B From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Ramirez Ursulina Monday, February 26, 2018 10:29 PM Confidential- documents 2.26.18 TPs. QA UR.pdf; Transition Memo_2.26.18 UR.pdf Hi Alberto,      Attached are two documents, 1) a high level transition memo, and 2) a set of talking points that might help you for  Thursday's presser.     I am working on the items you requested and will have additional documents when you arrive on Wednesday.  We will  also have time prep.      In the meantime, please let me know if you have any questions.             ‐Ursulina   1 Talking Points 2.26.18 This memo highlights talking points for three critical areas 1) Achievements in NYC schools, 2) DOE’s Major Initiatives and 3) Recurring Hot Topics. ACHIEVMENTS IN NYC SCHOOLS More NYC students graduating high school: New York City’s 2017 graduation rate is the highest on record – 74.3 percent. The dropout rate is now at its lowest ever – 7.8 percent. The graduation rate rose and the dropout rate fell in every borough and among every ethnicity. In 2017, the graduation rate was 74.3%, up 8.2 points from 2013 2017 Grad rate was 70.0% for Black students, up 8.8 points from 2013 2017 Grad rate was 68.3% for Hispanic students, up 9.4 points from 2013 More NYC students going to college: The highest-ever postsecondary enrollment rate – 57 percent of the Class of 2016. In 2017, the postsecondary enrollment rate was 56.7, up 7.6 points from 2013. (Postsecondary enrollment rates are a year delayed and reflects enrollment of students from the Class of 2016.) More NYC students taking & passing college level courses: The highest-ever number of students taking and passing Advanced Placement exams in 2017, with a 9.9 percent jump in students taking at least one AP and 7.5 percent jump in students passing at least one AP over the previous year. In 2017, 49,364 students took at least one AP exam, a 39.4% increase from 2013 In 2017, 25,815 students passed at least one AP exam, a 31.4% increase from 2013 More NYC students are prepared to succeed in college: The highest-ever college readiness rate – 47 percent of all students, and 64 percent of graduates graduated high school on time and met CUNY’s standards. In 2017, 47.5% of students in the cohort were college ready, up 16.1 points from 2013 In 2017, 63.5% of grads were college ready, up 16.7 points from 2013 More students taking the SATs: The highest-ever number of high school juniors taking the SAT – 61,800 students, a 87.1% increase from 2013. All juniors are now able to take the SAT free of charge during the school day. The SAT participation gap between Black and Hispanic students and their white and Asian peers decreased significantly: A record-high 74.7 percent of Black juniors took the SAT, a 27.4 point increase over 2016 A record-high 73.6 percent of Hispanic juniors took the SAT, a 28.1 point increase over 2016 More kids are proficient on State tests: Elementary and middle school kids have made steady gains on State ELA and math tests. Students have outperformed New York State peers in ELA for the second year in a row. In 2017, ELA proficiency was 40.6%, up 14.2 points from 2013. NYC Department of Education Privileged and Confidential 23.8% for Black students, up 12.6 points from 2013. 29.7% for Hispanic students, up 13.1 points from 2013. In 2017, Math proficiency was 37.8%, up 8.1 points from 2013. 20.7% for Black students, up 5.4 points from 2013. 25.3% for Hispanic students, up 6.8 points from 2013. NYC Department of Education Privileged and Confidential MAJOR INITIATIVES Initiative School At Scale Goal Year Program is at Scale Universal 2018-19 All elementary schools will have the program by 2018-19. By 2022, Literacy at least two-thirds of students will be able to read on grade level by the end of second grade with a target of 100 percent literacy by 2026. Algebra for All 2022 Every middle school student will have access to an Algebra course and every student will be prepared to pass the Algebra 1 Regents by the end of 9th grade. AP for All 2021-22 By 2018-19, 75 percent of high school students will have access to at least ?ve AP classes and all high school students will have access by fall 2021. Computer 2025 All schools will provide CS education to all students, at least one Science for All unit in elementary. middle and HS others will have a continumn all the way through. College Access 2018-19 Every middle school student will have the opportunity to visit a for All Middle college campus. School College Access 2018-19 2018-19 school year, when every high school will be part of College for All High Access for All, have resource to support college culture and School individual plans for students. Single Shepherd 2016-17 Every student in grades 6-12 in District 7 in the Bronx and District 23 in Brooklyn will be paired with a Shepherd. This initiative may be expanded to other high-needs districts based on evidence. District-Charter 2022 The initiative will support 50 partnerships between at least 100 Partnerships district and charter schools. on Equity and Excellence: 3-K for All 3K builds upon success of Pre-K to give littlest NYers an invaluable head start in life Expansion will reduce stress ?nancial blu?den of daycare for working families in these districts ensuring EVERY child gets an excellent education Will be in 12 districts in fall 2020 Research has formd every dollar invested in high-quality early education saves taxpayers as much as $13 long- term The full schedule for 3-K expansion is: 2017-18: District 7 (South Bronx) and District 23 (Brownsville). This year. over 1,500 three-year-olds are being served by 3-K for All in these two districts. 2018-19: District 4 (East Harlem), District 5 (Harlem). District 16 (Bedford-Stuyvesant). and District 27 (Broad Channel, Howard Beach, Ozone Park, Rockaways). There will be 5,000 seats across the six districts offering 3- for All in Fall 2018. NYC Department of Education Privileged and Con?dential 2019-20: District 6 (Washington Heights and Inwood), District 9 (Grand Concourse, Highbridge, Morrisania), District 19 (East New York), and District 31 (Staten Island) 2020-21: District 12 (Central Bronx) and District 29 (Cambria Heights, Hollis, Laurelton, Queens Village, Springfield Gardens, St. Albans) Pre-K for All Nearly 70,000 4-year-olds in free, full-day, high quality classrooms NYC built Pre-K for All in 2 years, more than tripling the # of seats across the city Saves on average $10,000 per family in childcare costs Programs are high quality with extensive professional learning for teachers, curriculum guidance & oversight by DOE Targeted outreach workers across the City to inform parents about high quality early ed options for their child It seems like a lot of this is just hiring more staff and/or scattered programs. How is that going to help students? This is all focused on the classroom We believe that better professional development leads to better instruction Are there concrete data goals for each initiative? We’ve announced our goals for E&E: grad rate of 80 percent, college readiness rate of 66 percent among grads, 100 percent of 2nd graders reading at grade level Why are you focusing on things like AP, Computer Science, and College Access, when basic measures of learning – like test scores or college readiness – are so low? This is equity and excellence All goes together & test scores, college readiness both on the rise No matter what neighborhood you’re from, you should have access to the foundation that you need to succeed in college and careers Computer Science for All Will students get computer science in every grade? No – at least one course/unit in elementary, middle, and high school – although some schools will build on this and do this in every grade AP for All Are we pushing students into