New York StateMiddle-Level Education Summit2 –

Implementing SED’s Essential Elements of Standards-Focused Middle Level Schools and

Programs

Sponsored by the New York State Middle School Association

Goal of the Middle Level Summit

Initiative

Full implementation of NYSED’s Essential Elements of Standards-Focused Middle-Level Schools and Programs in all NYS schools with middle-level grades. 

Middle Level Liaison Mission Be the voice, eyes, and ears of middle level as statewide

representatives of a stakeholder group Get and give information from NYSED – before decisions are made

and during implementation and evaluation periods Inform instruction by disseminating shared best practices and state

guidelines/expectations/requirements with regional or organizational colleagues

As representatives of statewide middle level education, our purpose isto advocate for middle level needs, inform SED about ML issues, andcollaborate with SED on matters that impact Middle Level Education.Liaisons disseminate shared best practices, state guidelines,expectations and requirements with colleagues in their region ororganization.

Middle Level Liaison VisionIn order to advance and promote the intellectual development and academicachievement of all students, and the personal and social development of eachstudent, the Middle Level Liaisons are committed to being the eyes, ears and voiceof middle level education.

As such, the liaisons commit to providing leadership and advocacy to: Provide representative feedback as leaders in middle-level education to SED and other

agencies in the areas of policy formation and implementation. Advance the statewide implementation of the Essential Elements of a Standards Focused

Middle Level School or Program. Participate in semi-annual meetings held in Albany to exchange information with NYSED

and other governmental agencies Elicit information from the field and convey concerns, needs, and wants. Respond to requests from, and act as a resource for the field, regarding exemplary

programs and practices. Serve on Liaison work groups related to topics affecting middle level education Receive information from NYSED and disseminate to the field. Represent middle level at any relevant workgroup or committee convened by any

governmental organization.

Objectives of the Middle Level Summit

Initiative

• 100% of NYS M-L Schools will be aware of the Essential Elements/Regents Policy Statement/Commissioner’s Regulations 100.4 by October 2009

 • 85% of NYS M-L Schools will be working on the

implementation of the Essential Elements by July 1, 2011

 • Collaborative, articulated effort toward achieving these

objectives by Middle Level Initiative participating organizations

Who?

All education, government, and business organizations with an interest in improving middle-level education in New York State

What?

NYS Middle Level Summit2

When?

• August 13, 2009 (10:00 – 4:00, followed by a networking reception)

• August 14, 2009 (9:00 – 3:00)

Lunch both days and Friday’s breakfast are included; transportation and housing accommodations are at the participating organization’s expense.

Where?

Legislative Office Building

Hearing Room C and the Well

Albany, NY

Why?

• Every young adolescent in NYS deserves the best educational opportunities possible.

• Every young adolescent in NYS should experience the success they need in middle school to keep them on the road to graduation.

 

• Every NYS middle-level school must implement SED’s Essential Elements in order to be in compliance with Commissioner’s Regulations 100.4.

 

• Every NYS organization that serves young adolescents should contribute to the synergy of this collegial effort.

HowWill the Liaisons be involved?

The Liaison Group will be one of the relevant stakeholder groups at Summit2.

HowCan the Liaisons be involved?

Help us get other relevant stakeholders to Summit2.

– Regional, State, National…– Education, Government, Business…

For additional information & supporting materials, visit www.nysmsa.org.

 

Contacts: Dennis Tosetto (tosetto@nysmsa.org)

Linda Ruest (ruest@nysmsa.org)

NYS Governor’s Summit on Student Engagement and

Dropout Prevention

October 10, 2008

Nazareth College - Rochester, NY

America’s Promise Alliance

5 Promises:1.Caring Adults

2.Effective Education

3.Safe Spaces &Constructive Use of Time

4.Healthy Start and Healthy Development

5.Opportunities to Make a Difference Through Helping Others

Governor’s Student Engagement &Dropout Prevention Initiative

• Afterschool Programs/Services• Communication/Information Dissemination• Credit Recovery• Legislative and Regulatory Recommendations• Libraries, Schools/Districts and IHEs• Mentor Programs• Middle-Level Education

Sub-Committees/Work Groups

Governor’s Student Engagement &Dropout Prevention Initiative

• PD Across Organizations• Research Needs and Recommendations• Student Health• Safe Schools• Service Learning• Social Emotional Learning and Development• Transitions

Sub-Committees/Work Groups