Jan 20, 2016 - Using Socratic Seminar, students assume considerable responsibility for the success of the discussion, initiating topics and making contributions.

Jan 20, 2016 - Teacher's explanation of content is appropriate and connects with students' knowledge of key vocabulary and specific artists.

Jan 20, 2016 - Teacher's purpose for the lesson or unit is clear, including where it is situated within broader learning. (This is day 2 of a process that describes, analyzes, interprets, and evaluates the art...

Jan 20, 2016 - Teacher-student interactions are friendly and demonstrate general caring and respect. Teacher patiently helps out with technical issues and students wait quietly for his assistance where necessary.

Jan 20, 2016 - Teacher-student interactions demonstrate general caring and respect. Teacher patiently helps out with technical issues and students wait quietly for his assistance where necessary, but are not afraid...

Jan 20, 2016 - Teacher's essential question is open in nature and challenges students to think and demonstrate reasoning.

Jan 20, 2016 - The Socratic Seminar model challenges students to think and demonstrate reasoning with little teacher guidance.

Jan 20, 2016 - Teacher's spoken and written language is clear. Content and grammar are accurate.

Feb 05, 2016 - The NYSESLAT is designed to annually assess the English language proficiency of all English Language Learners (ELLs) enrolled in Grades K–12.  It is a component of the State’s compliance with federal...

Jul 06, 2016 - Performance Level Descriptions Performance Level Descriptions (PLDs) describe the range of knowledge and skills students should demonstrate at a given performance level. How were the PLDs developed...

Sep 16, 2015 - In Spring 2015, New York State administered the first Regents Examination in Mathematics: Geometry (Common Core) intended to provide students, families, educators, and the public measures of student...