AP courses that they don’t belong in? No Strategic approach – we’ve identified schools that are ready to take on this work, and we’re providing pre-AP training to schools that will be adding AP’s next year and beyond College Access for All – Middle School How are you going to get families involved? We are training parent coordinators, developing materials for families, and we expect College Access – MS to have workshops and events that bring families into the building College Access for All – High School Is this initiative going to increase college readiness, or just lead to more students going to college and receiving remediation? Goal is to build a college-going culture We believe that when we build college and career awareness earlier, students are going to be making better decisions, and be better prepared for success in college and careers NYC Department of Education Privileged and Confidential Single Shepherd Will Shepherds actually follow students all the way from 6th grade to 12th grade? Shepherds will follow a student within a school School by school, but we’ll aim for MS and HS shepherds to coordinate, so students continue to receive support Are Shepherds at all different from regular guidance counselors and social workers? Yes – this is deeper, more individualized support Goal is for Shepherds to stay with students from grade to grade within a school Universal Literacy Wouldn’t it be more effective to focus on one-on-one coaching for students, rather than teacher training? This will help every child in every classroom Sharing best strategies around early literacy instruction from PK-2 Coaches will be spending a lot of time in the classroom – modeling for teachers, and working alongside them District-Charter Partnerships What is it that you want to learn from them? Our schools have a lot to learn from each other  and that goes both ways We’ve already had several productive learning partnerships, including around English Language Learners NYC Department of Education Privileged and Confidential RECURRING HOT TOPICS Renewal Schools Program supports long-struggling schools by setting clear goals, providing targeted resources and holding schools accountable Made steady progress -- grad rates, test scores and attendance are up With an additional year of support, expect most schools remaining in program to meet their benchmarks School Closures This is about doing what’s best for students Based on a variety of factors, including test scores, enrollment, grad rates, attendance, instruction and leadership Every student at a closing school will receive an offer to a higher performing school next year Robust community engagement process in place Teacher Recruitment and Licensing concerns Have a comprehensive and proactive strategy to recruit and retain high-quality teachers in all our classrooms DOE prioritizes professional development for staff NYC was recognized as a great district for great teachers this past year Diversity Believe all students benefit from diverse and inclusive schools and classrooms Taking steps – School Diversity Advisory Group, District 1 diversity plan, District 15 diversity work, more Diversity in Admissions pilots A lot more work to do Culturally Responsive Education Important to have multiple voices and perspectives in our classrooms Our investments in CRE include a new Passport to Social Studies curriculum adopted by over 70 percent of elementary and middle schools Mayor announced Civics for All - critical for students to have Grateful for Council funding for CRE training for more educators in 2018 We are working on a plan to bring anti-bias training to all staff. Safety and Bullying Safety always comes first, work in close partnership with NYPD Investing $47m annually in school climate & mental health, $8m in anti-bullying initiatives Clear protocol in place to ensure all incidents are reported, investigated and addressed Scanning Policy Rolled out policy in 2016, no wholesale changes underway All middle and high schools subject to unannounced scanning Work in close partnership with NYPD to determine status of schools using hard data on a case-by-casis basis Currently 91 scanning sites Suspensions and State Accountability with VADIR Focus on promoting positive school climates through restorative practices and de-escalation Investing $47m annually in school climate and mental health Suspensions have steadily decreased over the last five years SED already announced plans to overhaul flawed VADIR system - in 2019 SED will use new VADIR system with fewer categories NYC Department of Education Privileged and Confidential Students in Temporary Housing Dedicated to providing supports to students in temporary housing – this is a priority Hired more social workers, launched a reading program & provide yellow bus service to students in shelter More to do to support STH – work is ongoing Specialized High Schools Currently, State law requires all the designated specialized high schools have a single exam for admissions We’ve been clear that we’d like to see a change in the law, and we’re having ongoing conversations about how to make that happen Right now, investing in a number of initiatives to increase diversity and we’re seeing promising results Sex Education Age-appropriate health education is critical Provide schools with resources & training Announced Sex Ed task force More work to do NYC Department of Education Privileged and Confidential PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM FROM: Chancellor’s Office, NYC Department of Education (DOE) SUBJECT: Transition Memo Summary: The purpose of this transition memo is to share an overview of DOE’s functions, pivotal initiatives, outstanding decision points, and key recommendations. It includes key facts and figures about the DOE, and a table of contents that details the full set of transition memoranda that the DOE has compiled including priorities for SY 17-18, an overview of Equity & Excellence, and hot topics. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Key Facts – Student enrollment, School #s, Employees 2. Performance - 2017-2018 ELA and Math state assessments, 2016 AP and SAT results, 2016 graduation rates, College readiness and enrollment 3. Leadership – DOE leaders/portfolios with administration priorities delineated 4. Major Initiatives – Early Education, Equity and Excellence for All Initiatives, Renewal Schools, ESSA 5. Appendix A. Framework for Great Schools B. Priority Areas to Achieve our Vision C. DOE Jargon and Acronyms D. District map E. Budget snapshot F. Calendar and Timelines G. Every Student Succeeds Act NYC Department of Education Privileged and Confidential 1. KEY FACTS Student Enrollment: 16-17 Total Enrollment: 1,141,232 Breakdown 96 Female 553,978 48.5% Male 587,248 51.5% Asian 180,825 15.8% Black 302,335 26.5% Hispanic 461,492 40.4% White 169,803 14.9% Multiple Races 26,777 2.3% SWD 221,198 19.4% ELLs 152,793 13.4% Poverty 858,620 75.2% Schools: The Department operates 1,818 schools. There are 1.320 DOE-operated buildings and 534 are co-located (148. or 28%. involve charter schools). As of SY 2017-2018. there are 227 community schools. District 2017-18 Count School Type 132 Charters 75 79 Other Total Pre?K Center 17 0 0 0 0 17 Early Childhood Centers (K-Z and K-3) 18 0 0 18 Elementary (K-5) 637 78 1 0 716 Middle (6-210 High School (9-12) - Not induding Transfers 339 21 9 3 372 Transfer High School (9-12) 52 0 0 57 Secondary School (6-12Ungraded 0 2 0 3 Total Schools 1553 227 58 5 0 1843 Young Adult Borough Center (YABC) 0 0 0 23 23 Alternate Learning Center (ALC) 0 0 0 37 37 LYFE 0 0 0 1 1 Total Schools and Programs 1553 227 58 5 61 19041 'As of September 21, 2017 Districts 1-32 refer to community school districts. the boundaries of which date to the decentralization movement in 