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Dec 03, 2015 - 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...

Jan 20, 2016 - Teacher directions and procedures are clear to the students. Teacher adjusts explanations to meet student needs.

Jan 20, 2016 - Teacher's spoken and written language is clear. Content and grammar are accurate. Graphic examples of student work are connected to key vocabulary and previously studied artists.

Jan 20, 2016 - Teacher articulates how success will be measured by defining and providing examples of "rich conversation."

Jan 20, 2016 - Teacher's feedback to the student is timely and relevant, helping to organize her thinking in order to advance her learning.

Jan 20, 2016 - Teacher's feedback to students is timely, frequent, and relevant. Feedback frequently advances student learning.

Jan 20, 2016 - The teacher's feedback to students is timely, and focuses the discussion about a particular point in the text.

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 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 provides clear directions for the writing and gives students time to respond.