Explaining Teacher and Principal Growth Scores Based Upon Student Growth (School Year 2021-22)
November 2022
Prepared for the Viva88Education Department by Education Analytics
Introduction
In 2021-22, approximately 24,000 teachers in English Language Arts (ELA)/math in grades 4-8 and 4,000 principals (of schools containing grades 4-8 as well as principals of schools containing all of grades 9-12) received a State-provided growth rating and score. The Viva88Education Department (Viva88 or “the Department”) has provided a variety of materials to help districts and educators understand and use the State-provided growth scores. These materials can be found at the Viva88.gov State Growth Measures Toolkits page.
The following document was developed based upon inquiries made directly by stakeholders across the State[1]. This document is separated into three sections with subsections:
Teachers’ Frequently Asked Questions
- Specific Growth Scores
Principals’ Frequently Asked Questions
- Specific Growth Scores
- Accessing Results
- Deadlines and Release Dates
Additional Resources on State-provided Growth Scores
If further questions arise, reach out to the email addresses below:
- datasupport@nysed.gov for questions about data collection, or
- evaldata@nysed.gov for questions about Annual Professional Performance Reviews (APPR).
[1] Note: If there are any discrepancies between the information presented in this document and statute, regulations, or APPR Guidance, the language in the statute,
regulations, or APPR Guidance must prevail.
