parents Newsletter from June 30, 2017 includes information about the following: Commissioner's keynote address for NYC TASC students; Governor Cuomo, Assembly Speaker Heastie, and Senate Majority Leader Flanagan agreement on mayoral control; Summer Reading at New York Libraries and the Summer Food Service Program http://conta.cc/2ttfO4N http://conta.cc/2ttfO4N Fri, 30 Jun 2017 18:12 EST We are very pleased that Governor Cuomo, Assembly Speaker Heastie and Senate Majority Leader Flanagan have reached agreement to provide certainty and stability for the more than one million students who attend New York City's public schools. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/board-regents-chancellor-betty-rosa-and-state-education-commissioner-maryellen-elia-0 http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/board-regents-chancellor-betty-rosa-and-state-education-commissioner-maryellen-elia-0 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:00 EST Free meals are now available for children across New York at more than 3,000 Summer Food Service Program sites, the State Education Department announced today. Approximately 400,000 free meals will be served daily to children. The interactive USDA online map (link is external) has been updated this year to provide an easy-to-use tool for families to find a meal site by address, city or zip code. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/free-meals-now-available-new-york-children-more-3000-sites-statewide-through-2017-summer http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/free-meals-now-available-new-york-children-more-3000-sites-statewide-through-2017-summer Thu, 29 Jun 2017 16:00 EST While legislative leaders acted on bills that will benefit New York’s school-age and college students, and will help ensure the safety and well-being of all New Yorkers, we are disappointed the parties have not yet reached agreement on education for the more than one million students who attend New York City’s public schools. A resolution on this important issue must be found before school starts this fall to provide certainty for New York City’s schoolchildren. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/board-regents-chancellor-betty-rosa-and-state-education-commissioner-maryellen-elia http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/board-regents-chancellor-betty-rosa-and-state-education-commissioner-maryellen-elia Thu, 22 Jun 2017 15:00 EST The New York State Archives awarded $4 million in Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund (LGRMIF) grants to over 70 local governments, government agencies and school districts across the state to help improve records management systems to better serve the public, State Department of Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia announced today. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/state-archives-announces-4-million-local-government-records-management-improvement-grants http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/state-archives-announces-4-million-local-government-records-management-improvement-grants Mon, 19 Jun 2017 14:00 EST This week, the Board of Regents voted to reduce the number of days of student testing on the annual grades 3-8 State assessments in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics from three days each to two. The change takes effect beginning with the tests that will be administered in Spring 2018. http://conta.cc/2sx37FN http://conta.cc/2sx37FN Fri, 16 Jun 2017 13:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Educator Quality and Professional Development (OEQPD) is seeking proposals from technical assistance providers with demonstrated knowledge, expertise and the capacity to provide technical assistance and professional development to support the exploration, analysis, and review of quality assessments (Assessment Workgroup) and/or performance metrics (Evaluation Workgroup) as a part of the implementation of Annual Professional Performance Reviews (APPR) under Education Law §3012-d and Subpart 30-3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/17-033/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/17-033/home.html Fri, 16 Jun 2017 12:47 EST This edition of Commissioner Elia's News and Notes Newsletter from June 15, 2017 includes information about the following: Board of Regents Reduces Number of Days of Grades 3 - 8 Assessments Beginning with Spring Exams in 2018, Update on Draft Every Student Succeeds Act Plan, 75 Percent of Questions from 2017 Grades 3 - 8 ELA and Math Tests Released, Summer Reading Program, Office of Cultural Education Resources for Teachers and New York State Excelsior Scholarship Application Now Available. http://conta.cc/2tscQu2 http://conta.cc/2tscQu2 Thu, 15 June 2017 15:00 EST The State Education Department today proposed regulatory amendments to remove barriers to educational programs for children of military families because of frequent moves and deployment of their parents, State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia announced. A 45-day public comment period on the proposed amendments begins June 28. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/state-education-department-proposes-regulation-changes-remove-barriers-educational http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/state-education-department-proposes-regulation-changes-remove-barriers-educational Mon, 12 June 2017 16:12 EST Board of Regents Members Beverly L. Ouderkirk and Nan Eileen Mead have been appointed co-chairs of the State Aid Subcommittee, the Board of Regents Chancellor Betty A. Rosa announced today. As Co-chairs, Regents Ouderkirk and Mead will lead the development of the Board’s annual State Aid request, which is the school district funding proposal submitted to the Legislature by the Board of Regents each December. Regent Ouderkirk is the representative from the North Country, which is the 4th Judicial District, and Regent Mead represents the 1st Judicial District, which covers Manhattan. The Co-Chairs are taking over for former Chair Regent James Tallon who retired earlier this year; he led the State Aid Subcommittee for the past 15 years. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/board-regents-appoints-new-co-chairs-state-aid-subcommittee http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/board-regents-appoints-new-co-chairs-state-aid-subcommittee Mon, 12 June 2017 11:30 EST The Board of Regents today announced its decision to reduce the number of days of student testing on the grades 3-8 State assessments in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics from three to two. This change takes effect beginning with the tests that will be administered in Spring 2018 and applies to grades 3-8. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/board-regents-reduces-number-days-3-8-student-testing-beginning-spring-exams-2018 http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/board-regents-reduces-number-days-3-8-student-testing-beginning-spring-exams-2018 Mon, 12 June 2017 11:09 EST While the hearing in the matter of the application of the Buffalo City School District for the removal of Carl Paladino as a member of the Board of Education of the Buffalo City School District is open to the public, there is extremely limited seating available in the hearing room due to space limitations. Due to great public interest in the matter, the public are invited to view the hearing via live feed from the hearing room in the Chancellor’s Hall at the State Education Building located in Albany. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/logistics-set-hearing-buffalo-city-school-district-board-education-v-carl-paladino-be-held http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/logistics-set-hearing-buffalo-city-school-district-board-education-v-carl-paladino-be-held Wed, 07 Jun 2017 14:00 EST Board of Regents Chancellor Betty A. Rosa and New York State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia sent a letter to each member of New York’s Congressional delegation expressing concern over the devastating effects President Trump’s budget will have on educational, adult and cultural programs in New York. Chancellor Rosa and Commissioner Elia urge the delegation to tell President Trump that his budget is dead on arrival. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/chancellor-rosa-commissioner-elia-send-letter-ny-congressional-delegation-urging-them-tell http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/chancellor-rosa-commissioner-elia-send-letter-ny-congressional-delegation-urging-them-tell Mon, 05 Jun 2017 14:00 EST This week, we posted 75 percent of questions from the 2017 Grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics Tests that count toward student scores on these tests online at EngageNY.org . This is the second year in a row that more questions have been released than in previous years. Each released multiple-choice question includes the question itself and an item map that provides the answer key and the standard(s) measured by the question. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/parent-update-commissioner-elia-4 http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/parent-update-commissioner-elia-4 Fri, 02 Jun 2017 14:00 EST The State Education Department today announced that 75 percent of questions from the 2017 Grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics Tests that count toward student scores in these tests are now posted online at EngageNY.org. This is the second year in a row that more questions have been released than in previous years. By June 12, several instructional reports based on the 2017 tests will be made available to districts and schools. Educators and parents will once again be able to review their students’ answers to constructed-response questions this year, giving them an even clearer picture of how well students are doing. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/state-education-department-releases-75-percent-questions-2017-grades-3-8-english-language http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/state-education-department-releases-75-percent-questions-2017-grades-3-8-english-language Thu, 01 Jun 2017 14:00 EST Regents Actions In 48 Professional Discipline Cases http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/regents-actions-48-professional-discipline-cases http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/regents-actions-48-professional-discipline-cases Fri, 26 May 2017 14:30 EST State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia identified 185 high achieving and high progress schools as Reward Schools today the Department announced. Reward Schools are schools that demonstrate either high academic achievement or the most progress with minimal gaps in student achievement between certain populations of students. Of the 185 identified schools, 127 of them were identified as Reward Schools last year, and 99 have been identified for three consecutive years as Reward Schools. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/state-education-commissioner-elia-identifies-185-reward-schools http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/state-education-commissioner-elia-identifies-185-reward-schools Fri, 26 May 2017 14:00 EST Despite the outcry from education leaders, President Trump’s proposed budget includes a sweeping and irresponsible slashing of the U.S. Department of Education’s budget. The severe cut will have far-reaching impacts across the nation, with life-shattering consequences for New York’s children. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/nys-board-regents-chancellor-betty-rosa-and-state-education-commissioner-maryellen-elias-trump http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/nys-board-regents-chancellor-betty-rosa-and-state-education-commissioner-maryellen-elias-trump Tue, 23 May 2017 17:02 EST This edition of Commissioner Elia's Parents Newsletter from May 5, 2017 includes information about the following: Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Plan, public hearings and public comments on the ESSA plan, and public comments on the Next Generation English Language Arts and Mathematics Learning Standards. http://conta.cc/2qB3q0W http://conta.cc/2qB3q0W Fri, 19 May 2017 17:12 EST This edition of Commissioner Elia's News and Notes Newsletter from May 10, 2017 includes information about the following: Revised New York State English and Mathematics Learning Standards, Draft Every Student Succeeds Act Plan Released for Public Comment, Nominate a Teacher for the Empire State Excellence in Teaching Award, Yonkers Public School Teacher Receives 2017 Yavner Award, Resources to Educate on Need for and to Encourage Organ and Tissue Donation, State Museum Earth Science Teacher Workshop, and Encyclopedia Britannica is Coming to NY - It's Online and It's Free http://conta.cc/2qsu1ye http://conta.cc/2qsu1ye Wed, 10 May 2017 17:24 EST The New York State Education Department today presented to the Board of Regents and released for public review and comment the draft Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan, Commissioner MaryEllen Elia announced today. Public comment accepted through June 16. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/state-education-department-releases-draft-every-student-succeeds-act-plan-public-comment http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/state-education-department-releases-draft-every-student-succeeds-act-plan-public-comment Mon, 8 May 2017 17:37 EST This edition of Commissioner Elia's Parents Newsletter from May 5, 2017 includes information about the following: Revised New York State P-12 English Language Arts and Mathematics Learning Standards, the public hearing schedule for New York's Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan, Governor's Empire State Excellence in Teaching Award, and the Excelsior Scholarship. http://conta.cc/2q6Fvr0 http://conta.cc/2q6Fvr0 Fri, 5 May 2017 10:12 EST The purpose of the Exemplary School Models and Practices grant is to close the achievement gap and increase the academic achievement and college and career readiness (CCR) of students in urban school districts with an emphasis on boys and young men of color. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2017-20-mbk-exemplary-school-models/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2017-20-mbk-exemplary-school-models/home.html Mon, 24 Apr 2017 18:00 EST This parent's newsletter provides an update about the Commissioner's visit to North Country schools. http://conta.cc/2pSLxXT http://conta.cc/2pSLxXT Fri, 21 Apr 2017 8:01 EST In this edition of News and Notes, the Commissioner provides updates related to the following: State Library's Ready to Read Program; Guidance on rights of immigrant students and DASA now available in 20 languages; and State Museum's contemporary Native American art collection. http://conta.cc/2pajGCc http://conta.cc/2pajGCc Fri, 7 Apr 2017 12:00 EST This parent's newsletter provides an update about translated guidance on the rights of immigrant students and some news about the State Library's Ready to Read Program. http://conta.cc/2p9e0Zk http://conta.cc/2p9e0Zk Fri, 7 Apr 2017 12:00 EST Recently issued guidance on the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) and on the rights of immigrant students is now available in the top 20 languages spoken in New York State, State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia announced today. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/guidance-rights-immigrant-students-and-dignity-all-students-act-now-available-20-languages http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/guidance-rights-immigrant-students-and-dignity-all-students-act-now-available-20-languages Mon, 27 Mar 2017 12:00 EST This parent's newsletter provides an update about several recent noteworthy items, including President Trump's proposed spending plan; 21st Century Community Learning Center grants; and My Brother's Keeper grants for the Family and Community Engagement Program. http://conta.cc/2odmYnO http://conta.cc/2odmYnO Fri, 24 Mar 2017 12:00 EST The State Education Department awarded more than $78 million in grants to school districts, not-for-profits, institutes of higher education, and other community-focused organizations to expand or establish 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC), Commissioner MaryEllen Elia announced today. The funds will support 122 programs and will be used by the districts and organizations to provide supplemental services and enrichments in schools that serve students in most need of additional supports. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/state-education-department-awards-78-million-support-21st-century-community-learning http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/state-education-department-awards-78-million-support-21st-century-community-learning Mon, 20 Mar 2017 12:00 EST In this edition of News and Notes, Commissioner MaryEllen Elia provides updates related to the following: Statement on President Trump's proposed spending plan; Grants for My Brother's Keeper Family and Community Engagement Program; Dignity for All Students Act (DASA); Amending New York State's teacher certification requirements; Opportunities to provide input on the ESSA draft plan; Proposed changes to public library construction aid; and 2017 Essential Elements: Schools to Watch. As always, thank you for all you do for the students of New York State. http://conta.cc/2nDi9I7 http://conta.cc/2nDi9I7 Mon, 20 Mar 2017 12:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of State Assessment (OSA) is seeking proposals for the transcribing of New York State Exams and exam-related materials into braille. This request pertains to secure State-developed and State-approved exams including Regents Exams, and elementary- and intermediate-level science tests, as well as science reference tables, scoring materials, reports of exam results, and mathematics tables. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/17-014-braille/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/17-014-braille/home.html Fri, 17 Mar 2017 16:54 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Special Education is seeking proposals to establish an Intensive Teacher Institute in Bilingual Special Education (ITI-BSE) to address staff shortages in bilingual special education and related service areas through administration of a tuition assistance program involving coordination with NYSED, university-level training programs and LEAs. The purposes of the ITI-BSE are to: manage a tuition assistance program for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing certification to provide services to bilingual students with disabilities in New York State (NYS); provide instructional support to colleges and universities that offer programs leading to BSE certification; engage in outreach to the public, school districts and approved private programs to identify qualified candidates; provide technical assistance to candidates in the areas of certification, coursework requirements, and ITI-BSE requirements; and report to NYSED on candidates’ progress, program completion, completion of service commitments and certification rates. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/17-017-iti-bse/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/17-017-iti-bse/home.html Fri, 17 Mar 2017 15:30 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Educational Design and Technology (ED and T) within the P-12 Program Area is seeking proposals for the provision of technical assistance and planning services related to the implementation of the Universal Service Discount (E-Rate) Program for schools and libraries in New York State. NYSED encourages entities experienced in consulting for educational institutions on the utilization of E-Rate funding to respond to this Request for Proposals. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/17-029-e-rate/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/17-029-e-rate/home.html Fri, 17 Mar 2017 16:15 EST President Trump’s proposed drastic cut to the U.S. Department of Education’s budget is an irresponsible disregard for vital education programs and would be devastating to New York’s children. The very programs he proposes to cut play a critical role in fostering equity and eliminating the education gap that exists across our nation. Further, eliminating federal funding for library, art, humanities and public broadcasting programs would decimate essential community centers and non-profit organizations. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/nys-board-regents-chancellor-betty-rosa-and-state-education-commissioner-maryellen-elias http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/nys-board-regents-chancellor-betty-rosa-and-state-education-commissioner-maryellen-elias Thu, 16 Mar 2017 12:00 EST The State Education Department (SED) awarded more than $6 million in grants to 42 school districts for the My Brother’s Keeper Family and Community Engagement Program, State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia announced today. These grants will support programs to increase the academic achievement and college and career readiness of boys and young men of color while fostering the development of effective relationships with families to promote the success of all students. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/state-education-department-awards-6-million-my-brothers-keeper-grants-family-and-community http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/state-education-department-awards-6-million-my-brothers-keeper-grants-family-and-community Thu, 16 Mar 2017 12:00 EST The Board of Regents today took steps to improve the process to obtain an initial teaching certificate in New York. The changes are based on the recommendations of a panel of education experts and public input, and maintain the state’s rigorous standards to ensure that candidates for certification are well-prepared to teach. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/board-regents-act-amend-states-teacher-certification-requirements-based-recommendations http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/board-regents-act-amend-states-teacher-certification-requirements-based-recommendations Mon, 13 Mar 2017 12:00 EST In this message sent to parents, Commissioner MaryEllen Elia provides some recent news and important updates. These include guidance on the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA); the New York State Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential ; the 2017 Grades 3-8 Tests in ELA and Math; and a reminder about opportunities to provide input on the New York State Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) draft plan. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/parent-update-commissioner-maryellen-elia http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/parent-update-commissioner-maryellen-elia Fri, 10 Mar 2017 12:00 EST The State Education Department designated five schools as 2017 Essential Elements: Schools to Watch (EE:STW), Commissioner MaryEllen Elia announced today. The designation is awarded to exceptional middle grade schools that meet a rigorous set of criteria and are on a path of continuous improvement. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/state-education-department-announces-2017-essential-elements-schools-watch http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/state-education-department-announces-2017-essential-elements-schools-watch Fri, 10 Mar 2017 12:00 EST In this joint press release, and in light of recent federal immigration-related actions, A.G. Schneiderman and State Education Commissioner Elia, remind districts of their duty to uphold the rights of immigrant students and safeguard student data. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/ag-schneiderman-and-state-education-commissioner-elia-advise-schools-protecting-immigrant http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/ag-schneiderman-and-state-education-commissioner-elia-advise-schools-protecting-immigrant Mon, 27 Feb 2017 12:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals from qualified bidders to plan and conduct the Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PR/HYLI), in conjunction with the New York State Assembly/Senate Puerto Rican and Hispanic Task Force (Task Force). http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/17-018/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/17-018/home.html Fri, 24 Feb 2017 13:42 EST In this message sent to parents, Commissioner MaryEllen Elia gives an update on two significant actions that NYSED took this week: 1) New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and the Commissioner issued a reminder that New York State protects transgender students. 2) NYSED released a Survey of Possible School Quality and Student Success Indicators. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/update-parents-commissioner-maryellen-elia-0 http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/update-parents-commissioner-maryellen-elia-0 Fri, 24 Feb 2017 12:00 EST In this joint press release, A.G. Schneiderman and State Education Commissioner Elia issue a reminder that New York State protects transgender students. http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/ag-schneiderman-and-state-education-commissioner-elia-issue-reminder-new-york-state http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/ag-schneiderman-and-state-education-commissioner-elia-issue-reminder-new-york-state Thu, 23 Feb 2017 12:00 EST This edition of News and Notes provides information about high school graduation rates, Commissioner Elia's P-12 education budget presentation, the SUNY Smart Track High School Financial Literacy Website and Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. http://conta.cc/2kqUEkz http://conta.cc/2kqUEkz Wed, 15 Feb 2017 12:00 EST Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Education; presentation by Commissioner MaryEllen Elia. http://www.nysed.gov/common/nysed/files/p12-budget-testimony-2-14-17.pdf http://www.nysed.gov/common/nysed/files/p12-budget-testimony-2-14-17.pdf Tue, 14 Feb 2017 12:00 EST In this edition of News and Notes, I provide updates related to the following: Proposed school health regulation changes; Proposed regulation changes to provide greater flexibility in reissuance of classroom certificates and supplementary certificates; Combatting opioid and heroin use and abuse; 2018 Teacher of the Year nominations; and Resources and activities for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. http://conta.cc/2iWmWCz http://conta.cc/2iWmWCz Thu, 12 Jan 2017 12:00 EST To ensure that all students have a pathway that leads to college and career readiness, $1 million is available to provide Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs with support and resources to eliminate barriers to Students With Disabilities (SWD) and English Language Learners (ELL)/Multilingual Learners (MLL), encourage participation in and equitable access to CTE programs and activities, and promote gender diversity in non-traditional career paths. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2017-2018-cte-ell-swd/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2017-2018-cte-ell-swd/home.html Fri, 30 Dec 2016 17:45 EST Letter to School Leaders Provides Resources for Complying with the Dignity for All Students Act and Preventing and Addressing Hate-Based Actions http://www.nysed.gov/news/2016/state-education-commissioner-elia-and-ag-schneiderman-offer-guidance-help-ensure-schools http://www.nysed.gov/news/2016/state-education-commissioner-elia-and-ag-schneiderman-offer-guidance-help-ensure-schools Fri, 18 Nov 2016 11:30:00 EST It's American Education Week! This week is a good opportunity to celebrate public education and also to reflect on everything you do to make a difference for children in New York State. I truly appreciate all of your contributions and efforts to help students succeed. http://conta.cc/2grpQi3 http://conta.cc/2grpQi3 Fri, 18 Nov 2016 07:15:00 EST In this issue, we ask educators, parents, and the public to review the new draft P-12 English Language Arts and Mathematics Learning Standards and provide us with feedback. http://conta.cc/2ewUYXC http://conta.cc/2ewUYXC Thu, 20 Oct 2016 17:00:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals for the State-level evaluation of its 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Program that is required by the United States Department of Education (USDOE). The selected evaluator will assess the extent to which the expected outcomes of this program have been achieved. The results of this evaluation will be used to guide NYSED’s efforts to: direct and improve its administration of the program; provide assistance to local grantees; and improve program quality and outcomes for participating students. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/17-011-21st-cclc-evaluation/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/17-011-21st-cclc-evaluation/home.html Tue, 27 Sep 2016 17:08:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) intends to establish an Intensive Teacher Institute (ITI) for Teachers of the Blind and Visually Impaired (TVI) for a five-year period, subject to continued availability of funds for such purposes. NYSED anticipates that two awards will be made. The annual maximum award amount made to each of the two programs will be $122,750. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/17-016-iti-teachers-blind/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/17-016-iti-teachers-blind/home.html Mon, 26 Sep 2016 17:02:00 EST The purpose of 21st Century Community Learning Centers is to provide opportunities for communities to establish or expand activities in community learning centers. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2017-2022-21st-cclc/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2017-2022-21st-cclc/home.html Mon, 26 Sep 2016 16:04:00 EST The School Food Service Equipment Grant is intended to improve the infrastructure of the NSLP. This will be achieved by providing the opportunity for schools to purchase equipment to serve healthier meals that meet the updated meal patterns, improve the overall quality of meals, improve efficiency of production and service and expand participation in school meals programs. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2016-national-school-lunch-program/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2016-national-school-lunch-program/home.html Mon, 29 Aug 2016 17:30:00 EST In this issue, we provide important updates related to New York State's My Brother's Keeper initiative; a law permitting students to carry certain medications in schools; surveys related to the Arts and EngageNY; the spring 2016 grades 3-8 ELA and math assessment results; and NYSED's comments on federal ESSA rulemaking guidance. We also highlight a public outreach video about our Professional Assistance Program for licensed professionals with substance use problems and provide updates from the New York State Library. http://conta.cc/2bqLZHn http://conta.cc/2bqLZHn Thu, 25 Aug 2016 10:30:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals for a comprehensive statewide multi-media campaign to promote the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) to low income families. The vendor would be responsible for developing an impressive statewide multi-media campaign that advertises the availability of nutritious meals for anyone 18 years old and younger during the summer months at no cost through the SFSP. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/17-020-sfsp/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/17-020-sfsp/home.html Fri, 12 Aug 2016 16:39:00 EST The purpose of My Brother’s Keeper Challenge Grant is to incentivize and support school districts to accept the My Brother’s Keeper Challenge and implement a coherent cradle-to-college strategy aimed at improving the life outcomes for disadvantaged youth, particularly boys and young men of color. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2016-19-mbk-challenge/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2016-19-mbk-challenge/home.html Thu, 11 Aug 2016 17:15:00 EST This edition of News and Notes provides important updates related to New York State's My Brother's Keeper initiative; certification of out-of-state teachers and leaders; public comment on draft goals and guiding principals for school accountability; creation of Community Schools; Charter School Dissemination Grants; the Summer Food Service Program; and construction grants for public libraries. In addition, we recap conversations I have had with students via Google Hangout about cyberbullying and technology in the classroom. http://conta.cc/2ah7Eo7 http://conta.cc/2ah7Eo7 Wed, 20 Jul 2016 15:44:00 EST Section 1003(a) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requires that State Education Agencies allocate funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to carry out the State's responsibilities under sections 1116 and 1117, including support for Reward Schools to mentor staff at Priority and Focus Schools, and refine and enhance the Reward School’s own best practices. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2016-17-title-i-reward-schools/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2016-17-title-i-reward-schools/home.html Wed, 6 Jul 2016 16:30:00 EST Section 1003(a) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requires that State Education Agencies allocate funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for Title I Priority and Focus Schools to meet the progress goals in their District Comprehensive Improvement Plan and School Comprehensive Education Plan(s) (DCIP/SCEP) and thereby improve student performance. These funds are to be used to support implementation of school improvement activities as required in the ESEA flexibility waiver. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2016-17-title-1-basic-sig-1003a/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2016-17-title-1-basic-sig-1003a/home.html Fri, 1 Jul 2016 16:32:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Child Nutrition Program (CNP) is seeking proposals from vendors to provide Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) software solutions and accompanying integration and support services to replace its current Administrative Review (AR) process and comply with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) requirements. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/16-007/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/16-007/home.html Fri, 1 Jul 2016 15:51:00 EST In this issue, we highlight the expanding diploma opportunities for students with disabilities; videos and information related to New York State's My Brother's Keeper initiative; and the Summer Reading program launch. In addition, the Board of Regents acted earlier this month to provide flexibility in meeting teacher and principal evaluation requirements. The New York State Education Department (NYSED) also released guidance about Community Schools aid. Finally, late last month, NYSED released the highest ever percentage of questions from the 2016 grades 3-8 ELA and math tests. http://conta.cc/290yk6S http://conta.cc/290yk6S Tue, 28 Jun 2016 10:00:00 EST The purpose of the Prekindergarten for Three-Year Old Students in High Need School Districts is to increase the availability of high quality prekindergarten placements for high need children and schools within New York State. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2016-17-prekindergarten-3pk/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2016-17-prekindergarten-3pk/home.html Wed, 22 Jun 2016 17:30:00 EST Under New York State Education Department’s (NYSED’s) approved Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) flexibility waiver, the state’s persistently lowest-achieving schools are identified as Priority Schools and may also be placed under registration review (SURR), pursuant to Commissioner’s regulation 100.18. As a result, Priority Schools, with the support of the larger district and school-community, have an opportunity to develop and implement a whole-school change model with the goal of achieving dramatic school-level achievement gains such that the school is in good academic standing within three years. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/1003g-school-improvement-grant-sig-7/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/1003g-school-improvement-grant-sig-7/home.html Wed, 16 Jun 2016 17:34:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals to provide student growth measures for use in Institutional Accountability determinations pursuant to the Commissioner’s Regulations §100.18 and 100.19 and State-provided growth scores for teachers, principals, schools, and districts pursuant to New York State Education Law §3012-c and § 3012-d; and to co-lead a process to review and redesign existing student growth methodologies based on recommendations from the New York State Student Growth Model workgroup, NYSED, and the Board of Regents. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/17-001/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/17-001/home.html Tue, 31 May 2016 15:47:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) intends to release a request for proposals (RFP) to provide student growth measures for use in Institutional Accountability determinations pursuant to the Commissioner’s Regulations §100.18 and 100.19 and State-provided growth scores for teachers, principals, and districts pursuant to New York State Education Law §3012-c and § 3012-d; and to co-lead a process to review and redesign existing student growth methodologies based on recommendations from the New York State Student Growth Model workgroup, NYSED, and the Board of Regents. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/noi-17-001/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/noi-17-001/home.html Mon, 23 May 2016 13:12:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) will exercise its transfer authority within Section 6123 Transferability of Funds, to move not more than 50 percent of the non-administrative state funds from Title IV – B 21st Century to its allotment under Title I. Interested parties can submit comments regarding this request to NYSEDP12@nysed.gov by May 25, 2016. Please enter Transferability of Non-administrative State Funds in the email’s subject line. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/docs/public-comment-transferability-non-administrative-funds.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/docs/public-comment-transferability-non-administrative-funds.html Wed, 18 May 2016 12:00:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Special Education is seeking proposals from vendors to provide Braille and large print books and educational materials for blind and visually impaired school age students in New York State (NYS). http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/17-004-braille-large-print/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/17-004-braille-large-print/home.html Tue, 3 May 2016 15:28:00 EST The Office of Special Education of the New York State Education Department (NYSED) seeks to establish a Network Training Center (NTC) to provide professional development and evaluation of the State’s Regional Special Education Technical Assistance Support Centers (RSE-TASC). The RSE-TASCs form a comprehensive and coordinated system of technical assistance and school improvement resources that directly assist school districts to improve results for students with disabilities. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/16-009/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/16-009/home.html Mon, 2 May 2016 17:01:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has announced an updated Request for Qualifications (RFQ), titled: Qualifications for Independent Receivers. This RFQ will generate a list of Approved Independent Receivers for Persistently Struggling Schools. To be considered for receivership appointments for the 2016-2017 school year, it is encouraged that applications for approval for the list be received by the Department no later than May 20, 2016. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/rfq-16-001/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/rfq-16-001/home.html Wed, 20 Apr 2016 15:44:00 EST The Regents Exam in Global History and Geography II is being developed for administration in June 2018. Evidence-Centered Design (ECD) has been the foundation for the development of this exam. https://www.engageny.org/resource/regents-exam-global-history-and-geography-ii https://www.engageny.org/resource/regents-exam-global-history-and-geography-ii Mon, 18 Apr 2016 14:15:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED), Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL), is seeking applications from Public School Districts for a Bilingual Education Program (transitional bilingual and one-way and two-way dual language) that provides English Language Learners (ELLs) with home language instruction as well as English/English as a New Language instruction. Bilingual Education Programs seek to offer students the opportunity to become bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural while improving their academic ability. Students learn to speak, read, and write in two languages, and also learn about other cultures while developing strong self-esteem and diverse language skills. The primary purpose of this grant program is to develop academic excellence and bilingual proficiency for ELLs, and depending on the model, English Proficient (EP) students, and to promote new Bilingual Education programs in school districts across the State. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2016-21-bilingual-education-round-2/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2016-21-bilingual-education-round-2/home.html Tue, 5 Apr 2016 14:27:00 EST Meet the Regents Chancellor and Vice Chancellor http://conta.cc/1ZKEi0z http://conta.cc/1ZKEi0z Wed, 30 Mar 2016 12:00:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Student Support Services is seeking proposals to establish two Technical Assistance Resource Centers for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21stCCLC) Program. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/16-125-21c-resource-centers/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/16-125-21c-resource-centers/home.html Thu, 31 Mar 2016 16:24:00 EST The 2016 Test Guides for English Language Arts and Mathematics are now posted. https://www.engageny.org/resource/test-guides-english-language-arts-and-mathematics https://www.engageny.org/resource/test-guides-english-language-arts-and-mathematics Fri, 4 Mar 2016 14:00:00 EST Read the latest edition of News and Notes from Commissioner Elia, featuring information and updates about standards, curriculum, and assessments. http://conta.cc/1SlFLt6 http://conta.cc/1SlFLt6 Thu, 3 Mar 2016 12:30:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has announced a new Request for Qualifications (RFQ), titled: Qualifications for Independent Receivers. This RFQ will generate a list of Approved Independent Receivers for Persistently Struggling Schools. To be considered for receivership appointments for the 2016-2017 school year, it is encouraged that applications for the list of Approved Independent Receivers be received by NYSED no later than March 11, 2016. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/rfq-16-001/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/rfq-16-001/home.html Fri, 5 Feb 2016 14:30:00 EST The purpose of the New York State Charter School Dissemination grant program is to provide funds to support the dissemination of effective practices and programs that have been developed, tested, and proven successful in New York State charter schools. Funds are available to assist charter schools in disseminating their effective practices to any district school(s) in New York through designated partnerships. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2016-2019-charter-school-dissemination-grant/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2016-2019-charter-school-dissemination-grant/home.html Fri, 29 Jan 2016 20:49:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of State Assessment (OSA) is requesting proposals for the continued implementation of the New York State Certification Examinations (NYSTCE) Testing Program. Services include revision, enhancement, development, administration, and reporting of all Teacher Certification Assessments (excluding the Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA), the Assessment for Teaching Skills-Written (ATS-W) Elementary, and the ATS-W Secondary) as well as any and all additional instruments deemed necessary by NYSED for the certification for New York State teachers, teaching assistants, and educational leaders. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/15-035/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/15-035/home.html Thu, 21 Jan 2016 18:31:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is pleased to announce the release of The New EngageNY, featuring a more robust search, responsive design for better viewing on mobile devices, and streamlined navigation. EngageNY.org continues to serve educators and citizens by providing information and resources to help improve teaching and learning in New York. http://conta.cc/1ZN6rI9 http://conta.cc/1ZN6rI9 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 09:00:00 EST The purpose of McKinney-Vento funding is to facilitate the enrollment, attendance, and success in school of homeless children and youth. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2016-2019-nysed-mckinney-vento-grant/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2016-2019-nysed-mckinney-vento-grant/home.html Mon, 11 Jan 2016 17:47:00 EST New York State was awarded its most recent Charter Schools Program (CSP) grant from the United States Department of Education (USDE) in 2011. The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals to conduct a statewide evaluation of CSP, focusing on promising features of program implementation in new charter schools and the extent to which those features are promulgated to current and potential charter school operators as well as to traditional district schools. It will also examine charter schools’ access to and use of CSP funds as well as any outcomes that speak to the effectiveness or need for improvement of the CSP grant program. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/15-021/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/15-021/home.html Tue, 5 Jan 2016 16:55:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Special Education is seeking proposals to: (1) develop and deliver professional development programs for Impartial Hearing Officers (IHOs) who conduct impartial hearings for students with disabilities as required by section 615 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), section 4404 of New York State (NYS) Education Law and sections 200.1 and 200.5 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education; and (2) conduct investigations of complaints alleging the misconduct or challenging the competence of an IHO pursuant to section 200.21 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education; and (3) develop an evaluation protocol, including standards and methodology, for the purposes of evaluating NYS IHOs. (Note: The vendor will not be required to conduct the evaluation, but rather develop the protocol and a proposed process to be used by NYSED for evaluation purposes.) http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/16-003/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/16-003/home.html Tue, 29 Dec 2015 14:55:00 EST Read the latest edition of News and Notes from Commissioner Elia. http://conta.cc/1JsxKuq http://conta.cc/1JsxKuq Tue, 22 Dec 2015 14:54:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals to carry out the responsibilities of the New York State Technical and Education Assistance Center for Homeless Students (NYS-TEACHS) and to address issues involving homeless children and unaccompanied youth. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/16-004/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/16-004/home.html Mon, 21 Dec 2015 17:55:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED), Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL), is seeking applications from Public School Districts for a Bilingual Education Program (transitional bilingual and one-way and two-way dual language) that provides English Language Learners (ELLs) with home language instruction as well as English/English as a New Language instruction. Bilingual Education Programs seek to offer students the opportunity to become bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural while improving their academic ability. Students learn to speak, read, and write in two languages, and also learn about other cultures while developing strong self-esteem and diverse language skills. The primary purpose of this grant program is to develop academic excellence and bilingual proficiency for ELLs, and depending on the model, English Proficient (EP) students, and to promote new Bilingual Education programs in school districts across the State. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2016-2021-bilingual-education/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2016-2021-bilingual-education/home.html Mon, 21 Dec 2015 16:08:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking bids to provide secure return shipping (pick-up and delivery) of certain secure State exam materials from approximately 4,500 public and nonpublic schools throughout all regions of New York State (state-wide) to NYSED’s secure document destruction vendor. Shipments of approximately 5,000 – 30,000 packages per year will occur throughout the year, primarily in the months of April, May, and June. Security of the test materials at all times is of the highest priority and importance. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/ifb-16-001/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/ifb-16-001/home.html Mon, 14 Dec 2015 15:39:00 EST Read the latest edition of News and Notes from Commissioner Elia. http://conta.cc/1XcIkBs http://conta.cc/1XcIkBs Tue, 24 Nov 2015 14:30:00 EST This toolkit is intended to help superintendents communicate with parents and educators in their districts about the value and importance of the annual Grades 3-8 English Language Arts and Math Tests. http://www.nysed.gov/assessments-toolkit http://www.nysed.gov/assessments-toolkit Wed, 4 Nov 2015 17:00:00 EST The primary purpose of the ESD/SVP Program is to award competitive grants to provide support to students through extended school day activities and/or school safety programs which promote violence prevention. Programs must demonstrate consistency with the school safety plans required by section twenty-eight hundred one-a of the Education Law and should not displace existing school district after-school funding. School districts and not-for-profit organizations working in collaboration with a public school district(s) may submit an application to conduct an ESD program or a SVP program or a combination of both. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2016-2021-extended-school-day-violence-prevention-program/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2016-2021-extended-school-day-violence-prevention-program/home.html Mon, 2 Nov 2015 17:42:00 EST In New York State, we are committed to higher standards and to evaluating the standards on a regular basis with input from stakeholders. The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is conducting a review of the New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. NYSED is conducting a survey in order to provide an opportunity for the public to comment on the standards. The results of the survey will directly inform any changes that we make to the standards as a result of the review. http://www.nysed.gov/aimhighny http://www.nysed.gov/aimhighny Wed, 21 Oct 2015 12:00:00 EST Read the latest edition of News and Notes from Commissioner Elia, which includes information about our AIMHighNY Common Core Standards survey, a video about the 2016 New York State Teacher of the Year, EngageNY updates, and more! http://conta.cc/1Oe1u56 http://conta.cc/1Oe1u56 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 16:00:00 EST In New York State, we are committed to higher standards and to evaluating the standards on a regular basis with input from stakeholders. The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is conducting a review of the New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. NYSED is conducting a survey in order to provide an opportunity for the public to comment on the standards. The results of the survey will directly inform any changes that we make to the standards as a result of the review. I look forward to hearing from you and reviewing your feedback on the standards. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/persistently-struggling-schools/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/persistently-struggling-schools/home.html Thu, 15 Oct 2015 14:06:00 EST Moving Forward with Receivership in New York State http://www.nysed.gov/common/nysed/files/receivership-testimony.pdf http://www.nysed.gov/common/nysed/files/receivership-testimony.pdf Wed, 14 Oct 2015 12:00:00 EST To implement the provisions of Education Law §3012-d relating to annual professional performance reviews of classroom teachers and building principals, the New York State Education Department (“NYSED” or “Department”), is soliciting application for Teacher and Principal Practice Rubrics that will be used as part of teacher and principal evaluations. THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT RESULT IN A CONTRACT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT. NYSED will use the objective criteria specified within to review such proposals and will generate a new list of Approved Teacher and Principal Practice Rubrics Under §3012-d. This list will be available at: http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/teachers-leaders/practicerubrics/home.html. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/rfq-15-004-rubric-providers/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/rfq-15-004-rubric-providers/home.html Tue, 13 Oct 2015 15:29:00 EST The School Food Service Equipment Grant is intended to improve the infrastructure of the NSLP. This will be achieved by providing the opportunity for schools to purchase equipment to serve healthier meals that meet the updated meal patterns, improve the overall quality of meals, improve efficiency of production and service and expand participation. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2015-nslp-equipment-grant/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2015-nslp-equipment-grant/home.html Mon, 14 Sep 2015 18:02:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Special Education is seeking proposals for the establishment of a New York City (NYC) Preschool Provider Bilingual/English as a New Language Professional Development Center (Preschool Bilingual/ENL PDC). The purpose of the Preschool Bilingual/ENL PDC will be to provide in-service training which section 4410 preschool special education programs can include in their Interim Alternative Bilingual Placement (IABP) plans so they can continue enrolling English language learners (ELLs) with disabilities. The project is intended to increase the capacity of preschool providers in NYC to serve preschool students with disabilities who are ELLs by providing professional development to administrators, paraprofessionals1, teachers and related service providers employed by approved preschool programs on topics including, but not limited to, bilingual and ENL methodology, cultural and linguistic diversity and the integration of bilingual programming throughout a school. The Preschool Bilingual/ENL PDC will also develop procedures to ensure that the paraprofessionals and professionals participating in the above training have information on tuition assistance provided by the Intensive Teacher Institute in Bilingual Special Education (ITI-BSE) and registered ITI-BSE programs leading to a bilingual extension or certification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) or Teaching Students with Disabilities from Birth to Grade 2 (TSWD). http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/15-014/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/15-014/home.html Mon, 14 Sep 2015 17:03:00 EST The Office of Student Support Services of the New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals to operate a Statewide Center for School Health (the Center). The Center will work in collaboration with the New York State Education Department as a resource center to provide professional development and ongoing technical assistance to all school health personnel employed in all schools throughout the State (inclusive of both health and mental health personnel), and all school personnel that are involved in coordinating and/or delivering school health education. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/15-017/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/15-017/home.html Fri, 28 Aug 2015 16:36:00 EST Section 1003(a) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requires that State Education Agencies allocate funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for Title I Priority and Focus Schools to meet the progress goals in their District Comprehensive Improvement Plan and School Comprehensive Education Plan(s) (DCIP/SCEP) and thereby improve student performance. These funds are to be used to support implementation of school improvement activities as required in the 2015-2019 ESEA flexibility waiver. More information regarding the approved four-year flexibility renewal can be found at: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/accountability/ESEAFlexibilityWaiver.html. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2015-16-title-1-basic-sig-1003a/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2015-16-title-1-basic-sig-1003a/home.html Wed, 5 Aug 2015 17:54:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals from organizations to provide research and support services that build effective communication links with Career and Technical Education (CTE) and academic programs at the secondary and post-secondary school-levels. The purpose of the NYS CTE TAC is to assist the NYSED in carrying out the Board of Regents reform agenda and CTE team’s mission of improving the quality, access, and delivery of CTE through research-based methods and strategies resulting in broader CTE and career readiness opportunities for all students. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/15-022-cte-tac/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/15-022-cte-tac/home.html Fri, 10 Jul 2015 16:46:00 EST The purpose of the Expanded Prekindergarten for Three- and Four-Year Old Students in High Need School Districts is to increase the availability of high quality prekindergarten placements for high need children and schools within New York State. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2015-16-expanded-prekindergarten-grant/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2015-16-expanded-prekindergarten-grant/home.html Fri, 26 Jun 2015 13:07:00 EST The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Child Nutrition Program Administration (CNPA) team is seeking proposals for a comprehensive statewide multi-media campaign to promote the importance of consuming a nutritious breakfast and getting daily physical activity to students and teachers. The vendor would be responsible for developing an impressive statewide multi-media campaign that focuses on the correlation between the consumption of breakfast and getting daily physical activity with positive learning outcomes. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/14-018/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/14-018/home.html Tue, 16 Jun 2015 17:23:00 EST Read our latest edition of News and Notes for an introduction to Commissioner-Elect Elia, a recap of the Learning Summit, new social studies resources, translated modules, teacher workshops, news from the State Library, and more! http://conta.cc/1GvyuAu http://conta.cc/1GvyuAu Wed, 10 Jun 2015 14:00:00 EST The primary purpose of the SIG is to provide Local Education Agencies (LEAs) with an opportunity to support the implementation of a whole-school change model in their Priority Schools. This grant allows for three federally-designated models to do so: Turnaround, Restart, and Transformation. In addition, this grant is introducing three additional models – Innovation Framework, Evidence-based, and Early Learning Intervention. A secondary purpose of the SIG is to support this school closure process. In certain cases the LEA, in collaboration with the local community, may conclude the best option for its students is to close the existing school and transfer students to existing higher achieving options within the district. The requirements and parameters set forth in this Request for Proposals (RFP) will serve as the quality standard for an approvable SIG plan. LEAs will be expected to fully implement the SIG plan in its funded Priority Schools through available resources including, but not limited to, the SIG. The SIG plans in this RFP must be designed to meet one of the intervention models. For additional information review the SIG Grant Application Documents. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/1003g-school-improvement-grant-sig-6/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/1003g-school-improvement-grant-sig-6/home.html Wed, 10 Jun 2015 12:40:00 EST The purpose of this grant is to help transform learning environments through the integrated use of instructional technology in classrooms and school libraries, and to provide sustained professional development to increase the skills of teachers and school librarians in the use of instructional technology in coordination and implementation of the Learning Standards of New York State and the New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards. The goals of this grant are to integrate instructional technology in classrooms and school libraries to help students attain higher levels of performance in the State Learning Standards of NY and NYS Common Core Learning Standards to ensure that all New York State students graduate from high school ready for college and careers. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2015-18-learning-technology-grant/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2015-18-learning-technology-grant/home.html Mon, 8 Jun 2015 16:14:00 EST The 2015-16 grant application is now available for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B Section 611 and Section 619 federal funding for the education of students with disabilities. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/finance/2015-16-idea-application.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/finance/2015-16-idea-application.html Wed, 3 Jun 2015 16:58:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of State Assessment is seeking proposals to conduct three psychometric tasks: (1) scaling and scale maintenance of field tests;(2) post-operational score collection and standard setting; and, (3) analyses to provide evidence regarding reliability and validity for selected High School Regents Examinations in English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, and the Science examinations for Grades 4 and 8. The successful vendor will perform these three psychometric tasks and prepare technical documentation for the 2015–16, 2016–17, and 2017–18 school years. Vendors must bid on all services for any examinations selected by NYSED in the content areas listed in this RFP. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/15-015/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/15-015/home.html Tue, 19 May 2015 23:54:00 EST The Board of Regents has asked the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to host a Learning Summit on teacher and principal evaluation on Thursday, May 7. At the live webcast event, the Board and NYSED will hear recommendations from experts and stakeholders. http://conta.cc/1H1KQiB http://conta.cc/1H1KQiB Wed, 6 May 2015 15:30:00 EST The NYSED Office of Accountability is seeking proposals from vendors with demonstrated knowledge, expertise and the capacity to conduct district and school-based reviews aligned to the Diagnostic Tool for School and District Effectiveness (DTSDE) protocol; provide professional development on DTSDE to educational leaders across the state; and help develop capacity within the field. Focus Districts use the feedback from the DTSDE to complete a District Comprehensive Improvement Plan and any necessary School Comprehensive Education Plans. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/15-032/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/15-032/home.html Tue, 21 Apr 2015 16:16:00 EST Update on Multiple Pathways to Graduation including information on the new “4+1” pathway assessment option. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/multiple-pathways/ http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/multiple-pathways/ Tue, 14 Apr 2015 15:05:00 EST The Program Development Grant program is a competitive grant program to provide funding for schools to enhance their instructional programs to increase students with disabilities’ access to and participation in career and technical education (CTE) coursework, instruction in the Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) learning standards, and work-based learning opportunities to fulfill requirements for the award of the NYS CDOS Commencement Credential. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/gc-15-012-special-ed-program-development/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/gc-15-012-special-ed-program-development/home.html Wed, 25 Mar 2015 16:11:00 EST NYSED hereby issues this “Request for Information” (RFI) to solicit information from vendors regarding the availability of software systems and services to assist NYSED with administrative reviews of its Child Nutrition Programs as mandated by the USDA Food and Nutrition Services (FNS). http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/rfi-15-001/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/rfi-15-001/home.html Fri, 20 Mar 2015 18:46:00 EST In the latest edition of News and Notes, a NY parent says higher standards are helping her child make progress. http://conta.cc/1HKLxMT http://conta.cc/1HKLxMT Thu, 12 Mar 2015 12:00:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED), P-12: Office of Special Education is seeking proposals to establish fourteen (14) Early Childhood Direction Centers (ECDC) to act as Special Education Technical Assistance Centers (TACs). The purpose of the TACs is to assist families and professionals in securing services that meet the needs of children with disabilities, birth through age five, by providing information and training about available service options and service delivery systems. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/15-012/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/15-012/home.html Wed, 11 Mar 2015 11:13:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED), Office of State Assessment (OSA), seeks proposals for the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics (Service 1), and separately for Science and Social Studies (Service 2). The NYSAA in ELA and Mathematics is administered to students each year in Grades 3 through 8 and once in high school. The NYSAA in Science is administered to students in Grades 4 and 8 and once in high school. The NYSAA in Social Studies is administered to students once in high school. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/15-004/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/15-004/home.html Wed, 25 Feb 2015 17:16:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals to continue the development of tests in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics in Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 for multiple school years as defined in this RFP. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/15-008/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/15-008/home.html Tue, 10 Feb 2015 22:36:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) P-12: Office of Special Education is seeking proposals for the Transition Services Professional Development Support Center (PDSC). http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/15-016/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/15-016/home.html Mon, 9 Feb 2015 22:44:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBE-WL) is seeking proposals to operate eight (8) Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (RBE-RN) technical assistance support centers in the State, which will include seven (7) regional RBE-RN technical assistance support centers and one (1) Statewide Language RBE-RN. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/memos/p12-memo-vaccinations-feb-2015.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/memos/p12-memo-vaccinations-feb-2015.html Mon, 9 Feb 2015 16:03:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBE-WL) is seeking proposals to operate eight (8) Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (RBE-RN) technical assistance support centers in the State, which will include seven (7) regional RBE-RN technical assistance support centers and one (1) Statewide Language RBE-RN. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/15-023/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/15-023/home.html Fri, 30 Jan 2015 23:03:00 EST Funding for Title I Reward Schools to disseminate best practices, mentor low performing schools, and refine and enhance the Reward School’s own best practices. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2015-16-reward-school-dissemination-grants/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2015-16-reward-school-dissemination-grants/home.html Thu, 29 Jan 2015 15:54:00 EST News and Notes: January 2015 http://conta.cc/1LmEygb http://conta.cc/1LmEygb Wed, 28 Jan 2015 09:15:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of State Assessment is seeking proposals to score constructed-response items and/or essays on pilot and field tests for examinations including, but not limited to, Regents Examinations in English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/15-034/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/15-034/home.html Wed, 21 Jan 2015 18:11:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) P-12: Office of Special Education is seeking to establish a contract for evaluation services as part of the State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG), Response to Intervention Personnel Development Project. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/15-006/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/15-006/home.html Fri, 16 Jan 2015 13:02:00 EST The Perkins Career and Technical Education (CTE) Incarcerated Youth Program is a competitive grant program intended to provide CTE programs and activities in facilities providing educational services to incarcerated individuals under the age of 21. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2015-17-cte-incarcerated-youth/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2015-17-cte-incarcerated-youth/home.html Thu, 8 Jan 2015 23:50:00 EST News and Notes: Farewell to Commissioner King http://conta.cc/1xCZ6tV http://conta.cc/1xCZ6tV Fri, 2 Jan 2015 14:00:00 EST The purpose of the Socioeconomic Integration Pilot Program is to increase student achievement in Priority and Focus Schools by encouraging greater socioeconomic integration in these schools. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2015-18-title-1-ses-integration-grant/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2015-18-title-1-ses-integration-grant/home.html Tue, 30 Dec 2014 18:00:00 EST New York State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. announced on December 10, 2014 that he has accepted a position with the U.S Department of Education. King will serve as Senior Advisor to U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/docs/commissioner-jbk-obama-administration.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/docs/commissioner-jbk-obama-administration.html Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:32:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals to design and conduct a statewide assessment of homeless education programs supported by McKinney-Vento grant funding. The study will focus on promising features of program implementation at the LEA level; outcomes for students experiencing homelessness; and academic and social-emotional program supports and resources provided by NYSED’s Homeless Education current technical assistance vendor, NYS-TEACHS. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/14-015/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/14-015/home.html Fri, 18 Jul 2014 13:08:00 EST News and Notes: New Professional Development Materials http://conta.cc/1mlzngK http://conta.cc/1mlzngK Thu, 17 Jul 2014 14:00:00 EST Section 1003(a) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requires that State Education Agencies allocate funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for Title I Priority and Focus Schools to meet the progress goals in their District Comprehensive Improvement Plan and School Comprehensive Education Plan(s) (DCIP/SCEP) and thereby improve student performance. These funds are to be used to support implementation of school improvement activities identified through the Diagnostic Tool for School and District Effectiveness (DTSDE) reviews or a school review with district oversight and included in the DCIP/SCEP. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2014-15-title-1-basic-sig-1003a/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2014-15-title-1-basic-sig-1003a/home.html Fri, 11 Jul 2014 13:53:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) P-12 Office of Special Education is seeking proposals to provide annual training to approximately 125 individuals who serve as New York State special education mediators, promote the use of special education mediation, provide reimbursement of mediation administrative costs to the State’s twenty one (21) Community Dispute Resolution Centers (CDRCs) and to collect and report data on the number and type of special education mediation sessions conducted throughout the State. NYSED seeks applicants for mediation training (Part I) with documented experience and expertise in alternative dispute resolution processes in special education and for data collection (Part II) with demonstrated experience in the collection and reporting of statewide data. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/14-019/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/14-019/home.html Thu, 3 Jul 2014 18:37:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Special Education is seeking proposals for the distribution, collection and analysis of a parent survey relating to special education. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/14-020/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/14-020/home.html Tue, 1 Jul 2014 23:55:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals to design, develop, and conduct evaluations of all Categorical Bilingual Education Programs funded by New York State and managed by the Office of Bilingual Education and Foreign Language Studies (OBE-FLS). The selected vendor will design and develop protocols to assess implementation and effectiveness of all programs. Due to the variety of goals and objectives of each program to be evaluated, in addition to protocols that can be used for all programs (demographic data, evaluation elements that are common to all programs, etc.), each program is likely to also require evaluation components that are specific to that program’s evaluation (See Attachment C). http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/13-016/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/13-016/home.html Tue, 1 Jul 2014 16:42:00 EST News and Notes from Commissioner King http://conta.cc/1nPUaKe http://conta.cc/1nPUaKe Fri, 27 Jun 2014 14:30:00 EST In Spring 2014, New York State administered the first Regents Examinations in Algebra I (Common Core) and English Language Arts (Common Core) intended to provide students, families, educators, and the public measures of student proficiency that directly link to the knowledge and skills students need to succeed in college and careers. You can now access a representative sample of the questions used on the Spring 2014 Regents Examinations in Algebra I (Common Core) and English Language Arts (Common Core), which have been annotated to display the kinds of analysis students are required to do in this new exam. In addition to the annotated questions, you will also find the released Spring 2014 exam booklets, scoring key and rating guides, and conversion charts. These documents will be helpful for better understanding the requirements of the Regents Examinations in Algebra I (Common Core) and English Language Arts (Common Core). https://www.engageny.org/resource/understanding-2014-common-core-regents-exams https://www.engageny.org/resource/understanding-2014-common-core-regents-exams Wed, 25 Jun 2014 11:30:00 EST New York State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. today released high school graduation rates for the 2009 cohort (students who entered 9th grade in 2009). While the overall statewide graduation rate increased to 74.9 percent from the previous year’s 74 percent, large achievement gaps remain, particularly with respect to the Regents with Advanced Designation diploma, which requires the completion of additional rigorous course work in preparation for college and careers. The groups at biggest risk of falling into this gap are black and Hispanic males in large city schools. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/2009CohortGraduationRate.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/2009CohortGraduationRate.html Mon, 23 Jun 2014 18:37:00 EST This week, we are excited to announce the launch of a new version of EngageNY.org! Over the last year, we have been working to make changes and improvements to the website based on your feedback. We hope you enjoy the new site. http://conta.cc/1vux2aq http://conta.cc/1vux2aq Mon, 16 Jun 2014 14:00:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) P-12: Office of Special Education is seeking proposals from eligible applicants to operate a Technical Assistance Center on Disproportionality (TAC-D). TAC-D will provide technical assistance, resources and professional development to assist New York State (NYS) school districts in revising policies, procedures, instructional and other practices that have resulted in a disproportionate representation of racial and ethnic groups (a) in special education and related services, (b) in specific disability categories, (c) in special education placements; and/or (d) in disciplinary practices. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/14-007/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/14-007/home.html Fri, 6 June 2014 18:48:00 EST News and Notes: Was the Scientific Revolution Revolutionary? http://conta.cc/1j6u0kT http://conta.cc/1j6u0kT Thu, 5 Jun 2014 20:00:00 EST Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2014 appropriates $340 million for prekindergarten grants to incentivize and fund universal full-day prekindergarten programs, in accordance with Section 3602-ee of the Education Law. Proposals must demonstrate innovation and high quality as well as address student and community need. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2014-15-statewide-universal-full-day-prekindergarten/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2014-15-statewide-universal-full-day-prekindergarten/home.html Mon, 2 Jun 2014 11:48:00 EST The 2014-15 grant application is now available for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B Section 611 and Section 619 federal funding for the education of students with disabilities. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/finance/2014-15-idea-application.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/finance/2014-15-idea-application.html Fri, 30 May 2014 17:48:00 EST State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. today addressed members of the Association for a Better New York (ABNY). His speech during this morning's forum focused on the need for business and community leaders' support for the Common Core Learning Standards. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/commissioner-king-abny.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/commissioner-king-abny.html Wed, 28 May 2014 14:26:00 EST News and Notes: "I just like learning" http://conta.cc/1gx2AZI http://conta.cc/1gx2AZI Tue, 27 May 2014 07:00:00 EST News and Notes from Commissioner King http://conta.cc/1jCppG3 http://conta.cc/1jCppG3 Fri, 16 May 2014 10:00:00 EST Sixty years after the historic Supreme Court decision in the Brown vs. Board of Education case that declared segregation in public education unconstitutional, many of New York State's schoolchildren of color remain isolated in lower-performing schools, according to State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. In a speech at Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government in Albany, King called on communities of color to demand better schools that are accountable for helping all students learn. This Saturday, May 17th marks the 60th anniversary of the Court's decision. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/commissioner-king-segregation-inequality-persist.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/commissioner-king-segregation-inequality-persist.html Wed, 14 May 2014 15:00:00 EST News and Notes: Teacher Appreciation Week http://conta.cc/1suQnGZ http://conta.cc/1suQnGZ Fri, 9 May 2014 13:30:00 EST The NYS Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals to maintain the following pupil transportation database projects for the New York State Education Department's Pupil Transportation Report System. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/14-006/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/14-006/home.html Thu, 1 May 2014 14:48:00 EST News and Notes: Teaching is the Core http://conta.cc/1iBUbhH http://conta.cc/1iBUbhH Wed, 30 Apr 2014 05:00:00 EST Statement from Commissioner John B. King, Jr. Regarding the edTPA Teacher Certification Exam http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/edtpa-statement.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/edtpa-statement.html Tue, 29 Apr 2014 17:00:00 EST The Board of Regents today adopted the New York State K-12 Social Studies Framework to provide schools and teachers with information they need to consider modifications to local social studies curriculum for students in grades K-12. The Social Studies Framework has drawn support from social studies teachers, professional organizations, and other state and national education organizations. It includes key ideas and concepts for each grade level and incorporates Common Core skills in literacy, writing, speaking and listening, as well as social studies practices. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/social-studies-framework.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/social-studies-framework.html Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:00:00 EST The State Education Department (SED) today presented to the State Board of Regents the framework for an historic plan to revise Commissioner's Regulations Part 154, which governs English Language Learner education. The principles guiding the revisions were embodied in the new Blueprint for ELL Success released earlier this month. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/part-154.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/part-154.html Mon, 28 Apr 2014 17:00:00 EST Frequently Asked Questions: 3-8 Testing Program http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/3-8-assessment-faq.pdf http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/3-8-assessment-faq.pdf Fri, 25 Apr 2014 11:50:00 EST The primary purpose of this request for proposals (RFP) is to support district/consortium applicants in their efforts to (1) improve the quality of all educational assessments, while also (2) reducing the number of assessments that do not contribute to teaching and learning. In addition, this RFP can help districts/consortia identify and/or develop high-quality assessments already in use for instructional or other curricular purposes that can simultaneously be used for Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) purposes. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/sa-17/home.html http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/sa-17/home.html Tue, 22 Apr 2014 16:25:00 EST News and Notes: 'We're poised to lead the country' http://conta.cc/1qX1ups http://conta.cc/1qX1ups Mon, 14 Apr 2014 16:00:00 EST RFI Released: Proposed Grant to Further Engage NYS Educators in the Enhancement of the EngageNY.org Curricular Modules http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfi/common-core-institute/home.html http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfi/common-core-institute/home.html Thu, 10 Apr 2014 17:10:00 EST State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr., joined by U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan, today addressed students of the Wagner School at New York University and invited guests. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/secretary-duncan-commissioner-king-nyu.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/secretary-duncan-commissioner-king-nyu.html Thu, 10 Apr 2014 09:30:00 EST News and Notes: What do students think about the Common Core? http://conta.cc/Ot3g4Y http://conta.cc/Ot3g4Y Mon, 07 Apr 2014 15:00:00 EST News and Notes: Engaging with Families; Value of Assessment http://conta.cc/1i8KGIo http://conta.cc/1i8KGIo Mon, 31 Mar 2014 15:30:00 EST RFP Released: Statewide Technical Assistance Center for Safe and Supportive Schools: The NYS Center for School Safety http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/14-010/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/14-010/home.html Fri, 28 Mar 2014 23:59:00 EST Request for Information (RFI) Released: Enterprise Identity and Access Management (EIAM) System http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/rfi-eiam/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/rfi-eiam/home.html Wed, 26 Mar 2014 18:30:00 EST News and Notes: New Look, New Features http://conta.cc/1fYDVGI http://conta.cc/1fYDVGI Tue, 25 Mar 2014 15:30:00 EST Letter from Commissioner King Regarding Statewide Math and Reading Exams http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/letter-to-superintendents-3-24-14.pdf http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/letter-to-superintendents-3-24-14.pdf Mon, 24 Mar 2014 12:00:00 EST The State Board of Regents' Higher Education Committee yesterday discussed the extensive supports the Department has provided for implementation of the new teacher certification exams, including the edTPA (a performance-based assessment of teaching modeled on the highly regarded National Board Certification), the rigorous basic literacy Academic Literacy Skills Test (ALST), and the Educating All Students exam, which evaluates candidates' readiness to teach in diverse classrooms (including students with disabilities and English Language Learners) and work effectively with students' families. After a discussion of the $20 million in Race to the Top funds the State Education Department has provided for the implementation of clinically rich programs at 13 institutions in New York State and a conversation about the certification examinations, the Committee indicated that the work should continue to move forward. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/edtpa.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/edtpa.html Wed, 12 Mar 2014 17:25:00 EST News and Notes from Commissioner King http://conta.cc/1d253Y8 http://conta.cc/1d253Y8 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 16:00:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED), Office of Bilingual Education and Foreign Language Studies (OBE-FLS), is seeking applications from Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) to operate a Clinically-Rich Intensive Teacher Institute in Bilingual Education and English as a Second Language (CR-ITI-BE) program, addressing the shortage of certified bilingual and English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers throughout New York State (NYS). http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2014-17-clinically-rich-teacher-institute-bilingual/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2014-17-clinically-rich-teacher-institute-bilingual/home.html Tue, 25 Feb 2014 18:51:00 EST State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. today announced that forty-two school districts and charter schools and eight consortia (which include thirty-eight component districts) have received preliminary grant award notification totaling approximately $24.2 million for the Strengthening Teacher and Leader Effectiveness (STLE) 3 Program. Final grant awards are contingent on the review and approval of the Office of the State Comptroller. These grants represent the third and final phase of the STLE grant program. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/STLE3.htm http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/STLE3.htm Tue, 18 Feb 2014 16:04:00 EST This memo addresses three adjustments that are relevant to the State assessments component of the Regents Work Group Report entitled The Path Forward: Common Core Learning Standards, Assessments, and Teacher and Principal Evaluation in New York State. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/assessment/commoncore/cclsassessments.pdf http://www.p12.nysed.gov/assessment/commoncore/cclsassessments.pdf Thu, 13 Feb 2014 10:00:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals for the services of a Program Evaluator (PE) who will conduct a statewide evaluation of the NCLB Title II, Part B Math Science Partnerships (MSP) competitive grant program by providing technical assistance to individual funded MSP projects that will assure that each funded MSP project conducts a thorough local evaluation using scientifically based research methods and provides evidence of progress on on-going program implementation, as well as meeting the required federal and state reporting requirements. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/14-002/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/14-002/home.html Tue, 11 Feb 2014 14:11:00 EST The State Board of Regents P-12 Education and Higher Education Committees today adopted several measures presented in a report from a Regents' work group to adjust the implementation of the new Common Core Standards. The full Board is expected to act on the Committee reports tomorrow (Tuesday, February 11th). Included are changes that will delay the impact of Common Core-related state assessments on educators and students, and reduce the level of local school district testing associated with the new teacher evaluation law and higher standards for teaching and learning. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/regents-adjust-common-core-implementation.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/regents-adjust-common-core-implementation.html Mon, 10 Feb 2014 09:30:00 EST Commissioner King's 2014-15 Higher Education and The Professions Budget Presentation http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/2014-ohe-op-budget-testimony.pdf http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/2014-ohe-op-budget-testimony.pdf Thu, 06 Feb 2014 17:00:00 EST Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand today announced the names of the two New York students who have been selected as delegates to the 52nd annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) that will be held March 8 – 15, 2014 in Washington, D.C. Benjamin Chasan of Plainview and Priscilla Guo of Forest Hills were chosen from across the state to be part of the group of 104 student delegates who will attend the program's 52nd annual Washington Week. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/socst/senateyouth.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/socst/senateyouth.html Mon, 03 Feb 2014 16:00:00 EST Congratulations to the first ever Music Educator Award winner, Kent Knappenberger, from Westfield, New York! http://musiced.nafme.org/news/kent-knappenberger-new-york-music-teacher-and-nafme-member-named-the-first-grammy-music-educator/ http://musiced.nafme.org/news/kent-knappenberger-new-york-music-teacher-and-nafme-member-named-the-first-grammy-music-educator/ Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:00:00 EST Commissioner King's 2014-15 P-12 Budget Presentation http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/2014-p-12-budget-testimony.pdf http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/2014-p-12-budget-testimony.pdf Tue, 28 Jan 2014 10:00:00 EST Statement from Chancellor Tisch and Commissioner King on Governor Cuomo's 2014-15 Budget Proposal http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/governor-cuomo-budget2014-15.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/governor-cuomo-budget2014-15.html Tue, 21 Jan 2014 16:30:00 EST Board of Regents Chancellor Merryl H. Tisch and State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. today announced a new online exhibition on the New York State Museum's website featuring the only known audio recording of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1962 speech commemorating the centennial anniversary of the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. The online exhibition is available at: http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/mlk. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/mlk-speech.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/mlk-speech.html Mon, 20 Jan 2014 07:00:00 EST For Public Comment: Proposed Amendments to New York State's Approved Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Flexibility Waiver for 2014-2015 http://www.p12.nysed.gov/accountability/ESEAFlexibilityRenewal.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/accountability/ESEAFlexibilityRenewal.html Thu, 16 Jan 2014 17:00:00 EST The primary purpose of the SIG is to provide Local Education Agencies (LEAs) with an opportunity to support the implementation of a whole-school change model in its Priority Schools. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/ta-14/home.html http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/ta-14/home.html Mon, 13 Jan 2014 14:00:00 EST The purposes of the School Innovation Fund are to increase high school graduation, college and career readiness of high school graduates, college persistence, and college graduation rates by increasing the availability of new high quality seats for students at most risk for dropout, disengagement, and poor academic performance. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/sif-round3/home.html http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/sif-round3/home.html Mon, 13 Jan 2014 14:00:00 EST Statement from Chancellor Tisch and Commissioner King on Governor Cuomo's State of the State Address http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/state-of-the-state2014.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/state-of-the-state2014.html Wed, 08 Jan 2014 18:00:00 EST The New York State Education Department's (NYSED) Office of Curriculum is seeking proposals from bidders with demonstrated knowledge, expertise and the capacity to provide third-party validation that the curricular material produced by the math curriculum vendor for Geometry, Algebra II, and Pre-Calculus (grades 10-12) is of highest quality. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/sa-13/home.html http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/sa-13/home.html Tue, 07 Jan 2014 12:30:00 EST State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. announced today that the United States Department of Education (USDE) has approved New York State's request for a waiver from the provisions of federal law that currently require students who take Regents exams in mathematics when they are in seventh or eighth grade to also take the state mathematics assessment. The waiver will effectively end the "double-testing" of these students, beginning with the spring 2014 assessments. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/waiver-to-eliminate-double-testing.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/waiver-to-eliminate-double-testing.html Thu, 02 Jan 2014 14:30:00 EST Applications are currently being accepted for the 2014 New York State Summer School of the Arts (NYSSSA). Auditions begin in January and will be held throughout New York State. A complete schedule of program information, audition sites, application materials (including an online application) is available on the NYSSSA website at www.oce.nysed.gov/nysssa/. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/nysssa2014.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/nysssa2014.html Thu, 02 Jan 2014 13:30:00 EST Letter to educators from State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/reflections-on-the-core.pdf http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/reflections-on-the-core.pdf Mon, 30 Dec 2013 12:24:00 EST Check out the December 20, 2013 edition of News and Notes from Commissioner King. http://conta.cc/1kqI7og http://conta.cc/1kqI7og Fri, 20 Dec 2013 12:00:00 EST The New York State Board of Regents is expected to approve its State School Aid proposal for the 2014-15 state budget, calling for a $1.3 billion increase in state aid, more equitable funding for high needs school districts, and increased investments in universal pre-k programs and professional development for teachers and principals. The Regents State Aid Subcommittee approved the proposal today. Board of Regents Chancellor Merryl H. Tisch and State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. also announced the State Education Department is addressing recommendations made by the New York State Educational Conference Board (ECB) to improve implementation of the Common Core Standards. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/StateSchoolAidProposal201415.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/StateSchoolAidProposal201415.html Mon, 16 Dec 2013 15:00:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals for a vendor to develop translations of the New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards for Math, the New York State Math P-12 Curriculum Modules, as well as related materials for teachers and parents. Translations of modules will include teacher materials, student materials, and module assessments. Materials will be translated into Spanish, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Arabic, Bengali and Haitian-Creole. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/sa-15/home.html http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/sa-15/home.html Thu, 5 Dec 2013 21:00:00 EST Check out the November 25, 2013 edition of News and Notes from Commissioner King. http://conta.cc/17NnXzr http://conta.cc/17NnXzr Mon, 25 Nov 2013 17:00:00 EST The State University of New York is accepting applications for the New York State Master Teacher Program in six additional regions, completing the initiative's statewide expansion plans. After the first selection of 104 master teachers announced last month, up to 561 additional teachers across the state will be selected to serve as master teachers in this second round of applications. https://www.governor.ny.gov/press/11042013-nys-master-teacher-program https://www.governor.ny.gov/press/11042013-nys-master-teacher-program Tue, 12 Nov 2013 21:00:00 EST Statement from Chancellor Tisch and Commissioner King On New York State's NAEP Scores http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/naep-scores-2013.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/naep-scores-2013.html Thu, 07 Nov 2013 12:30:00 EST News and Notes from Commissioner King - October 30, 2013 http://conta.cc/1aDCrAS http://conta.cc/1aDCrAS Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:00:00 EST Chancellor Tisch testified today at Senator Flanagan's hearing on the Regents Reform Agenda http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/reform-agenda-hearing-testimony-nyc.pdf http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/reform-agenda-hearing-testimony-nyc.pdf Tue, 29 Oct 2013 11:14:00 EST State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. announced today that New York is participating in the third year of the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) program and invites public and nonpublic schools to apply for this national recognition. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/green-ribbon-schools-2013.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/green-ribbon-schools-2013.html Fri, 25 Oct 2013 11:05:00 EST Letter to educators from State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/teaching-is-the-core.pdf http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/teaching-is-the-core.pdf Thu, 24 Oct 2013 15:30:00 EST State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. today announced the grant recipients for two programs that support educators throughout the state: the round two of the Strengthening Teacher and Leader Effectiveness (STLE) Grant Program; and funding for the statewide network of Teacher Resource and Computer Training Centers (Teacher Centers). King also announced the release of a Request for Proposals for a third round of the STLE Program. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/commissioner-king-announces-recipients-of-two-grant-programs-to-support-educators.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/commissioner-king-announces-recipients-of-two-grant-programs-to-support-educators.html Wed, 23 Oct 2013 10:45:00 EST State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. today released the preliminary statewide composite ratings for teachers and principals. The ratings do not include New York City educators; while the rest of the state's districts are in their second year of evaluations, New York City is in the first year of its plan and there are no composite ratings available yet for city teachers. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/commissioner-king-announces-preliminary-statewide-evaluation-ratings.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/commissioner-king-announces-preliminary-statewide-evaluation-ratings.html Tue, 22 Oct 2013 10:10:00 EST State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. today announced he and the State Board of Regents will hold a series of 12 forums in school districts across the state to meet with parents and educators to discuss the Common Core Standards and other education reforms approved by the State Board of Regents. King will be joined at the events by Board of Regents members. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/commissioner-king-announces-community-forum-schedule.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/commissioner-king-announces-community-forum-schedule.html Fri, 18 Oct 2013 16:45:00 EST Check out the latest edition of News and Notes from Commissioner King, which includes a new Common Core instruction video and curriculum updates. http://conta.cc/16aro4H http://conta.cc/16aro4H Wed, 16 Oct 2013 09:55:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) P-12: Office of Special Education is seeking proposals to establish 14 Special Education Parent Technical Assistance Centers (TACs). The purpose of the TACs is to provide parents of children with disabilities the information and resources necessary to promote their meaningful involvement in their children's education programs. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/13-030/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/13-030/home.html Mon, 30 Sep 2013 13:19:00 EST Commissioner King's Presentation at NYSCOSS Fall Leadership Summit http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/nyscoss-september-2013.pdf http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/nyscoss-september-2013.pdf Mon 23 Sep 2013 13:24:00 EST News and Notes from Commissioner King - Welcome Back: Video and Curriculum Update http://conta.cc/1ewEyda http://conta.cc/1ewEyda Mon 9 Sep 2013 14:30:00 EST Section 1003(a) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requires that State Education Agencies allocate funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for Title I Priority and Focus Schools to meet the progress goals in their District Comprehensive Improvement Plan and School Comprehensive Education Plan(s) (DCIP/SCEP) and thereby improve student performance. These funds are to be used to support implementation of school improvement activities identified through the Diagnostic Tool for School and District Effectiveness (DTSDE) reviews or a school review with district oversight and included in the DCIP/SCEP. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2013-14-title-1-basic-sig-1003a/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2013-14-title-1-basic-sig-1003a/home.html Thu, 5 Sep 2013 18:22:00 EST The Extended Learning Time (ELT) Grant Program is authorized under subdivision 6-b of Section 3641 of New York State Education Law. The purpose of the ELT competitive grant program is to provide funding to school districts operating independently or in collaboration with not-for-profit community based organizations (CBOs) to increase school-wide learning opportunities in high-quality extended school day and/or extended school year programs with a focus on improving academic achievement. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/extended-learning-time-grant-program/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/extended-learning-time-grant-program/home.html Wed 4 Sep 2013 19:02:00 EST Chapter 53, Section 1 of the Laws of 2013 appropriates $25 million for prekindergarten grants to establish new high quality full-day and half-day prekindergarten placements and/or convert existing half-day slots to full-day for the highest need children and schools in public school districts. Preference shall be given to proposals establishing full-day placements, while ensuring that a portion of the grants awarded include the creation of new half-day placements. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2013-14-prekindergarten/ http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2013-14-prekindergarten/ Thu 29 Aug 2013 16:28:00 EST The recent release of the grades 3-8 ELA and math test results presents both an opportunity and a challenge for all of us. We know that by setting this new baseline using the Common Core Standards, we have a better understanding of where our students are on the path to college and career readiness. But with this opportunity comes challenges, particularly around communicating about the results with parents and families as well as the broader public. http://conta.cc/14dWWnk http://conta.cc/14dWWnk Mon 19 Aug 2013 16:30:00 EST State Education Department (SED or "the Department") staff has completed the review of your August 12, 2013 submission of School Under Registration Review (SURR) plans for East High School and Lafayette High School. As required by my July 10, 2013 directive, Buffalo Public Schools (BPS) submitted school level plans; a description of district supports for these plans; BPS's contract with Johns Hopkins University Talent Development Secondary (JHU) to serve as an Educational Partnership Organization (EPO) for East and Lafayette High Schools; and BPS's memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Erie 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to provide Career and Technical Education (CTE) to students at East and Lafayette High Schools. http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/buffalo-letter-epo.pdf http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/buffalo-letter-epo.pdf Mon 19 Aug 2013 15:25:00 EST Pursuant to Education Law § 3641 subdivision 6-a, the Commissioner of the State Education Department (SED) is authorized to award competitive grants "to eligible school districts for plans that target school buildings as 'community hubs to deliver co-located or school-linked academic, health, mental health, nutrition, counseling, legal and/or other services to students and their families in a manner that will lead to improved educational and other outcomes.'" These "Community Schools" are public schools that emphasize family engagement and are characterized by strong partnerships and additional supports for students and families designed to counter environmental factors that impede student achievement. Fundamentally, Community Schools coordinate and maximize public, non-profit and private resources to deliver critical services to students and their families, thereby increasing student achievement and generating other positive outcomes. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2013-community-schools-grant-initiative/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2013-community-schools-grant-initiative/home.html Fri, 09 Aug 2013 18:28:00 EST State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. today released the results of the April 2013 grades 3-8 math and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments. This year's state assessments are the first for New York students to measure the Common Core Learning Standards that were adopted by the State Board of Regents in 2010. King said that, as expected, the percentage of students deemed proficient is significantly lower than in 2011-12. This change in scores – which will effectively create a new baseline of student learning – is largely the result of the shift in the assessments to measure the Common Core Standards, which more accurately reflect students' progress toward college and career readiness. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/grades-3-8-assessment-results-2013.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/grades-3-8-assessment-results-2013.html Wed, 07 Aug 2013 09:30:00 EST This week, we are releasing the results of the April 2013 grades 3-8 math and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments. This year's state assessments are the first for New York students to measure the Common Core State Standards that were adopted by the State Board of Regents in 2010. As expected, the percentage of students deemed proficient will be significantly lower than in 2011-12. This change in scores -- which will effectively create a new baseline measurement of student learning -- is largely the result of the shift in the assessments to measure the Common Core State Standards, which more accurately reflect students' progress toward college and career readiness. http://conta.cc/173pTAJ http://conta.cc/173pTAJ Tue 06 Aug 2013 12:00:00 EST State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. today announced that seven school districts will receive more than $126 million in federal School Improvement Grant (SIG) awards to support turnaround and transformation efforts in thirty-four schools. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/sig-funding-2013.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/sig-funding-2013.html Fri, 26 Jul 2013 11:00:00 EST NTI was launched two years ago to facilitate the shifts in instruction necessary to fully implement the Common Core. Teams of educators from across the state attended NTI and will now return to their home schools and districts to provide their colleagues with professional development. Check out the latest edition of News and Notes from Commissioner King to find out more. http://conta.cc/12DCn2L http://conta.cc/12DCn2L Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:40:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals for the collection and analysis of post-school data for students with disabilities as required by the New York State Performance Plan (SPP). The purpose of this contract is to collect and analyze data for NYSED to meet its federal reporting requirements for SPP Indicator 14. Indicator 14 requires all school districts to report the percent of youth with disabilities, who had individualized education programs (IEPs), are no longer attending secondary school and who have been competitively employed, or enrolled in some type of postsecondary school, or both, within one year of leaving high school. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/13-012/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/13-012/home.html Wed, 19 June 2013 18:08:00 EST MTIP supports eligible public school districts and BOCES in developing and providing structured guidance and assistance by experienced, highly qualified teachers (mentors) to beginning teachers (interns) in their first or second year of teaching. Grant applications are due August 9, 2013. http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/resteachers/mentorinternship.html#rfp http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/resteachers/mentorinternship.html#rfp Wed, 19 June 2013 17:00:00 EST Across New York, district administrators, principals, teachers, and BOCES are working hard to implement Common Core standards and instruction in their classrooms and schools. Our goal is to ensure that every student graduates from high school prepared for college and career. Thanks to the hard work of educators, Common Core instruction is happening in classrooms across the state. Please take a few minutes to watch this video to see Common Core instruction in action and check out our additional resources. In New York State, Teaching is the CORE. http://conta.cc/19NLLog http://conta.cc/19NLLog Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:30:00 EST TOT grants are available to assist school districts in the recruitment, retention, and certification activities necessary to increase the supply of qualified teachers in school districts experiencing a teacher shortage or subject area shortage. Grant applications are due August 2, 2013. http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/resteachers/tot.html http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/resteachers/tot.html Mon, 17 June 2013 17:00:00 EST New York State Board of Regents Chancellor Merryl H. Tisch and New York State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. today released high school graduation rates for the 2008 cohort (students who entered 9th grade in 2008). Overall statewide graduation rates remained stable at 74 percent despite increased rigor required for graduation phased-in over the past four years. The graduates of 2012 were the first cohort for which a local diploma was not available for general education students. King said today’s announcement shows the hard work of educators, parents, and students across the state proved the opponents of higher standards wrong. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/GradRates.2013.StatewideHSGradRateStaysAt74PercentDespiteHigherGradStandards.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/GradRates.2013.StatewideHSGradRateStaysAt74PercentDespiteHigherGradStandards.html Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:10:00 EST State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. today announced that 125 grants totaling approximately $78.1 million in annual funding have been awarded under the federally funded 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Program. The purpose of the grants is to create or expand community learning centers that provide academic enrichment and youth development opportunities for students who attend schools that serve a high percentage of low-income families. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/21stCCLSGrantsAwarded.2013.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/21stCCLSGrantsAwarded.2013.html Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:30:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Accountability is seeking proposals from vendors with demonstrated knowledge, expertise and the capacity to conduct district and school-based reviews aligned to the Diagnostic Tool for School and District Effectiveness (DTSDE) protocol. Focus Districts and Districts with Priority Schools use the feedback from the DTSDE to complete a District Comprehensive Improvement Plan and any necessary School Comprehensive Education Plans. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/ta-10/home.html http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/ta-10/home.html Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:01:00 EST State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. today announced the State Education Department (SED) is accepting applications for a second round of the competitive Strengthening Teacher and Leader Effectiveness (STLE) grant program. STLE grants are targeted to support school districts and charter schools utilizing, as part of their implementation of an Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) plan, a comprehensive approach to recruitment, development, support, retention and equitable distribution of effective teachers and school leaders. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/TeacherLeaderEffectivenessGrantRFPAnnounced.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/TeacherLeaderEffectivenessGrantRFPAnnounced.html Tue, 4 Jun 2013 14:00:00 EST New York State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. today released his teacher and principal evaluation plan for New York City. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/nyc-appr-plan.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/nyc-appr-plan.html Sat, 1 Jun 2013 17:00:00 EST Section 1003(a) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requires that State Education Agencies allocate funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for Title I Priority and Focus Schools to meet the progress goals in their District Comprehensive Improvement Plan and School Comprehensive Education Plan(s) (DCIP/SCEP) and thereby improve student performance. Funds will be allocated to Focus Districts to support partnerships with Higher Education Institutions (IHE), Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), education research organizations and/or local business and industry. The funds must be used to develop leadership programs for implementation of Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS) and Annual Personnel Performance Reviews (APPR) as required under the provisions of Education Law §3012-c, and to provide college and career enrichment programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) for historically underserved students. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2013-14-title-1-1003a/ http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2013-14-title-1-1003a/ Sat, 1 Jun 2013 01:29:00 EST Dr. John B. King, Jr., Commissioner of Education and President of the University of the State of New York, will engage with student reporters across the state via video conference on Tuesday, June 4. The Commissioner will speak for a few minutes and then answer questions from student reporters. http://usny.nysed.gov/high-school-student-press-conference.html http://usny.nysed.gov/high-school-student-press-conference.html Wed, 29 May 2013 16:00:00 EST The 2013-14 grant application for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B Section 611 and Section 619 Federal Funding for the Education of Students with Disabilities is now available. Application materials are due to the State Education Department (SED) by July 1, 2013. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/finance/2013-14-idea-application.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/finance/2013-14-idea-application.html Tue, 28 May 2013 13:18:00 EST This memorandum provides critical updates regarding school districts, BOCES, and charter schools reporting and verifying Teacher-Student Data Linkage (TSDL) information and principal linkages in the Student Information Repository System (SIRS) for the 2012-13 school year. As a reminder, these data are necessary to meet federal and State requirements, and for school districts to demonstrate full implementation of an approved APPR plan for the 2012-13 school year. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/teachers-leaders/docs/critical-updates-on-reporting-and-verifying-tsdl-information.pdf http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/teachers-leaders/docs/critical-updates-on-reporting-and-verifying-tsdl-information.pdf Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:00 EST Statements from NYS Board of Regents Chancellor Merryl H. Tisch and NYS Commissioner John B. King, Jr. on Assembly Passage of the NYS Dream Act http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/assembly-passage-nys-dream-act.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/assembly-passage-nys-dream-act.html Tue, 21 May 2013 21:00:00 EST Check out the latest edition of News and Notes from Commissioner King http://conta.cc/10JVgvb http://conta.cc/10JVgvb Tue, 21 May 2013 10:47:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals for the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) for test development, research, printing, shipping, scoring, and score reporting. One contract resulting from this RFP will be awarded for a term of five (5) years. The contract will begin on January 1, 2014 and end on December 31, 2018. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/13-026/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/13-026/home.html Mon, 20 May 2013 17:51:00 EST A Bidders Conference for the 2013-2020 NYS Pathways in Technology Early College High School (NYS P-TECH) Program will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 1 p.m. to 3p.m. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2013-20-nys-p-tech/bidders-conference-announcement.pdf http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2013-20-nys-p-tech/bidders-conference-announcement.pdf Fri, 17 May 2013 10:25:00 EST The New York State Pathways in Technology Early College High School (NYS P-TECH) program will prepare thousands of New York students for high-skills jobs of the future in technology, manufacturing, healthcare and finance. The model incorporates a six-year program that combines high school, college and career training and will be targeted to at-risk, disadvantaged students. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2013-20-nys-p-tech/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2013-20-nys-p-tech/home.html Fri, 10 May 2013 18:17:00 EST The primary purpose of this program is to provide four-year-old students with an opportunity to access high-quality prekindergarten programs that will provide the foundation to help prepare them for future school success. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2013-14-universal-pre-k/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2013-14-universal-pre-k/home.html Tue, 7 May 2013 13:45:00 EST April 30, 2013 edition of News and Notes from Commissioner King http://conta.cc/12XxdxL http://conta.cc/12XxdxL Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:45:00 EST Statement from State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. on AFT President Randi Weingarten's Comments on Common Core http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/SEDCommissionerKingStatementOnAFTCommentsOnCommonCore.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/SEDCommissionerKingStatementOnAFTCommentsOnCommonCore.html Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:45:00 EST Under New York State Education Department’s approved Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) flexibility waiver, the state’s persistently lowest-achieving schools are identified as Priority Schools and may also be placed under registration review (SURR), pursuant to Commissioner’s regulation 100.18. As a result, Priority Schools, with the support of the larger district and school-community, have an opportunity to develop and implement a whole-school change model with the goal of achieving dramatic school-level achievement gains such that the school is in good academic standing within three years. The primary purpose of the SIG is to provide Local Education Agencies (LEAs) with an opportunity to support the implementation of a whole-school change model in its Priority Schools. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/ta-13/home.html http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/ta-13/home.html Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:00:00 EST Preparing all students to be college and career ready is the top priority of the Board of Regents and the New York State Education Department. Accordingly, the Regents and the Department are fully focused on improving the quality of education that every student receives to enable a successful transition to adult life. Military service is an important and viable career option for many students. To give students guidance in choosing the best post-secondary option, schools may choose to offer, on a voluntary basis, the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). http://www.p12.nysed.gov/docs/asvab-guidance-memo.pdf http://www.p12.nysed.gov/docs/asvab-guidance-memo.pdf Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:00:00 EST U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, together with White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Nancy Sutley and Environmental Protection Agency Acting Administrator Bob Perciasepe announced that three New York schools – Crompond School, PS 057 Hubert H. Humphrey School and Rye Country Day School – are among the 14 districts and 64 schools named 2013 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools. New York State is among 29 states and D.C. with schools receiving the second annual awards. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/2013GreenRibbonSchools.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/2013GreenRibbonSchools.html Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:30:00 EST In partnership with the New York State Middle School Association, the State Education Department has selected two middle schools that have earned their first designation as Schools to Watch®: Johanna Perrin Middle School in Fairport and Honeoye Falls-Lima Middle School in Honeoye Falls. Congratulations! http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/mle/eestw/schools-to-watch.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/mle/eestw/schools-to-watch.html Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:15:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals for a vendor to conduct post-operational score collection and standard setting for selected Regents Exams, as well as develop annual operational technical reports for all Regents Exams. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/13-025/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/13-025/home.html Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:27:00 EST Hurricane Sandy, which struck New York on October 29, 2012, had significant impacts on school districts and BOCES in lower New York and Long Island. Over 175 schools were located within the storm surge zone, resulting in tremendous damage to numerous facilities. Project SERV funds are intended to provide education-related services to LEAs in which the learning environment was disrupted as a direct result of Hurricane Sandy. Project-funded costs must be in addition to costs that would have been incurred absent Hurricane Sandy. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2013-serv-sandy/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2013-serv-sandy/home.html Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:53:00 EST State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. today announced the release of the latest video in the Common Core Assessment Video Series: a video for parents regarding the Common Core Standards and upcoming Grades 3-8 state assessments in English language arts and mathematics. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/CommissionerKingVideoonCommonCore.4.11.2013.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/CommissionerKingVideoonCommonCore.4.11.2013.html Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:00:00 EST This video is about the Common Core Standards and the upcoming Grade 3-8 state assessments in English language arts and math. Please share this video with parents and families. http://conta.cc/10YkyZJ http://conta.cc/10YkyZJ Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:30:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals for a vendor to develop translations of New York State examinations and related materials, including examination reference tables, parent reports on individual student test performance, and annual school report cards. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/13-024/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/13-024/home.html Tue, 9 Apr 2013 16:52:00 EST Federal ESEA (NCLB) Title I, Part C Education of Migratory Children funds are available for eligible agencies to provide direct educational support and services to eligible migrant students in specified regions of New York State. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2013-18-mets/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2013-18-mets/home.html Mon, 8 Apr 2013 16:46:00 EST News and Notes from Commissioner King: Common Core Assessment Video Series http://conta.cc/10zNg1s http://conta.cc/10zNg1s Thu, 4 Apr 2013 16:30:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) P-12: Office of Special Education is seeking proposals to establish four (4) teams to provide field-based professional development and technical assistance for a Response to Intervention Personnel Development Project (RtI-PDP). http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/13-021/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/13-021/home.html Wed, 3 Apr 2013 15:34:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking, from educators and other service providers at all levels of New York’s educational system, submissions of curriculum content for Grades 9-12 English Language Arts (ELA) that support rigor, quality, and alignment in the implementation of the New York State Common Core Learning Standards, and that are based on texts that have been chosen by NYSED for a contract to create a set of 9-12 ELA modules. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/curriculum-ifs/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/curriculum-ifs/ Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:15:00 EST State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. announced that six school districts will receive nearly $81 million in the current round of federal School Improvement Grant (SIG) awards to support turnaround, restart and transformation efforts in eighteen schools. King said the Buffalo City School District will receive $22.5 million; the Poughkeepsie City School District will receive nearly $4.5 million; the Rochester City School District will receive nearly $4.5 million; the Syracuse City School District will receive $31.5 million; the Troy City School District will receive nearly $4.3 million; and the Yonkers City School District will receive $13.5 million. The school districts will use the grants to engage in dramatic and transformative whole-school change in their lowest performing schools. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/SIG.SEDAnnounces81MinSIGto6SDs.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/SIG.SEDAnnounces81MinSIGto6SDs.html Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:00:00 EST State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. announced thirteen school districts will receive Replication Grants for Low-Performing Schools to replicate the best practices of the Commissioner’s Schools Dissemination Grant award recipients. The grants, totaling approximately $2.2 million, will go to the following districts: Broadalbin-Perth, Central Square, Cobleskill-Richmondville, Harpursville, Ithaca, Lansing, Long Beach, Margaretville, Monroe-Woodbury, Olean, Rochester, William Floyd, and Yonkers. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/ReplicationGrants.SEDAnnounces2.2MillionTo15SchsIn13SDs.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/ReplicationGrants.SEDAnnounces2.2MillionTo15SchsIn13SDs.html Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:00:00 EST March 25, 2013 Edition of News and Notes from Commissioner King http://conta.cc/16cxEog http://conta.cc/16cxEog Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:30:00 EST On March 6, 2013, the State Education Department sent a memo to school administrators regarding the transition to Common Core assessments. We encourage you to share the memo with administrators, staff, parents, and communities. A helpful way to share this information with parents is the Toolkit for Parent Engagement available on this website. We hope that you will use this and other communications from the State Education Department to provide as much information as possible as we take this critical step towards ensuring that our students are college and career ready. http://engageny.org/resource/field-memo-transition-to-common-core-assessments http://engageny.org/resource/field-memo-transition-to-common-core-assessments Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:45:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) P-12: Office of Special Education is seeking proposals for the distribution, collection, verification, analysis and reporting of results of an annual survey completed by university personnel preparation programs that lead to certification or licensure in special education and related services in New York State (NYS). http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/13-013/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/13-013/home.html Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:40:00 EST New York State Education Department (SED) Commissioner John B. King, Jr. announced that SED intends to execute a contract with CTB/McGraw-Hill to develop a new New York State High School Equivalency Diploma assessment to replace the General Educational Development (GED) test. GEDTS, a new for-profit entity created by the American Council on Education and Pearson Incorporated, has announced plans that will double the cost of the exam in 2014. The Governor and Legislature must include an appropriation for the development of the new assessment in the State Budget. King said that, in the long run, CTB/McGraw-Hill’s new assessment will save the State money compared to the new pricing structure announced by Pearson. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/HSEquivalencyDiploma.CTBMcGrawHil.htm http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/HSEquivalencyDiploma.CTBMcGrawHil.htm Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:30:00 EST Commissioner King's Presentation at the NYSCOSS 2013 Winter Institut - March 4, 2013 http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/nyscoss-march-2013.pdf http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/nyscoss-march-2013.pdf Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:42:00 EST New York State wishes to recognize and celebrate an exceptionally skilled and passionate educator to be an ambassador for New York State teachers and the New York State nominee for the National Teacher of the Year. We invite you to nominate an outstanding professional for the 2014 New York State Teacher of the Year. Nominations are due by March 29, 2013. http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/resteachers/toty.html http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/resteachers/toty.html Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:36:00 EST NYSED is working with an independent research group to understand the progress being made across the State in implementing the three Race to the Top initiatives: teacher and principal evaluation (APPR), the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), and data-driven instruction (DDI). As part of the research, we are administering surveys to teachers, school and district leaders, BOCES, and Network Teams approximately quarterly. Many teachers and all principals have received an email from Deputy Commissioner Ken Slentz on February 26th, 2013 asking them to complete a survey about one of the three initiatives. http://engageny.org/content/participate-in-a-feedback-survey-on-race-to-the-top-initiatives http://engageny.org/content/participate-in-a-feedback-survey-on-race-to-the-top-initiatives Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:45:00 EST As part of an overall effort to protect the integrity of State assessments, State Education Department (SED) Commissioner John B. King, Jr. announced the launch of a new website designed to support the integrity of State assessments. The new Test Security and Educator Integrity website (http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tsei/) includes several components to facilitate the receipt and handling of test fraud allegations involving State tests. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/NewTestSecurityWebsite.CommissionerKingAnnounces.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/NewTestSecurityWebsite.CommissionerKingAnnounces.html Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:16:00 EST State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. announced today that more than $87 million is available for New York schools serving low-income students to purchase new technology and software. The funding is part of the settlement agreement reached between New York State consumers and Microsoft Corporation in 2006. King said the State Education Department (SED) established the New York State School Technology Voucher Program to distribute the funds in the form of vouchers to eligible schools. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/NYSSchoolstoReceive87MillionforTechnology.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/NYSSchoolstoReceive87MillionforTechnology.html Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:45:00 EST Statement from State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. on the Assembly's Action on DREAM Act Legislation http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/SEDCommissionerKingStatementonAssemblysActiononDREAMActLegislation.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/SEDCommissionerKingStatementonAssemblysActiononDREAMActLegislation.html Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:30:00 EST Commissioner King's 2013-14 budget presentations to the NYS legislature are now available. Two presentations are available: 1) P-12 and 2) Higher Education and the Professions. http://usny.nysed.gov/budget.html http://usny.nysed.gov/budget.html Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:00:00 EST The 9-12 Social Studies Framework integrates existing New York State Learning Standards and the New York State Core Curriculum for Social Studies into a single document. The draft framework is posted online for public review. http://www.engageny.org/content/draft-nys-common-core-9-12-social-studies-framework-is-now-posted http://www.engageny.org/content/draft-nys-common-core-9-12-social-studies-framework-is-now-posted Fri, 08 Feb 2013 13:20:00 EST State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. announced that New York State has nominated four schools for the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) program. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/GreenRibbonSchoolsNominatedbySEDtoUSDE.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/GreenRibbonSchoolsNominatedbySEDtoUSDE.html Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:00:00 EST Commissioner King's Testimony at the ESEA Flexibility Waiver Senate Hearing http://usny.nysed.gov/king-testimony-us-senate-feb-2013.html http://usny.nysed.gov/king-testimony-us-senate-feb-2013.html Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:00:00 EST The purpose of the federal New York Charter School Dissemination Grant is to provide funds to support the dissemination of effective practices and programs that have been developed, tested, and proven successful in New York Charter Schools. Dissemination funds are made available to assist charter schools in disseminating their successful innovations to any district school(s) in New York through designated partnerships. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2013-16-charter-school-dissemination/home.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2013-16-charter-school-dissemination/home.html Fri, 05 Feb 2013 18:34:00 EST Our Challenge: Graduating Students College and Career Ready - Commissioner King's presentation to the Long Island Regional Advisory Council on Higher Education (LIRACHE), January 31, 2013 http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/lirache-1-31-13.pdf http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/lirache-1-31-13.pdf Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:18:00 EST The New York State Education Department (SED) is accepting applications for the 2013 Summer Food Service Program from public or non-public schools; non-profit school food authorities; all local, county, municipal, or state governmental entities; Indian tribal territories; migrant programs; non-profit agencies; and camps interested and eligible in sponsoring a Summer Food Service Program. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/summer-food-service-program-2013.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/summer-food-service-program-2013.html Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:24:00 EST State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. announced that as of noon today, January 14, the State Education Department (SED) had approved 656 school district teacher and principal evaluation plans (95 percent of the school districts in the state). Twenty-nine school districts need to re-submit plans based on SED’s review. Six districts have not submitted negotiated plans for review, including New York City. King said he approved the resubmitted Yonkers City School District’s plan earlier today. For a list of the remaining 35 school districts without approved evaluation plans, please visit http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/appr-list.pdf. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/appr-1-14-13.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/appr-1-14-13.html Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:20:00 EST Section 1003(a) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requires that State Education Agencies allocate funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for Title I Priority and Focus Schools to meet the progress goals in their District Comprehensive Improvement Plan and School Comprehensive Education Plan(s) (DCIP/SCEP) and thereby improve student performance. These funds are to be used to support implementation of school improvement activities identified through the Diagnostic Tool for School and District Effectiveness (DTSDE) reviews or a school review with district oversight and included in the DCIP/SCEP. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2012-13-1003a/ http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2012-13-1003a/ Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:15:00 EST State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. announced that as of noon Friday, January 11, the State Education Department had approved 637 school district APPR plans. For the status of the remaining 54 school districts, please visit http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/press-release-list-1-11-13.pdf. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/appr-1-11-13.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/appr-1-11-13.html Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:00:00 EST Auditions for the 2013 New York State Summer School of the Arts (NYSSSA) begin in January and will be held throughout New York State. A complete schedule of audition sites, application materials and program information is available on the NYSSSA website at http://www.oce.nysed.gov/nysssa/. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/nysssa-auditions-2013.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/nysssa-auditions-2013.html Mon, 07 Jan 2013 13:35:00 EST New York State Education Department (NYSED) is participating in the United States Department of Education’s (USED) Race to the Top initiative, which includes a component relating to highest performing/high progress schools that are significantly closing the achievement gap between subgroups and/or significantly raising academic achievement for all groups of students. These schools are designated as Commissioner’s Schools. They are schools that have received special recognition by the Commissioner and were awarded Dissemination Grants through a competitive application process for having evidence-based practices proven to advance student achievement that can be replicated by low performing schools. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/ta-07/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/ta-07/ Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:20:00 EST The purpose of McKinney-Vento funding is to facilitate the enrollment, attendance, and success in school of students in temporary housing. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2013-2016-mckinney-vento/ http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2013-2016-mckinney-vento/ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:30:00 EST Statement from NYS Board of Regents Chancellor Merryl H. Tisch on Governor Cuomo's Education Reform Commission Report http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/ChancellorTischStatementOnGovEdReformCommissionReport.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/ChancellorTischStatementOnGovEdReformCommissionReport.html Wed, 02 Jan 2013 15:57:00 EST State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. announced that he has approved 533 school district teacher and principal Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) evaluation plans. To date, 682 school districts have submitted APPR plans for review. In addition to the 533 district plans approved, as of January 2, State Education Department (SED) staff has provided feedback on all submitted and resubmitted evaluation plans from school districts that do not yet have approved plans. The plans were submitted as required under the revised teacher and principal evaluation law passed last year. Nine districts have not submitted APPR plans. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/APPR.533SDsApproved.Jan.2.2013.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/APPR.533SDsApproved.Jan.2.2013.html Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:08:00 EST We have been invited by our colleagues in the Connecticut State Education Department to join them in a day of remembrance on Friday December 21st beginning at 9:30 a.m. with a moment of silence. Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy has contacted every governor in the nation to ask them to participate in a national moment of silence. http://usny.nysed.gov/remembrance.html http://usny.nysed.gov/remembrance.html Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:00:00 EST December 20, 2012 Edition of News and Notes from Commissioner King http://conta.cc/U11FAg http://conta.cc/U11FAg Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:30:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals for the delivery of the annual Professional Development Seminar (PDS) for School Bus Driver Instructors (SBDIs) required under Education Law 3650-C and Commissioner’s Regulations 156.3. The Professional Development Seminar is a major tool for providing updated and continual training of School Bus Driver Instructors, who in turn provide refresher training to public and nonpublic school bus drivers, monitors and attendants. Eligible applicants include school districts, Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), or any other not-for-profit organization. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/13-011/ http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/13-011/ Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:55:00 EST Commissioner Welcomes Comptroller's Support for Regents Special Ed Reforms http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/commissioner-welcomes-comptrollers-support-for-regents-special-ed-reforms.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/commissioner-welcomes-comptrollers-support-for-regents-special-ed-reforms.html Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:05:00 EST State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. announced that he has approved 442 district teacher and principal Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) evaluation plans. To date, 665 school districts have submitted APPR plans for review. In addition to the 442 district plans approved, State Education Department (SED) staff has provided feedback on submitted evaluation plans to more than 180 of the school districts that do not yet have approved plans. The plans were submitted as required under the revised teacher and principal evaluation law passed earlier this year. Approximately two dozen districts, including New York City, have not submitted APPR plans. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/SEDAPPROVES442SDEVALUATIONPLANS.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/SEDAPPROVES442SDEVALUATIONPLANS.html Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EST Resources For Supporting Students and Staff Following the Newtown, CT Tragedy http://usny.nysed.gov/newtown-ct-tragedy.html http://usny.nysed.gov/newtown-ct-tragedy.html Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:00:00 EST Flags at Half-Staff until December 18 to Honor the Victims of the Tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut http://www.p12.nysed.gov/resources/directives.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/resources/directives.html Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:00:00 EST Statement from Commissioner King on the tragedy at the Connecticut elementary school. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/SEDCommissionerKingStatementonConnecticutElementarySchoolTragedy.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/SEDCommissionerKingStatementonConnecticutElementarySchoolTragedy.html Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:53:00 EST State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. today announced a $2.5 million School Innovation Fund (SIF) grant to Newburgh Enlarged City School District. Under New York State’s Race to the Top program, SIF grants are targeted to support school districts to increase high school graduation rates, college and career readiness of high school graduates, college persistence, and college graduation rates by increasing the availability of new high quality seats for students at most risk. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/sed-announces-school-innovation-fund-grant-to-newburgh-enlargedcsd.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/sed-announces-school-innovation-fund-grant-to-newburgh-enlargedcsd.html Fri, 07 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EST State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. today announced a nearly $5 million School Innovation Fund (SIF) grant to Rochester City School District. Under New York State’s Race to the Top program, SIF grants are targeted to support school districts to increase high school graduation rates, college and career readiness of high school graduates, college persistence, and college graduation rates by increasing the availability of new high quality seats for students at most risk. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/sed-announces-school-innovation-fund-grant-to-rochester-csd.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/sed-announces-school-innovation-fund-grant-to-rochester-csd.html Fri, 07 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EST State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. announced a $2.45 million School Innovation Fund (SIF) grant to Schenectady City School District. Under New York State’s Race to the Top program, SIF grants are targeted to support school districts to increase high school graduation rates, college and career readiness of high school graduates, college persistence, and college graduation rates by increasing the availability of new high quality seats for students at most risk. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/sed-announces-school-innovation-fund-grant-to-schenectady-csd.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/sed-announces-school-innovation-fund-grant-to-schenectady-csd.html Fri, 07 Dec 2012 12:00:00 EST The New York State Education Department (“NYSED”) is seeking proposals for applicants with English Language Learner curriculum and instruction expertise to provide feedback on ELA and math curriculum vendor draft scaffolds, guide the development of these vendor scaffolds through creating sample prototypes, and conduct in person sessions with curriculum vendors/developers on research and best practice for scaffolding instruction for ELLs. The purpose is to ensure that the ELL scaffolds in NYS’s curriculum are uniform across P-12 in ELA and Math curriculum modules, and is based on research and best practice. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/sa-09/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/sa-09/ Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:00:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals for the development of a fully computer-based New York State High School Equivalency (NYS HSE) test. NYSED is currently releasing two similar RFPs; one for a high school equivalency test that is widely administered using both paper-and-pencil and computers, and the second that is administered primarily by computer with few exceptions. NYSED will award one contract for either of the two RFPs. Vendors are encouraged to bid on both RFPs. The contract resulting from either of these RFPs will be for a term anticipated to begin April 1, 2013 and to end December 31, 2016, with an option to renew for one (1) additional year. http://www.acces.nysed.gov/aepp/procurement/rfp13019.htm http://www.acces.nysed.gov/aepp/procurement/rfp13019.htm Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:30:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals for the development of a paper-based and computer-based New York State High School Equivalency (NYS HSE) test. NYSED is currently releasing two similar RFPs; one for a high school equivalency test that is widely administered using both paper-and-pencil and computers, and the second that is administered primarily by computer with few exceptions. NYSED will award one contract for either of the two RFPs. Vendors are encouraged to bid on both RFPs. The contract resulting from either of these RFPs will be for a term anticipated to begin April 1, 2013 and to end December 31, 2016, with an option to renew for one (1) additional year. http://www.acces.nysed.gov/aepp/procurement/rfp13010.htm http://www.acces.nysed.gov/aepp/procurement/rfp13010.htm Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:30:00 EST State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. announced 17 school districts and local consortia of districts have been awarded grants under New York State’s virtual learning initiative, the Virtual Advanced Placement (VAP) Program. VAP is targeted to improve access to online and blended Advanced Placement (AP) courses for low-income students. King said the program is part of the Board of Regents’ strategy to ensure that all New York students graduate from high school ready for college and careers. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/VirtualLearningInitiative.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/VirtualLearningInitiative.html Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:01:00 EST Check out the newly redesigned EngageNY.org, featuring curriculum resources, videos, and a new and growing collection of information for parents and families! http://engageny.org/ http://engageny.org/ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:00:00 EST In an effort to provide educators with as much support as possible regarding the instructional and assessment shifts necessitated by the Common Core, the Department has prepared 2013 Test Guides for each subject and grade. The Test Guides integrate important instructional and assessment information into a single document and detail how the CCLS in English Language Arts and Mathematics will be measured on the 2013 tests and supplement the other Common Core implementation resources found on EngageNY. http://engageny.org/resource/test-guides-for-english-language-arts-and-mathematics http://engageny.org/resource/test-guides-for-english-language-arts-and-mathematics Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:00:00 EST State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. announced the creation of the Commissioner’s Teacher Advisory Council. The Council, formed in collaboration with New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), will meet periodically to discuss on-going education issues, in particular, the progress of the New York State Board of Regents Reform Agenda. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/CommissionersTeacherAdvisoryCouncilAnnounced.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/CommissionersTeacherAdvisoryCouncilAnnounced.html Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:00:00 EST The purpose of the Bilingual Education Planning Grant is to provide funding to public school districts for purposes of planning to implement a new Bilingual Education Program or English as a Second Language (ESL) program with bilingual support for English language learners (ELLs) and English-dominant students beginning September, 2013. The proposed plan for a Bilingual Education Planning Program will provide a framework for content teaching and learning in English and the target language and, at the same time, ensure that students develop functional literacy in both English and the target language. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/13-010/ http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/13-010/ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:40:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals for the development and writing of the annual Professional Development Seminar (PDS) Curriculum for School Bus Driver Instructors (SBDIs) required under Education Law 3650, and Commissioner’s Regulations 156.3. The Professional Development Seminar is the major tool for providing updated and continual training of School Bus Driver Instructors, who in turn provide required school bus safety training and annual refresher training to public and non-public school bus drivers, monitors and attendants. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/13-009/ http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/13-009/ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:30:00 EST The State Education Department has released a collection of resources and guidance for schools and districts in response to Hurricane Sandy. http://usny.nysed.gov/hurricane-sandy.html http://usny.nysed.gov/hurricane-sandy.html Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:04:00 EST Pursuant to Section 237 of the Education Law, the New York State Education Department hereby gives notice of public hearings on the Statewide Plan for Higher Education. http://www.highered.nysed.gov/swppublichearing.html http://www.highered.nysed.gov/swppublichearing.html Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:27:00 EST Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. announced today that New York State is participating in the second year of the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) program, and invites public and nonpublic schools to apply for this national recognition. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/NYSEDAnnounces2ndYearofParticipationinGreenRibbonSchoolsProgram.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/NYSEDAnnounces2ndYearofParticipationinGreenRibbonSchoolsProgram.html Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:00:00 EST The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program is authorized under Title IV, Part B of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001 (www.p12.nysed.gov). http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2013-2018-21st-cclc/ http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2013-2018-21st-cclc/ Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:20:00 EST State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. today announced 17 school districts and charter schools have been awarded grants under the Strengthening Teacher and Leader Effectiveness (STLE) program, and another 32 applicants have received qualifying scores required for funding but do not yet have approved Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) plans. STLE grants are targeted to support school districts and charter schools utilizing, as part of their implementation of an APPR plan, a comprehensive approach to recruitment, development, support, retention and equitable distribution of effective teachers and school leaders. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/stle-grants-announced.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/stle-grants-announced.html Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:30:00 EST The New York State Board of Regents announced today that Gregory Ahlquist, a high school social studies teacher at Webster Thomas High School in Webster, has been named the 2013 New York State Teacher of the Year. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/teacher-of-the-year-2013.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/teacher-of-the-year-2013.html Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:15:00 EST The New York State Museum, a division of the New York State Education Department, has organized an exhibition to mark the sesquicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation that will run November 6 & 7 at The Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute in Utica. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/sed-announces-utica-exhibit.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/sed-announces-utica-exhibit.html Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:30:00 EST The US Education Department invites districts to apply for a $400 million Race to the Top competition to support classroom-level reform efforts. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/district-competition/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/district-competition/ Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:00:06 EST On September 24, 2012, Commissioner King spoke at the NYSCOSS Fall Leadership Summit in Saratoga Springs. Watch this video to see his speech. http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/presentations/nyscoss-fall-leadership-summit-2012.html http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/presentations/nyscoss-fall-leadership-summit-2012.html Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:00:00 EST Throughout the month of October and continuing through December of 2012, the New York State Education Department will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Department’s headquarters: The State Education Building. The Department invites you to join the celebration by taking a tour of the building or by visiting one of our Open Houses. http://usny.nysed.gov/centennial/ http://usny.nysed.gov/centennial/ Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:41:00 EST This grant will provide funds for a leadership development program for 16 focus or priority schools with large populations of English Language Learner/limited English Proficient students, hereinafter referred to as "emergent bilinguals." Funds will used to fund (1) release time for participants in the program and (2) materials purchases to support implementation of an Instructional Improvement Plan. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2013nysieb/ http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2013nysieb/ Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:00:00 EST State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. today announced the State University of New York (SUNY) colleges at Cortland and Oswego have received preliminary funding for the Undergraduate Clinically Rich Teacher Preparation Pilot Program from the "Race to the Top" grant. SUNY Cortland, partnering with Binghamton High School in the Binghamton School District, and SUNY Oswego, partnering with the Syracuse City School District, will receive a combined award of $982,685. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/TeacherPrepGrantsAwarded.SUNYCortlandOswego.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/TeacherPrepGrantsAwarded.SUNYCortlandOswego.html Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:00:00 EST State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. announced that he has approved 107 teacher and principal Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) evaluation plans. In addition, State Education Department (SED) staff has provided feedback to nearly 200 school districts across the state. The plans were submitted as required under the revised teacher and principal evaluation law passed earlier this year. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/SEDApproves107EvaluationPlans.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/SEDApproves107EvaluationPlans.html Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:05:00 EST The New York State Museum, a division of the New York State Education Department, will unveil a traveling exhibition to mark the sesquicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in New York City on September 21. The exhibition, entitled The First Step to Freedom: Abraham Lincoln’s Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, will travel to eight cities across New York State this fall. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/PreliminaryEmancipationProclamationExhibit.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/PreliminaryEmancipationProclamationExhibit.html Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:05:00 EST The School Reporting Requirements (SRR) web-based system provides school districts, charter schools and BOCES with a single access point for all Prekindergarten - Grade 12 educational and financial plans, applications, reports and data that must be submitted to the New York State Education Department. https://eservices.nysed.gov/srr/view.action https://eservices.nysed.gov/srr/view.action Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:49:00 EST The K-8 Framework integrates existing New York State Learning Standards and curricula into a single document with an emphasis on Key Ideas and Conceptual Understandings for each grade-level. Public feedback on this draft will be incorporated into the final recommendations to the Board of Regents. http://engageny.org/news/nys-common-core-k-8-social-studies-framework-is-now-posted-for-public-review-and-comment/ http://engageny.org/news/nys-common-core-k-8-social-studies-framework-is-now-posted-for-public-review-and-comment/ Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:00:00 EDT The following message from Commissioner King was emailed to over 240,000 educators statewide on September 5, 2012. http://engageny.org/news/commissioner-king-welcome-back/ http://engageny.org/news/commissioner-king-welcome-back/ Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:00:00 EDT New York State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. has posted a Back to School message. http://engageny.org/resource/back-to-school-message-2012/ http://engageny.org/resource/back-to-school-message-2012/ Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:18:00 EDT The New York State Education Department, in partnership with the College Board, is pleased to announce a second chance to participate in the multi-year program focused on Professional Development for Coursework in STEM. We are starting a second round of the initial Institutes in Math and Science which we are calling Cohort 2. http://engageny.org/news/announcing-cohort-2-of-the-ny-stem-advanced-coursework-program/ http://engageny.org/news/announcing-cohort-2-of-the-ny-stem-advanced-coursework-program/ Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:04:00 EDT State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. announced that he has approved and posted ten model teacher and principal Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) evaluation plans and provided feedback to over 100 districts. These plans were submitted as required under the revised teacher and principal evaluation law passed earlier this year. A list of the districts with model plans can be found at: http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/teachers-leaders/plans/home.html. Plans will be posted on this website on an ongoing basis as they are approved in the coming days and weeks. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/SEDReleases10ModelEvaluationPlansProvidesFeedbacktoOver100Districts.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/SEDReleases10ModelEvaluationPlansProvidesFeedbacktoOver100Districts.html Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:38:00 EDT The State Education Department has announced the distribution to school districts of the State-provided growth scores for Grades 4-8 English Language Arts and Math teachers and their principals based on the 2011-12 school year. The educator measures are calculated based on the growth of each student on State assessments between two years as compared to similar students on the basis of past test scores and certain demographic information. Each educator earns one of four growth ratings (Highly Effective, Effective, Developing, Ineffective) and a growth score from 0-20 points. A limited number of districts that have 2011-12 Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) plans (under Section 3012-c of the Education Law) will use the scores as the 20 percent growth subcomponent for the educators covered under the plans. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/TeacherGrowthScoresSenttoDistricts.2011-12.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/TeacherGrowthScoresSenttoDistricts.2011-12.html Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:50:00 EDT The New York State Museum will resume Sunday public hours, beginning on Sunday, September 16, 2012. The Museum will be open to the public from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, Tuesday through Sunday, except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/press/releases/nysmSundays.cfm http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/press/releases/nysmSundays.cfm Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:14:00 EDT The purpose of this RFP is to develop the capacity of local school districts and other eligible applicant entities to provide virtual learning (online and blended) Advanced Placement® (AP®) coursework to eligible students. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/sa-08/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/sa-08/ Mon, 06 Aug 2012 17:00:00 EDT The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals from bidders to host the Race to the Top Network Team Institute (NTI) for the school year 2012-13. Hotels located within the counties of Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga or Rensselaer are invited to submit a bid for one or more of the 2 NTI session bundles that will be held from September 2012 through May 2013. The services needed include lodging, meeting space, audio visual equipment and set-up, and food for approximately 500 to 900 participants. NYSED will make separate awards for each of the 2 session bundles. Bidders are encouraged to submit proposals for both NTI session bundles, as a bidder may receive both awards. The contracts resulting from this IFB will be for a term beginning no sooner than September 1, 2012 and ending no later than May 31, 2013. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/ifb-12-007/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/ifb-12-007/ Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:51:00 EDT State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. announced that as of today (July 20 ) 214 school districts have certified they submitted negotiated teacher and principal evaluation agreements to his office for review. The agreements are required under the revised teacher and principal evaluation law passed earlier this year (Chapter 21 of the Laws of 2012). http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/214-school-districts-have-submitted-negotiated-evaluation-agreements.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/214-school-districts-have-submitted-negotiated-evaluation-agreements.html Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:00:00 EDT The State Education Department (SED) today released the results of the April 2012 grades 3-8 math and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments. The average scale scores on this year’s exams in both ELA and math are slightly higher than last year in most grades, and there is a small increase in the percentage of grades 3-8 students across the State who met or exceeded the proficiency standard on both exams. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/3-8MathELATestScores.2012.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/3-8MathELATestScores.2012.html Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:00:00 EDT State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. announced that as of today (July 6) 186 school districts have submitted negotiated teacher and principal evaluation agreements to his office for review. The agreements are mandated under the revised teacher and principal evaluation law passed earlier this year (Chapter 21 of the Laws of 2012). http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/186SDsSubmittedNegotiatedEvaluationAgreements.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/186SDsSubmittedNegotiatedEvaluationAgreements.html Fri, 06 Jul 2012 14:36:00 EDT The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Charter School Office is seeking proposals for the performance oversight of charter schools and charter school applicants. The Department’s charter school authorizing function is conducted in accordance with national best practice standards, which require an external evaluation component. The Department is seeking a vendor that can provide evaluation support for initial charter school applications, charter school evaluation site visits, and protocol development and professional development support for the Department’s charter authorizing work. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/12-022/ http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/12-022/ Fri, 06 Jul 2012 10:47:00 EDT July 3, 2012 Edition of News and Notes http://www.p12.nysed.gov/newsnotes/ http://www.p12.nysed.gov/newsnotes/ Tue, 03 Jul 2012 17:18:00 EDT State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. announced that as of 12:00 noon on July 2, 164 school districts had submitted negotiated teacher and principal evaluation agreements to his office for review. The agreements are mandated under the revised teacher and principal evaluation law passed earlier this year (Chapter 21 of the Laws of 2012). http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/CommissionerKing164SDsSubmittedNegotiatedEvaluationAgreemments.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/CommissionerKing164SDsSubmittedNegotiatedEvaluationAgreemments.html Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:25:00 EDT The New York State Education Department (NYSED) P-12 Office of Special Education is seeking proposals to establish four (4) contractor teams to provide field-based professional development for a Response to Intervention Personnel Development Project. The contracts developed as a result of this RFP will support four (4) Regional Professional Development Teams of two (2) professionals per team. Four (4) separate contracts will be awarded for this project, each of which will serve a prescribed region of the State as indicated on the map of RtI Professional Development Areas. (See page 4.) Qualified bidders may bid on one (1) of the designated regions of the State and must be located within that geographic area. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/12-020/ http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/12-020/ Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:04:00 EDT Commissioner King's statement on the Teacher and Principal Evaluation Disclosure Legislation. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/SEDCommissionerKingonTeacherPrincipalEvalDisclosureLegislation.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/SEDCommissionerKingonTeacherPrincipalEvalDisclosureLegislation.html Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:24:00 EDT State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. announced the State Education Department (SED) is accepting applications for three education grant programs funded by federal Race to the Top (RTTT) funds. The New York State Education Department is committed to dramatically improving the State’s lowest performing schools and creating and sustaining new, innovative, high-quality education options for all students. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/KingAnnouncesRacetotheTopGrants.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/KingAnnouncesRacetotheTopGrants.html Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:23:00 EDT State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. said he has approved the Buffalo City School District teacher and principal evaluation plan for School Improvement Grant (SIG) schools for the 2011-2012 school year. Approval of the teacher evaluation plan, which the district negotiated with the Buffalo Teachers Federation, was announced earlier today by the Federation. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/king-i-have-approved-buffalos-teacher-and-principal-evaluation-plan.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/king-i-have-approved-buffalos-teacher-and-principal-evaluation-plan.html Tue, 12 Jun 2012 17:23:00 EDT The purposes of the School Innovation Fund are to increase high school graduation, college and career readiness of high school graduates, college persistence, and college graduation rates by increasing the availability of new high quality seats for students at most risk for dropout, disengagement, and poor academic performance. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/sif-round2/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/sif-round2/ Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:33:00 EDT The Dissemination Grant is consistent with the State’s broader agenda for school improvement. Five (5) Dissemination Grants will be awarded. The Dissemination Grant will enable the selected Commissioner’s Schools to disseminate information to the recipients of the Replication Grant about their best practice(s) that have helped them to raise the academic achievement of all students and to close the achievement gaps among subgroups of students within their schools. Replication Grant Schools are low performing schools in New York State that have been awarded a Replication Grant through a competitive grant application process. Commissioner’s Dissemination Grant Schools will use grant funds to: 1) disseminate their best practices to recipients of the Replication Grant; 2) mentor Replication Grant Schools; and 3) refine and enhance their own best practice(s). Mentoring is defined in this application as providing direction and/or on-site support to include instructional planning, coaching, modeling and overall coordination to ensure the Replication Grant Schools’ successful implementation of the Commissioner’s Dissemination Grant Schools’ best practice(s). http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/ta-06/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/ta-06/ Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:27:00 EDT The State Education Department (SED) has released high school graduation rates for the 2007 cohort (students who entered 9th grade in 2007). These data show that New York’s overall graduation rate continues to rise slowly over time. SED also released outcome data for the same cohort based on aspirational performance measures, which are designed to measure how students are progressing toward college and career readiness. Outcomes on the aspirational performance measures are significantly lower than the cohort graduation rates. The data also show that in both the graduation rate and the aspirational performance measures, the achievement gap between white students and students of color remains. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/GraduationRates2012OverallImproveSlightlyButStillTooLow.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/GraduationRates2012OverallImproveSlightlyButStillTooLow.html Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:30:00 EDT The purpose of this grant is to provide opportunities for LEAs, who are recipients of School Improvement Grants (SIG) or Priority Schools (under the NCLB Flexibility Waiver), to partner with support organizations to: build supportive district-level operating structures, and re-frame district systems to both support schools in improving student academic performance and holding them accountable for needed gains in performance; build the capacity of district and school leaders to co-design and implement school turnaround plans that ensure dramatic gains in student academic performance through the effective implementation of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), systems for teacher and leader effectiveness, and a cycle of data-driven instruction (DDI)/inquiry and action; and coordinate and streamline an LEA’s existing school turnaround efforts (through existing implementation of School Improvement Grant (1003g), Race to the Top Scope of Work plans, Comprehensive Education Plans (CEP), and Consolidated Applications, etc.) into one integrated approach to school turnaround. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/systemic-supports-district-school-turnaround/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/systemic-supports-district-school-turnaround/ Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:00:00 EDT Commissioner King's presentation at the Senate Education Public Hearing about the Evolution of Student Assessments - June 11, 2012 http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/presentations/senate-assessment-hearing-june-2012.pdf http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/presentations/senate-assessment-hearing-june-2012.pdf Mon, 11 Jun 2012 12:12:00 EDT The 2012 Best of SUNY Student Art Exhibition presents artwork selected by a panel of jurors from the fall 2011 and the spring 2012 student art exhibitions. The Museum exhibition features a wide range of media used by the students. The traditional areas of drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, ceramics, and sculpture are enhanced by the addition of digital imaging and mixed media installations. The SUNY student art shows were inaugurated in 2002 to bring the work of SUNY’s many talented student artists to a wider audience. Visit the Best of SUNY Student Art Exhibition between Saturday, June 2 and Monday, September 3. http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/exhibits/special/BestofSUNY.cfm http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/exhibits/special/BestofSUNY.cfm Tue, 05 Jun 2012 10:48:00 EDT State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. said he will approve the latest version of the Buffalo City School District teachers’ evaluation plan for School Improvement Grant (SIG) schools for the 2011-2012 school year. The plan, which the district negotiated with the Buffalo Teachers Federation, was sent to the Education Department last Friday, May 25. Commissioner King said he informed the district today that he will approve the plan when it is signed by the District and the appropriate union representatives and formally submitted to his office. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/KingBuffaloTeacherEvaluationPlanApprovable.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/KingBuffaloTeacherEvaluationPlanApprovable.html Wed, 30 May 2012 14:30:00 EDT Four groups of teachers and administrators were trained by New York State Education Department staff to write a Student Learning Objective (SLO) for one of the classes they teach. These SLOs were chosen for their rigor and clear alignment of learning content, target and evidence. http://engageny.org/news/student-learning-objective-exemplars-from-new-york-state-teachers-are-now-available/ http://engageny.org/news/student-learning-objective-exemplars-from-new-york-state-teachers-are-now-available/ Wed, 30 May 2012 12:21:00 EDT The Elementary and Secondary Education (ESEA) (also known as No Child Left Behind or NCLB) waiver granted by the U.S. Education Department gives New York increased flexibility to close the achievement gap and will help accelerate the implementation of the Regents’ reform agenda. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/used-accepts-new-yorks-esea-waiver-application.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/used-accepts-new-yorks-esea-waiver-application.html Tue, 29 May 2012 14:50:00 EDT The New York State Education Department (NYSED) P-12 Office of Special Education is seeking proposals for the Intensive Teacher Institute in Bilingual Special Education (ITI-BSE). The purposes of the Intensive Teacher Institute in Bilingual Special Education are to manage a tuition assistance program for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing certification to provide services to bilingual students with disabilities in New York State (NYS); provide instructional support to colleges and universities that offer programs leading to BSE certification; engage in outreach to the public, school districts and approved private programs to identify qualified candidates; provide technical assistance to candidates in the areas of certification, coursework requirements, and ITI-BSE requirements; and report to NYSED on candidate progress, completion, and certification rates. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/12-018/ http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/12-018/ Mon, 21 May 2012 13:20:00 EDT A new exhibition opens on June 29 at the NYS Museum showcasing the works of photographer and conservationist Seneca Ray Stoddard, who is best known for his photography and guidebooks of New York’s Adirondack Mountains. http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/press/releases/stoddard.cfm http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/press/releases/stoddard.cfm Fri, 18 May 2012 17:00:00 EDT The primary purpose of this program is to provide four-year-old students with an opportunity to access high-quality prekindergarten programs that will provide the foundation to help prepare them for future school success. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2012-13upk/ http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2012-13upk/ Thu, 17 May 2012 17:00:00 EDT Open through December 31, 2012 in the Photography Gallery, this biennial juried exhibition has continued to grow over the past 24 years, both in scope and reputation. This year’s exhibition features 93 natural history illustrations, representing the work of 72 illustrators. These were selected from 503 entries, submitted by 219 artists, up from the 450 submissions by 186 artists in 2010. Approximately one-third of the artists whose work was selected were new to the entry process. Countries represented for the first time are Thailand, Germany, and Switzerland. Other artists participating are from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, England, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, South Korea, Spain, Portugal, and the USA. http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/illustrations/fon/exhibitions/ http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/illustrations/fon/exhibitions/ Tue, 08 May 2012 12:36:00 EDT The following message from Commissioner King was emailed to over 240,000 educators statewide on May 7, 2012. http://engageny.org/news/commissioner-king-thank-you-for-all-you-do/ http://engageny.org/news/commissioner-king-thank-you-for-all-you-do/ Mon, 07 May 2012 16:40:00 EDT The State Education Department's (SED) application for implementation of the Community Eligibility Option child nutrition program is one of four chosen by the United States Department of Agriculture. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/StatementfromSEDCommissionerJohnB.KingJr.onSEDsSuccessfulApplicationfortheCommunityEli.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/StatementfromSEDCommissionerJohnB.KingJr.onSEDsSuccessfulApplicationfortheCommunityEli.html Fri, 04 May 2012 18:00:00 EDT NYSED has developed several resources and tools to support your work with Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR). http://engageny.org/resource/department-resources-and-tools-to-support-appr-implementation/ http://engageny.org/resource/department-resources-and-tools-to-support-appr-implementation/ Tue, 01 May 2012 13:09:00 EDT The New York State Museum’s 25th annual summer camp presents diverse approaches to learning in the creative environment of a museum. Educators, scientists, historians, artists, and counselors work together to provide campers with fun, educational activities. Each day, campers explore the Museum through Time Tunnel themes, play games outdoors, use the computer lab, and swim at the Lincoln Park Pool. http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/programs/timetunnel/ http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/programs/timetunnel/ Tue, 01 May 2012 11:39:00 EDT The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to encourage and support innovative, clinically rich undergraduate upper division teacher preparation pilot program partnerships that will prepare candidates to become effective educators in high-need public schools with high concentrations of under-served and/or under-prepared students, such as those living in poverty, those with special needs, or those who are learning English as a second language. For additional information visit: http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/undergrad_teacher_prep/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/undergrad_teacher_prep/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/undergrad_teacher_prep/ Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:47:00 EDT The New York State Education Department (“NYSED” or “Department”), as part of its requirement to implement the provisions of Education Law §3012-c regarding annual professional performance reviews of classroom teachers and building principals, is soliciting qualification proposals for Surveys of P-12 Students, Families, or Teachers for Use in Teacher and Principal Evaluation. For additional information visit: http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfq/evalsurvey/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfq/evalsurvey/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfq/evalsurvey/ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:51:00 EDT This spring, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) intends to release a request for proposals (RFP) for grants totaling approximately $27 million for the period of January 2013 through July 2015 under the title School Innovation Fund Grant (SIF) Round 2. This competitive RFP is supported by funds from the New York’s federal Race to the Top and Title I §1003(a) grants. Additional information on the upcoming RFP is available at: http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/sif-round2/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/sif-round2/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/sif-round2/ Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:36:00 EDT The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking bids for the transportation of certain Native American pupils from the Unkechaug Indian Reservation to and from nonpublic schools and schools in the Center Moriches Union Free School District. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/ifb-12-004/ http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/ifb-12-004/ Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:36:00 EDT The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking bids for the transportation of certain Native American pupils from the Tuscarora Indian Reservation to and from nonpublic schools and schools in the Niagara Wheatfield Central School District. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/ifb-12-003/ http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/ifb-12-003/ Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:36:00 EDT The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Information Reporting Services is seeking proposals for Education Data Portal: Content Management and System Services. NYSED is issuing concurrently a separate RFP, for Education Data Portal: Data Dashboard Solutions. Please see http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/ds-07/ and http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/ds-08/ for details. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/ds-08/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/ds-08/ Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:09:00 EDT The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Information Reporting Services is seeking proposals for Education Data Portal: Data Dashboard Solutions. NYSED is issuing concurrently a separate RFP, for Education Data Portal: Content Management and System Services. Please see http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/ds-07/ and http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/ds-08/ for details. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/ds-07/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/ds-07/ Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:08:00 EDT The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has released a request for proposals for grants totaling $72 million for the period of fall 2012 through July 2014 under the title: Strengthening Teacher and Leader Effectiveness. This competitive grant request, available to NYS school districts, is supported by funds from several of the projects envisioned in the federal "Race to the Top" grant: Great Teachers and Leaders. NYSED will evaluate proposals on their alignment with the requirements established in the Request for Proposal (RFP). http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/gt-16/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/gt-16/ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:01:00 EDT Commissioner King's presentation today at the Assembly Education Public Hearing on the Implementation of Race to the Top and Federal School Intervention Models in New York City. http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/presentations/AssemblySIG-RTTTImplementationHearing_FINAL_8.pdf http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/presentations/AssemblySIG-RTTTImplementationHearing_FINAL_8.pdf Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:58:00 EDT The School District Management Efficiency Award Program supports investments in comprehensive and innovative strategies that lead to improved results for students, long-term gains in school and school system capacity, and increased productivity and effectiveness. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/gc-12-010/ http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/gc-12-010/ Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:10:00 EDT The Common Core Toolkit is a collection of the resources you need to guide your implementation of the Common Core – all in one place. We encourage you to use these resources and exemplars as you begin to implement the Common Core in your classroom. http://engageny.org/resource/common-core-toolkit/ http://engageny.org/resource/common-core-toolkit/ Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:15:00 EDT Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. announced a three-year $4.8 million initiative with the College Board to provide professional development training in advanced STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) coursework for teachers across New York State. New York’s successful Race to the Top (RTTT) application envisioned this training, which will begin this summer and continue through 2014. The STEM training is being funded through RTTT to develop and deliver direct and on-line professional development to 1500 teachers in high-needs districts throughout the State. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/STEM.AP.CommissionerAnnouncesProfessionalDevelopmentforTeachersInLowPerformingSchools.htm http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/STEM.AP.CommissionerAnnouncesProfessionalDevelopmentforTeachersInLowPerformingSchools.htm Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:52:00 EDT The New York State Education Department (NYSED), as part of its implementation of the provisions of Education Law §3012-c regarding annual professional performance reviews (APPR) of classroom teachers and building principals, is pleased to post additions to its List of Approved Student Assessments for Use by School Districts and BOCES in Teacher and Principal Evaluations ("State-Approved List of Assessments"). http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/teachers-leaders/assessments/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/teachers-leaders/assessments/ Wed, 04 Apr 2011 12:52:00 EDT State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. announced that four contracts have been awarded to develop pre-kindergarten through fifth grade curricular materials with associated professional development aligned to the New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards. The contracts, valued at $12.9 million, will be funded from New York State’s federal Race to the Top (RTTT) funds. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/ELAMathCurricula.SEDAwardsContractsForDevelopment.htm http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/ELAMathCurricula.SEDAwardsContractsForDevelopment.htm Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:42:00 EDT The federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 (Perkins IV) provides basic grants (Title I) to programs to improve the quality of career and technical education (CTE). http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/currentapps.html#perkins http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/currentapps.html#perkins Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:05:00 EDT The New York State Education Department (NYSED) seeks proposals to develop curriculum modules with associated statewide professional development aligned to the New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards, which for English Language Arts (ELA) & Literacy and Mathematics include the Common Core State Standards. Taken together, these standards are known as the New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy (NYS P-12 CCLS for ELA & Literacy) and the New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards for Mathematics (NYS P-12 CCLS for Mathematics). http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/sa-06/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/sa-06/ Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:37:00 EDT State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. announced he has restored School Improvement Grant (SIG) funding for two SIG school districts. King said the two districts - Yonkers and Roosevelt - have submitted acceptable teacher evaluation and support agreements in accordance with their 2011-2012 applications for federal SIG funding. In January, King suspended SIG funding for 10 districts across the state due to failure to reach evaluation and support agreements that complied with the state and federal SIG requirements. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/sig-commissioner-king-restores-sig-funding-for-two-school-districts.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/sig-commissioner-king-restores-sig-funding-for-two-school-districts.html Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:00:00 EDT The Board of Regents would like to invite you to a series of Town Hall Meeting on Credit Recovery. The first meeting will be hosted by the Capital Region BOCES, at 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Albany, New York 12205. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Please see the attachment for additional meeting dates and locations. Participants will be invited to make an oral presentation, and/or submit written testimony addressing the guiding questions listed below. http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/credit-recovery-town-hall.pdf http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/credit-recovery-town-hall.pdf Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:19:00 EDT New York State has announced its seventh cohort of Essential Elements: Schools to Watch. The largest cohort ever selected by New York (17 schools), these schools will be nationally recognized in Washington, DC this June as exemplars in Middle Level Education. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/mle/eestw/schools_to_watch_2012.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/mle/eestw/schools_to_watch_2012.html Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:20:00 EDT Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. announced that New York State has nominated three schools to the U.S. Department of Education (US ED) Green Ribbon Schools program. The three nominees are: Hampton Bays Middle School, Hampton Bays, NY; Sleepy Hollow Middle School, Sleepy Hollow, NY; and Bethlehem Central Middle School, Delmar, NY. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/NYSnomineestoUSEDGreenRibbonSchSPrgm.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/NYSnomineestoUSEDGreenRibbonSchSPrgm.html Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:06:00 EDT The purpose of the Learning Technology Grant is to provide progressive integration of instructional technology in classrooms and school libraries and to provide sustained professional development to increase the skills of teachers and school librarians in the use of instructional technology. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2012-15learntech/ http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2012-15learntech/ Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:25:00 EDT State Education Department (SED) Commissioner John B. King, Jr. announced he has appointed Tina Sciocchetti as Executive Director of Test Security and Educator Integrity. Sciocchetti currently serves as Assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District of New York. Sciocchetti’s new position was created as the result of recommendations made in a report by Special Investigator Henry Greenberg on SED’s test integrity procedures. Greenberg presented the report to the New York State Board of Regents earlier this week. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/SEDHiresTestSecurityDirector.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/SEDHiresTestSecurityDirector.html Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:34:00 EDT Report to the Commissioner from Henry M. Greenberg, Special Investigator - March 19, 2012 http://www.regents.nysed.gov/meetings/2012Meetings/March2012/test-integrity-report.pdf http://www.regents.nysed.gov/meetings/2012Meetings/March2012/test-integrity-report.pdf Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:54:00 EDT Presentation to the Board of Regents - March 19, 2012 http://www.regents.nysed.gov/meetings/2012Meetings/March2012/TestIntegrityPowerPoint.pdf http://www.regents.nysed.gov/meetings/2012Meetings/March2012/TestIntegrityPowerPoint.pdf Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:05:00 EDT Board of Regents Chancellor Merryl H. Tisch and State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. have announced a series of reforms to protect the integrity of state assessments and Regents exams. The reforms were developed in response to Special Investigator Henry M. "Hank" Greenberg’s review of the State Education Department’s (SED) test integrity policies and procedures. Chancellor Tisch said the Greenberg review builds on test integrity measures adopted by the Board of Regents last fall. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/SEDAnnouncesReformstoProtectIntegrityofStateAssessments.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/SEDAnnouncesReformstoProtectIntegrityofStateAssessments.html Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:14:00 EDT Board of Regents Chancellor Merryl H. Tisch and State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. said that the agreement on teacher and principal evaluation legislation is a great step forward toward improving teaching and learning in New York’s schools. King said the new system will protect more than $2.5 billion in federal Race to the Top funds and other education funds over two years and, more importantly, help improve student performance. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/TeacherPrincipalEvals.ChancellorCommissionerPraiseGovernorLegislature.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/TeacherPrincipalEvals.ChancellorCommissionerPraiseGovernorLegislature.html Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:17:00 EDT On March 12, 2012, Commissioner King spoke at the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) State Issues Conference. The Commissioner’s speech was entitled "Regents Reform Agenda: A Call for Transformational Leadership." http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/presentations/nyssba-march-2012.pdf http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/presentations/nyssba-march-2012.pdf Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:01:00 EDT On March 5, 2012, Commissioner King spoke at the mid-winter conference of the New York State Council of School Superintendents (NYSCOSS). The Commissioner’s speech focused on the changing role of the superintendent and developing a world class system in a changing economic reality. http://engageny.org/news/commissioner-king-discusses-the-changing-role-of-the-superintendent/ http://engageny.org/news/commissioner-king-discusses-the-changing-role-of-the-superintendent/ Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:44:00 EDT A summary of the revised APPR provisions for the NYS Teacher and Principal Evaluation system (2012-13 and beyond) has been posted, with anticipated changes from the enactment of amendments to Education Law Section 3012-c proposed in February 2012 with the Executive Budget and the settlement of litigation. http://engageny.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/nys-evaluation-plans-guidance-memo.pdf http://engageny.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/nys-evaluation-plans-guidance-memo.pdf Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:00:00 EDT The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of District Services (ODS) and the New York State Library (NYSL) are seeking proposals for the provision of technical assistance and planning services related to the implementation of the Universal Service Discount (E-Rate) Program for schools and libraries in New York State. Eligible applicants are organizations with experience in the administration of the E-Rate Program. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/12-016/ http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/12-016/ Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:16:00 EDT The New York State Education Department (NYSED) intends to release requests for proposals (RFPs) for products and services to develop, test, deploy, and support an Education Data Portal (EDP). NYSED expects to issue the EDP Data Dashboards RFP in March 2012. The EDP Content Management and System Services RFP is expected to be released approximately four weeks later. Specific submission requirements will be delineated in the RFPs themselves. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/edp/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/edp/ Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:00:00 EDT The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching are the Nation's highest honors for teachers of mathematics and science. Awards are given to mathematics and science teachers from each of the 50 states and four U.S. jurisdictions and alternate between elementary and secondary teachers. Awardees from each state from across the nation meet the President of the United States and are honored for an entire week in DC. Once a teacher is nominated or registers, the teacher will receive an email invitation to continue the application process. The application consists of three components: Administrative, Narrative, and Video. The invitation will include a user name and password for accessing the online application system. PAEMST winners are announced and honored the year following the receipt of the application. Nominations close on April 1, 2012. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/paemstaward.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/paemstaward.html Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:18:00 EDT State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. today announced he has restored School Improvement Grant (SIG) funding for five SIG school districts. King said the five districts -- Poughkeepsie, Syracuse, Rochester, Albany and Schenectady -- have all submitted acceptable teacher evaluation and support agreements in accordance with their initial applications for federal SIG funding. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/SIG.KingRestoresSIGFundingFor5SDs.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/SIG.KingRestoresSIGFundingFor5SDs.html Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:45:00 EDT A new two-day exhibition -- "From New York to the White House, New York Residents Who Became President" -- will open Presidents' Day in the lobby of the New York State Museum featuring George Washington’s 1796 farewell address. http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/press/releases/presdaytwelve.cfm http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/press/releases/presdaytwelve.cfm Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:52:00 EDT Board of Regents Chancellor Merryl H. Tisch and State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. said today the newly agreed upon teacher and principal evaluation system was made possible by a collaborative willingness to implement a process that will help improve student performance. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/ChancellorTischandCommissionerKingPraiseEvaluationAgreement.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/ChancellorTischandCommissionerKingPraiseEvaluationAgreement.html Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:12:00 EDT Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, New York State Education Commissioner John King, and New York State United Teachers President Richard C. Iannuzzi today announced a groundbreaking agreement on a new statewide evaluation system that will make New York State a national leader in holding teachers accountable for student achievement. http://www.governor.ny.gov/press/02162012teacherevaluations http://www.governor.ny.gov/press/02162012teacherevaluations Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:02:00 EDT Document Showcase is an online feature that highlights a topic from state history using records from the collections of the New York State Archives. Selected documents are posted online periodically for use by teachers and students statewide. The feature on the African-American suffrage movement in New York was developed by the Archives in recognition of Black History Month. This Document Showcase includes sample documents, an historical sketch, and links to classroom activities. http://www.archives.nysed.gov/education/showcase/201011afamvoting/ http://www.archives.nysed.gov/education/showcase/201011afamvoting/ Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:38:00 EDT Find it on the Office of Teaching Initiatives website! The Office of Teaching Initiatives has implemented a redesigned home page. The redesigned home page emphasizes links to the web pages you use the most. Different navigation and graphic design elements have been incorporated to bring new life to the home page and to get you to important information within one click. Please use the customer feedback link on the home page to submit feedback on the new design. http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/ http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/ Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:03:00 EDT The New York State Museum photography exhibition, Shadow and Substance: African American Images from The Burns Archive, helps tell the story of the African American experience from the beginning of photography to today. The exhibition will run until March 31, 2012 in the West Gallery. http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/exhibits/special/shadowandsubstance.cfm http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/exhibits/special/shadowandsubstance.cfm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:26:00 EDT The NYSED Dignity for All Students Act website includes resources and information for school personnel, students, parents, and community members that help explain the Act’s protections and expectations. The website includes a printable brochure outlining the Act, a downloadable PowerPoint presentation with speaker notes, and links to relevant laws and regulations. Additional resources will be added as they become available. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/dignityact/ http://www.p12.nysed.gov/dignityact/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:55:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals from qualified applicants to plan and conduct the Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PR/HYLI), in conjunction with the New York State Assembly/Senate Puerto Rican and Hispanic Task Force (Task Force). Every year, the Task Force plans a statewide adult "SOMOS" conference for interested individuals to share their concerns on issues affecting the Latino community, and to suggest legislative action on programs that will address those concerns. The New York State Assembly sponsors the PR/HYLI in conjunction with the larger conference. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/12-006/ http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/12-006/ Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:30:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals for the Longitudinal Data System Training Institute and Technical Assistance Center to provide materials, training and assistance to Regional Data Centers in support of the New York State Education Department’s collection and reporting of enrollment, assessment, State and No Child Left Behind accountability, career and technical education, graduation rate, post-graduation plans, teacher/principal evaluation, and school staff data for school districts, public schools, charter schools, BOCES, and nonpublic schools in New York State . The names of the seventeen (17) Regional Data Centers that will be customers of the Center are set forth in a table on page 6 of the RFP. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/ds-06/ http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/ds-06/ Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:30:00 EST The State Education Department urges schools, government agencies, nonprofit groups, Indian tribal territories, migrant programs, and camps to apply for the Summer Food Service Program. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/SEDAnnouncesSummerFoodServiceProgram.2012.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/SEDAnnouncesSummerFoodServiceProgram.2012.html Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:50:00 EST New York’s draft of its request for a waiver of ESEA requirements is now ready for review and public comment. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/esea-waiver/ http://www.p12.nysed.gov/esea-waiver/ Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:30:00 EST State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. said he and the Board of Regents welcome Governor Cuomo's leadership on the issue of teacher and principal evaluations. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/KingBORWelcomeGovLeadershipTeachPrincEvals.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/KingBORWelcomeGovLeadershipTeachPrincEvals.html Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:30:00 EST New York is making progress in our Race to the Top, but there are significant challenges. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/RTTTReport.Tisch.King.Statement.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/RTTTReport.Tisch.King.Statement.html Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:00:00 EST Auditions for the 2012 New York State Summer School of the Arts (NYSSSA) begin in January and will be held throughout New York State. See the news release for a complete schedule of audition sites, application materials, and program information. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/NYSSummerSchOfTheArts.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/NYSSummerSchOfTheArts.html Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:59:00 EST State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. today announced that he has suspended School Improvement Grant (SIG) funding for all 10 SIG school districts in the State. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/SIG.KingSuspendsSIGFundingAll10SIGSDs.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/SIG.KingSuspendsSIGFundingAll10SIGSDs.html Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:15:00 EST The purpose of this competitive grant is to provide funds for a leadership development program for 30-35 schools that are in need of improvement with large populations of English Language Learner/limited English Proficient students, hereinafter referred to as "emergent bilinguals." Funds will used to fund (1) release time for participants in the program and (2) materials purchases to support implementation of an Instructional Improvement Plan. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2012nysieb/ http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2012nysieb/ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:26:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals for the production of a video resource library that will serve as a professional development resource for educators across the State. As a Race to the Top winner, the New York State Education Department is implementing a reform agenda that requires major shifts in teacher and leader practice. NYSED seeks a video production partner to select representative highly effective educators and leaders working across the state, prepare them for filming, and produce hundreds of high-quality video clips. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/gt-15/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/gt-15/ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:03:00 EST The State Education Department has released information on the 2012 administration of the grades 3-8 ELA and mathematics assessments. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/Assessment.2012.FINAL.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/Assessment.2012.FINAL.html Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:09:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals from bidders to host the Race to the Top Network Team Institute (NTI) for the school year 2011-12. Hotels located within the counties of Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga, or Rensselaer are invited to submit a bid for one or more of the 5 NTI sessions that will be held from March through August 2012. The services needed include lodging, meeting space, audio visual equipment and set-up, and food for approximately 400 participants. NYSED will make separate awards for each of the 5 sessions. Bidders are encouraged to submit proposals for all NTI sessions, as a bidder may receive up to 5 awards. The contracts resulting from this IFB will be for a term beginning no sooner than March 1, 2012 and ending no later than August 31, 2012. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/12-001/ http://www.p12.nysed.gov/compcontracts/12-001/ Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:17:00 EST The Quarterly Reporting System for the Quarter 4 period of 2011 is now open. http://usny.nysed.gov/arra/quarterly_reporting/q4.html http://usny.nysed.gov/arra/quarterly_reporting/q4.html Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:10:00 EST 1325 schools and 123 districts statewhide were identified for improvement; an unprecedented number of schools were addded to the list. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/SINI.2011..html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/SINI.2011..html Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:09:00 EST Slideshow from the Commissioner's Presentation at the Annual NYSSBA Convention http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/nyssba2011.pdf http://usny.nysed.gov/docs/nyssba2011.pdf Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:18:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) will be issuing a request for proposals for State Student Assessments for Science in Grades 4 and 6-8 and Social Studies in Grades 6-8. NYSED will evaluate proposals on their alignment with the requirements established in the forthcoming Request for Proposals (RFP). NYSED expects to issue the RFP late in 2011. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/sci_ss_test/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/sci_ss_test/ Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:39:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) as part of its Race to the Top initiative, is pleased to post a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Graduate-Level Clinically-Rich Principal Preparation Pilot Programs. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/gt-02/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/gt-02/ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:54:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) seeks proposals to develop curriculum (ELA/Literacy P-2 only) and curriculum modules with associated statewide professional development aligned to the New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards, which for English Language Arts (ELA)/Literacy and Mathematics include the Common Core State Standards. Taken together, these standards are known as the New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards for English Language Arts/Literacy (NYS P-12 CCLS for ELA/Literacy) and the New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards for Mathematics (NYS P-12 CCLS for Mathematics). http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/sa-03/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/sa-03/ Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:15:00 EST Section 1003(a) of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001 requires that State Education Agencies allocate funds to local education agencies to support Title I schools identified for improvement to meet the progress goals in their school improvement, corrective action and/or restructuring plans and thereby improve student performance. Schools must target the funds toward the area(s) of identification and toward the particular subgroup(s) identified for improvement. The funds must be used to complete required Differentiated Accountability interventions and support the goals for school improvement outlined in the school's Comprehensive Educational Plan (CEP) or Restructuring Plan. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2011-12-1003a/ http://www.p12.nysed.gov/funding/2011-12-1003a/ Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:14:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is requesting proposals from qualified vendors to plan, design, and deliver a training program employing the participant-centered case method system using a train-the-trainer model to implement new performance evaluations for principals. The training for principal evaluators will be provided throughout the contract period to superintendents, other LEA staff, BOCES staff, and key members of network teams who will then train evaluators of principals, most of whom will be LEA-level administrators. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/gt-12/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/gt-12/ Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:22:00 EST Commissioner King's presentation at the NYSCOSS Fall Conference on Superintendent Leadership and the Regents Reform Agenda. http://engageny.org/resource/commissioner-kings-presentation-at-the-nyscoss-fall-conference/ http://engageny.org/resource/commissioner-kings-presentation-at-the-nyscoss-fall-conference/ Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:39:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is requesting proposals from qualified vendors to plan, design, and deliver a training program using a train-the-trainer model to implement new performance evaluations for teachers. The training for teacher evaluators will be provided throughout the contract period to field-based school district staff and network teams, who will then train evaluators of teachers, most of whom will be school principals. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/gt-14/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/gt-14/ Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:34:00 EST The New York State Education Department has updated its lists of Approved Teacher Practice Rubrics and Approved Principal Practice Rubrics. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/teachers-leaders/practicerubrics/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/teachers-leaders/practicerubrics/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:24:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking information about the availability for purchase of Teacher and/or Principal Practice Video Resource Libraries that will serve as a professional development resource and training tool to school districts and teachers and principals across New York State. NYSED also seeks information about online software and technology platforms (separate or linked to the video libraries) that are available for purchase or license that enable educator professional development and/or support evaluator inter-rater reliability training and certification. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfi/videorfi/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfi/videorfi/ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:34:00 EST The Race to the Top (RTTT) Annual Program Report (APR) is now open for submissions. The deadline is September 30, 2011. Please see http://usny.nysed.gov/arra/rttt/apr.html for a tutorial, screen shots of the system, and frequently asked questions. http://usny.nysed.gov/arra/rttt/apr.html http://usny.nysed.gov/arra/rttt/apr.html Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:36:00 EST The Board of Regents announced that Kathleen Ferguson, a second grade teacher at Jessie T. Zoller Elementary School in Schenectady, has been named the 2012 New York State Teacher of the Year. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/TeacherOfTheYear.2012.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/TeacherOfTheYear.2012.html Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:23:00 EST A letter to District Superintendents, School Superintendents and Other ARRA Grant Recipients has been released to remind recipients of approaching deadlines. http://usny.nysed.gov/arra/documents/letter090911.html http://usny.nysed.gov/arra/documents/letter090911.html Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:27:00 EST The State Education Department has provided guidance to schools related to extreme weather events. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/docs/extreme-weather-events-guidance-for-schools-9.8.11.pdf http://www.p12.nysed.gov/docs/extreme-weather-events-guidance-for-schools-9.8.11.pdf Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Commissioner King, the New York State Museum, and the National September 11 Memorial & Museum announced the locations for thirty "New York Remembers" exhibitions that are being organized as part of a statewide recognition of the tenth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/exhibits/special/remembering911/index.html http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/exhibits/special/remembering911/index.html Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:23:00 EDT Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. has released a memo with details on the revised testing schedule for the 2011-12 school year. There are a few changes this year. First, the Grades 3-8 ELA and Mathematics assessments will now be given in April rather than May. The second significant change this year is the implementation of uniform testing dates for these assessments. Finally, New York City Mayor Bloomberg and several private donors have provided funding to restore January Regents exams in 2012. Please see the full memo for details. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/assessment/ac-general/jan12testmemo.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/assessment/ac-general/jan12testmemo.html Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:07:00 EDT The New York State Education Department (NYSED) will leverage the federal support from Race to the Top to provide funds to districts to improve the readiness of early career educators in low-performing schools and shortage teaching areas by supporting select high-quality induction programs. NYSED is offering a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Model Induction Programs. This RFP includes a planning period for applicants beginning in January 2012 and running until July 2012. The programs run from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2014. A total of $20,000,000 is allocated for this grant program. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/gt-06/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/gt-06/ Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:27:00 EDT New York State Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr. has posted Back to School messages for students, parents, and educators. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/CommissionerBackToSchoolMessage.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/CommissionerBackToSchoolMessage.html Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:40:00 EDT NYSED will extend the deadline for Variance Application submissions to 4:00 PM on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 for districts and BOCES who have lost power during August 29-31, 2011 due to Hurricane Irene. If your district or BOCES has been affected by a power outage during this timeframe and plans to submit a Variance Application, we request that you inform us of your intent to submit an application by emailing us at rubricvar@mail.nysed.gov and stating your intent to submit a variance for a principal or teacher practice rubric. If you do not have email access due to the storm, you may call us with the same information at (518) 486-2573. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/teachers-leaders/rubricvariance/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/teachers-leaders/rubricvariance/ Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:51:00 EDT The New York State Education Department (NYSED) seeks proposals to provide professional development opportunities that enhance the content knowledge and pedagogical skill of secondary teachers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to improve STEM education in New York State Public School Districts and Charter Schools. These improvement efforts will focus on building the capacity of secondary (grades 7-12) STEM educators in schools identified as in improvement status to teach College Board-approved Advanced Placement (AP) courses, International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, other honors courses, and college-level courses in the STEM disciplines. (Schools Identified as in Improvement Status are listed at http://www.p12.nysed.gov/irs/accountability/designations/2010/Nov/Schools-identified-in-improvement-status.pdf). http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/sa-01/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/sa-01/ Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:18:00 EDT The Race to the Top Final State Scope of Work and the Final LEA Scopes of Work and Activity Level Budgets are now posted. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/scopeofwork/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/scopeofwork/ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:26:00 EDT The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is committed to articulating a holistic approach to leadership across the State. In addition to providing high-quality training and support to statewide turn-key trainers on the new Principal Annual Professional Performance Review system, NYSED is also committed to leadership development around school improvement and around the Regents Reform Agenda, including data-driven instruction and the Common Core State Standards. NYSED is seeking information about the services available to the Department. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfi/prinevalrfi/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfi/prinevalrfi/ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:25:00 EDT On June 28, State Education Department officials engaged in a conversation about the Network Team Summer Institute, which will be held in Albany from August 1-5. The recording of the webinar is available for viewing. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/ntinstitute/webinar0611.html http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/ntinstitute/webinar0611.html Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:23:00 EDT The New York State Education Department has issued RFP #TA-05, School Innovation Fund: New Schools/School Redesign Partnership. The purposes of the School Innovation Fund are to increase high school graduation, college persistence, and college graduation rates by increasing the availability of new high quality seats for students at most risk for dropout, disengagement, and poor academic performance. Applications must be received at the New York State Education Department by August 31, 2011. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/ta-05/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/ta-05/ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:22:00 EDT NYSED has issued a 'Request for Information' (RFI) to determine system capabilities with respect to NYSED’s Electronic Record Exchange System needs. The intent of this RFI is to explore the spectrum of existing solutions and capabilities which currently exist. This process is part of the information-gathering phase of our project. We may use the information garnered from the RFI process to enhance future procurement(s). http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfi/erecord/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfi/erecord/ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:20:00 EDT The New York State Education Department (NYSED) hereby issues this 'Request for Information' (RFI) to determine system capabilities with respect to NYSED’s Early Warning System needs. The intent of this RFI is to explore the spectrum of existing solutions and capabilities which currently exist. This process is part of the information-gathering phase of our project. We may use the information garnered from the RFI process to enhance future procurement(s). http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfi/earlywarning/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfi/earlywarning/ Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:18:00 EDT The memo from Commissioner John King shares information resources related to Network Teams and implementation of the Common Core. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/memos/june152011.html http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/memos/june152011.html Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:17:00 EDT In order to implement the provisions of Education Law §3012-c, regarding annual professional performance reviews of classroom teachers and building principals, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) is soliciting proposals for assessments that will be used as measures of student achievement or growth and will subsequently contribute to teachers and principals annual performance appraisals. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfq/assessment.html http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfq/assessment.html Wed, 18 May 2011 15:29:00 EDT The New York State Education Department, as part of its requirement to implement the provisions of Education Law §3012-c, regarding annual professional performance reviews of classroom teachers and building principals, is soliciting qualification proposals from Teacher and Principal Practice Rubric providers. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfq/rubric.html http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfq/rubric.html Wed, 18 May 2011 14:09:00 EDT The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking proposals to develop and provide Growth and Value-added Measures of Teacher and Principal Effectiveness. The requested services will include: 1. Design methodologies and produce growth and value-added measures covering teachers and principals with students in grades 4-8 taking the State English language arts (ELA) and/or mathematics assessments; 2. Design value-added methodologies and measures covering teachers and principals with students taking any existing State assessments, or new State assessments added during the contract period, that are identified by NYSED as part of the teacher and principal evaluation initiative; and 3. Design and deliver reports that effectively communicate results to parents/students, teachers, principals, schools, districts, Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), Teacher and Principal Preparation programs, and the New York State Education Department (NYSED). http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/gt-07/ http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/rfp/gt-07/ Wed, 18 May 2011 14:09:00 EDT 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. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/EvaluatingTeacherPrincipalEffectiveness.BORAdoptRules.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/EvaluatingTeacherPrincipalEffectiveness.BORAdoptRules.html Tue, 17 May 2011 11:19:00 EDT The New York State Board of Regents voted today to elect Dr. John B. King, Jr. as New York State Education Commissioner and President of the University of the State of New York. The Regents took this action at their May meeting held today in Albany. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/BORElectsJohnKingCOE.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/BORElectsJohnKingCOE.html Mon, 16 May 2011 10:54:00 EDT The memo from Senior Deputy Commissioner John King shares several resources: the timeline for our phased implementation of the New York State Common Core Learning Standards (Curriculum and Assessments); a sample of the Common Core State Standards resources suggested by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO); and a link to our "Bringing the Common Core to Life" Webinar featuring a talk with David Coleman, one of the authors of the Common Core State Standards. It also calls for sharing of work already done to align unit and lesson plans with the Common Core. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/memos/may122011.html http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/memos/may122011.html Fri, 13 May 2011 14:17:00 EDT 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. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/resources/bringing-the-common-core-to-life.html http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/resources/bringing-the-common-core-to-life.html Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:45:00 EDT Members of the public are invited to submit written comments by Friday, April 29, on the proposed draft regulations to implement New York's teacher and principal evaluation law, Section 3012-c of the Education Law as added by Chapter 103 of the Laws of 2010. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/DraftRegsTeacherPrincipalEvals.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/DraftRegsTeacherPrincipalEvals.html Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:15:00 EDT The New York State Education Department is implementing the Distinguished Educator Program to assist low performing districts and schools within such districts that failed to make adequate yearly progress (AYP) for four or more years. Upon completion of the application process, successful candidates will be placed in a pool and may serve as Distinguished Educators. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/accountability/iebp/DEProgram.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/accountability/iebp/DEProgram.html Fri, 15 Apr 2011 07:41:00 EDT April C&I E-Blast http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/eblast/ http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/eblast/ Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:55:00 EDT The Regents Advisory Task Force on Teacher and Principal Effectiveness submitted a comprehensive report to the Board of Regents with recommendations for implementing a teacher and principal performance evaluation system in New York State. The Regents will consider the recommendations and are expected to adopt implementing regulations later this Spring. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/TaskForceRpt.TeacherPrincipalEffectiveness.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/TaskForceRpt.TeacherPrincipalEffectiveness.html Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:09:00 EDT The State Education Department announced today the release of 2009-10 School Report Cards for all schools and districts throughout New York. In addition to school and district information, there is also a School Report Card for the entire State. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/schoolreportcards09-10.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/schoolreportcards09-10.html Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:08:00 EDT Commissioner's Budget Testimony for P-12, ACCES and Cultural Education http://www.p12.nysed.gov/budget/2011-12-testimony-p12-acces-oce.pdf http://www.p12.nysed.gov/budget/2011-12-testimony-p12-acces-oce.pdf Tue, 15 Feb 2011 13:56:00 EDT Commissioner's Budget Testimony for Higher Education and the Professions http://www.p12.nysed.gov/budget/2011-12-testimony-he-op.pdf http://www.p12.nysed.gov/budget/2011-12-testimony-he-op.pdf Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:15:00 EDT On January 11, the Board of Regents approved the New York State Teaching Standards, Elements, and Performance Indicators. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/TeachingStandardsElementsPerformance.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/TeachingStandardsElementsPerformance.html Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:56:00 EDT The Board of Regents has approved the New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards for English Language Arts (ELA) and Literacy; the New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards for Mathematics; and the New York State Prekindergarten Learning Standards. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/CommonCoreStandardsP-12.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/CommonCoreStandardsP-12.html Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:34:00 EDT The New York State Summer School of the Arts is pleased to announce that information regarding auditions for the Summer 2011 session is now available. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/SummerSchArts.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/SummerSchArts.html Fri, 7 Jan 2011 14:38:00 EDT The State Aid Subcommittee of the Board of Regents has adopted a State Aid proposal for 2011-2012 that recommends adherence to the Foundation Aid funding formula phase-in with no increase in Foundation Aid funding at this time. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/StateAid.2011-12.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/StateAid.2011-12.html Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:40:00 EDT State Education Commissioner David Steiner has announced that he has identified 67 schools as Persistently Lowest Achieving (PLA) as part of New York's school reform agenda. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/PersistentlyLowestAchievingAndSURRDec2010.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/PersistentlyLowestAchievingAndSURRDec2010.html Thu, 9 Dec 2010 14:40:00 EDT The NYSED Office of Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) Team's October 2010 E-Blast is now available. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/eblast http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/eblast Wed, 27 Oct 2010 07:52:00 EDT The Race to the Top Final Scope of Work documents are now posted. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/scopeofwork http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/scopeofwork Wed, 06 Oct 2010 07:22:00 EDT On Monday morning, October 4, Commissioner Steiner and John King hosted a closed circuit video conference to discuss with school leaders Race to the Top and its implications for LEAs. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/sow-videoconference100410.html http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/sow-videoconference100410.html Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:44:00 EDT Commissioner Steiner's September 13, 2010 summary presentation to the Board of Regents on New York's winning Race to the Top application. http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/Update-BOR091310.html http://usny.nysed.gov/rttt/Update-BOR091310.html Mon, 13 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EDT This guidance provides educators with policy, program, and legal considerations that need to be addressed when dealing with the issues of bullying, cyberbullying, and general internet safety. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/technology/internet_safety/documents/cyberbullying.html http://www.p12.nysed.gov/technology/internet_safety/documents/cyberbullying.html Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:22:00 EDT The United States Education Department today announced 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. Of the ten states named winners, only Massachusetts's application scored more points than New York's. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/NewYorkWinsNearly700MinRacetotheTopCompetition.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/NewYorkWinsNearly700MinRacetotheTopCompetition.html Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:31:00 EDT The State Education Department (SED) today announced the release of its 2010 Charter School Application Kit, seeking applicants--including educators, parents, teachers, and community leaders--to open new, high-performing charter schools across New York. The Application Kit details the specific steps and requirements that a charter school applicant must follow to submit an application to the Board of Regents for consideration. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/Charter_School_RFP08032010.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/Charter_School_RFP08032010.html Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:33:00 EDT The Regents recognize the urgency captured in President Obama's State of the Union address: "In a global economy, a good education is no longer just a pathway to opportunity - it is a pre-requisite. Three-quarters of the fastest-growing occupations require more than a high school diploma. I ask every American to commit to at least one year or more of higher education or career training. We know the countries that out-teach us today will out-compete us tomorrow." The Regents share this goal with the President, "to ensure that every child has access to a complete and competitive education," and have acted to use college-readiness as the state's Proficiency standard. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/Grade3-8_Results07282010.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/Grade3-8_Results07282010.html Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:36:00 EDT "We are naturally quite pleased to learn that New York State is among the finalists to be interviewed for Race to the Top funding. We look forward to representing the Regents' very strong vision for education reform in Washington, DC." http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/RTTT.NYSFinalist.SteinerStatement.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/RTTT.NYSFinalist.SteinerStatement.html Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:34:00 EDT The Board of Regents today strongly endorsed the rationale presented by Education Commissioner David M. Steiner to adjust the "cut scores" on the state's grade 3-8 math and English assessments based on research that clearly suggests the need to more accurately indicate "proficiency" on those exams. With the support of the Board of Regents, Commissioner Steiner will set the cut scores accordingly. School, district, and statewide results from these tests will be released during the week of July 26. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/Regents_Approve_Scoring_Changes.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/Regents_Approve_Scoring_Changes.html Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:50:00 EDT The Board of Regents today approved the appointment of Valerie Grey to serve as the State Education Department's (SED) Chief Operating Officer. The appointment becomes effective on August 23rd. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/Valerie_Grey_AppointedCOO.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/Valerie_Grey_AppointedCOO.html Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:50:00 EDT The New York State Board of Regents voted to approve two sets of strategies to achieve cost reductions in the state assessment program at its full Board meeting in Albany today. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/AssessmentCostReductions.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/AssessmentCostReductions.html Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:37:00 EDT New York State submitted a Phase II Race to the Top application in Washington, DC today for $696.6 million in funding to advance progress of the Regents reform agenda through 27 projects over four grant years. $477 million of the RTTT funds would be awarded directly to participating LEAs (school districts and charter schools) over the course of the grant while $219.6 million would be used to build statewide capacity of educators and directly support new curriculum models, standards, assessments, teacher and principal preparation and professional development as well as the statewide student data system. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/RTTTApplicationSubmitted.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/RTTTApplicationSubmitted.html Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:02:00 EDT "Today's comprehensive legislative action is a landmark moment that will improve educational results for children in New York State for years to come," said Regents Chancellor Merryl H. Tisch. "The Regents and I thank the Legislature and its leadership -- Assembly Speaker Silver, his staff, Assemblywoman Nolan, Senate Majority Conference Leader Sampson, Senator Oppenheimer, and Senate Minority Leader Skelos -- for their leadership and passionate commitment to creating the best educational opportunities for our children..." http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/RTTT.BOREDLEADERS.EDREFORMLEGISLATION.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/RTTT.BOREDLEADERS.EDREFORMLEGISLATION.html Fri, 28 May 2010 17:31:00 EDT Education Commissioner David Steiner and Senior Deputy Commissioner John King today announced that New York State was awarded $19.7 million by the United States Education Department toward the design and implementation of a statewide longitudinal data system. The award to New York was the largest of 20 made in a competition that drew applications from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/NYSAwarded19.7MGrantForDataSystems.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/NYSAwarded19.7MGrantForDataSystems.html Fri, 21 May 2010 16:38:00 EDT The New York State Board of Regents yesterday approved a recommendation by Education Commissioner David Steiner to move the release of scores on the Grades 3-8 Math and English exams to the week of July 26, 2010. Results from these tests, taken in late April/early May 2010, were originally scheduled to be returned to schools by June 24. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/Grades3-8TestScoresReleaseDateChange.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/Grades3-8TestScoresReleaseDateChange.html Tue, 18 May 2010 17:03:00 EDT The New York State Education Department today proposed legislation with the backing of the statewide teachers' union, New York State United Teachers, and its largest local, the United Federation of Teachers, to advance key areas in the state's Race to the Top application. The reforms will be presented to both houses of the legislature later today. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/RTTT_NYSUTMay11.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/RTTT_NYSUTMay11.html Tue, 11 May 2010 12:28:00 EDT The State Education Department announced today the release of 2008-09 School Report Cards for all schools and districts throughout New York. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:00:00 EDT This month inaugurates the first issue of the Bulletin, a newsletter from the Office of Higher Education. The Bulletin is intended to provide timely and useful information to many segments of New York State's higher education community. http://www.highered.nysed.gov/bulletin.html http://www.highered.nysed.gov/bulletin.html Tue, 13 Apr 2010 03:45:00 EDT While our application placed us among the finalists, the United States Education Department has announced that New York is not among the two first round winners in the Race to the Top competition. We will closely analyze the USED reviewers' response and will revisit our application with a view to submitting a successful second round plan that advances the Regents' education reform agenda. Critical to a positive outcome will be the legislative changes the Regents proposed prior to the submission of the Round 1 application - changes that will not only strengthen our application, but will bring important benefits to education in New York State. For the sake of our 3.1 million children, we cannot allow this critical opportunity to undertake vital reforms to slip away. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/March29_rttt_statement.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/March29_rttt_statement.html Mon, 29 Mar 2010 02:15:00 EDT Statewide high school graduation results reported by school districts were released today. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/2009_Grad_Rates03092010.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/2009_Grad_Rates03092010.html Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:35:00 EST I am pleased that New York State has been selected as a finalist in the first round of the federal Race to the Top competition. The Regents and I commend our many partners in school districts across the state for their support in developing New York's application. Together, we developed a strong and competitive proposal -- one that will advance the bold reforms needed to turn around failing schools, close the achievement gap and enable all of our children to succeed. These reforms aim to ensure that all of New York's public schools have truly effective teachers and principals, high quality curricula, well-designed assessments and are focused on the academic success of every child. We continue to recognize the importance of Legislative action to the Regents' broader agenda for education reform. We look forward to presenting our case in Washington for a comprehensive, integrated and innovative education reform agenda for New York State. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/rttt_statemt.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/rttt_statemt.html Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:53:00 EST The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has been awarded $9.5 million in a matching grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to expand computer access in public libraries across New York State. The funding is being provided through the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP). http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/BroadbandCapacityLibraryAward.htm http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/BroadbandCapacityLibraryAward.htm Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:00:00 EST State Education Commissioner David Steiner today announced the removal of 14 schools from "school under registration review" (SURR) status and the addition of four schools onto the SURR list. Additionally, Commissioner Steiner announced that three schools in New York City and one school in Rochester that otherwise would have been placed on the SURR list will be phased-out and closed. SURR schools are those farthest from meeting State standards and face the possibility of closure if they do not make improvements required by the Commissioner. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/SURR2010.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/SURR2010.html Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:33:00 EST I am deeply concerned about the issues facing homeless children in our school system. I believe strongly that our system needs to support all of our children, and that homelessness should never be a barrier to educational achievement. With too many families throughout the State facing homelessness and so many struggling in this economy, it is critical that we get this right. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/Feb2010message_homeless_students_assessments.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/Feb2010message_homeless_students_assessments.html Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:56:00 EST State Education Commissioner David Steiner announced today that New York will join the Partnership Zone Initiative together with Mass Insight and five other states--Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts--to turn around low achieving schools. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/NYJoinsPartnershipZone.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/NYJoinsPartnershipZone.html Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:46:00 EST State Education Commissioner David Steiner today announced that 57 schools have been identified as "persistently lowest achieving" and therefore eligible for new funding and major intervention to turn them around, as part of New York's school reform agenda. http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/PersistentlyLowAchiev2010.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/PersistentlyLowAchiev2010.html Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:20:00 EST "In an effort to ensure that New York presents the strongest and most competitive Race to the Top application possible and in light of the productive ongoing discussions occurring between school districts, unions and policy makers in districts that have not yet signed, we will be extending the deadline for eligible districts and charter schools to sign on to the state's Memorandum of Understanding. I am in regular contact with school leaders, policy makers and union officials and am hopeful that we will be able to forge a consensus to move forward with the bold reforms necessary to close the achievement gap, turn around failing schools and ensure that all of our children succeed." http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/RTTTMOUupdate2.html http://www.oms.nysed.gov/press/RTTTMOUupdate2.html Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:00:00 EST