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State Growth Measures Toolkits

Guides to Interpreting State-Provided Growth Scores in 2016-17 – Principals

Overview:​
This guide provides an explanation of how New York State calculates student growth based on state tests for principals of grades 4-8 and grades 9-12 in school year 2016-17 by comparing the current year scores of students with similar academic history and similar characteristics.

Intended Audience:

  • Principals with a growth score report, grades 4-8 and grades 9-12
  • District or BOCES administrators supervising principals with growth score reports, grades 4-8 and grades 9-12
  • General public
File Downloads: 
PDF icon Principal’s Guide to Interpreting State-Provided Growth Scores for Grades 4-8 in 2016-17
PDF icon Principal’s Guide to Interpreting State-Provided Growth Scores for Grades 9-12 in 2016-17