Unpacking state accountability
Returning in 2022; dates TBD
Returning in 2022; dates TBD
State accountability has undergone a complete transformation since New York began implementing its Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Shifting from three accountability areas to seven, NYSED’s ESSA plan brings new measures, metrics, and designations for school performance. In 2018, most schools in the state experienced a fresh start, as 95% of schools were identified as schools in good standing — but will those ratings continue to hold?
ESSA is complex, and each new measurement is a peek into how NYS is defining student achievement and teacher performance. What do these changes mean for your school? This course will break down the complexities of NYS accountability standards and help you analyze school data, create strategic plans for your school, and reach your target goals. Each module will focus on an indicator from ESSA that is critical to understanding New York State's expectations for schools.
ESSA & COVID
While schools wait for more guidance from New York State, we will identify the problems and potential long-term issues of state accountability, open up the present possibilities, and explore the questions we’re all grappling with:
For a preview of the information you'll tackle at Exploring ESSA, check out our preliminary breakdown of ESSA's components.
ESSA is complex, and each new measurement is a peek into how NYS is defining student achievement and teacher performance. What do these changes mean for your school? This course will break down the complexities of NYS accountability standards and help you analyze school data, create strategic plans for your school, and reach your target goals. Each module will focus on an indicator from ESSA that is critical to understanding New York State's expectations for schools.
ESSA & COVID
While schools wait for more guidance from New York State, we will identify the problems and potential long-term issues of state accountability, open up the present possibilities, and explore the questions we’re all grappling with:
- What is the current status of ESSA and its requirements?
- What does this status mean for goal setting?
- What does this status mean for comparative ranking?
- What can we do with data that is old and on hold?
For a preview of the information you'll tackle at Exploring ESSA, check out our preliminary breakdown of ESSA's components.
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Exploring ESSA is a six-week, asynchronous online course. You'll be able to move through this course at your own pace, with no expectation to be online at specific times.
This course is designed to allow for approximately 2 hours of participation per week. While you can interact with each module as often as you'd like, we find that 2 hours per week / 1 module per week works best for participants. Throughout this course, you'll discover how to:
Is this course right for you? Exploring ESSA welcomes all K-12 educators, but is best for but is best for principals and school leaders who want to:
Still have questions? Check out our FAQ. |
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Each module will include the following elements:
Introduction to ESSAObjective: Compare and contrast the policies from NCLB to ESSA, define the 6-7 indicators that outline ESSA, draw distinctions between growth and ranked measurements. Composite PerformanceObjective: Calculate performance index for test scores, identify leading and lagging indicators of success, analyze trends and patterns in school performance. Graduation and Student GrowthObjective: Articulate the impact of 4th, 5th, and 6th year graduation rates on a school’s overall ratings, make connections between graduation rate and other performance indicators, make connections between enrollment and long-term growth measures. Academic GrowthObjective: Utilize the MIPS goal setting chart to calculate necessary growth for goal setting, reconsider the leading and lagging indicators of success on state tests, make connections between this indicator and composite performance. ELL Progress, Chronic Absenteeism and College, Career & Civic ReadinessObjective: Make connections between ELL performance, ELL progress, and the design of the success ratio as a new measurement. Define the perimeters for MIPS with chronic absences and CCCR. CSI and TSIObjective: Identify the triggering points for CSI and TSI Accountability, strategize for school reform and future goal setting or progress monitoring. |
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Dr. Kang was a high school English teacher for eight years in Denver, Colorado and New York City. She wrote several district wide curricula for Denver Public Schools and the NYC Department of Education before transitioning from classroom teacher to professional development coach in 2006. As a coach, Roberta has supported schools on instruction, assessment, systems and structures, literacy and accountability mandates. In 2015, Roberta completed her doctorate in English Education from Columbia's University, Teachers College with a focus on the impact of mandated assessments on students, teachers and school leaders. In her role as CPET's Center Director, Roberta supervises the professional development programs and initiatives projects across the Center. Roberta cultivates partnerships with schools, districts, and organizations, in critical areas such as developing academic rigor, refining literacy in high school, creating meaningful instruction for high-stakes assessments, and leveraging city and state mandates for authentic school change. You can reach her at [email protected]. |
Registration
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FAQ
Registration
What are CTLE hours, and should I register for them?