1969- 70. District 75 refers to the citywide special education district. through which services are provided to students with the most signi?cant disabilities. (Most students with IEPs are served in community school districts.) District 79 refers to schools in 1mique settings such as juvenile detention centers. Employees: The Department employs nearly 132.715 full- and part-time employees?one of every three City employees?of which approximately 75,000 are classroom teachers. Recruitment NYC Department of Education Privileged and Confidential  The DOE hires over 6,000 teachers to fill vacancies at the start of the school year. o The need for ~6,000 new teacher hires each year is driven by backfill, promotion and headcount growth; projected to continue through 2019 o > 50% of the new hire need is for teachers in harder to find subject areas including math, science and for teachers of students with disabilities and English Language Learners o Hard to staff geographic districts include the Bronx (5 of the top 10 districts with the greatest percentage of new hires are in the Bronx) and Far Rockaway  Teacher Recruitment & Quality team is doing a lot of lot of targeted work in the Bronx o Approximately 20% of hires come through alternative pathways (e.g., Teaching Fellows) o ~1/3rd of hires have prior professional teaching experience o 94% of hires are from New York State and 97% are from the Tri-State area o Hiring need varies across schools:  20% of schools hired no new teachers for 2016  20% hired only 1 new teacher  369 (22% of schools) schools hired 6+ teachers, accounting for over half of all the new hires Retention  Overall Retention: Of the teachers who worked for the DOE in 2015, 93% of them returned to work for the DOE in 2016; 7% separated service, compared to the national average of 11% o Half of the attrition (3.4%) is attributed to voluntary resignations o The balance is retirements (2.5%) and involuntary separations (1%)  New Hire Retention: Nearly 2/3rds (64%) of DOE new hires teach at least 6 years, compared to the national average of 54% o 91% of new teachers return for at least a 2nd year  Same School Retention: 88% of teachers are retained in the same school annually o Of the 12% who leave:  7% separate, 4% transfer via Open Market (internal hiring/transfer system), and 1% are other transfers/changes o School-based retention varies, including by borough  84% in BX; 85% in MN; 88% in BK; 90% in QN; 94% in SI NYC Department of Education Privileged and Confidential 2. PERFORMANCE a. 2017 Math and ELA State Assessment Results Overall Results by Grade Level  New York State was part of PARCC but never actually used PARCC tests. The state developed its own transitional tests using Pearson; these tests were widely criticized; the opt out movement ignited (mostly in the suburbs); the state backed away from Pearson-based tests and chose a new vendor (all in the context of a deeply unpopular teacher evaluation law). (More on this later.) The test results described below are based on tests that are basically Common Core-aligned but are arguably lower in quality than the Smarter Balanced Assessment.  New York City public school students in grades 3 through 8 made gains on the State’s annual Math and English exams. The overall percentage of New York City students meeting the State’s bar for proficiency increased by 2.6 percentage points in English – from 38.0 percent to 40.6 percent – and 1.3 percentage points in Math – from 36.4 percent to 37.8 percent.  Note: A change in State testing policy has driven a decrease in eighth grade math proficiency scores since 2014. In order to reduce double testing, students in accelerated math courses who took the Algebra 1 Regents exam were exempted from taking the state’s grade 8 math assessment. Most of these students took only the Algebra 1 Regents, and not the grade 8 state assessment. In 2017, 19,485 8th graders took the Algebra 1 Regents and 88.4% passed with a 65 or higher. Overall Results by Demographic Group  Across all ethnic groups this year, more New York City students met the State’s bar for proficiency. o In English, the percentage of proficient black students increased 2.3 percentage points from 26.6 percent to 28.9 percent, and the percentage of proficient Hispanic students increased 2.4 percentage points from 27.2 percent to 29.7 percent. o In Math, the percentage of proficient black students increased 0.7 percentage points from 20.0 percent to 20.7 percent, and the percentage of proficient Hispanic students increased 1.0 percentage points from 24.3 percent to 25.3 percent.  Proficiency of English Language Learners increased 1.2 percentage points in English from 4.4 percent to 5.6 percent and increased 1.7 percentage points in Math from 13.0 percent to 14.7 percent. Proficiency of Ever English Language Learners, defined as any students identified as ELL any year prior to the testing year but not including the testing year, increased 5.9 percentage points in English from 43.2 percent to 49.1 percent and increased 2.9 percentage points in Math from 46.8 percent to 49.7 percent.  Proficiency of students with disabilities increased 1.3 percentage points in English from 9.3 percent to 10.7 percent and increased 0.4 percentage points in Math from 11.4 percent to 11.8 percent. NYC Department of Education Privileged and Confidential b. 2016 Advanced Placement and SAT Results  The number of students taking at least one Advanced Placement exam rose 8.4 percent, from 41,419 students to a record 44,906 students, and has increased 47.6 percent over the last five years.  AP participation and performance have increased across all racial and ethnic groups, with the largest increases among Hispanic and Black students.  Specifically, 14.1% more Black students and 9.9% more Hispanic students took at least one AP exam in 2015-16 than in the previous year.  Performance gains outpaced these groups’ increases in participation: specifically, 18.0% more Black students and 10.8% more Hispanic students passed at least one AP exam in 2015-16 than in the previous year.  SAT participation for seniors also slightly increased – 45,843 NYC seniors took the SAT at least once during their four years of high school, up from 45,533 in 2015 and 41,966 in 2011. c. 2016 Graduation  The 4-year graduation rate increased by 2.1 percentage points, from 70.5% in August 2015 to 72.6% in August 2016.  The dropout rate decreased by 0.5 percentage points, from 9.0% in August 2015 to 8.5% in August 2016.  The graduation rate was 85.6% for Asian students in August 2016, a 0.6 point increase from 2015.  The graduation rate was 68.1% for Black students in August 2016, a 2.6 point increase from 2015.  The graduation rate was 66.9% for Hispanic students in August 2016, a 2.9 point increase from 2015.  