Also, there is going to be a webinar every month which can be used to fulfill the mandatory training hours.The problem is the timing of these trainings.They should have began in September. The work of the SLT in conducting its needs assessment and formulating goals occurs during the Fall and early Winter sessions.Aligning the budget occurs in the Spring.By allowing extensions for submitting the CEP into the following school year,the process is undermined.
December- School Leadership Teams: A Foundation for School-Based Planning and Shared Decision Making An overview of the history and purpose of School Leadership Teams, with a discussion of SLT roles and responsibilities: including strategies for consensus based decision-making and Comprehensive Educational Plan goal development.
January- Supporting Title I Programs An overview of Title I program requirements, with an emphasis on parent involvement and the supports available at the school, district, and CFN levels. This presentation will also provide a summary of and links to available resources.
February- Developing the CEP An in-depth look at the revised Comprehensive Educational plan template. This presentation will provide a step-by-step walkthrough of the components of the CEP planning and budget alignment process.
March- The CEP as a Living Document: Using Data to Inform the Plan
A look at the role of the SLT in the ongoing CEP planning, review, and improvement process. This presentation will assist teams in identifying tools to measure progress. Teams will be trained to use various data sources to assess the effectiveness of the CEP and determine necessary revisions.
April- Building Team Capacity A look at how consensus-based decision-making can be used to level the playing field. This presentation will also provide teams with strategies to ensure that all members are prepared to make informed decisions.
May- Setting priorities/Conducting a Needs Assessment In preparation for the submission of next year's draft CEP goals, teams will be trained to re-examine priorities by conducting a needs assessment.
June- Reflecting Back-Looking Forward This presentation will help team members to evaluate their SLT experience. What went well? Where is there still room for improvement? Teams will receive guidance on how to wrap up the year and ensure a smooth transition as they ahead to the coming school year.
Friday, December 23, 2011
SLT Training Webinar-2012
The NYCDOE has put out an SLT training Webinar that you can access from the link on this page.The viewing of the Webinar can satisfy the requirements for training needed to collect the yearly stipend of $300 for 30 hours of SLT service.
I have viewed the Webinar and feel it is a good overview of the SLT format and responsibilities. However, Team members will need more training than this Webinar can provide.Reach out to your District School Leadership Team and FACE (Family and Community Engagement-face@schools.nyc.gov)for additional Team CEP and Budget training.
James Calantjis
I have viewed the Webinar and feel it is a good overview of the SLT format and responsibilities. However, Team members will need more training than this Webinar can provide.Reach out to your District School Leadership Team and FACE (Family and Community Engagement-face@schools.nyc.gov)for additional Team CEP and Budget training.
James Calantjis
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
School Leadership Team Biennial Survey
School Leadership Team Survey for the Biennial Review
Thank you for participating in the School Leadership Team Survey.
Your responses will provide vital information to the District Leadership Team as the team evaluates effective school level shared decision making across six components identified by the New York State Education Department:
1. Educational issues subject to cooperative planning and shared decision‐making
2. Manner and extent of the expected involvement of all parties
3. Means and standards by which all parties shall evaluate improvement in student achievement
4. Accountability for decisions
5. Dispute resolution process
6. Coordination of state and federal requirements for parental involvement
* Required
Please identify your school's district. *
If you are unsure of your school's district, please use the school search tool on the DOE homepage (http://schools.nyc.gov) to look up your school and identify the district.
High school team members – please select the district in which the school is geographically located.
District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9 District 10 District 11 District 12 District 13 District 14 District 15 District 16 District 17 District 18 District 19 District 20 District 21 District 22 District 23 District 24 District 25 District 26 District 27 District 28 District 29 District 30 District 31 District 32 District 75
Please identify the grades served by your school. *
Elementary School (grades K-5) Middle School (grades 6-8) High School (grades 9-12) Elementary/Middle (grades K-8) Middle/High School (grades 6-12) Elementary/Middle High School (grades K-12)
Please check one box below to indicate the constituent group you represent on the School Leadership Team. *
Parent UFT ( teachers, guidance counselors) CSA ( principals, assistant principals) DC-37 (school aides) Student Community Based Organization representative
Component 1: Educational issues subject to cooperative planning and shared decision-making
Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the statements below.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Agree Strongly
Decisions about which educational issues are addressed in the Comprehensive Educational Plan are made following thoughtful analysis of available data sources, including tools such as the Learning Environment Survey, Quality Review, Progress Report, and Annual School Report Card.
The school’s annual instructional goals and respective action plans outlined in the Comprehensive Educational Plan are developed collaboratively by members of the School Leadership Team.
Academic programs utilized in the school are explained to members of the school community in an effective manner (through professional development sessions, classroom visits, parent meetings/workshops, written communications).
There are sufficient structures in place to evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs throughout the year (surveys for teachers, parents, and students, informal and formal assessment data).
Please use the space below to provide additional feedback related to Component 1: Educational issues subject to cooperative planning and shared decision-making.
Component 2: The manner and extent of the expected involvement of all parties
Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the statements below.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
The School Leadership Team has developed bylaws that are compliant with the requirements of Chancellor’s Regulation A-655 and are amended as needed to reflect the evolving needs of the school.
