Explaining Student Growth Scores to Teachers and Principals 2016-17 Frequently Asked Questions
August 2017
Prepared for the Â鶹ÊÓƵ by Education Analytics, Inc. under contract C-012798
Introduction
In 2016-17, approximately 35,000 teachers in ELA/math in grades 4-8 and 4,500 principals (of buildings containing grades 4-8 as well as principals of buildings containing all of grades 9-12) received a State-provided growth rating and score. Â鶹ÊÓƵ has provided a variety of materials to help districts and educators understand and use the State-provided growth scores. These materials can be found at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ.gov State Growth Measures ToolkitsÌý±è²¹²µ±ð.
The following document was developed based upon inquiries made directly by stakeholders across the State[1]. This document is separated into three sections with subsections:
Teachers’ Frequently Asked Questions
- Growth Score Calculations
- Log-in and Access
- Deadlines and Release Date
Principals’ Frequently Asked Questions
- Specific Scores
- Log-in and Access
- Deadlines and Release Dates
Additional Resources on State-provided growth scores
If further questions arise, reach out to the email addresses below:
- datasupport@nysed.gov for questions about data collection, or
- educatoreval@nysed.gov for questions about APPR.
[1] Note: If there are any discrepancies between the information presented in this document and statute, regulations, or APPR Guidance, the language in the statute, regulations, or APPR Guidance must prevail.
