NYSED UPDATES The Office of Curriculum and Instruction

NYSED UPDATES The Office of Curriculum and Instruction March 27, 2019 PLT Erik Sweet, Supervisor Erik. Sweet@nysed. gov

Resource Update Editable Next Generation Learning Standards Roadmap Requested by educators and administrators to increase of documentation of action steps taken towards implementation Key implementation activities pertaining to S/CDN, BOCES, Local School District, or other Stakeholder Groups now have a fillable action steps column Click and type to edit! http: //www. nysed. gov/common/nysed/f iles/programs/curriculuminstruction/editable-roadmap 011019. pdf

Resource Update Next Generation Roadmap Spotlight Read our first edition to learn about: Greece Central School District and Monroe 2 -Orleans BOCES’ collaboration to find time to raise awareness of the new standards in Raising Awareness May Take Time, but it’s Time Worth Taking; the connection Herricks UFSD made between their values and the Lifelong Practices of Readers and Writers in The Senior Exit Portfolio: Measuring the Lifelong Practices through Student Reflection; and how Hudson Falls Central School District utilized its teacher leadership structure and instructional coaching support to rollout the Next Generation Standards in Utilizing Teacher Leadership and Instructional Coaching to Support Next Generation Standards Rollout. Send your submissions to standards@nysed. gov. http: //www. nysed. gov/curriculum-instruction/nys-nextgeneration-roadmap-spotlight-january-2019

Resource Update Next Generation Professional Development Toolkits Online access to materials from the Supporting all Students conferences Guidance on utilizing the presentations and workshop materials Suggestions for organizing professional development All materials are free and open to use for districts/schools NOW AVAILABLE! Standards and the Instructional Cycle: A Resource for P-3 Developing a Standards-Based IEP

Resource Update A Guide for Aligning Local Curricula to the Next Generation Standards Supports curriculum review or design to align with the revised standards Includes: Purpose Part I: Learning Standards and Curriculum Overview of the practices Part II: Aligning and Creating Curricular Resources Getting started Determining a curriculum Curriculum Reflection Tool Glossary

Resource Update Science Learning Standards Implementation Timeline Details development, adoption, and implementation timeline for the NYS P-12 Science Learning Standards Includes rollout of new science assessments Grade 5 Grade 8 Regents Examinations in Science

Resource Update Science Course Maps Aligned to NYSSLS Aligned to new Regents examinations in science Aligned to the New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards Includes: Earth and Space Sciences Life Sciences: Biology Physical Sciences: Chemistry Physical Sciences: Physics http: //www. nysed. gov/curriculuminstruction/science-standards-implementationresources

Resource Update Civic Readiness Initiative • Mission Statement • Encourage all students to believe in the power of their own voices and • actions. Equip all students with the skills and knowledge necessary to engage responsibly in our culturally diverse democracy. Empower all students to make informed decisions to enhance our interconnected world. The Social Studies Content Advisory Panel and the Civic Readiness Task Force are working together on the following goals: 1. Ensure students develop the knowledge and skills to meaningfully transition to postsecondary opportunities and to exercise civic responsibility Define Civic Readiness Create the Criteria for the Seal of Civic Readiness Explore capstone projects Explore criteria of exemplary civics programming at a district level – District Seal 2. Create guidance and resources that support the K 12 NYS Social Studies Framework Practices: Civic Participation Gathering, interpreting and using evidence

Ongoing Initiatives Physical Education Standards Review Goal: Develop, adopt and implement new K-12 New York State Physical Education Learning Standards

Computer Science and Digital Literacy Standards Development Sept 2018 Meeting of Experts Oct 2018 – April 2019 Standards Writing Late Spring 2019 Standards Review / Public Comment Fall 2019 New Standards Adopted 15

The Arts Standards Rollout Working together with Department the Arts Content Advisory Panel (arts teachers), the Arts Coalition (arts professional organizations), and S/CDN are developing… • Arts Roadmap: lays out professional learning needs in curriculum, instruction, and assessment for new standards. Final draft near completion, one more review cycle • Updated high school arts sequence flowcharts: support standards implementation and innovative local curriculum development • High school course guidance for most commonly taught high school arts courses • Informational briefs for administrators, guidance counselors, teachers, and parent/community groups. In addition, under development … • Regulatory summaries and FAQs • Website updates

Resource Update High School Guidance Resources General Education and Diploma Requirements website recently updated to include: Multiple Pathways Concise explanation of the requirements for meeting each pathway CDOS Pathway Options and Resources Explanation of both options Compilation of digital resources for administrators, educators, and counselors AP / IB Fee Waiver Guidance (forthcoming) Updating guidance for 2019 AP/IB Fee Waivers Awaiting legislative authorization http: //www. nysed. gov/curriculum-instruction/general-education-and-diploma-requirements