Source: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/accountability/OA_E-News/December2016OAE-Blast.html
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Proposed Amendment of §100.6 of the Commissioner’s Regulations Relating to the Establishment of Criteria for the Approval of Work-Readiness Assessments for Earning the New York State Career Development and Occupational Studies Commencement Credential
Amendments to §§100.5 and 200.4 of the Commissioner’s Regulations to Require Superintendents to Make a Local Determination as to Academic Proficiency for Certain Students with Disabilities to Graduate with a Local Diploma Amendment to §§30-3.4 and 30-3.5 of the Rules of the Board of Regents Relating to the Calculation of Scores for Student Learning Objectives in the Student Performance Category of Annual Professional Performance Reviews for Teachers and Principals in the City School District of the City of New York
Addition of §100.2(nn) to the Commissioner’s Regulations to Implement Chapter 105 of the Laws of 2016 to Require that Every Public School and Charter School Post the Child Abuse Hotline Telephone Number and Provide Directions to Access the New York State Office of Children and Family Services Website
Amendment of §135.4(c)(7) of the Commissioner’s Regulations relating to Eligibility for Participation in Interscholastic Sports and Duration of Competition
Amendment to §100.19 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to Community School Grants and the Definition of Community Schools to Implement Education Law § 211-f and Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2016
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act for the Education of Homeless Children and Youths, as Reauthorized by the Every Student Succeeds Act
2017 State Legislative Initiatives and Priorities
Regents 2017-2018 State Budget Initiatives and Priorities
ESSA and Equity - Opportunities to Close the Opportunity Gap College and Career Readiness, Equity & ESSA
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) State Plan Development Activities
State Education Commissioner Elia and Attorney General Schneiderman Offer Guidance to Help Ensure Schools are Safe Havens for Learning
Educational Stability and Assurances for Students in Foster Care: Title I, Part A as amended in the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 Upcoming Focus District Institutes REGENTS ACTIONS Proposed Amendment of §100.6 of the Commissioner’s Regulations Relating to the Establishment of Criteria for the Approval of Work-Readiness Assessments for Earning the New York State Career Development and Occupational Studies Commencement Credential
At its November 2016 meeting, the Board of Regents adopted as an emergency measure the amendment to §100.6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education relating to the establishment of criteria for the approval of work-readiness assessments for earning the New York State (NYS) Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential.
The NYS CDOS Commencement Credential certifies that a student has the standards-based knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level employment.
The November 2016 Regents Item regarding the establishment of criteria for the approval of work-readiness assessments for earning the New York State Career Development and Occupational Studies Commencement Credential, is located at: http://www.regents.nysed.gov/common/regents/files/1116brca4.pdf.
Amendments to §§100.5 and 200.4 of the Commissioner’s Regulations to Require Superintendents to Make a Local Determination as to Academic Proficiency for Certain Students with Disabilities to Graduate with a Local Diploma At its October 2016 meeting, the Board of Regents adopted amendments to §§100.5 and 200.4 of the Commissioner’s regulations to require superintendents to make a local determination as to academic proficiency for certain students with disabilities to graduate with a local diploma.
The amendment to §§100.5 and 200.4 addresses responses received during the public comment period that include the following:
A superintendent may now use the determination pathway option only upon receipt of a written request from an eligible student’s parent or guardian.
A requirement has been added that the student and the parent of the student receive written notice of the superintendent’s determination. Clarification has been made that the definition of superintendent (for purposes for this regulation) only include the principal or head of school of charter schools and non-public schools, as applicable. A requirement has been added that for students of transition age, the development of transition goals and services at a committee on special education meeting must include a discussion with the student’s parents of the student’s progress toward receiving a diploma.
The amendments to §§100.5 and 200.4 adopted at the September 2016 Regents meeting, became effective on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 as an emergency action and will be presented for permanent adoption at the December 2016 Regents meeting.
The October 2016 Regents Item regarding the amendment to the rules of the Board of Regents relating to the local determination as to academic proficiency for certain students with disabilities to graduate with a local diploma, is located at: http://www.regents.nysed.gov/common/regents/files/1016p12a1.pdf. Back to the Top Amendment to §§30-3.4 and 30-3.5 of the Rules of the Board of Regents Relating to the Calculation of Scores for Student Learning Objectives in the Student Performance Category of Annual Professional Performance Reviews for Teachers and Principals in the City School District of the City of New York
At its October 2016 meeting, the Board of Regents adopted amendments to §§30-3.4 and 30-3.5 of the Rules of the Board of Regents relating to the calculation of scores for student learning objectives in the required subcomponent of the student performance category of annual professional performance reviews (APPR) for teachers and principals in the City School District of the City of New York.
