May 2018

Instructional Resources from Sarah Vakkas Assistant Superintendent for Instruction May 2018 Dear Colleagues, Welcome to the GST BOCES Instructional Links! SCHOOL COUNSELOR SUMMIT - MARCH 2018 As educators, we know you’re busy and it’s hard to The Summit this March was a huge success! We keep up with what is going on around the region had over 70 participants and again geared the day and the state. That’s why we’ve created the toward Elementary, Middle and High School Instructional Links. This newsletter will deliver Counselors and Pupil Personnel staff. timely and relevant information each month. We hope to highlight programs and districts throughout The day featured the movie screening of Resilience: the region. If you would like more information on The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope. The any of the topics please reach out to the contact movie showcases how adverse childhood listed. experiences can affect our bodies and emphasizes We hope you find this useful! how to build resiliency through understanding the protective factors framework. If you are interested Sincerely, in learning more about Resilience and the Adverse Sarah Vakkas, Asst. Superintendent for Instruction Childhood Experiences survey (ACEs), ProAction is [email protected] hosting a training on… (I’ll Send you the email to add the specifics here). GETTING READY FOR SUMMER SCHOOL? There were 5 breakout options in the afternoon This handbook highlights several summer school that featured Trauma Informed Therapy, program requirements and contains Part 110 of the Elementary School PBIS, Family Substance Abuse & Commissioner's regulations pertaining to summer Impact Education, New Visions Online Application school. Handbook for Summer School and Alternative Education at Bush Campus, and Comprehensive Guidance Plan work session. Are you interested in learning more about Strategic Planning for your district? We are looking for people interested in helping to Dr. Bill Cook will be meeting with GST BOCES to plan the upcoming Summit on October 20 th collaborate on bringing the Cambrian Group - 2018. If you are interested please email Kate Strategics Training to the area. Our goal would be Taylor…. Our goal is to continue to provide to support districts, communities, and teams within professional development for School Counselors our region. More information to come next and Pupil Personnel that is … month.

MINIMUM INSTRUCTION REQUIREMENT GENERAL EDUCATION AND DIPLOMA This proposed amendment will go to the Board of REQUIREMENTS Regents for vote in June 2018. The following link provides resources to support 180-days Presentation General Education requirements and the most up to date Diploma requirements: ESSA UPDATES http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/gradreq/intro.html The presentation for the proposed draft Commis- sioner’s Regulations related to New York’s Ap- proved ESSA Plan can be found here. Additional Information can be found here. UPDATED TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS An Updated Testing Accommodations Manual was released on February 8th. It’s important to know that there are no new policy updates, however this new manual replaces the 2006 manual. There is additional information found in the appendices that is excellent guidance: Appendix A: Updated Testing Accommodations Questions and Answers Appendix B: Testing Accommodations Dos and Don’ts Appendix C: Examples of Student Characteristics and Possible Testing Accommodations Appendix D: Examples of Testing Accommodations for Special Populations: Blind or Visually Impaired Appendix E: Examples of Testing Accommodations for Special Populations: Deaf or Hard of Hearing Appendix F: Recommending and Administering Tests Read Appendix G: Procedures for the Use of a Scribe Appendix H: Administering Tests Over Multiple Days Appendix I: Sample Student Accommodation Refusal Form Appendix J: Allowable Testing Accommodations Across the NYS Testing Program As always, the GST BOCES RSE-TASC is available to provide further information and technical assistance on topics in Special Education. Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: Policy and Tools to Guide Decision-Making and Implementation (February 2018) Test Manuals for School Administrators and Teachers NYSAA (New York State Alternate Assessment) Testing Features