There are an equal number of parents and staff members on the School Leadership Team and when a vacancy arises, it is promptly filled by the appropriate constituent group.
The members of the School Leadership Team are frequently provided with critical information needed to make informed decisions about the academic programs utilized in the school, such as the school-based budget, assessment results and attendance statistics.
The School Leadership Team addresses a component of the Comprehensive Educational Plan as an agenda item at each meeting.
The School Leadership Team meets at least once per month during the school year at a time convenient to parent members.
Please use the space below to provide additional feedback related to Component 2: The manner and extent of the expected involvement of all parties.
Component 3: Means and standards used to evaluate improvement of student achievement
Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the statements below.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
The School Leadership Team as a whole discusses and makes data driven amendments to the Comprehensive Educational Plan.
School Leadership Team members have been provided with information about the city and state learning standards used to measure student achievement.
The school community has been provided with information about the city and state learning standards used to measure student achievement.
Data sources, such as the Learning Environment Survey, Quality Review, Progress Report, and Annual School Report Card are readily available to and discussed with School Leadership Team members.
The School Leadership Team treats the Comprehensive Educational Plan as a living document, amending and realigning the document with school priorities as needed.
Please use the space below to provide additional feedback related to Component 3: Means and standards used to evaluate improvement of student achievement.
Component 4: Accountability for decisions
Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the statements below.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
The School Leadership Team maintains comprehensive records in the school, including bylaws, meeting notices, agendas, attendance sheets, minutes, a list of members and their respective constituent groups, and survey/questionnaire results.
The School Leadership Team regularly consults with other members of the school community to receive input during the development of the Comprehensive Educational Plan.
The School Leadership Team regularly reviews the effectiveness of the Comprehensive Educational Plan throughout the school year.
The School Leadership Team regularly reviews the effectiveness of the Comprehensive Educational Plan with the school community.
The School Leadership Team agendas, meeting minutes, and meeting calendars are readily accessible to the school community.
Please use the space below to provide additional feedback related to Component 4: Accountability for decisions.
Component 5: Dispute resolution process
Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the statements below.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
The School Leadership Team’s bylaws include a process by which the team members engage in collaborative problem solving to resolve conflicts and work towards consensus.
School Leadership Team members are aware that the District Leadership Team and the Division of Family and Community Engagement are available resources to assist with dispute resolution when the team cannot reach consensus about a particular issue.
Please use the space below to provide additional feedback related to Component 5: Dispute resolution process.
Component 6: Coordination of state and federal requirements for parental involvement
Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the statements below.
Strong Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
School Leadership Team members are knowledgeable about the state and federal requirements for parental involvement with regard to consultation and program evaluation.
The school community, including School Leadership Team members, is apprised of and included in professional development opportunities at the school, district, or citywide level that provide further guidance regarding the state and federal requirements for parental involvement.
The School Leadership Team actively solicits feedback from the parent community through the use of surveys/questionnaires, attendance at parent meetings, and the creation of subcommittees.
The School Leadership Team addresses the language access needs of its parent members by securing necessary translation/interpretation services.
The parent members of the School Leadership Team play an active role in making decisions about the instructional goals and respective action plans outlined in the Comprehensive Educational Plan.
Please use the space below to provide additional feedback related to Component 6: Coordination of state and federal requirements for parental involvement.
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Thank you for participating in the School Leadership Team Survey.
Your responses will provide vital information to the District Leadership Team as the team evaluates effective school level shared decision making across six components identified by the New York State Education Department:
1. Educational issues subject to cooperative planning and shared decision‐making
2. Manner and extent of the expected involvement of all parties
3. Means and standards by which all parties shall evaluate improvement in student achievement
4. Accountability for decisions
5. Dispute resolution process
6. Coordination of state and federal requirements for parental involvement
* Required
Please identify your school's district. *
If you are unsure of your school's district, please use the school search tool on the DOE homepage (http://schools.nyc.gov) to look up your school and identify the district.
High school team members – please select the district in which the school is geographically located.
District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9 District 10 District 11 District 12 District 13 District 14 District 15 District 16 District 17 District 18 District 19 District 20 District 21 District 22 District 23 District 24 District 25 District 26 District 27 District 28 District 29 District 30 District 31 District 32 District 75
Please identify the grades served by your school. *
Elementary School (grades K-5) Middle School (grades 6-8) High School (grades 9-12) Elementary/Middle (grades K-8) Middle/High School (grades 6-12) Elementary/Middle High School (grades K-12)
Please check one box below to indicate the constituent group you represent on the School Leadership Team. *
Parent UFT ( teachers, guidance counselors) CSA ( principals, assistant principals) DC-37 (school aides) Student Community Based Organization representative
Component 1: Educational issues subject to cooperative planning and shared decision-making
Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the statements below.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Agree Strongly
Decisions about which educational issues are addressed in the Comprehensive Educational Plan are made following thoughtful analysis of available data sources, including tools such as the Learning Environment Survey, Quality Review, Progress Report, and Annual School Report Card.
