Effective Communication Skills Seminars
Dynamic process of communication, learn the traits of a good communicator, and discover effective non-verbal communication and presentation skills. Understand the importance of encoding information and utilizing various communication channels for optimal results."
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Safety Net Options & Appeal to Safety Net Options & Appeal to Graduate with a Lower Score Graduate with a Lower Score on a Regents Examination on a Regents Examination Why is this significant to our students?
Appeal to Graduate with a Lower Appeal to Graduate with a Lower Score on a Regents Examination Score on a Regents Examination Appeal of Regents Exam Students Eligible Cohort 2005-2006 All Students Provisions 2 exam fails, 1 score= 60-64 Waiver of assessment requirement in subject area based on local appeal process Exiting Achievement 1 appeal = Regents 2 appeals = Local
Safety Net Options Safety Net Options Low Pass Students Eligible Cohort 2010-2011 IDEA 504 Declassification grade 8 and after Provisions Flexibility in passing score 55-64
Appeal to Graduate with a Lower Appeal to Graduate with a Lower Score on a Regents Examination Score on a Regents Examination Appeal of SWDs/Appeal of Low Pass Students Eligible Cohort eligible to graduate in January 2016 IDEA Provisions 2 exam fails, 1 score = 52-54 Waiver of assessment requirement in subject area based on local appeal process Note May be used in conjunction with the compensatory option
Appeal to Graduate with a Lower Appeal to Graduate with a Lower Score on a Regents Examination Score on a Regents Examination English Language Learners Students Eligible ELLs who enter USA grade 9 or above Provisions 2 ELA exam fails, ELA score 55-61 Waiver of assessment requirement in subject area based on local appeal process Note May also use Appeal of a Regents exam for 2nd exam (60-64)
Safety Net Option Compensatory Students Eligible Cohort 2005-2006 IDEA 504 Declassification grade 8 and after Provisions Pass Math and English (inclusive of low pass 55+) Score of 65 on Regents used to compensate for another score of 45-54 Up to 2 exam compensations
Safety Net Options and Appeal for Students with Disabilities Example #1 ELA 67 Math 65 Science 47 US History 50 Global 55 LOCAL DIPLOMA Example #2 ELA 56 Math 59 Science 67 US History 45 CDOS Credential LOCAL DIPLOMA Example #3 ELA 52 (appeal) Math (Algebra) - 67 Math (Geometry) - 57 US History - 45 Science - 55 LOCAL DIPLOMA
Safety Net Options Safety Net Options RCT Regents Competency Test Students Eligible Cohort prior to 9th grade/2011-12 IDEA Provisions Flexibility in assessment used to determine commencement level competency Note: SUNSET 2016-2017
Superintendent Superintendent Determination of Graduation Determination of Graduation Students Eligible Students eligible to graduate in June 2016 IDEA Provisions Pass the ELA and math with a 55 Did not meet graduation requirements through use of safety net option or appeal Must have earned credits and classes required for graduation Evidence the student participated in the exams Other evidence the student mastered proficiency level commencement standards Written request must be made by parent/guardian Notes No requirement to exhaust safety net/appeal options before implementing Superintendent Determination
References Appeal to Graduate with a Lower Score on a Regents Examination http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/gradreq/Documents/CurrentAppealForm.pdf Safety Net Options http://www.regents.nysed.gov/meetings/2016/2016-03/p-12-education Compensatory http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/safetynet-ga.htm Low Pass http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/localdiplomaoptions- may2011.htm Superintendent Determination of Graduation with a Local Diploma http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialedu/publications/superintendent-determinitation- of-graduation-with-a-local-diploma.htm