The graduation rate was 82.1% for White students in August 2016, a 0.1 point increase from 2015. d. College Readiness & Enrollment Results NYC Department of Education Privileged and Confidential 3. LEADERSHIP (with key administration priorities delineated) Ursulina Ramirez – Chief of Staff/Chief Operating Officer  Chancellor’s Office (central project managers), Communications (Devora Kaye), IGA (Maite Junco), Labor (Larry Becker) Senior Deputy Chancellor of School Support – Dr. Dorita Gibson  Superintendents (accountable for all schools/Principals in their districts, instructional leadership) and Field Support Centers (instructional (Professional Development), operational support to schools (budget, HR) student service supports to schools), Community Schools, Renewal Schools, Adult Education, Equity & Access – AP for All, College Access for all Middle School Deputy Chancellor Operations – Elizabeth Rose  PSAL (Sports), Pupil Transportation, School Food, School Facilities, Space and District Planning, School Safety and Youth Development – Single Shepherd, Health and Wellness, Educational Construction Fund Deputy Chancellor for Teaching and Learning – Phil Weinberg  Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Learning – G&T, STEM, Computer Science for All, College Access for all High School, Universal Literacy, Algebra for All, Policy and Evaluation, Interschool Collaborative Learning, Postsecondary Readiness/CTE, Arts & Libraries, Leadership Pipeline, Teacher Evaluation/Ratings Deputy Chancellor for Specialized Instruction and Student Services – Corinne Rello-Anselmi  Special Education Office, District 75, Committees on Special Education Deputy Chancellor for Early Childhood Education and Student Enrollment – Josh Wallack  Early Childhood Education – Pre-K, 3K, Student Enrollment – Diversity, Specialized High Schools Deputy Chancellor for English Language Learners and Student Support – Milady Baez  English Language Learners, Unaccompanied Minors Executive Superintendent for Family and Community Engagement – Yolanda Torres  School Community Engagement, Family Engagement, Parent Academy, Community Education Councils School Design and Charter Partnerships – Melissa Harris  Charter schools, New Schools, PROSE, Redesign – (Closures, mergers) General Counsel – Howard Friedman  Auditor General, Compliance Services, Investigations, Legal Services, ATU (Misconduct trial unit), TPU (performance trial unit) Chief Financial Officer – Raymond Orlando  Finance, HR, Contracts and Purchasing Chief Information Officer – Peter Quinn  Tech Infrastructure, Internal IT Systems and Data, Instructional Data NYC Department of Education Privileged and Confidential 4. MAJOR INITIATIVES PRE-K FOR ALL: Serving nearly 70,000 four year olds enrolled in free, full-day, high quality Pre-K—more than triple the number enrolled before 2014. 3-K FOR ALL: Serving nearly 1,400 three-year-olds registered in School Districts 7 in the South Bronx and 23 serving Brownsville, Ocean Hill, and East New York. Expanding as follows: o 2018-19: District 4 (East Harlem) and District 27 Queens: (Broad Channel, Howard Beach, Ozone Park, Rockaways). o 2019-20: District 9 (Bronx: Grand Concourse, Highbridge, Morrisania) and District 31 (Staten Island). o 2020-21: District 19 (East New York) and District 29 (Queens: Cambria Heights, Hollis, Laurelton, Queens Village, Springfield Gardens, St. Albans). EQUITY AND EXCELLENCE INITIATIVES BIG GOALS: 80% HS graduation rate, 66% college ready by 2026 (revising targets in light of fast progress on both metrics) UNIVERSAL LITERACY: Elementary schools are receiving support from reading coaches (coaching teachers), who will ensure all students are reading on grade level by the end of second grade. o This school year, 242 Universal Literacy reading coaches are supporting 305 elementary schools across 14 school districts, including all districts in the Bronx. These coaches are working with teachers serving 75,000 students in grades K–2. o Expanding citywide next year ALGEBRA FOR ALL - Every student will complete algebra no later than ninth grade, enabling them to reach more advanced math courses in high school. o To date, approximately 900 teachers across 357 elementary, middle, and high schools have received Algebra for All training to strengthen math instruction. This school year, 139 elementary schools are working to “departmentalize” fifth-grade math, meaning a specially trained teacher will provide math instruction. AP FOR ALL - Every high school student will have access to at least 5 Advanced Placement courses on their campus. o This school year, 152 high schools are offering new AP courses. o By fall 2018, 75% of high school students will have access to at least five AP classes and by fall 2021, all high school students will. COMPUTER SCIENCE FOR ALL -By 2025, every student will receive computer science education in elementary, middle, and high school. o To date, approximately 940 teachers in 524 elementary, middle, and high schools have received Computer Science for All training. SINGLE SHEPHERD- Single Shepherd is pairing every student in grades 6–12 in District 7 in the South Bronx and District 23 in Brownsville, Brooklyn with a dedicated school counselor or social worker who will support them on the path to graduation and college enrollment. o This school year, 140 Single Shepherds are serving 15,000 grades 6–12 students at all 49 middle and high schools in the two districts. COLLEGE ACCESS FOR ALL: By the 2018–19 school year, all students will have the opportunity to visit a college campus at least once in middle school, exposing them to college earlier in their academic careers. Every high school student will receive support to graduate with an individual college and career plan, and every high school will have the resources to create a collegegoing culture. o This school year, 43,000 seventh graders in 355 middle schools across 22 districts will visit a college campus; 269 high schools will receive training and funding to build a schoolwide college and career culture. o Expanding citywide next year DISTRICT CHARTER PARTNERSHIPS: District and charter schools are working together to foster strong relationships among schools. o This school year, over 120 district and charter schools are sharing resources and best practices and creating districtwide partnerships. NYC Department of Education Privileged and Confidential RENEWAL SCHOOLS Launched in November 2014 and included a cohort of 94 schools.  Since the launch, 9 schools have been closed, 8 schools have been restaffed, 9 schools have been consolidated, and 3 schools have had grade truncations.  This year, we propose an additional 9 school closures, 4 consolidations, 2 truncations, and 2 restaffings. (Feb PEP vote)  In total, 21 schools will ‘graduate’ from the program (“Rise Schools”).  46 schools will remain in the program. The schools that continue in the program have a limited amount of time to show meaningful gains in student performance. Criteria for selection: 1. Identified as Priority or Focus Schools by the State Department of Education Priority: The bottom 5% lowest-performing schools statewide Focus: The bottom 10% of progress in a subgroup 2. Demonstrated low academic achievement for each of the three prior years (2012-2014): Elementary and middle schools in the bottom 25% in Math and ELA scores High schools in the bottom 25% in four-year graduation rate 3. Scored “Proficient” or below on their most recent quality review Renewal Schools entering 4th year 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 % change from 2013-14 ELA Proficiency 6.4% 7.3% 12.4% 14.9% 8.5% Math Proficiency 5.9% 6.2% 7.0% 7.8% 2.0% 4-year August graduation rate (preliminary) 52.1% 51.9% 58.4% 63.6% 11.4% College readiness (CRI) 17.4% 15.2% 16.9% 28.7% 11.2% Graduates achieving college readiness (CRI) 34.0% 29.7% 29.2% 45.1% 11.2% Attendance 83.8% 85.4% 87.2% 88.3% 4.4% Chronic Absenteeism 47.8% 44.0% 39.2% 36.0% -11.8% Rise Schools (graduating Renewal schools) 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 NYC Department of Education Privileged and Confidential % change from 2013-14 ELA Proficiency 6.7% 10.1% 15.8% 22.1% 15.4% Math Proficiency 6.4% 8.9% 12.7% 16.5% 10.2% 4-year August graduation rate (preliminary) 53.0% 63.2% 64.8% 72.6% 19.6% College readiness (CRI) 11.6% 19.3% 20.3% 31.7% 20.1% Graduates achieving college readiness (CRI) 22.2% 30.7% 30.5% 43.6% 21.4% Attendance 86.1% 87.4% 89.2% 90.3% 4.2% Chronic Absenteeism 43.6% 38.2% 34.0% 30.0% -13.6% NYC Department of Education Privileged and Confidential 5. HOT TOPICS  CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE EDUCATION Issue: Advocacy groups and members of the City Council have criticized the DOE for not having sufficient ‘culturally responsive’ curriculum/instruction