The school’s annual instructional goals and respective action plans outlined in the Comprehensive Educational Plan are developed collaboratively by members of the School Leadership Team.
Academic programs utilized in the school are explained to members of the school community in an effective manner (through professional development sessions, classroom visits, parent meetings/workshops, written communications).
There are sufficient structures in place to evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs throughout the year (surveys for teachers, parents, and students, informal and formal assessment data).
Please use the space below to provide additional feedback related to Component 1: Educational issues subject to cooperative planning and shared decision-making.
Component 2: The manner and extent of the expected involvement of all parties
Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the statements below.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
The School Leadership Team has developed bylaws that are compliant with the requirements of Chancellor’s Regulation A-655 and are amended as needed to reflect the evolving needs of the school.
There are an equal number of parents and staff members on the School Leadership Team and when a vacancy arises, it is promptly filled by the appropriate constituent group.
The members of the School Leadership Team are frequently provided with critical information needed to make informed decisions about the academic programs utilized in the school, such as the school-based budget, assessment results and attendance statistics.
The School Leadership Team addresses a component of the Comprehensive Educational Plan as an agenda item at each meeting.
The School Leadership Team meets at least once per month during the school year at a time convenient to parent members.
Please use the space below to provide additional feedback related to Component 2: The manner and extent of the expected involvement of all parties.
Component 3: Means and standards used to evaluate improvement of student achievement
Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the statements below.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
The School Leadership Team as a whole discusses and makes data driven amendments to the Comprehensive Educational Plan.
School Leadership Team members have been provided with information about the city and state learning standards used to measure student achievement.
The school community has been provided with information about the city and state learning standards used to measure student achievement.
Data sources, such as the Learning Environment Survey, Quality Review, Progress Report, and Annual School Report Card are readily available to and discussed with School Leadership Team members.
The School Leadership Team treats the Comprehensive Educational Plan as a living document, amending and realigning the document with school priorities as needed.
Please use the space below to provide additional feedback related to Component 3: Means and standards used to evaluate improvement of student achievement.
Component 4: Accountability for decisions
Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the statements below.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
The School Leadership Team maintains comprehensive records in the school, including bylaws, meeting notices, agendas, attendance sheets, minutes, a list of members and their respective constituent groups, and survey/questionnaire results.
The School Leadership Team regularly consults with other members of the school community to receive input during the development of the Comprehensive Educational Plan.
The School Leadership Team regularly reviews the effectiveness of the Comprehensive Educational Plan throughout the school year.
The School Leadership Team regularly reviews the effectiveness of the Comprehensive Educational Plan with the school community.
The School Leadership Team agendas, meeting minutes, and meeting calendars are readily accessible to the school community.
Please use the space below to provide additional feedback related to Component 4: Accountability for decisions.
Component 5: Dispute resolution process
Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the statements below.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
The School Leadership Team’s bylaws include a process by which the team members engage in collaborative problem solving to resolve conflicts and work towards consensus.
School Leadership Team members are aware that the District Leadership Team and the Division of Family and Community Engagement are available resources to assist with dispute resolution when the team cannot reach consensus about a particular issue.
Please use the space below to provide additional feedback related to Component 5: Dispute resolution process.
Component 6: Coordination of state and federal requirements for parental involvement
Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the statements below.
Strong Disagree Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
School Leadership Team members are knowledgeable about the state and federal requirements for parental involvement with regard to consultation and program evaluation.
The school community, including School Leadership Team members, is apprised of and included in professional development opportunities at the school, district, or citywide level that provide further guidance regarding the state and federal requirements for parental involvement.
The School Leadership Team actively solicits feedback from the parent community through the use of surveys/questionnaires, attendance at parent meetings, and the creation of subcommittees.
The School Leadership Team addresses the language access needs of its parent members by securing necessary translation/interpretation services.
The parent members of the School Leadership Team play an active role in making decisions about the instructional goals and respective action plans outlined in the Comprehensive Educational Plan.
Please use the space below to provide additional feedback related to Component 6: Coordination of state and federal requirements for parental involvement.
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SLT Biennial Review Survey
Please complete the survey honestly of your Team's effectiveness in shared decision making concerning the development of the CEP and budget. If your SLT is a dysfunctional, principal dominated Team, say so. Each District Leadership Team must send a report to NYSDOE based on the survey results.Don't be a part of the problem by covering up the lack of compliance of your Team to the law.
SLT Biennial Review Survey
All schools / Deadline: December 23
Please share this link with your school leadership team (SLT) members and ask them to complete the survey by December 23. The results will be used by district leadership teams to complete a review of the effectiveness of the District’s plan for shared decision-making at the school level required by the State.
Survey participants are asked to evaluate their experience on the SLT across six required components pursuant to Commissioner’s Regulation 100.11.
For questions, email biennialreview@schools.nyc.gov.
SLT Biennial Review Survey
All schools / Deadline: December 23
Please share this link with your school leadership team (SLT) members and ask them to complete the survey by December 23. The results will be used by district leadership teams to complete a review of the effectiveness of the District’s plan for shared decision-making at the school level required by the State.
