School and District Accountability
2022-23 School Year Indicator Information Sessions Related to the Federally Approved One-Year State Plan Addendum under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
In September 2022, the United States Department of Education (USDE) approved the one-year ESSA State Plan Addendum for making 2022-23 school year accountability determinations using 2021-22 school year data. NYSED has designed a five-part series, “Indicator Info Sessions,” that will explain how each of the accountability indicators will be calculated under the one-year accountability system for the 2022-23 school year.
The following are the topics, dates, and times of each info session. All info sessions will be held virtually via Zoom.
For each info session, the registration links are available below:
PLEASE NOTE: Some registration links may appear "closed" because it has reached maximum capacity. NYSED is working to increase the participation limit to allow as many registrants as possible. If you experience this issue, please check back until the registration opens up again.
| Topic | Date/Time | Registration Links | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1: Weighted Average Achievement and Core Subject Performance (Elementary/Middle Level) | Wednesday, January 11, 2023, 10-11:00am | Registration Closed: This session has been completed. | Monday, January 9, 2023 |
| #2: Weighted Average Achievement and Core Subject Performance (High School Level) | Thursday, January 12, 2023, 10-11:00am | Registration Closed: This session has been completed. | Tuesday, January 10, 2023 |
| #3: Graduation Rate | Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 10-11:00am | Registration Closed: This session has been completed. | Monday, January 16, 2023 |
| #4: Chronic Absenteeism | Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 10-11:00am | https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvcOihrzMoHdc2tq-7ordjIszGZPZWSzgu | Monday, January 23, 2023 |
| #5: English Language Proficiency | Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 10-11:00am | https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYodOquqT8iGNIBSN-IRJf5if8DsLmsj_s- | Monday, January 30, 2023 |
All participants must register using the links provided in order to have access to each session. Upon completion of each session, a recording and a pdf version will be available on this webpage. Any questions related to the Indicator Info Sessions can be directed to accountinfo@nysed.gov.
2022-23 School Year Indicator Information Sessions Recordings and Other Resources
| Topic | Date/Time | Presentation Slides | Recording Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1: Weighted Average Achievement and Core Subject Performance (Elementary/Middle Level) | Wednesday, January 11, 2023, 10-11:00am | Info Session #1 Presentation Slides | Info Session #1 Recording |
| #2: Weighted Average Achievement and Core Subject Performance (High School Level) | Thursday, January 12, 2023, 10-11:00am | Info Session #2 Presentation Slides | Info Session # 2 Recording |
| #3: Graduation Rate | Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 10-11:00am | Info Session #3: Presentation Slides | Info Session #3 Recording |
| #4: Chronic Absenteeism | Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 10-11:00am | Please expect 1-2 days after the session for this to be posted. | Please expect 1-2 days after the session for this to be posted. |
| #5: English Language Proficiency | Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 10-11:00am | Please expect 1-2 days after the session for this to be posted. | Please expect 1-2 days after the session for this to be posted. |
Webinar: Preparing for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Accountability System Restart for the 2022–23 School Year
This webinar provides information on New York State’s ESSA State Plan Addendum that was approved by the United States Department of Education (USDE) in September 2022. The webinar explains the one-year accountability system that will be used for making 2022–23 school year accountability determinations using 2021–2022 school year data.
After a series of public comment and stakeholder feedback, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) submitted the ESSA Accountability State Plan Addendum to USDE in August 2022. The full text of the ESSA Accountability State Plan Addendum and USDE approval letter of the addendum can be found here. Questions concerning the content of the webinar can be directed to accountinfo@nysed.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): New York State Accountability Restart for the 2022–2023 School Year using 2021–2022 School Year Data
This FAQ document provides information regarding frequently asked questions related to the accountability restart for the 2022–2023 school year. The FAQ document covers topics related to the 2022–2023 school year accountability determinations process, accountability indicators, supports and funding for identified schools, future determinations beyond the 2022–2023 school year, and data reporting.
NYSED will continue to develop further resources and will communicate about any updates related to the accountability system to support schools and districts throughout the restart process. Any questions related to the content of the FAQ document can be directed to accountinfo@nysed.gov.