Beginning in 2016, a registered holder of a NYS professional classroom teaching certificate, educational leadership certificate, or Level III teaching assistant certificate is required to successfully complete 100 Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) hours. Teachers College is a state-approved provider of CTLE hours, and participants can earn up to 12 hours for participating in this opportunity. Participation will be verified before CTLE credits are awarded.
CTLE information must be included on your registration form. If you decline CTLE hours at the time of registration and change your mind afterward, you'll need to contact us prior to the start of this conference. Once you begin, we'll be unable to accommodate new CTLE requests.
CTLE information must be included on your registration form. If you decline CTLE hours at the time of registration and change your mind afterward, you'll need to contact us prior to the start of this conference. Once you begin, we'll be unable to accommodate new CTLE requests.
Is there a New Teacher Network membership discount available for this opportunity?
No, this opportunity is not eligible for an NTN member discount. You are welcome to register & participate in this course after paying the registration fee, or you can visit our PD Opportunities page to see other opportunities where your discount will apply.
Can I pay for my registration with a purchase order?
Absolutely! Have your school contact [email protected] to initiate this process.
In your message, please make sure to provide:
This information will allow us to provide you with the documentation needed to create a PO. This documentation will include our vendor & DOE contract numbers.
Once we've received a PO, we will provide your school with a promo code to distribute to the teachers they are funding. The promo code will allow you to bypass Eventbrite's payment section, so that there is no out-of-pocket cost to you. You will still be required to complete a registration form.
In your message, please make sure to provide:
- your school name & address
- contact information (name & email) for the person who handles POs & payments at your school
- the number of teachers interested in registering for this opportunity
This information will allow us to provide you with the documentation needed to create a PO. This documentation will include our vendor & DOE contract numbers.
Once we've received a PO, we will provide your school with a promo code to distribute to the teachers they are funding. The promo code will allow you to bypass Eventbrite's payment section, so that there is no out-of-pocket cost to you. You will still be required to complete a registration form.
I have a promo code — where do I enter it?
Please see the blue text in the registration section that says "Enter promo code". Click that text, enter your code, and click "Apply". From there, you can continue with your registration as usual.
This course has already started. Can I still register?
Yes! You can register through April 19, 2021.
How do I change or cancel my registration?
If you need to change or cancel your registration for any reason, contact us at [email protected].
If you choose to cancel your registration, we will be able to offer you a refund as long as you have not yet accepted the invitation to join the course.
If you choose to cancel your registration, we will be able to offer you a refund as long as you have not yet accepted the invitation to join the course.
Access & participation
How do I access this course?
Once you've registered, you will receive an email invitation to join our digital platform from Teachers College Canvas. From there, you will be able to set up a username and password.
If you register before April 12, you can expect to receive the invitation by April 12 when the course begins.
If you register after April 12, you can expect to receive the invitation within 48 (business) hours of registration.
Course materials will be accessible immediately following your acceptance of the invitation.
If you register before April 12, you can expect to receive the invitation by April 12 when the course begins.
If you register after April 12, you can expect to receive the invitation within 48 (business) hours of registration.
Course materials will be accessible immediately following your acceptance of the invitation.
What does a module include?
Each module will include the following elements:
*Must be completed to earn all CTLEs
- Instructional talks: A series of 3-4 short videos that break down the topic, provide examples, pose questions, and invite further reflection.
- Key resources: Downloadable resources for you to read, review, or use in your instruction.
- Discussion prompt*: Each module will pose a reflection question, which you can respond to using the discussion board. We want to hear from each person in the discussion board at least one time, and want each person to respond to a minimum of 2 other posts.
- Assignment*: Practical, hands-on assignments that will help you implement the content of the module and reflect on your experiences.
*Must be completed to earn all CTLEs
How much time will it take me to complete this course?
This course is designed to allow for approximately 2 hours of participation per week. While you can move through the course at your own pace, we find that approximately 2 hours per week / 1 module per week works best for participants.
Will I be expected to be online on specific days / at certain times?
No; this course is asynchronous. You can move through each module at your own pace.
How do I earn CTLE credits?
CTLEs are based on participation and completion of the course assignments and discussions (tasks). Completion of a task equals 1 CTLE credit.
Do I need to complete this course by a specific date?
All modules must be completed by the end of the course — May 23, 2021 at 11:59pm.