Survey participants are asked to evaluate their experience on the SLT across six required components pursuant to Commissioner’s Regulation 100.11.
For questions, email biennialreview@schools.nyc.gov.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
2011-2012 CEP Update
Submit 2011-12 Comprehensive Educational Plan (CEP)
All schools / Deadline: December 1
As detailed in the November 1 Chancellor’s Memo in Principals’ Weekly, 2011-12 CEPs are due on December 1. You received an email last week (from noreply@iplanportal.com) with login information to access the CEP template in the iPlan Portal. Please note that the CEP guidance document has been updated, including a new sample goal (slide 12). Work with your network and School Leadership Team offline to complete the CEP and submit the finalized document in the iPlan Portal by December 1.
If your school submitted preliminary CEP goals in June 2011, you should have received additional login information in the email with details for accessing goals already submitted.
All Title I School-Wide Program (SWP) schools will be considered to be conceptually consolidated.
For questions, contact your network CEP point.
All schools / Deadline: December 1
As detailed in the November 1 Chancellor’s Memo in Principals’ Weekly, 2011-12 CEPs are due on December 1. You received an email last week (from noreply@iplanportal.com) with login information to access the CEP template in the iPlan Portal. Please note that the CEP guidance document has been updated, including a new sample goal (slide 12). Work with your network and School Leadership Team offline to complete the CEP and submit the finalized document in the iPlan Portal by December 1.
If your school submitted preliminary CEP goals in June 2011, you should have received additional login information in the email with details for accessing goals already submitted.
All Title I School-Wide Program (SWP) schools will be considered to be conceptually consolidated.
For questions, contact your network CEP point.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
NYCDOE Delays Submission of 2011-2012 CEP
From: Suransky Shael
Sent: Friday, June 17, 2011 5:30 PM
Subject: CEP Goals Update
Dear Colleagues,
In response to your feedback regarding the challenges posed in completing your school’s Comprehensive Educational Plan (CEP) goals prior to the release of preliminary school budgets, we will not require schools to submit CEP goals at this time.
Schools that have already convened an SLT meeting to complete preliminary CEP goals should still submit their drafts.
Schools that have been unable to convene their SLT to develop CEP goals should prioritize this task in September at the time when all schools will be required to finalize the CEP in alignment with the school-based budget. At the time of CEP submission, each principal will prepare a justification demonstrating the alignment between the CEP and the school-based budget.
Please reach out to your network leader with any questions or concerns.
I look forward to continued conversations about the instructional work ahead.
Best,
Shael
__________________________________
Shael Polakow-Suransky
Chief Academic Officer
New York City Department of Education
Sent: Friday, June 17, 2011 5:30 PM
Subject: CEP Goals Update
Dear Colleagues,
In response to your feedback regarding the challenges posed in completing your school’s Comprehensive Educational Plan (CEP) goals prior to the release of preliminary school budgets, we will not require schools to submit CEP goals at this time.
Schools that have already convened an SLT meeting to complete preliminary CEP goals should still submit their drafts.
Schools that have been unable to convene their SLT to develop CEP goals should prioritize this task in September at the time when all schools will be required to finalize the CEP in alignment with the school-based budget. At the time of CEP submission, each principal will prepare a justification demonstrating the alignment between the CEP and the school-based budget.
Please reach out to your network leader with any questions or concerns.
I look forward to continued conversations about the instructional work ahead.
Best,
Shael
__________________________________
Shael Polakow-Suransky
Chief Academic Officer
New York City Department of Education
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Required Annual Assessment of Principal by SLT Members
State Educational Law and Chancellor's Regulation A-655 require an annual assessment of the principal to be submitted to the Superintendent by SLT members.The form assesses the degree an effective shared decision making relationship was established with the SLT by the principal.You can read about this requirement in Section II.,B2, of Chancellor's Regulation A-655 (see link on page).There is a sample evaluation form in Appendix 3 of A-655.
In addition,you do not have to sign the CEP if you feel there was not a shared decision making process. You can attach your reason for not signing to the CEP.
Take your responsibilities seriously. Do not sign a CEP if there was no shared decision making in its development and alignment of the budget.
In addition,you do not have to sign the CEP if you feel there was not a shared decision making process. You can attach your reason for not signing to the CEP.
Take your responsibilities seriously. Do not sign a CEP if there was no shared decision making in its development and alignment of the budget.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Re: SLT Training
Mr. Calantjis,
Currently Chancellor’s Regulation A-655 (CR A-655) charges the Office of Family Information and Action (OFIA) [formerly the Office for Family Engagement and Advocacy] and the Office of School Development (OSD) [formerly the Office of School Improvement] with the reponsibility of training SLT members.
OFIA’s team training covers the areas of roles and responsibilities, team operations, assessing school-wide needs, understanding the school budget and how to engage families and communities in the review and development of the school’s Comprehensive Educational Plan (CEP). OSD’s team training covers the development of the CEP and Title I programmatic requirements. The previous response provided by Ms. Rencher may have overstated the formal role that principals and CFN network staff play in training for members of School Leadership Teams (SLTs). However, while there is no regulatory requirement that they do so, there is an expectation that, in addition to other professional development opportunities offered through the Department, SLTs will receive local informal technical assistance, support, and guidance from school leadership and the network regarding educational program planning and the use of funding to support that plan.