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Accountability State Plan Draft Addendum for the 2022-23 School Year
This webinar provides information on the restart of the ESSA accountability system and how 2021–22 school year results will be used to make accountability determinations for the 2022-23 school year as required by ESSA. The webinar explains changes the New York State Education Department (NYSED) plans to submit to the United States Department of Education (USDE) as an addendum to the current State ESSA plan. The ESSA Accountability State Plan Addendum, if approved, would allow NYSED to modify accountability indicators, the methodology for making accountability determinations, and the exit criteria for previously identified schools. The plan addendum would also allow NYSED to make accountability determinations based solely on the use of 2021–22 school year data.
After viewing the webinar, we invite you to provide your valuable input regarding NYSED’s ESSA Accountability State Plan Addendum using the public comment form found below.
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Accountability State Plan Addendum Webinar
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Accountability State Plan Addendum Webinar-PDF Version
NYSED 2022-23 School Year ESSA Accountability State Plan Addendum Public Comment
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is accepting public comment on the ESSA Accountability State Plan Addendum to New York State’s Approved Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Plan related to restarting the accountability system for the 2022-23 school year.
NYSED is accepting public comment through 5:00 PM EST on Friday, August 5, 2022.
If the ESSA Accountability State Plan Addendum is approved by USDE, New York's accountability system for the 2022-23 school year based upon 2021-22 school year results will:
- Use only 2021-22 school year data
- Use modified scenario tables for identification criteria
- Split Composite Performance into two indicators: Weighted Average Achievement and Core Subject Performance (Core is a new indicator for HS)
- Include ELP indicator; use a 1-year roster instead of 2 years
- Use cut-points based on ranking to establish Performance levels for Weighted Average Achievement, Core Subject Performance, Graduation Rate, and Chronic Absenteeism
- Not use Growth, Academic Progress, and College, Career, and Civic Readiness (CCCR) accountability indicator
- Use modified exit criteria using multiple pathways
The full text of the ESSA Accountability State Plan Addendum can be found here.
The public comment form can be found using this Microsoft Forms link provided here. Before submitting public comment, all stakeholders are highly encouraged to view the NYSED accountability plan addendum webinar which will help to better inform stakeholder input. The public comment form will remain open till 5:00PM EST on Friday, August 5, 2022. The public comment form was created using Microsoft Forms and can be translated into languages other than English with a browser’s translator. Further instructions on how to translate the form can be found here. Questions concerning this survey can be directed to accountinfo@nysed.gov.
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Accountability Restart Webinar for the 2021-22 School Year
This webinar provides an overview of the recent accountability waiver denial, flexibilities and constraints given by the United States Department of Education (USDE) for restarting the accountability system, and a description of the state of the accountability indicators in the 2021-22 school year.
After viewing the webinar, we invite you to provide your valuable input regarding possible modifications to New York State’s ESSA Accountability System for the 2021-22 school year through a survey, “A Survey for Possible Accountability System Modifications for the 2021-22 School Year.”
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Accountability Restart Webinar
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Accountability Restart Power Point Presentation
A Survey for Possible Accountability System Modifications for the 2021-22 School Year
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is accepting stakeholder input on possible modifications to New York State’s accountability plan for determining school accountability based on results from the 2021-22 school year. To seek input from teachers, principals, superintendents, parents, and other stakeholders, NYSED has developed “A Survey for Possible Accountability System Modifications for the 2021-22 School Year.” The United States Education Department (USDE) is allowing States to modify accountability indicators and processes, provided those changes are consistent with the requirements of Section 1111 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Some of the survey questions will request input on the methodology by which schools and districts are identified and the calculation methods used to generate accountability indicators.
The survey can be found using this Microsoft Forms link provided here. Before completing this survey, all stakeholders are highly encouraged to view the NYSED accountability waiver denial webinar which will help to better inform stakeholder participation in the survey. The survey will remain open till 5:00PM EST on Friday, April 29, 2022. The survey was created using Microsoft Forms and can be translated into languages other than English with a browser’s translator. Further instructions on how to translate the form can be found here. Questions concerning this survey can be directed to accountinfo@nysed.gov.
The Office of Accountability (OA), in alignment with the approved New York State ESSA plan and Commissioner’s Regulations, oversees the accountability data of schools and districts in the following areas:
- Accountability Methodology
- Identification of the accountability status of schools and districts
- Implementation the self-assessment process for schools with special circumstances
- Measures of Interim Progress
- Modification of existing public schools and registration of new public schools under Public School Registration
- Oversight of the classification and accountability status of Transfer High Schools
- School Receivership Demonstrable Improvement Indicators
- State Monitors
- Variance from Section 100.2(a) of the Commissioner's Regulation for the Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) - Alternative Mode of Building Administration