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6/2008 June 2008 Regents Guidance and Information - During the June 2008 Regents Examination period (June 17 - 26, 2008), this site will provide, as needed, timely information and guidance on the administration and scoring of each of the Regents Examinations being administered.

5/9/20082008 Grades 3-8 ELA Raw Score to Scale Score Conversion Charts 2008 ELA (MS Excel Files) and Scale Score to Performance Level Conversion Charts HTML

4/8/2008 Memorandum Regarding the Physical Setting/Earth Science Performance Test PDF

3/24/2008 Regents Examination Dates for January and June 2009-2011 PDF

3/21/2008 Regents Examinations, Regents Competency Tests, and Second Language Proficiency Examinations School Administrator's Manual, 2008 Edition

1/30/2008 Rulers and Protractors for the Grades 3-8 Mathematics Tests PDF HTML

1/29/2008 Procedures for Administering the June 2008 Regents Examination in Integrated Algebra PDF  HTML

11/27/2007 Memorandum Regarding the June 2008 Regents Examination Schedule PDF HTML

11/27/2007 June 2008 Regents Examination Schedule PDF HTML

11/9/2007 The Department has established an e-mail address dedicated solely to questions regarding the content and administration of the new mathematics assessments and the transition from Mathematics A and Mathematics B to Integrated Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2/Trigonometry. Please use the e-mail address emscreminfo@mail.nysed.gov for the quickest response to your questions on these topics

9/13/2007 NYSESLAT – Determining a Limited-English-Proficient Student’s Level of English Proficiency: This memorandum provides the scale score ranges for the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) 2007 along with guidance and information concerning the interpretation of the scale scores. PDF September 2007

9/13/2007 June 2008 Regents Examination in Integrated Algebra Memo PDF

8/8/2007 Integrated Algebra Regents Exams Update: PDF   HTML

8/8/2007 Important Dates for the Grades 3-8 Tests in 2007-2008*: PDF   HTML

6/21/2007 2007 Math 3-8 Results: HTML

5/22/2007 2007 3-8 ELA Test Scores: HTML

5/16/2007 Dates of Elementary- and Intermediate- Level State Assessments for the 2007-08 School Year: PDF  HTML

1/11/07 Regulatory Changes Related to Commencement Level Mathematics Requirements Approved at its May 22-23, 2006 meeting, the Board of Regents approved changes to section 100.5 (a)(3)(iv), 100.5 (a)(5)(b)(2), 100.5 (b)(iv)(c), 100.5 (b)(v)(a), and 100.5 (b)(x) of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. The action clarifies policy changes for commencement level mathematics, including graduation requirements, units of credit, and types of diplomas, during and after the transition from Regents Examinations in Mathematics A and Mathematics B to Regents Examinations in Integrated Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2 and Trigonometry. These changes are effective June 15, 2006 and will primarily affect students who first enter grade 9 in September of 2008.
View the chart that summarizes the changes.
View the revised regulatory language and related policy statements.

1/2007 ProFile™ System Now Available - ProFile™ is a secure, web-based program designed to help all New York State Lead Special Education Teachers (LSETs) manage datafolios for each of their students participating in NYSAA 2006-07. The ProFileTM website is now available to help teachers manage and prepare datafolios for 2006-07. For more information, please visit http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/alterassessment/profile.htm

12/28/06 - LEP/ELL Student Statewide Assessment Policy Update: Commissioner Mills has issued a field memorandum regarding the Regents and Department's efforts to advocate for change in the federal policy that requires all English language learners (ELLs) who have been in this country for more than one year to take their state’s English language arts tests. Even as the Department works to change the U.S. Department of Education's policy, we must follow the law and implement the policy during this coming year. The field memorandum, which is available at http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/lepassessmentupdate12-06.htm, identifies a number of additional steps the Department has undertaken at various levels to help our ELL students.

11/9/06 2006-07 New York State Alternate Assessment Administration Manual - The Administration Manual offers an in-depth discussion of the requirements for the 2006-07 NYSAA. The Manual includes the forms that are required for this year as well as resources to assist teachers in administering the 2006-07 NYSAA. For the Manual, please see http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/alterassessment/manual/admin0607.pdf
(Please note: All files will be posted in HTML as available)
8/23/06 Important Changes in NYSAA Administration for 2006-07 - A new field memo is being issued, describing Important Changes Regarding Administration of the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) for 2006-07.  To implement federal requirements regarding alternate assessment of students with severe cognitive disabilities, schools must modify their administration of NYSAA for 2006-07 as described in the field memo. http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/alterassessment/changesadmin.htm  

8/23/06 Dates of Elementary- and Intermediate-Level State Assessments for the 2006-2007 School Year--Revised Dates for Alternate Assessment for Students with Severe Disabilities PDF   HTML
8/4/06 LEP/ELL Student Statewide Assessment Policy/Title I Requirements:  In response to the U.S. Department of Education's recent findings that the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test can no longer be used for Title I accountability purposes, the Department has changed its policy on the assessment of LEP/ELL students beginning with the 2006-07 school year. PDF  HTML  August 4, 2006
6/14/06 June Regents Examinations:  During the June Regents examination period, which begins today and ends June 23, the Department will offer administration and scoring information at http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/osa/regentsexams/6-06/home.html. 

3/20/06 Adjustment in Schedule for the Administration of the 2006 NYSESLAT The purpose of this memorandum is to advise you about adjustments in the shipping, administration and scoring windows for the 2006 New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT).  PDF  HTML

3/3/06 Latest information on the Administration and Scoring of the Grades 3-8 Mathematics Tests During the Grades 3-8 Mathematics Testing period March 6-24, 2006, this site will provide, as needed, timely information and guidance on the administration and scoring of each of the grades 3-8 Mathematics Tests being administered. Teachers, schools, and school administrators are encouraged to check this page regularly during the upcoming test administration period starting on March 6, 2006.  http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/3-8/latest/update06.htm  Updated March 14, 2006


2/14/06 The June 2006 Regents Examination Schedule is now available online at:
                                      http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/osa/sched.html

1/24/06 Regents Guidance and Information: During the January Regents Examination period (January 24-27, 2006) and for a period of time thereafter, this site will provide, as needed, timely information and guidance on the administration and scoring of each of the Regents examinations being administered this week.  For quick reference: the date and time of any new postings will be included on this page.  This resource is being offered in addition to the assistance available from the Department by telephone.
12/ 6/05- Interim Supplemental Guidelines for Participation of Students with Disabilities in State Assessments for 2005-06 This memorandum provides new interim supplemental guidelines regarding the participation of students with disabilities in State assessments for the 2005-06 school year only, pending further action by the United States Department of Education (USDOE) regarding modified standards and assessments. http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/policy/interimguidelines.htm

11/1/05 - Reporting on Grades 3-8 Assessments-  Information and guidance regarding the proper use of student reports generated based on the grades 3-8 assessments in English language arts and mathematics.  PDF  HTML

11/1/05- Appeal to Graduate with a Lower Score on a Regents Examination, 2005-2006:  Beginning with students entering grade 9 in 2005, students who have a 65 course average but whose highest score on the course's Regents examination is below but within 3 points of 65 score may appeal to graduate with a local or Regents diploma using this lower score.  Appeals forms and guidance regarding the appeals process are available in .pdf format at the web address below.  To obtain a copy of the material in an alternate format, please contact the Office of State Assessment at emscassessinfo@mail.nysed.gov.

                                                                 http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/sar/appeal05-06.pdf

 

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