We hope that this response will provide greater clarity and guidance for schools regarding the available support for SLTs.
Regards,
Edward
Edward W. Hui
ehui@schools.nyc.gov
Currently Chancellor’s Regulation A-655 (CR A-655) charges the Office of Family Information and Action (OFIA) [formerly the Office for Family Engagement and Advocacy] and the Office of School Development (OSD) [formerly the Office of School Improvement] with the reponsibility of training SLT members.
OFIA’s team training covers the areas of roles and responsibilities, team operations, assessing school-wide needs, understanding the school budget and how to engage families and communities in the review and development of the school’s Comprehensive Educational Plan (CEP). OSD’s team training covers the development of the CEP and Title I programmatic requirements. The previous response provided by Ms. Rencher may have overstated the formal role that principals and CFN network staff play in training for members of School Leadership Teams (SLTs). However, while there is no regulatory requirement that they do so, there is an expectation that, in addition to other professional development opportunities offered through the Department, SLTs will receive local informal technical assistance, support, and guidance from school leadership and the network regarding educational program planning and the use of funding to support that plan.
We hope that this response will provide greater clarity and guidance for schools regarding the available support for SLTs.
Regards,
Edward
Edward W. Hui
ehui@schools.nyc.gov
Saturday, March 26, 2011
NYCDOE SLT Training Sessions
The following are scheduled SLT training sessions conducted by OFIA (Office for Family Information and Action.
School Leadership Team Training Sessions
Date
Start Time
Borough
Location
March 8, 2011
4:00 PM
Brooklyn
IS 71, 215 Heyward Street
March 9, 2011
4:00 PM
Brooklyn
IS 303, 521 West Avenue
March 10, 2011
4:00 PM
Brooklyn
MS 266, 62 Park Place
March 22, 2011
5:00 PM
Brooklyn
PS 251, 1037 East 54 Street Auditorium
March 23, 2011
4:00 PM
Brooklyn
PS 66, 845 East 96 Street
March 24, 2011
5:00 PM
Manhattan
PS 155,319 East 177 Street
March 29, 2011
5:00 PM
Bronx
CSD 12, 1434 Longfellow Avenue
March 30, 2011
4:00 PM
Brooklyn
PS 302, 350 Linwood Street
April 5, 2011
5:00 PM
Queens
IS 194,154-60 Avenue Whitestone
April 6, 2011
5:00 PM
Queens
PS 124, (Mainland)
129-15 150 Avenue
April 7, 2011
4:00 PM
Manhattan
Joan of Arc (JOA) Building,
154 West 93rd Street
April 12, 2011
5:00 PM
Queens
CSD 30, 28-11 Queens Plaza North
April 13, 2011
5:00 PM
Queens
PS 156, 229-02 137 Avenue
April 14, 2011
4:00 PM
Staten Island
Petrides Educational Complex,
715 Ocean Terrace
May 11, 2011
4:00 PM
Manhattan
CSD 6, Conference Room 531,
4360 Broadway
May 12, 2011
4:00 PM
Bronx
P.S. 64, 1425 Walton Ave
May 12,2011
4:00 PM
Brooklyn
PS 26, 1010 Lafayette Avenue
May 12, 2011
5:00PM
Bronx
CAST 8, 1230 Zerega Avenue, Room 76
May 17, 2011
4:00pm
Bronx
CSD 10, One Fordham Plaza, 8th Floor
May 19, 2011
4:00 PM
Manhattan
CSD 5, Tech Center, 425 West 123rd Street
May 19, 2011
5:00 PM
Queens
Scholar's Academy (Peninsula),
320 Beach 104 Street
ContactsOFIA Central Office
OFIA@schools.nyc.govOjeda Hall, Executive Director
OHall3@schools.nyc.gov Keishea Allen, Chief of Staff
KAllen@schools.nyc.gov Cherelle Lloyd, Special Assistant
CLloyd2@schools.nyc.gov Nica Lalli, Strategic Planner for Special Projects
Nlalli@schools.nyc.gov Elisabeth McCall, Director of Parent Support Center
Emccall2@schools.nyc.gov Ewel Napier, Senior Manager, CECS
Tnapier@schools.nyc.gov Meg Barboza, Deputy CEC Manager
Mbarboza@schools.nyc.gov Juan Rosales, CEC Borough Manager
Jrosales@schools.nyc.gov Alice Wong, CEC Borough Manager
AWong3@schools.nyc.gov Melissa Harris, Senior Organizer, Community and Strategic Partnerships
MelissaHarris@schools.nyc.gov Jacalyn Lee, Family Engagement Strategist
JLee43@schools.nyc.gov Raymond Pierre Louis, Education Relationship Manager
Rpierre@schools.nyc.gov Nydia Portilla, Education Relationship Manager
NPortilla@schools.nyc.gov Jaclyn Berryman, Education Relationship Manager
Jberryman@schools.nyc.gov Olivia Ellis, Senior Family Engagement Strategist
