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State Growth Measures Toolkits

Resources for teachers, administrators, parents and general public, and professional developers and technical users have been developed to support the interpretation and use of New York State-provided growth scores starting with the 2018-19 school year. In each section below, you will find supporting resources for each audience.

Teachers

Video: New York State-Provided Growth Scores Explained
Guide to Interpreting State-Provided Growth Scores Grades 4-8 – Teachers
Classification Rules for Growth Ratings and Scores Grades 4-8 – Teachers
Growth Scores FAQ
How Are Students Linked and Attributed
How Is the Growth Model Produced for Teachers
Which Assessments Are Used to Produce Growth Results

Parents and the General Public

Video: Growth Scores Explained

Administrators

Guides to Interpreting State-Provided Growth Scores Grades – Principals
Classification Rules for Growth Ratings and Scores – Principals
Classification Rules for Growth Ratings and Scores – Schools
Growth Scores FAQ
How Are Students Linked and Attributed
Which Assessments Are Used to Produce Growth Results

Professional Developers and Technical Users

Professional Development Turnkey Kit: Getting Smarter on State-Provided Growth Measures
Growth Model for Educator Evaluation 2018/19 Technical Report

Additional Resources

September 16, 2019
Field Memo: Delivery of 2018-19 Educator State-Provided Growth Results
June 28, 2019
Resources for Closeout of 2018-19 APPR
September 14, 2018
Field Memo: Delivery of 2017-18 Educator State-Provided Growth Results
Overview of State-Provided Growth Scores
Chapter 59 of the Laws of 2019, which amended the Student Performance Category requirements of Education Law §3012-d, eliminates the requirement to use the State Growth Model for teachers of grades 4-8, building principals covering those grade levels, and high school principals (all of grades 9-12).
Archived Resources

APPR Resources
New York State-Provided Growth Scores Explained

This animated video provides a simplified explanation of how New York State calculates student growth based on state tests.

June 28, 2019
Resources for Closeout of 2018-19 APPR
Information about APPR data collection, reporting timelines and requirements, the 2018-19 APPR Implementation Certification form, and APPR review and approval processes for 2019-20 material changes.
January 1, 2017
APPR Resources
The following resources provide relevant information and support to districts and BOCES about Annual Professional Performance Reviews under Education Law §3012-d and Subpart 30-3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents for the school years 2015-16 and beyond.