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Call For NYS Certified Teachers

It is very important to NYSED that we develop fair and valid tests for the Grades 3-8 Testing Program on an annual basis. Therefore, we are calling for NYS certified classroom teachers, reading teachers, curriculum specialists, etc. that are interested in participating as a committee member for any of the following test development processes for the Grades 3-8 English Language Arts and/or Mathematics Tests:

Ø      Range Finding - reviewing and scoring student’s field tested constructed responses to select anchor papers for the test scoring guides

Ø      ELA Passage Review - determine which passages, of the selection provided by CTB/McGraw-Hill, are most appropriate to be included in the current year’s field tests

 Ø      Item Review  - examine, discuss and select the test questions that are most appropriate for each previously selected passage

 Ø      Final Eyes Review - take a last look at the final stages of the current year operational test to determine if any minor revisions are needed prior to printing

Your participation as a committee member in each of the testing processes is very important. We value your expertise as a currently practicing New York State educator. It is also critical that these processes include a wide range of diverse teachers from across New York State to represent our diverse student population.

Committee members will find that the experience of interacting with fellow educators is invaluable.  Additionally, your school district will benefit from having their voice heard.

 *** (Honorarium will be paid and all travel expenses will be reimbursed for participants) 

Please refer to the recruitment form for more information regarding how to apply.

Grades 3-8 Testing Recruitment Form   PDF  HTML WORD