Oellis@schools.nyc.gov Ronald Noble, Deputy Family Engagement Strategist
Rnoblejr@schools.nyc.govRuth Aybar, Family Engagement Strategist
RAybar2@schools.nyc.gov Lashanta Baptiste, Family Engagement Strategist
Lbaptiste@schools.nyc.gov Jacqueline Melendez, Education Relationship Manager
JMelendez12@schools.nyc.gov Anthony Settle, Family Engagement Strategist
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School Leadership Team Training Sessions
Date
Start Time
Borough
Location
March 8, 2011
4:00 PM
Brooklyn
IS 71, 215 Heyward Street
March 9, 2011
4:00 PM
Brooklyn
IS 303, 521 West Avenue
March 10, 2011
4:00 PM
Brooklyn
MS 266, 62 Park Place
March 22, 2011
5:00 PM
Brooklyn
PS 251, 1037 East 54 Street Auditorium
March 23, 2011
4:00 PM
Brooklyn
PS 66, 845 East 96 Street
March 24, 2011
5:00 PM
Manhattan
PS 155,319 East 177 Street
March 29, 2011
5:00 PM
Bronx
CSD 12, 1434 Longfellow Avenue
March 30, 2011
4:00 PM
Brooklyn
PS 302, 350 Linwood Street
April 5, 2011
5:00 PM
Queens
IS 194,154-60 Avenue Whitestone
April 6, 2011
5:00 PM
Queens
PS 124, (Mainland)
129-15 150 Avenue
April 7, 2011
4:00 PM
Manhattan
Joan of Arc (JOA) Building,
154 West 93rd Street
April 12, 2011
5:00 PM
Queens
CSD 30, 28-11 Queens Plaza North
April 13, 2011
5:00 PM
Queens
PS 156, 229-02 137 Avenue
April 14, 2011
4:00 PM
Staten Island
Petrides Educational Complex,
715 Ocean Terrace
May 11, 2011
4:00 PM
Manhattan
CSD 6, Conference Room 531,
4360 Broadway
May 12, 2011
4:00 PM
Bronx
P.S. 64, 1425 Walton Ave
May 12,2011
4:00 PM
Brooklyn
PS 26, 1010 Lafayette Avenue
May 12, 2011
5:00PM
Bronx
CAST 8, 1230 Zerega Avenue, Room 76
May 17, 2011
4:00pm
Bronx
CSD 10, One Fordham Plaza, 8th Floor
May 19, 2011
4:00 PM
Manhattan
CSD 5, Tech Center, 425 West 123rd Street
May 19, 2011
5:00 PM
Queens
Scholar's Academy (Peninsula),
320 Beach 104 Street
ContactsOFIA Central Office
OFIA@schools.nyc.govOjeda Hall, Executive Director
OHall3@schools.nyc.gov Keishea Allen, Chief of Staff
KAllen@schools.nyc.gov Cherelle Lloyd, Special Assistant
CLloyd2@schools.nyc.gov Nica Lalli, Strategic Planner for Special Projects
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The new Executive Director for the NYCDOE Office of School Development is Eduard Hui who has replaced Sharon Rencher. If you have questions relating to the Comprehensive Educational Plan (CEP), contact Mr. Hui at ehui@schools.nyc.gov. Mr. Hui also handles Title 1 issues and concerns. The NYSED Title 1 official for NYC is R. Reyes at rreyes@mail.nysed.gov.
SLT complaints can be directed to Mr. Hui, Mr. Reyes and Ms. Ojeda Hall (OFIA)(parent support)if you are unsuccessful resolving your issues locally. Ms. Hall can be reached at ohall3@schools.nyc.gov.
Remember, all SLT members are entitled to a stipend of $300 for 30 hrs. of service provided they attend one NYCDOE training session.
James Calantjis
SLT complaints can be directed to Mr. Hui, Mr. Reyes and Ms. Ojeda Hall (OFIA)(parent support)if you are unsuccessful resolving your issues locally. Ms. Hall can be reached at ohall3@schools.nyc.gov.
Remember, all SLT members are entitled to a stipend of $300 for 30 hrs. of service provided they attend one NYCDOE training session.
James Calantjis
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
NYCDOE Response to SLT Training issue
Dear Mr. Calantjis,
In response to the concerns you expressed in the e-mail below dated January 19,
2011, and also in your previous e-mail dated January 17, 2011, please note the
following information regarding the training sessions for School Leadership
Teams that have been conducted this school year, as well as upcoming sessions
that will be conducted this year by the Office for Family Information and Action
(OFIA):
1. In-person training for School Leadership Team members in 2010-2011 CEP
development using the iPlan online tool was conducted by the Office of School
Improvement from May 18th through July 16th, 2010, and September 27th through
October 29th, 2010. Trainings were conducted four days each week, in 3-hour
morning and afternoon sessions, at the Court Square Conference Center in Long
Island City, Queens, NY. Differentiated topics were scheduled as follows:
M-W & F, 8:30-11:30 A.M.
