New York State Staff/Curriculum Development Network S/CDN September 22, 2005

New York StateStaff/Curriculum

Development Network

S/CDNSeptember 22, 2005

OverviewUpdates & Plans

ELA & MathCareer and Technical EducationMiddle Level InitiativeVirtual Learning System (VLS)Q & A

Information AvailableInformation Available

1. A Guide to the NYS Grade 3–8

Testing Program

2. Sample Tests

3. Parent Brochure

NYSED Websites

Office of Curriculum and Instructional Support

http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/cis/

Curriculum, Instruction & Instructional Technology

http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/

NYSED ELA Home Pagehttp://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/ela.html

NYSED Mathematics Home Pagehttp://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/mst/math.html

Key Websites

Latest News on Grade 3-8 Testinghttp://www.emsc.nysed.gov/3-8/home.html

Curriculum questions can be sent to:emscurric@mail.nysed.gov

Office of Standards, Assessment and Reporting

www.emsc.nysed.gov/osa/

Testing questions can be sent to:emscassessinfo@mail.nysed.gov

NYS English Language Arts Performance indicators for each of grades

pre-kindergarten through 12

ELA tests for each of grades 3 through 8

ELA Core Curriculum, with performance indicators and literacy competencies for each of grades pre-kindergarten through 12, learning experiences sample tasks, formative assessments

ELA Toolkit

Grade-by-grade ELA performance indicators on NYS Virtual Learning System (VLS)

•Glossary (for teachers)

•Sample tasks

•Instructional strategies

•Literature suggestions by grade level

•Lesson plans on Virtual Learning System (VLS)

Curriculum Guidance MaterialsELA Toolkit

English Language Arts http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/ela.html

http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/3-8/e-home.htm

Approximate Percentage of Questions Assessing Each StrandGrades 3-8 Mathematics

Strand Grade

3

Grade

4

Grade

5

Grade

6

Grade

7

Grade

8

1 Number Sense and Operations

48% 45% 39% 37% 30% 11%

2 Algebra 13% 14% 11% 19% 12% 44%

3 Geometry 13% 14% 11% 19% 12% 44%

4 Measurement

13% 12% 25% 17% 14% 35%

5 Probability 13% 12% 11% 16% 30% 0%

Curriculum Guidance Materials

Mathematics Toolkit

http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/3-8/guidance.htm

Mathematics Resource Center

Purpose

There is a statewide need to support comprehensive and long term changes in the instructional practices in classrooms that are aligned with scientifically based or evidence-based mathematics research.

Mathematics Resource Center

Goals Centralized source for ongoing dissemination of the NYSED’s

message regarding standards-based mathematics programs.

Identify program success and areas in need of improvement and provide guidance on utilizing successful model programs.

Sharing best practices, content knowledge and pedagogy within the mathematics field, informed by scientifically based or evidence-based research.

Implementing and promoting professional development models for developing and sustaining a cadre of state/regional leaders responsible for improving teaching and learning of mathematics in New York State.

Mathematics Standards Committee Grades 9-12 Recommendations

1 A Regents examination be developed and administered for each of the three courses (Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra II and Trigonometry).

2. The mathematics graduation requirement for a Regents Diploma be the passing of one Regents examination in mathematics, and the passing of three units of credit of high school mathematics. The Committee also recommended that the credit granted for the Algebra course be limited to two units.

Mathematics Standards Committee Grades 9-12 Recommendations (con’t)

3. The mathematics graduation requirement for a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation be that students take and pass the three courses of high school mathematics, and that the first two cohorts pass two of the three Regents examinations in mathematics and that subsequent cohorts pass all three Regents examinations in mathematics.

4. Ways of rewarding students for taking and mastering more than the graduation requirements be explored and implemented.

Mathematics Standards Committee Grades 9-12 Recommendations (con’t) Status of Recommendations

Proposed Timeline

Grades 9-12 Mathematics Curriculum Committee

Middle Level Education

Overview

Regulation

Applications

Checklist

Board of Regents

Adopt Middle Level Regulation

Program requirements & flexibility

Experiment in Organizational Change

Flexibility in staff assignments

Model Applications

September 2006

Due January 13, 2006

Reviews completed March 1, 2006

Website

Middle Level Checklist

Available for all non-tested areas

Purpose

Organization

Website: http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/rss/mle/clmemo.htm

Career and Technical Education

Middle Level Education Career Plan Initiative

http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/workforce/careerdevelopment/cdos.html

High Schools That Workhttp://www.emsc.nysed.gov/workforce/stw/survey/hstw.html

Other

Virtual Learning System

http://eservices.nysed.gov/vls/

New York State Education Department Virtual Learning System (VLS)

http://eservices.nysed.gov/vls/

The VLS is a web-based system designed to provide Pre-K through 12 teachers and administrators with statewide access to useful curriculum and instruction resources. It is focused on the New York State Learning Standards and content connected to them in the areas of the Arts, Career Development and Occupational Studies, English Language Arts, Health, Physical Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, Languages other than English, Mathematics, Science and Technology, and Social Studies.

New York State Education Department Virtual Learning System (VLS)http://eservices.nysed.gov/vls/

The VLS contains the State’s 28 learning standards with resources and links to sites that support student achievement. Sample tasks (approximately 5000) and lesson plans (approximately 900) related to the standards and performance indicators appear via the site.

The VLS is designed to provide users an intuitive interface and easy access to the learning standards and related content. The system has been modified to support grade-by-grade learning and testing as required by the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act.

A robust search feature facilitates access to content from the Education Department and/or the Gateway to Education Materials (GEM), providing access to thousands of educational resources.

New York State Education Department Virtual Learning System (VLS)http://eservices.nysed.gov/vls/

Users can become familiar with the State’s learning standards, by choosing a content area, standard, key idea, and performance indicator. On each performance indicator page, users can access learning resources specifically related to the identified student knowledge, skills, and understandings.

Links to resources from other educational institutions are included from various Department offices and USNY institutions, such as the Office of Teacher Certification, the State Library, and the Public Broadcasting System.

Additional content and links will be added to the VLS on a continuous basis.

For further information, please visit our Website

http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/cis/home.html

Or E-mail

Jean C. Stevens, Assistant Commissioner Office of Curriculum & Instructional Support

Jstevens@mail.nysed.gov

Or Office mailbox: emscocis@mail.nysed.gov