The adopted amendment revises §§30-3.4(c)(3) and 30-3.5(c)(3) of the Rules of the Board of Regents to provide further flexibility to allow the City School District of the City of New York to calculate scores and ratings for Student Learning Objectives pursuant to a methodology approved by the Commissioner in the district’s APPR plan.
The amendment to §30-3.4 and 30-3.5 became effective as an emergency measure on October 25, 2016 and will be adopted as a permanent rule at the February 2017 Regents meeting.
The October 2016 Regents Item regarding the amendment to §§30-3.4 and 30-3.5 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, is located at: http://www.regents.nysed.gov/common/regents/files/1016p12a2.pdf. Back to the Top Addition of §100.2(nn) to the Commissioner’s Regulations to Implement Chapter 105 of the Laws of 2016 to Require that Every Public School and Charter School Post the Child Abuse Hotline Telephone Number and Provide Directions to Access the New York State Office of Children and Family Services Website
At its October 2016 meeting, the Board of Regents added a new paragraph, §100.2(nn), to the Commissioner’s regulations to implement Chapter 105 of the Laws of 2016 by requiring that every public school, including charter schools, post the child abuse hotline telephone number and provide directions to access the New York State Office of Children and Family Services website.
In order to timely implement Chapter 105 of the Laws of 2016 by its stated effective date of Tuesday, January 17, 2017, the amendment will be presented for permanent adoption at the January 2017 Regents meeting. The October 2016 Regents Item regarding the addition of §100.2(nn) to the Commissioner’s Regulations, is located at: http://www.regents.nysed.gov/common/regents/files/1016p12d1.pdf. Back to the Top Amendment of §135.4(c)(7) of the Commissioner’s Regulations relating to Eligibility for Participation in Interscholastic Sports and Duration of Competition
At its October 2016 meeting, the Board of Regents amended §135.4(c)(7) of the Commissioner’s Regulations relating to eligibility for participation in interscholastic sports and duration of competition. The amendment is intended to provide greater clarity for K-8 school districts and to ensure safe and equitable interscholastic athletic competition for all public school students and outlines the athletic placement process and duration of competition. This placement process allows districts to employ the Athletic Placement Process to provide the opportunity for exceptional middle school student athletes to participate in interscholastic sports at the high school level. The placement process also gives students an extra year of eligibility to participate in high school sports under certain conditions.
The amended rule will be presented for permanent adoption at the February 2017 Regents meeting and will become effective for the next school year, commencing on July 1, 2017.
The October 2016 Regents Item relating to eligibility for participation in interscholastic sports and duration of competition, is located at: http://www.regents.nysed.gov/common/regents/files/1016p12d3.pdf. Back to the Top Amendment to §100.19 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to Community School Grants and the Definition of Community Schools to Implement Education Law § 211-f and Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2016
At its October 2016 meeting, the Board of Regents adopted the amendment to §100.19 of the Commissioner’s regulations relating to community school grants and the definition of community schools, in order to implement Education Law §211-f and Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2016.
As part of the 2016-2017 budget appropriation bill, the legislature and Governor provided a $75 million appropriation ($50 million for operating costs and $25 million for capital costs) to establish community school grants for eligible school districts with schools designated as struggling and persistently struggling by the Commissioner pursuant to Education Law section 211-f(1)(a) or (b) throughout the 2016-2017 school year (“designated schools”). The new law requires eligible school districts to apply to the Commissioner for community school grants.
The adopted amendment became effective as an emergency rule on October 24, 2016 and as a permanent rule on November 2, 2016.
The October 2016 Regents Item relating to community school grants and the definition of community schools, is located at: http://www.regents.nysed.gov/common/regents/files/1016brca6.pdf.
REGENTS UPDATES Update on Regents Exams Workgroup
At its November 2016 meeting, the Board of Regents was provided with an update on the workgroup convened to advise on technical and policy aspects of the Regents Examinations.
The Workgroup has met multiple times since its creation, engaged in thoughtful discussions covering many different aspects of the Regents Exams, and drafted a set of recommendations that will be shared with the Board of Regents. The recommendations fall into five categories: graduation requirements, college readiness, reporting of Regents Exam scores, appeals for Regents Exam results, and multiple curriculum pathways in mathematics.