Topic: Introduction to the iPlan CEP Development Tool
Target Audience: School Leadership Team Members and Other Designated iPlan Users
M-W & F: 12:00-3:00 P.M.
Topic: Advanced Training in the Use of the iPlan CEP Development Tool
Target Audience: iPlan School Site Administrator Training
Additionally, on-demand training modules for CEP development and use of the
iPlan tool are available on the cep-iplan.com web portal.
2. In addition to the information on the DOE's website (http://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/OFEA/BecomingaParentLeader/SchoolLeadershipTeam/default.htm
), the Office for Family Information and Action (OFIA) conducts
district-by-district School Leadership Team trainings throughout the school
year. SLT training for schools in your district (CSD 24) have been scheduled
for February 8th, from 9-11 A.M. (for parents) and from 6-8 P.M. (for all team
members), at the following locations:
.
9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
Intermediate School 5
50-40 Jacobus St.
Elmhurst, New York 11373
6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Public School 58
74-24 Grand Avenue
Maspeth, New York 11378
Please share the attached flyer with members of your school's SLT. OFIA is
working with Superintendents to schedule SLT training for all districts.
Please note that the SLT training sessions provided by DOE central offices are
in addition to the school-level training that principals and CFN network staff
are expected to provide to SLT members to ensure their effective functioning in
developing the CEP and supporting alignment of the school budget with CEP goals.
On a related matter, please confirm whether you have received, by postal mail
from Superintendent Juan Mendez, the formal written response to your previous
complaints regarding Title I spending for 2009-10; alignment of the CEP and the
school budget; and alleged fraudulent grading policies.
Finally, please know that the DOE is committed to continuously improving our
methods of training, supporting, and communicating with SLTs, and we appreciate
your advocacy in support of the effective functioning of SLTs. While we fully
expect that our enhanced efforts will reduce or eliminate the need for related
complaints from school community members, in order to ensure that any future
complaints are addressed in an appropriate and timely manner, please adhere to
the procedures outlined in the DOE's written complaint procedures (attached and
also accessible via the following link: http://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/OFEA/KeyDocuments/Parent+Complaint+Procedures.htm
). These procedures encourage and make provision for resolution of complaints at
the local level via the principal and/or superintendent. If for any reason local
resolution is not possible, please direct your inquiries to the Office for
Family Information and Action (OFIA) - the DOE's central office responsible for
facilitating the response and resolution to complaints of this nature. Such
complaints should be made via the "OFIA Intake Form," available at both school
and district administrative offices, and faxed to OFIA at: 212-374-0076.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Sharon Rencher
Division of Portfolio Planning
NYC Department of Education
SRenche@schools.nyc.gov
________________________________
: Wed 1/19/2011 5:17 PM
To: Rencher Sharon; Hall Ojeda; dsteiner@mail.nysed.gov; rreyes@mail.nysed.gov;
nolanc@assembly.state.ny.us;
addabbo@senate.state.ny.us; millermg@assembly.state.ny.us
Subject: Re: Lack of Required School Leadership Team Training
Dear Ms. Rencher, (NYCDOE Office of School Improvement)
There appears to be little or no School Leadership Team (SLT) training being
provided by the NYCDOE.
As you know,State Educational Law 2590 H (15B) requires "appropriate training"
for SLT members. In addition, Chancellor's Regulation A-655 (School Leadership
Teams) states that the OFIA ( Office for Family Information and Action) under
Ojeda Hall is to provide "regular training sessions to the SLTs in their
districts" and to "high schools". The Office of School Improvement under Sharon
Rencher, is to provide SLT training in the development of the Comprehensive
Educational Plan (CEP) and Title 1 program requirements.The Regulation also
requires OFIA to train DLTs (District Leadership Teams).
Without appropriate training, SLT's can not be expected to fulfill their
responsibilities of creating the CEP and aligning the school budget with it. As
a result, principals have usurped the process in many if not most schools.
Please respond concerning this important matter regarding complying with State
Educational Law and Chancellor's Regulations.
Sincerely,
James Calantjis
SLT Advocate
718 458-4237
646 541-5082
calantjis@aol.com
In response to the concerns you expressed in the e-mail below dated January 19,
2011, and also in your previous e-mail dated January 17, 2011, please note the
following information regarding the training sessions for School Leadership
Teams that have been conducted this school year, as well as upcoming sessions
that will be conducted this year by the Office for Family Information and Action
(OFIA):
1. In-person training for School Leadership Team members in 2010-2011 CEP
development using the iPlan online tool was conducted by the Office of School
Improvement from May 18th through July 16th, 2010, and September 27th through
October 29th, 2010. Trainings were conducted four days each week, in 3-hour
morning and afternoon sessions, at the Court Square Conference Center in Long
Island City, Queens, NY. Differentiated topics were scheduled as follows:
M-W & F, 8:30-11:30 A.M.
Topic: Introduction to the iPlan CEP Development Tool
Target Audience: School Leadership Team Members and Other Designated iPlan Users
M-W & F: 12:00-3:00 P.M.
