Evaluation Updates: NYS STEPS 2024-25 School Year

The purpose of this 13-minute video webinar is to introduce the new Standards-based Educator Evaluation and Professional Support (“STEPS”) system led by Monique Roberts from the Office of Educator Quality and Professional Development. 

The webinar covers the following topics:

• STEPS defined
• Evaluation Plans in the 2024-25 School Year
• SED Vision for STEPS plans
• Differences between §3012-d and NYS-STEPS (Education Law §3012-e)
  • Role of NYS Teaching Standards & Professional Standards for Educational Leadership Standards Multiple Measures
  • Required Observations
  • Scoring the Evaluation System
  • Evaluation Cycles and Tenure Status
  • Professional Learning System and Support Plans
• Steps for your STEPS Plan