The November 2016 Regents Item regarding the update on the Regents Exams Workgroup, is located at: http://www.regents.nysed.gov/common/regents/files/1116p12d1REVISED.pdf The supplemental presentation titled “Recommendations of the Regents Exams Workgroup,” can be found at:
http://www.regents.nysed.gov/common/regents/files/P-12 - Recommendations of the Regents Exams Workgroup_0.pdf. Back to the Top McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act for the Education of Homeless Children and Youths, as Reauthorized by the Every Student Succeeds Act
At its October 2016 meeting, the Board of Regents was provided with an update on the Department’s effort to implement the provisions in McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act for the education of homeless children and youths, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA). Topics of the update included:
School year 2015-16 data
The October 2016 Regents Item relating to McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act for the education of homeless children and youths, is located at: http://www.regents.nysed.gov/common/regents/files/1016p12d2_0.pdf.
The October 2016 ESSA and the McKinney-Vento Act presentation is located at: http://www.regents.nysed.gov/common/regents/files/McKinney-Vento.pdf.
The October 2016 meeting, the relevant committees of the Board of Regents reviewed and discussed proposals to be advanced during the 2017 legislative session. At the November 2016 meeting, the relevant committees of the Board approved the following proposals to be advanced during the 2017 legislative session:
ACCES- Reader’s Aid
Cultural Education- Museum Education Act
Professional Practice- Enhanced Discipline Authority of the Licensed Professions
The October 2016 Regents Item regarding 2017-2018 State Budget Initiatives, is located at: http://www.regents.nysed.gov/common/regents/files/1016p12d4_0.pdf.
The November 2016 Regents Item regarding 2017-2018 State Budget Priorities, is located at: http://www.regents.nysed.gov/common/regents/files/1116bra10.pdf.
At the October 2016 meeting, the relevant committees of the Board of Regents reviewed proposals to be advanced during the 2017-2018 budget cycle.
At the November 2016 meeting, the relevant committees of the Board of Regents approved the following proposals to be advanced during the 2017-18 budget cycle:
Electronic Licensing System Public Library Construction Statewide e-Book platform Bridge to College & Careers Pilot Program Independent Living Services
The October 2016 Regents Item regarding 2017-2018 State Legislative Initiatives, is located at: http://www.regents.nysed.gov/common/regents/files/1016p12d5.pdf.
The November 2016 Regents Item regarding 2017-2018 State Legislative Priorities, is located at: http://www.regents.nysed.gov/common/regents/files/1116bra11.pdf.
At its October 2016 meeting, the Board of Regents was provided with an update on the Workgroup to Improve Outcomes for Boys and Young Men of Color. Documents presented included the following:
Executive Summary My Brother's Keeper Guidance Document: Emerging Practices for Schools and Communities NYS MBK Community Network Map NYS MBK Community Network Calendar New York State My Brother’s Keeper Community Challenge - How Your Community Can Improve Outcomes for Boys and Young Men of Color
EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT Final ESSA Rulemaking related to Accountability, Reporting, and State Consolidated Applications
On Monday, November 28, 2016 the United States Department of Education released final rule making pertaining to accountability, reporting, and State consolidated applications. There appear to be some significant revisions between the draft and final versions of the rule making, with many, but not all, changes providing additional flexibility to states. The New York State Education Department is reviewing the final rule making, and will provide updates as more is learned about the rule making. Final ESSA Rulemaking related to accountability, reporting, and state consolidated application documents are located at the following links:
Final Regulation: Accountability, State Plans, and Data Reporting (November 28, 2016) Fact Sheet Timeline for identification of schools for support and improvement Press release Consolidated State Plan template Assurances template – Due April 3, 2017
At its November 2016 meeting, the Board of Regents was presented with information regarding ESSA and equity - opportunities to close the opportunity gap.
Some of the topics presented were:
Higher order thinking skills for all students
Equity strategies and evidence based interventions
http://www.regents.nysed.gov/common/regents/files/Full Board Monday PM - ESSA and Equity_0.pdf. Back to the Top College and Career Readiness, Equity & ESSA
At its November 2016 meeting, the Board of Regents was presented with information regarding college and career readiness, equity and ESSA.
