Common Core Assessment Video Series

In the first video of the Common Core Assessment Video Series, Commissioner King talks about how the tests will be harder and what that will mean.

New York State Museum Professional Development Workshops

State Museum Offers Professional Development Workshops for Teachers

The New York State Museum presents teacher workshops that address the Common Core State Standards. The Museum's 12-year history of excellent teacher education provides workshop participants with access to real-world applications, authentic research, and thoughtful lessons that accelerate understanding. Museum workshops in Evolution, Archaeology, and Earth Science are scheduled for May through July 2013.

Transition to Common Core Assessments

We encourage you to share this memo regarding the transition to Common Core assessments with administrators, staff, parents, and communities.

Common Core Assessment Design

Beginning with the 2012-13 administration, the New York State tests in Grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics will measure the New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS). Similarly, some ELA and Mathematics Regents Exams will be aligned to the CCLS beginning in the 2013-14 school year, and the rest will follow suit in the 2014-15 school year.

To guide test question development, the New York State Education Department has developed Item Review Criteria and additional guidance resources. See the Common Core Assessment Design resources.

2014 Teacher of the Year Application Now Available

New York State wishes to recognize and celebrate an exceptionally skilled and passionate educator to be an ambassador for New York State teachers and the New York State nominee for the National Teacher of the Year.

We invite you to nominate an outstanding professional for the 2014 New York State Teacher of the Year. Nominations are due by March 29, 2013.

Common Core Assessment Video SeriesIn the first video of the Common Core Assessment Video Series, Commissioner King talks about how the tests will be harder and what that will mean.State Museum Offers Professional Development Workshops for TeachersThe New York State Museum presents teacher workshops that address the Common Core State Standards. The Museum's 12-year history of excellent teacher education provides workshop participants with access to real-world applications, authentic research, and thoughtful lessons that accelerate understanding. Museum workshops in Evolution, Archaeology, and Earth Science are scheduled for May through July 2013.Transition to Common Core AssessmentsWe encourage you to share this memo regarding the transition to Common Core assessments with administrators, staff, parents, and communities.Common Core Assessment DesignBeginning with the 2012-13 administration, the New York State tests in Grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics will measure the New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS). Similarly, some ELA and Mathematics Regents Exams will be aligned to the CCLS beginning in the 2013-14 school year, and the rest will follow suit in the 2014-15 school year.To guide test question development, the New York State Education Department has developed Item Review Criteria and additional guidance resources. See the Common Core Assessment Design resources.2014 Teacher of the Year Application Now AvailableNew York State wishes to recognize and celebrate an exceptionally skilled and passionate educator to be an ambassador for New York State teachers and the New York State nominee for the National Teacher of the Year.We invite you to nominate an outstanding professional for the 2014 New York State Teacher of the Year. Nominations are due by March 29, 2013.