NYS Middle Level Liaisons Network

1. NYS Middle Level Liaisons Network As representatives of statewide middle level education, our purpose is to advocate for middle level needs, inform SED about ML issues, and collaborate with SED on matters that impact Middle Level Education.

2. NYS Middle Level Liaisons Network Report from the Spring 2011 Meetingof theNYS Middle Level Liaisons Network

3. NYS Middle Level Liaisons Network Common Core Learning StandardsCCLS, not CCSS anymore

4. 2010-2011: Getting to know the NYS P-12 CCLS CCLS

5. Expectations still based on 2005 Become familiar with the CCLS If ready, gap analysis and plan for realignment CCLS

6. 2011-2012: Understanding the NYS P-12 CCLS and making instructional shifts CCLS

7. Expectations still based on the 2005 Through NT and local work, training and resources for the NYS P-12 CCLS delivered Align local curriculum Plan instructional shifts in the classroom Parts of Curriculum Models in spring CCLS

8. 2012-2013: NYS P-12 CCLS for English Language Arts & Literacy and NYS P-12 CCLS for Mathematics: Part of Classroom Instruction CCLS

9. Expectations are based CCLS Curricula and instruction now aligned P-12 Curriculum Models will be made available; Districts will determine, based on review of these materials and an analysis of their current programs, whether they will choose to use these models in 2013-2014. CCLS

10. 2013-2014: NYS P-12 English Language Arts & Literacy and NYS P-12 Mathematics Curriculum and Instructional Services CCLS

11. Expectations are based on CCLS All instruction aligned Curriculum Models will be available for classroom use. CCLS

12. 2013-2014: PARCC it CCLS

14. Still considering: More credits (math, science, College/Career) Higher test scores Flexibility (including M-L) Graduation

15. Already Impacting us: Elimination of the 34 points Time adjusted 3-8 cuts Equating between years Graduation goals/targets Accountability

16. Add to that College readiness alignment: Grade 8, then Grades 3-7 Accountability

17. New AMOS Reset to lower starting point Still need to get to 200 by 2013-2014 Accountability

18. And some more: One day rule for HS Un-graded students Incarcerated youth Accountability

19. HS changes (all & groups) 4yr cohort rate 4yr cohort progress 5yr cohort rate 5yr cohort progress Accountability

20. For 2011-2012 Providing training on implementation of the Common Core Standards for ELA and math; Providing training on implementation of new performance evaluations for teachers and principals in ELA and math; and Providing training for School-Based Inquiry Teams Network Teams

21. Being considered: Science and Social Studies 6-8 ELA 9 & 10 NEXT YEAR??? Splitting or changing Socials Studies 9 & 10 9th Grade Arts (maybe voluntary?) Economics Multi-media/computer technology Assessment

22. Jericho Middle School is one of the middle-level schools that has been recognized Strengths of their program: Student Team Advisor Standards Based Grading Social/Emotional Literacy Program Read more NYS Middle Level Liaisons Network Essential Elements:Schools-to-Watch

23. The new accountability statuses were released by the state. They used the pervious cut points to determine accountability levels. If they used the new points, only 28% of schools would have met AYP! To avoid this there are three options: Significantly increase student achievement Reset the AMOs Employ a growth model A growth model for school accountability is under development. NYS Middle Level Liaisons Network Accountability

24. The Regents Task Force is working on draft regulations that are due to the Commissioner in March. These are the four “types” of situations they are working through: Teachers of Grades 4-8 ELA and math (two points of information) Teachers who have one state assessment (they are looking to see if different exams in different subject can work) Teachers below grade 4 Teachers with no state assessment NYS Middle Level Liaisons Network APPR and 3012-c

25. Watkins Glen School District gives smart phones to all 5th and 7th graders (8th and 9th graders now, too, except it is a netbook) Everything the teachers use in school is accessible to the students Toolbox pro is the software interface package; features include wikis, blogs, storage, polling, test & quizzes, podcasting, and more. NYS Middle Level Liaisons Network Mobile Learning Devices…in school

26. The NYS Middle School Association is continuing to collect best practices in middle level education. More, however, are needed. A hard copy of the practices is in the works, as well as an electronic format. “No school has it all figured out, but almost all schools have something figured out.” Let’s collect these practices. NYS Middle Level Liaisons Network Best Practices

27. It is not the intention to jury submissions, but rather to collect and share ideas. A new automated process has been developed to expedite the collection of best practices. Simply visit the form to submit. NYS Middle Level Liaisons Network Best Practices

28. NYS Middle Level Liaisons Network As representatives of statewide middle level education, our purpose is to advocate for middle level needs, inform SED about ML issues, and collaborate with SED on matters that impact Middle Level Education.