school improvement [base service]

co-ser 555

Through this service, the ongoing process of school redesign and reform is supported. Designed to assist and support school districts in strategic planning and implementing change, this service offers collaboration and support of district teams in the development of comprehensive and strategic district plans by providing supportive resources and/or team participation. District teams can include:

• Comprehensive District Education Plan
• Professional Development
• MTSS
• AIS
• Building-Level teams

Local and regional activities are provided, as well as access to materials and practical assistance. Research and development on all current Regents reform initiatives is supported through this service.

Ulster BOCES staff provides leadership and resources. In addition, this service helps build county capacity through participation in statewide networks that focus on systematic improvement, such as SCDN, DATAG, Assessment Liaisons, Middle-Level Liaison, and the Statewide ELA, Science, Social Studies, Mathematics,  and SEL professional workgroups.

Professional development in leadership, teaching and learning, curriculum and instruction, and data analysis is supported through this Co-Ser and its extensions.

Participation in the Base Service (Co-Ser 555.001) is required to be eligible to purchase any of the School Improvement Extensions listed below.

School Improvement: Professional Development [Extension]

Co-Ser 555.001.002

Districts may choose to use this Co-Ser to develop customized opportunities including in-district facilitation as well as planning and coordination. Arrangements and charges will vary based on the district needs and the nature/scope of requests, either on a per diem or project basis.

professional development in Assistive technology 

Co-Ser 555.001.004 

This service provides professional development training to both general education and special education teachers promoting the integration of Assistive Technology (AT) within the academic environment. Teachers will be provided professional development and coaching on appropriate AT supports to help ensure that access is provided to all students who need differentiation of technology and UDL tools in the learning environment. This extension is eligible for NYS aid and may be utilized in concert with Co-Ser 329.

educational data analysis support [extension] 

Co-Ser 555.003.000 

This service supports districts to deepen understanding of data-driven practices and data analysis. Through this service, support for existing and developing data teams is offered. In addition, this service offers two in-district professional development opportunities. These sessions are collaboratively designed with the district and customized to suit individual district’s needs. Other items in this service include:

• Leadership support in data information sharing
• Review and feedback on district presentations
• Support for NYSED initiatives
• Participation in Instructional Services Data Conference
• Customized district reports
• Development of data teams

instructional specialist for educational data analysis [extension] 

Co-Ser 555.003.001 

In-district instructional data support/coaching for administrators and professional development/coaching for teachers is available on a per diem basis. Also included is the leveraging of opportunities for access to data visualization software (purchase available through Co-Ser 525.007).

Examples of targeted work include:

• Data Team, CDEP, PDP, MTSS, AIS facilitation
• Software facilitation/coaching within data teams (NWEA/STAR/IXL, etc.)
• Data storytelling: communication with data
• Analyzing and review State assessment data
• Assessment review, design, and alignment
• Statewide Data System training, Level I and II
• Preparation of district presentations
• Utilization of various statistical techniques to project performance based on history
• Data analysis with data visualization software: training/coaching/project management

Requirements or Special Provisions: Participation in Co-Ser 555.003 Educational Data Analysis Support is required.

supporting diverse learners

Co-Ser 555.004

This service focuses on supporting, sustaining, and implementing high-quality practices for all students, staff, and districts. Work is designed to build a continuum of services, develop a framework and practice for inclusive schools, implement and define success criteria for inclusive schools, and provide thoughtful placement through the planning of resources. A commitment to growth, rather than compliance, is a focus for this work.

Possible implementation practices are offered for teams in the following areas:

• MTSS (Rti, AIS, SIT) team practices
• Administrative team planning for district alignment of practices
• Development of manuals for practices, policies, and procedures that connect the systemic work of MTSS.

Specially designed instruction is an integral aspect of the service, including:

• IEP and lesson design alignment
• Connecting IEP goals to student needs,
• Unraveling the IEP to fit benchmark standards
• Defining the role of a general education teacher or assistant.

NYS 3-8 ELA, Math & Science, K-12 NYSESLAT [Extension]

co-ser 555.007

Ulster BOCES supports districts by facilitating the scoring process for NYS Grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA), Math and Science Assessments, as well as NYSESLAT assessments. This service ensures that the delivery method is in accordance with all NYSED regulations and district scoring practices. Ulster BOCES disseminates all NYSED scoring updates and other information that ensures quality processes to districts.

Regional Scoring NYSELAT/ALT Assessment Only 

co-ser 555.007.001

NYSELAT and NYSAA scoring may be purchased separately.

Regional Scoring New Scorer & New Rubric Training [Extension]

co-ser 555.007.002

New scorer training for all teachers new to the profession or discipline is essential to consistent and accurate scoring. Participants will learn to distinguish the difference between grading and scoring, become familiar with the appropriate scoring rubric, and practice scoring with a trained scoring leader. New scorer training is available for applicable New York State exams, including Science 4 and 8 and all Regents exams. Information on all New York State testing requirements and expectations is included in this service.

Regional Scoring Collaborative Alignment [Extension] Proficiency at Checkpoint A & The Comprehensive Examination at Checkpoint B

co-ser 555.007.003

Districts will have access through Ulster BOCES for two World Language final exams: The Proficiency at Checkpoint A and The Comprehensive Examination at Checkpoint B. District leaders will work with BOCES staff to order an exam of choice. This service includes preparation and delivery of exam materials.

College Board

co-ser 555.007.004

Ulster BOCES supports districts by facilitating the purchase and administration of College Board digital PSAT and SAT exams. A Digital SAT Suite of Assessments overview and a Data awareness workshop post administration of the exams will be provided.

Curriculum Mapping [Extension]

co-ser 555.010

This service is designed to support districts in the development of curriculum mapping and related resources. This may include guided preparation of materials by a team of teachers to support NYSED Standards, new assessment practices, and technology applications. Product orientation sessions for each project are designed to support implementation at the local level. Continuous updating of instructional practices around standards is included. This targeted work can be delivered during the summer or school year.

Major Initiatives [Extension]

co-ser 555.012

Collaborative one- to three-year initiatives are recommended by the Instructional Advisory Council to facilitate data-driven instructional improvements to enhance student performance. Key district educators are tapped to receive extensive training, produce materials, and support improvement in the district. Focused countywide curriculum development projects centered on new standards can be developed through this extension. Accomplished educators provide in-class coaching to assist teachers with improving their content knowledge and instructional delivery.