Defining “College and Career Ready”
State Leadership For College and Career
Completion vs. Readiness
State Policies Set Expectations
At the October 2016 Board of Regents meeting, the “Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) State Plan Development Activities” presentation was shared. The purpose of the presentation was to provide an update to the Board of Regents about ESSA. Presentation topics included:
Overview of development of state ESSA plan The work that has taken place so far
Development of characteristics of highly effective schools and guiding principles
Development of high concept ideas
Sample high concept ideas
High concept ideas: rationale and research
Update on regional ESSA state plan development meetings
ESSA state plan development timeline choices
The October 2016 presentation entitled the “Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) State Plan Development Activities,” is located at: http://www.regents.nysed.gov/common/regents/files/ESSA.pdf. Back to the Top
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS State Education Commissioner Elia and Attorney General Schneiderman Offer Guidance to Help Ensure Schools are Safe Havens for Learning
On Friday, November 18, 2016 State Education Department Commissioner MaryEllen Elia and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman sent a letter to school districts with guidance on how to ensure schools are safe havens where students are free to learn without fear of discrimination, harassment or intimidation directed toward students and employees as a result of their race, ethnicity, religion, immigration status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis. The memo regarding schools as safe havens for learning located at: http://www.nysed.gov/news/2016/state-education-commissioner-elia-and-ag-schneiderman-offer-guidance-help-ensure-schools.
Back to the Top Changes in Allowable Testing Accommodations on the Grades 3-8 New York State English Language Arts Assessments
In November 2016, a memo regarding updates to New York State Education Department (NYSED) procedures on the permissibility of the testing accommodation “tests read” for students with disabilities on the Grades 3-8 New York State English Language Arts Assessments (Grades 3-8 ELA Assessments) was sent to the field.
The accommodation of “tests read” allows students with disabilities that limit their ability to decode print the opportunity to demonstrate content knowledge in all subject areas by mitigating the effects of a reading or print disability. The November 2016 memo replaces guidance previously issued by NYSED on testing accommodations for students with disabilities and is located at: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/testing-accommodations-ela-grades-3-8.htm.
Back to the Top REMINDERS Educational Stability and Assurances for Students in Foster Care: Title I, Part A as amended in the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 On Monday, November 21, 2016, a field memo regarding the educational stability and assurances for students in foster care was sent to superintendents of public schools, charter school LEA administrators and Title I coordinators. The purpose of the memo was to provide time sensitive and important information about changes to Title I, Part A regarding students in foster care as a result of the enactment of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) in December 2015.
Submissions of the Assurances for Students in Foster Care are due on or before Friday, December 9, 2016 to the Title I office via the business portal.
The memo regarding educational stability and assurances for students in foster care is located at: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/accountability/T1/fieldmemos/titleIfostercareassurancesfieldmemo.pdf.
Upcoming Focus District Institutes
The January Focus District Institute will focus on using data to drive the strategic decision making process that will result in high quality District Comprehensive Improvement Plans (DCIP) and School Comprehensive Education Plans (SCEP). School and district staff who share responsibility for implementing, monitoring, and updating comprehensive plans should register for this training. Registration Information:
To register, please go to: http://nysed.fluidreview.com. After logging into you user account, the access code to begin the registration is DT8. If you do not have an account, you will need to create one prior to registering. Important Deadlines:
Registration opens, Friday, December 2, 2016
Registration closes on Monday, January 16, 2017 Registration payments must be received by Monday, January 23, 2017 Cancellation requests must be sent to NYSED by Monday, January 23, 2017 PLEASE NOTE:
The total cost per person is $45.00 School or district checks or money orders are the only acceptable forms of payment. NO CASH OR PURCHASE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Make checks or money orders payable to the USNY Regents Research Fund & mail all payments to:
Ms. Christine Dunigan
Albany, N.Y. 12234 Lodging
For participants needing lodging on Sunday, January 29 and Monday, January 30, single occupancy room blocks are currently available at the state rate of $116.00 per night. Please note that space is limited. Participants are encouraged to book their rooms as quickly as possible. Please bring a tax-exempt certificate (ST-129) with you to present at your hotel of choice. (information below will change)
Number of Rooms per Night * Room Block Code
Cut Off Date for Reservations
Hampton Inn Albany University Area
(518) 438-0001 10
NYS Ed Dept.
(518) 434-4111 10
(518) 869-8100 40
12J21R
Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites 74 State Street
*State per diem rate is $116.00 per night Participants are responsible for checking availability of lodging. We are looking forward to your participation. Questions concerning this Focus District Institute should be directed to our electronic mailbox at DTSDEtraining@nysed.gov. Back to the Top