in schools. Council, at the urging of Coalition for Educational Justice, allocated $1.8m to fund professional development relating to CRE; this initiative is currently stalled due to contractual issues. Coalition for Educational Justice (CEJ), a parent advocacy group, continues to criticize perceived inaction by DOE. TPs: o o o o  Important to have multiple voices and perspectives in our classrooms Our investments in CRE include a new Passport to Social Studies curriculum adopted by over 70 percent of elementary and middle schools Grateful for Council funding for CRE training for more educators in 2018 We are working on a plan to bring anti-bias training to all staff. DIVERSITY Summary: Ongoing criticism by advocacy organizations and elected officials relating to a lack of diversity in NYC schools. Close to half of NYC schools are at least 90% black and Latino; white students make up 15% of the school population but a third of them attend majority-white schools. DOE issued a plan that focus on increasing the number of racially representative schools, decreasing the number of economically stratified schools, and increasing the number of inclusive schools serving ELLs and SWDs. DOE also launched the School Diversity Advisory Group this fall. TPs: o o o  Believe all students benefit from diverse and inclusive schools and classrooms Taking steps – School Diversity Advisory Group, District 1 diversity plan, District 15 diversity work, more Diversity in Admissions pilots A lot more work to do RENEWAL Summary: DOE concluded the third year of the Renewal program, with some schools showing strong academic gains, others showing slow or limited gains, and others subject to a series of major school interventions. Criticism has focused on the effective use of funding, issues with support/oversight structures, and low accountability standards TPs o o o  Program supports long-struggling schools by setting clear goals, providing targeted resources and holding schools accountable Made steady progress -- grad rates, test scores and attendance are up With an additional year of support, expect most schools remaining in program to meet their benchmarks SAFETY/BULLYING Summary: High-profile fatal school stabbing resulted in a heightened awareness of bullying in schools. A series of new initiatives are currently underway to improve supports for students and improve bullying reporting. DOE is also currently negotiating a settlement with (now defunct) Families for Excellent Schools relating to anti-bullying compliance issues. TPs: o o o  Safety always comes first, work in close partnership with NYPD Investing $47m annually in school climate & mental health, $8m in anti-bullying initiatives Clear protocol in place to ensure all incidents are reported, investigated and addressed SCANNING POLICY NYC Department of Education Privileged and Confidential Summary: Scanning continues to be contentious with loud proponents (Local 237) and detractors (school climate advocates). DOE and NYPD launched a joint scanning protocol in 2016, which stipulates that NYPD can add scanning based on incident rates, and NYPD/DOE must agree to remove scanning where appropriate. TPs: Rolled out policy in 2016, no wholesale changes underway o All middle and high schools subject to unannounced scanning o Work in close partnership with NYPD to determine status of schools using hard data on a case-by-case basis o Currently 91 scanning sites  SCHOOL CLOSURES Summary: DOE announced plans to close/merge 14 Renewal schools and close 5 non-Renewal schools. There has been initial pushback from electeds and unions on a few schools. TPs: o o o o  This is about doing what’s best for students Based on a variety of factors, including test scores, enrollment, grad rates, attendance, instruction and leadership Every student at a closing school will receive an offer to a higher performing school next year Robust community engagement process in place SCHOOL FOOD Summary: Advocacy groups are pushing for Halal and Kosher meals in NYC DOE schools. School food quality issues continue to provide fodder for tabloid and/or television news. TPs: o o o  Committed to providing every student with free, nutritious meals Through Free School Lunch for All, every student has access to free lunch this year Ensure that any SchoolFood issue is reported and swiftly addressed SEX EDUCATION Summary: NYC has low compliance with state-mandated health education – 60% of middle school students meet state requirements; 99.8% of HS graduates completed health ed requirement. Sex education is a component of health education and many advocacy groups/health professionals have criticized the accessibility and adequacy of instruction of sex ed in NYC schools. This issue is similar to challenges seen in P.E. instruction. TPs: o o o o  Age-appropriate health education is critical Provide schools with resources & training Announced Sex Ed task force More work to do SPECIALIZED HIGH SCHOOLS Summary: Specialized high schools (3 famous screened schools that use a test as the only admissions criterion—per state law; 6 other schools also use the test) continue to be unrepresentative of NYC public school demographics. 28k students took the test last year, and 5k were offered a seat. Black and Latino students represent approximately 10% of those offered admission. TPs: o o o  Currently, State law requires these high schools have a single exam for admissions We’ve been clear that we’d like to see a change in the law, and we’re having conversations about how to make that happen Right now, investing in a number of initiatives to increase diversity STUDENTS IN TEMPORARY HOUSING NYC Department of Education Privileged and Confidential Summary: The number of students in temporary housing continues to increase. 105k students spent some part of the last school year in temporary housing. Students in Temporary Housing (particularly those in shelter) shave lower student attendance rates and significantly higher chronic absenteeism. TPs: o o o  Dedicated to providing supports to students in temporary housing – this is a priority Hired more social workers, launched a reading program & provide yellow bus service to students in shelter More to do to support STH – work is ongoing SUSPENSIONS / VADIR Summary: DOE has made a series of reforms to the Discipline Code and invested in alternatives to suspension (such as Restorative Justice). The total number of suspensions has declined by 34% over the past five years, but racial disparities remain – black students accounted for 47% of suspensions last year. VADIR, the state’s system for tracking school discipline, counts incidents differently – this routinely results in discrepancies. TPs: o o o o  Focus on promoting positive school climates through restorative practices and de-escalation Investing $47m annually in school climate and mental health Suspensions have steadily decreased over the last five years SED already announced plans to overhaul flawed VADIR system TEACHER RECRUITMENT AND LICENSING CHALLENGES Summary: DOE continues to have recruitment and licensing shortfalls in Special Education, ELLs, and certain geographic districts. TPs: o o o Have a comprehensive and proactive strategy to recruit and retain high-quality teachers in all our classrooms DOE prioritizes professional development for staff NYC was recognized as a great district for great teachers this past year NYC Department of Education Privileged and Confidential 6. APPENDIX A. FRAMEWORK FOR GREAT SCHOOLS Based on the research of Tony Bryk et al (Organizing Schools for Improvement: Lessons from Chicago, 2010).,the framework represents six transformative elements that drive school improvement and prepare students to compete and engage as citizens in the 21st Century. The six elements are comprised of 18 indicators each with specific measures that predict growth or stagnation in schools. NYC Department of Education Privileged and Confidential B. PRIORITY AREAS TO ACHIEVE OUR VISION a. Chancellor’s Priorities The four priorities are key leverage points to help us advance equity across the city. Equity and Excellence for All is our vision, and it is the lens through which we ought to evaluate every priority, every initiative, and every action we take as an agency.  