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FAQ released on the Educational Leadership Standards and Education Law §3012-d Evaluation Plans

June 16, 2025
  • Beginning in the 2025–2026 school year, all Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) must use a principal practice rubric aligned with the PSELs (NYS Version) in their educator evaluation plans approved under Education Law §3012-d. 
  • This FAQ document provides guidance on the rubric approval process, a list of approved principal practice rubrics, and actions required to select a new principal practice rubric, if applicable.  
  • For further questions, please email educatoreeval@nysed.gov.

 

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