APPR

Testing Transparency Report

Based on the concerns conveyed to the Commissioner surrounding the use of assessments, and in accordance with Section 1 of Subpart F of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2014, the Commissioner directed the Office of Teacher and Leader Effectiveness to review each district’s and BOCES’ APPR plan to identify opportunities for local action to ensure the minimum assessments necessary are used to inform effective decision making. The Department encouraged leaders to use the Testing Transparency Report to help review their currently approved APPR plan to identify modifications that would be approvable by the Department and result in less testing for students. The Department has consistently communicated that the amount of testing should be the minimum necessary to inform effective decision-making at the classroom, school, district and BOCES level.

The Testing Transparency Report is attached for the public's review.  The Maryvale APPR Committee reviewed the recommendations by the Education Department and grossly reduced the number of pre- and post-assessments used in the district for APPR purposes.

The revised APPR plan which includes the significant reduction of assessments for students, has been submitted to the Commissioner for approval.  The 2014-15 APPR Plan will be posted as soon as the Commissioner approves the plan.