Priority 1: Excellence Instruction in Every Classroom, Great Schools in Every Neighborhood This priority recognizes that the only way we change outcomes for students is through the classroom. How we recruit, select, support, develop, and hold teachers accountable makes a big difference. We also know that a key aspect to rigorous instruction is ensuring a quality curriculum, along with the professional learning, resources, supportive environment, and supplies necessary are available in every school across the city. “The answer is in the classroom.”  Priority 2: Support the Whole Child, Partner with Families and Communities This priority recognizes that schools can’t do it alone, and that it takes true partnership with families and communities to meet the needs of each student. Communication must be a two-way street that ensures families and communities are valued and valuable partners in the core work of improving our schools, that we’re building those strong family and community ties to positively impact our students’ lives and achievement.  Priority 3: Spur Collaboration, Break down Silos Educators can find answers to addressing the challenges they, or any one of our schools may face, in a classroom down the hall, a school in another district or a building in another borough. As the nation’s largest school district, we believe our size and diversity make us powerful: 1,800 schools who can help each other grow, by making sure teachers and school leaders can collaborate to identify and solve problems together.  Priority 4: Develop Leaders for the Future This priority recognizes that strong leadership is necessary at all levels of the system. To upend the status quo we need leaders with vision, skill, courage, and the capacity to both earn and foster a culture of trust where all staff is valued and respected. From teacher leaders and principals to central office directors and deputy chancellors, superintendents, and FSC’s and every aspect of the system – it takes effective leadership in our schools and throughout our system to create change. NYC Department of Education Privileged and Confidential C. DOE JARGON AND ACRONYMS CBO - Community-based organization: Community-based organizations (CBOs) play a vital role in serving students and school communities in nearly all NYC Department of Education schools by providing a host of learning opportunities during the day and after school. CBOs offer NYC's students additional opportunities to develop, learn and grow. CCHS - Citywide Council on High Schools: Comprised of Ten Parents of High School students selected by High School PA/PTA Officers, two-year term; One high school student selected by the Chancellor, as recommended by the Chancellor's Student Advisory Council, one-year term. CCSE - Citywide Council on Special Education: Nine Parents of students receiving Citywide special education services selected by District 75 PA/PTA Officers, Two Public Advocate Appointees, One non-voting high school senior in District 75 appointed by the Superintendent of District 75. CSA – The Council of School Supervisors and Administrators - The Council of Supervisors and Administrators unit is responsible for processing payroll transactions for pedagogues appointed to a Council of Supervisors and Administrators title. The applicable titles are Supervisors, Assistant Principals, Principals and Education Administrators. CSE - Committee on Special Education: Stores student special education records, opens all initial referrals and assigns a CSE case number for public school students. The CSE also manages all special education issues for nonpublic schools (private, parochial) and charter schools. CTE - Career and Technical Education: High Schools with Career and Technical Education programs integrate rigorous academic study with workforce skills in specific career pathways. Students participate in programs that meet business and industry standards. District 75 Special Education: District 75 provides citywide educational, vocational and behavior support programs for students who are on the autism spectrum, severely emotionally challenged, and/or multiply disabled. District 84 Charter Schools: Publicly funded and open to all students in New York City through a non-discriminatory admissions lottery. Each charter school is governed by a not-for-profit board of trustees which may include educators, community members, and leaders from the private sector. DIIT - Division of Instructional & Information Technology: The Division of Instructional and Information Technology is committed to providing state of the art services and support to its user community ELL- English Language Learner: The Department of Education is dedicated to serving the needs of English Language Learners — students who speak a language other than English at home and score below proficient on English assessments when they enter our school system. ESSA – Every Student Succeeds Act: Signed into law December 10, 2015, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is the federal legislation that governs elementary and secondary education in America. ESSA reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and replaced No Child Left Behind (NCLB). ESSA represents a major shift to increased flexibility to states and school districts. IEP - Individualized Education Plan: Special education and related services specifically designed to meet the unique educational needs of a student with a disability. An IEP is the guiding document for a student's educational program. The D75 Office of Instruction supports the efforts of the D75 IEP Coordinator in disseminating the most current information, both legal and instructional, on the writing of school-based Individual Education Programs. NYCTF - New York City Teaching Fellows: This program was launched to address the most severe teacher shortage in New York’s public school system in decades. The Fellowship endeavors to attract mid-career professionals, recent college graduates, and even retirees to teach in the hardest-to-staff schools in the nation’s largest school system. The success of the NYC Teaching Fellows program has been heralded across the country through features in national media outlets. NYC Department of Education Privileged and Confidential NYSED - New York State Education Department: Part of the University of the State of New York, one of the most complete, interconnected systems of educational services in the United States. PCs - Parent Coordinators: Staff members who work out of each school in the City and are responsible for helping address parent concerns and supporting parent involvement in the schools. The parent coordinators report to the principals in the schools in which they work PEP - Panel for Education Policy: The Panel for Educational Policy (PEP) consists of 13 appointed members and the Chancellor. Each borough president appoints one member and the mayor appoints the remaining eight. The Chancellor serves as an ex-officio non-voting member. The PEP is responsible for electing a chairperson from among the voting members. The PEP meetings are open to the public. Scheduled meetings dates, minutes from past meetings and videos of past meetings are posted on the DOE’s website. Priority Schools: Identified by NYSED as among the bottom five percent lowest-performing schools in the state