New York State Education Law requires each classroom teacher and school principal to receive an annual Educator Evaluation review (formerly known as an APPR) that results in a composite effectiveness score and rating. All parents and guardians have the right to obtain the quality ratings and composite effectiveness scores for their child’s current teacher(s) and principal(s) once they are available. Please contact Assistant Superintendent Sarah Matteson at 315-642-3441 to request this information.

It is important to remember that these laws and regulations are all designed with one goal in mind: improving student achievement. As school leaders and teachers work together to understand and implement each facet of the new legislation, it is important for students and parents to also join in this effort. Home and school partnerships are crucial to student success, especially during times of tremendous change.

Providing educators an opportunity for growth is a chance to enhance the teaching and learning that goes on in the classroom. Students reap the benefits of a review system meant to provide timely feedback and the opportunity to identify educators’ strengths and weaknesses.

Regardless of any ongoing debates about evaluation, our district is obligated to evaluate teachers and principals. Regulations require training and certification for Lead Evaluators/Evaluators, the development of a new data analysis process, and time set aside for teacher and principal evaluations.