STANDARDS-BASED GRADING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY THE PHOENIX ACADEMY We would like to introduce the new Phoenix Academy (formerly Elsmere and Broad Horizons) to the communities and districts we serve. The Phoenix Academy will bring a fresh, new commu- nity learning experience for all students. Together, the staff and students of Phoenix Academy will strive to meet the following mission statement: “Phoenix Academy strives to create a learning community that rises to the challenge of adversity; through respecting ourselves, having an internal drive for improvement, maintaining a safe environ- ment and encouraging others to RISE.” The Phoenix was chosen as the school mascot be- cause it symbolizes rebirth and regeneration. The students of Phoenix Academy are provided a new opportunity to rise above obstacles and challenges. This is done through teaching students and staff to demonstrate respect, develop intrinsic improve- ments, and maintain an environment for growth. The Phoenix Academy provides a strength of pur- pose for both staff and students to maintain a healthy, safe, and encouraging environment for all of our community. The Phoenix Academy will be implementing the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports framework to create a positive learning environ- ment, both academically and behaviorally for our students. This framework aims to create a school community built for growth and success. The Phoenix Academy strives to support staff and students to RISE above. Jeff Berdine [email protected]

USING DATA ANALYSIS REPORTS Use the Online Data Analysis Reports Archive to access:  GST Regional Reports (Assessment longitudinal & proficiency charts, Regents comparison charts, Gradu- ation rate & APM charts, etc.)  Data Reporting Resources (Testing schedules, Conversion charts, EAMOs charts, AIS memo, etc.)  Elementary and Intermediate Reports (Item Response reports, CDEP reports, etc.)  High School Reports (Item Response reports, CDEP reports, etc.) Logging in: http://www.gstboces.org/iss/dataanalysis Use your email address as your login and changeme as your initial password. Linnea Delorme [email protected] The Next Generation English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics Implementation Timeline is as fol- lows: September 2017: Adoption of NYS Next Generation Learning Standards. Phase I: Raise Awareness (Winter 2018-Winter/Spring 2019): Professional development on NYS Next Generation Learning Standards; two-day assessments measur- ing the 2011 P-12 Learning Standards. Phase II: Build Capacity (Spring 2019-Summer 2020): Professional development continuing on NYS Next Generation Learning Standards; two-day assess- ments measuring the 2011 P-12 Learning Standards. Phase III Full Implementation (September 2020 – ongoing): Full implementation of the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards. Spring 2021:New grade 3-8 tests measuring the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards. The time- line regarding the full-implementation/assessment alignment at the high-school level has not yet been determined and will be forthcoming; however, full-implementation/assessment alignment will not be before the school year 2020-2021. The Next Generation English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics Roadmap documents & Standards can be found here: Next Generation Learning Standards Roadmap & Implementation Timeline NYS Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards NYS Next Generation English Mathematics Learning Standards

YEAR-END CALENDARS In an effort to clear up any potential misunderstand- ings or communication errors, we are providing you with the following reminders. Listed below is the end of the year calendar for 2017-2018 and 2018-2019: Coopers Alternative Education Dinner & Awards 2017-2018 Wednesday, May 30, 2018 6/11/18 Last day for Special Education high school 5:30 p.m. students. Coopers Campus, Building #7 6/15/18 Last day for CTE students. 6/20/18 Last day for Special Education elementary students. Wildwood Alternative Education Dinner & Awards 6/21/18 Last day for Alternative Education students. Thursday, May 7, 2018 6/22/18 Rating Day. Last full work day for all 5:00 p.m. instructional staff. There will not be an Canisteo American Legion early release on this day. 2017-2018 6/17/19 Last day for Special Education high school Coopers Career & Technical Education Awards Ceremony students. Monday, June 11, 2018 6/24/19 Last day for Special Education elementary 6:45 p.m. students. Corning-Painted Post HS Auditorium 6/25/19 Last day for CTE and Alternative Education students. 6/26/19 Rating Day. Last full work day for all Wildwood Career & Technical Education Awards Ceremony A student at Bradford CSD recently enjoyed a Tuesday, June 12, 2018 7:00 p.m. math BreakoutEDU kit so much, he made his own Arkport Performing Arts Center for the classroom! This particular kit transformed a regular math classroom into an escape room where students needed to use creativity, collabo- ration, communication and math skill to solve all Bush Career & Technical Education the clues. This is a classroom activity that the In- Awards Ceremony structional Support Center loans to schools. For Wednesday, June 13, 2018 more information on BreakoutEDU, please follow 7:00 p.m. this link: https://www.breakoutedu.com/ First Arena, Elmira Steve Denaker [email protected]