QR – Quality Review: The Quality Review is a qualitative assessment of how well the practices, systems, and structures in a school community serve to improve student achievement. The Quality Review assesses whether schools are engaged in strong practices and have established processes that are likely to lead to positive student outcomes. The assessment is rooted in a rubric comprised of 10 indicators; schools are rated on each indicator based on evidence gathered during an on-site, two- to three-day review led by an experienced educator Renewal Schools: In November 2014, Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled the Renewal School Program, a new strategy to turn around New York City’s most challenged schools. Renewal Schools provide an extra hour of extended instruction each day in addition to expanded after-school and summer learning opportunities for students. Schools in the program receive additional resources for academic intervention and professional development SESIS – Special Education Student Information System: System that automates that special education process referral, evaluation and IEP. SLT - School Leadership Team: Determine the school’s educational direction--that is, the school’s overall educational vision, its goals and priorities, the strategies that will be used to achieve that vision, and the alignment of resources to accomplish those strategies Transfer High Schools: Small, academically rigorous high schools designed to reengage students who have dropped out or who have fallen behind and now have fewer credits than they should for their age (these students are called “over-age and under-credited”). These schools provide a personalized learning environment and connections to career and college opportunities. Students graduate with a high school diploma from their transfer high school. UFT - United Federation of Teachers: Represents more than 228,000 people, is the sole bargaining agent for most of the non-supervisory educators who work in the New York City public schools. USDOE - United States Department of Education: Created in 1980 by combining offices from several federal agencies, to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. YABC - Young Adult Borough Centers: Evening academic programs designed to meet the needs of high school students who might be considering dropping out because they are behind academically or because they have adult responsibilities that make attending school in the daytime difficult. Eligible students are at least 17.5 years old, have been in school for four or more years, and have 17 or more credits. Students graduate with a diploma from their home school after they have earned all of their credits and passed all of the required exams while attending. YMI – Young Men’s Initiative: The Young Men’s Initiative is a series of programmatic and policy efforts focused in four areas: education, health, employment and justice. D. DISTRICT MAP NYC Department of Education Privileged and Confidential District Schools are divided across 32 geographic districts overseen by 46 Superintendents • Elementary (~750 schools) and middle schools (~450 schools) are divided geographically across 32 Community School Districts each overseen by a Superintendent • High Schools (~450 schools) across the city are overseen by 12 Superintendents • Special Educations Schools (District 75) are across the city and is overseen by 1 Superintendent • Alternative Programs and Adult and Continuing Education programs (District 79) are located across the city and is overseen by 1 Superintendent E. SNAPSHOT OF FY 17-18 BUDGET NYC Department of Education Privileged and Confidential F. CALENDAR AND TIMELINES a. Release Dates for Upcoming Data Results and Reports NYC Department of Education Privileged and Confidential Data Description Date of Administration Date Available for Internal and Confidential Review** Date of Public Release** Mid-July End of July NYC School Survey results Annual survey given to students (grades 6-12), parents February 12 – March 23, 2018 (PK-12), and teachers (PK-12). Survey results are used to evaluate schools based on the Framework for Great Schools as well as distributed to various offices to support their work. NYS graduation rates State mandated assessments required for HS graduation. n/a June rates available in July, August rates available in September Winter 2018* Receivership results Yearly results of state accountability program for receivership schools who were identified in 2015 as Priority schools and among lowest performing schools in the state. Schools must show yearly progress on Demonstrable Improvement Indicators or face independent receivership or closure. n/a Late September 2018* October 2018* New state designations under ESSA NYSED will issue new state accountability Uses student designations based off its ESSA plan for all schools in achievement data from SY17-18 the state; thereby replacing the old system and old designations (e.g. Focus or Priority). Fall 2018* We believe this will be in late December 2018 or early 2019, but it might be moved earlier (for some schools) to coincide with Receivership.* Mid-August Mid-August End of July for ineffective estimates, September 1 teacher results, November public results. September 1: to teachers NYS 3-8 ELA State mandated annual assessment of students in and math exams* grades 3-8. Teacher and principal evaluation Teacher evaluation results are based on observations (MOTP) and student learning outcomes (MOSL). Estimation for maximum # of double and ineffective ratings available in July (based on MOTP only). Final ratings distributed to teachers (MOTP+MOSL) September 1. Final data after data corrections and appeals available in November. Renewal and Rise Renewal Y4 and Rise benchmarks were provided to benchmarks schools mid-December. ELA: April 11 – 13, 2018 Math: May 1 – 3, 2018 Ongoing n/a Preliminary outcomes August 31, without August grads, early October with all data Late October Late September Early October AP examinations Each spring students at high schools across the city AP: May 7 – May 18, 2018 take Advanced Placement examinations in various subjects. Since the launch of AP for All an increasing number of students have access to taking these exams. SAT & PSAT examinations All high schools participate in the SAT School Day SAT: Throughout the Late fall/early winter initiative. As part of this initiative, all 10th grade year. SAT School Day students take the PSAT and all 11th grade students is Wednesday, March 21, 2018. take the SAT during a regular school day; the cost of the exams given on SAT School Day are borne by the NYC Department of Education. School Quality Reports The School Quality reports utilize achievement data, NYC School Survey data, and Quality Review data to evaluate each school on the elements of the Framework for Great Schools. These reports are the n/a November: citywide End of October NYC Department of Education Privileged and Confidential Late fall/early winter Mid-November Data Description Date of Administration Date Available for Internal and Confidential Review** Date of Public Release** January 22 – 25, 2018 June 5; June 12 – 22, 2018 August 16 – 17, 2018 January 2018 November December, prior year data March March first time during the year that preliminary graduation rates, college readiness index, and post-secondary enrollment is available. HS Regents Examinations State mandated assessments required for HS graduation. Administered annually in January, June, and August. Gifted and Talented Examinations Any student who wishes to apply to G&T elementary school programs must take the G&T test. All students in pre-K through Grade 2 who are current New York City residents are eligible for the tests. Students who receive an overall G&T score of 90 or above are eligible to apply for G&T programs in their local district. Students who receive an overall G&T score of 97 or above are also eligible to apply for citywide G&T programs. NAEP NAEP is a national assessment in reading and math administered every other year to a sample of 4th and 8th grade students by the US Department of Education. Since 2002, NYC has participated in the Trial Urban District Assessment (TUDA), which additionally samples students in major urban districts in order to compare their performance. January – March March March 2018 Quality Reviews The Quality Review is a process that evaluates how well schools are organized to support student learning and teacher practice. Experienced educators conduct a two-day school visit; they talk with parents, students, teachers, and school leaders, visit classrooms, and use the Quality Review Rubric to evaluate how well the school is organized to support student achievement. Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Principal Satisfaction Survey Annual survey given to all NYC principals to evaluate their satisfaction with various central and field based supports they receive. May October December b. Intergovernmental Affairs Calendar January 2018 3 January (likely), State Legislative session commences Governor delivers State of the State Address Governor releases 2018-2019 budget Mayor delivers State of the City Address Mayor testifies in Albany on the Governor’s 2018-2019 Proposed Budget Chancellor testifies in Albany on Governor’s 2018-19 Proposed budget February 1 February Capital Plan 15 February Reports on Classes, Arts Education and Guidance Counselors  NYS Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus Weekend (date TBD) NYC Department of Education Privileged and Confidential March 31 March, State Budget must be adopted 31 March Biannual Suspension report  Chancellor or designee testifies at City Council Education Committee on the Mayor’s FY19 Preliminary Budget  Somos El Futuro (“Somos”) Spring Conference in Albany (date TBD) o DOE hosts panel or DOE participates in panel April City Council releases response to Mayor’s FY2019 Preliminary Budget CTE and Computer Science Reports May Mayor Releases FY2019 Executive Budget Budget Report to City Council pursuant to NYS Law  Chancellor or designee testifies at the City Council Finance and Education Committees on the Mayor’s FY2019 Executive Budget June 21 June, State Legislative Session concludes 30 June, City Council must adopt FY2019 budget NYC Department of Education Privileged and Confidential G. EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT Major Changes under NYSED?Proposed State Plan for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) (Dra? Dec. 201 7) Headline Key Highlights from NYSED Plan 1. New Measures The plan will use additional 0 Growth achievement weighted equally: progress metrics to evaluate school and toward English language pro?ciency: chronic absenteeism: student subgroup performance suspensions 2018-19): HS readiness (TBD) for most 0 HS: 4. 5. 6-year grad rates: no growth measure; progress toward English language. pro?ciency: Social Studies achievement; chronic absenteeism: college/career readiness; suspensions 2018-19) 2. New Designations The state will use new 0 Comprehensive Support Improvement (CSI): Bottom 5% decision rules to determine of schools <67% grad. rate all students. Replaces performance levels and apply ?Priority.? SED-led interventions. federally-required 0 Targeted Support Improvement (TSI): Bottom 5% of designations. schools subgroups of students. Replaces ?Focus." DOE- led interventions 3. Standards and Next Generation Learning 0 Aligns to standards (full implementation: SY2021) Testing Standards are phased into the 0 Testing time reduced from 3 to 2 days new accountability system. 0 95% of students must be tested: untested students counted in consequences for opt-outs are one Performance Index: plans/interventions for <95% increased. schools and districts 4. Instructional The state is asking districts to 0 Emphasis on Universal Design for Learning and Culturally Access make instruction more Responsive Teaching in instructional. curricular. and accessible and inclusive for all assessment practice students. 311d ?0 promote 0 Emphasis on increasing restorative methods and decreasing positive ?311001 climate 311d exclusionary practices in school climates relationships. 5. Professional The state will ask teachers and 0 Must convene local Title II committee of majority educators Learning leaders for their voices in to develop and submit Title II PD Plan for NYSED approval determining plans to develop. 0 Must recognize effective educators and provide leadership implement. and evaluate pathways professional learning. 6. Family The state will continue to 0 must continue to detail stakeholder involvement in Involvement encourage parents and families their plans to play a key role in 0 Emphasis on making family and community educational planning. connmmications accessible 7. Funding The state will release data to 0 Teacher Equity Report showing distribution of ineffective. Transparency make equity of funding more inexperienced. or out-of-freld teachers by school and district transparent and Will report on I School-level Per Pupil Expenditures to be reported per pupil expenditures at the (including source of funding) school level. 0 Resource Allocation Reviews: auditing how SI schools use time. space. staff, and funding More To Be Many of the speci?cs of ESSA Details around TSI designation Determined are Still being determined by Budgetary implications for schools NYSED. Accountability for District 75 Implications of CSI and Receivership on Transfer Schools Irmovative assessment authority with USDOE NYC Department of Education Privileged and Confidential Goals for NYCDOE in ESSA rollout:  SY’ 2017-18: Build ESSA awareness with districts, field support centers, and schools; plan centrally for implementation; engage families and public  SY’ 2018-19: Plan for new designations and schoollevel interventions  SY’ 2019-20: Launch school-level interventions; monitor progress Dec. 2017 Spring 2018 Dec. 2018 Last removals from current accountability system (e.g. Priority, Focus) Exams taken in Spring 2018 and SY’ 2017-18 outcomes to be used in new accountability system (e.g. CSI/TSI) (SY’ 16-17 data still used for graduation rates) First designations under new accountability system (e.g. CSI/TSI) NYC Department of Education Privileged and Confidential From: To: Subject: Date: Alberto Ramirez Ursulina Re: Confidential- documents Tuesday, February 27, 2018 7:08:20 AM Thank you. From: Ramirez Ursulina Date: Monday, February 26, 2018 at 10:29 PM To: Superintendent < Subject: Confidential- documents Hi Alberto, Attached are two documents, 1) a high level transition memo, and 2) a set of talking points that might help you for Thursday's presser.  I am working on the items you requested and will have additional documents when you arrive on Wednesday.  We will also have time prep. In the me?antime, please let me know if you have any questions. -Ursulina From: To: Subject: Date: Alberto Carvalho Ramirez Ursulina Re: Confidential- documents Tuesday, February 27, 2018 8:18:07 AM Gm.  Very good orientation doc. Thank you. Ready for more.  Alberto M. Carvalho Superintendent of Schools On Twitter @MiamiSup     On Feb 26, 2018, at 10:29 PM, Ramirez Ursulina wrote: Hi Alberto, Attached are two documents, 1) a high level transition memo, and 2) a set of talking points that might help you for Thursday's presser.  I am working on the items you requested and will have additional documents when you arrive on Wednesday.  We will also have time prep. In the me‎antime, please let me know if you have any questions. -Ursulina <2.26.18 TPs. QA UR.pdf>