Topic: Advanced Training in the Use of the iPlan CEP Development Tool
Target Audience: iPlan School Site Administrator Training
Additionally, on-demand training modules for CEP development and use of the
iPlan tool are available on the cep-iplan.com web portal.
2. In addition to the information on the DOE's website (http://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/OFEA/BecomingaParentLeader/SchoolLeadershipTeam/default.htm
), the Office for Family Information and Action (OFIA) conducts
district-by-district School Leadership Team trainings throughout the school
year. SLT training for schools in your district (CSD 24) have been scheduled
for February 8th, from 9-11 A.M. (for parents) and from 6-8 P.M. (for all team
members), at the following locations:
.
9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
Intermediate School 5
50-40 Jacobus St.
Elmhurst, New York 11373
6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Public School 58
74-24 Grand Avenue
Maspeth, New York 11378
Please share the attached flyer with members of your school's SLT. OFIA is
working with Superintendents to schedule SLT training for all districts.
Please note that the SLT training sessions provided by DOE central offices are
in addition to the school-level training that principals and CFN network staff
are expected to provide to SLT members to ensure their effective functioning in
developing the CEP and supporting alignment of the school budget with CEP goals.
On a related matter, please confirm whether you have received, by postal mail
from Superintendent Juan Mendez, the formal written response to your previous
complaints regarding Title I spending for 2009-10; alignment of the CEP and the
school budget; and alleged fraudulent grading policies.
Finally, please know that the DOE is committed to continuously improving our
methods of training, supporting, and communicating with SLTs, and we appreciate
your advocacy in support of the effective functioning of SLTs. While we fully
expect that our enhanced efforts will reduce or eliminate the need for related
complaints from school community members, in order to ensure that any future
complaints are addressed in an appropriate and timely manner, please adhere to
the procedures outlined in the DOE's written complaint procedures (attached and
also accessible via the following link: http://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/OFEA/KeyDocuments/Parent+Complaint+Procedures.htm
). These procedures encourage and make provision for resolution of complaints at
the local level via the principal and/or superintendent. If for any reason local
resolution is not possible, please direct your inquiries to the Office for
Family Information and Action (OFIA) - the DOE's central office responsible for
facilitating the response and resolution to complaints of this nature. Such
complaints should be made via the "OFIA Intake Form," available at both school
and district administrative offices, and faxed to OFIA at: 212-374-0076.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Sharon Rencher
Division of Portfolio Planning
NYC Department of Education
SRenche@schools.nyc.gov
________________________________
: Wed 1/19/2011 5:17 PM
To: Rencher Sharon; Hall Ojeda; dsteiner@mail.nysed.gov; rreyes@mail.nysed.gov;
nolanc@assembly.state.ny.us;
addabbo@senate.state.ny.us; millermg@assembly.state.ny.us
Subject: Re: Lack of Required School Leadership Team Training
Dear Ms. Rencher, (NYCDOE Office of School Improvement)
There appears to be little or no School Leadership Team (SLT) training being
provided by the NYCDOE.
As you know,State Educational Law 2590 H (15B) requires "appropriate training"
for SLT members. In addition, Chancellor's Regulation A-655 (School Leadership
Teams) states that the OFIA ( Office for Family Information and Action) under
Ojeda Hall is to provide "regular training sessions to the SLTs in their
districts" and to "high schools". The Office of School Improvement under Sharon
Rencher, is to provide SLT training in the development of the Comprehensive
Educational Plan (CEP) and Title 1 program requirements.The Regulation also
requires OFIA to train DLTs (District Leadership Teams).
Without appropriate training, SLT's can not be expected to fulfill their
responsibilities of creating the CEP and aligning the school budget with it. As
a result, principals have usurped the process in many if not most schools.
Please respond concerning this important matter regarding complying with State
Educational Law and Chancellor's Regulations.
Sincerely,
James Calantjis
SLT Advocate
718 458-4237
646 541-5082
calantjis@aol.com
Thursday, January 20, 2011
2010-2011 CEP Final Submission
The information below was taken from Principals' Weekly
Final Submission of Comprehensive Educational Plans
All Schools / Deadline: February 4
Schools will be able to submit their finalized CEP, including a copy of the Parent Involvement Policy (PIP), School Parent Compact (SPC), and Language Allocation Policy (LAP) from January 13 to February 4. Schools that have received feedback on their draft CEP and LAP from their network should include this feedback in their final CEP. Schools that did not save a copy of their drafts can access them using the iPlan portal. Refer to the guidance memo for CEP and LAP access procedures. All submissions are to be made via the iPlan portal. Refer to the guidance memo and non-iPlan user and iPlan user submission procedures. The CEPs, LAP, PIP, and SPC received after January 12 will be considered final and posted to schools' websites.
Final Submission of Comprehensive Educational Plans
All Schools / Deadline: February 4
Schools will be able to submit their finalized CEP, including a copy of the Parent Involvement Policy (PIP), School Parent Compact (SPC), and Language Allocation Policy (LAP) from January 13 to February 4. Schools that have received feedback on their draft CEP and LAP from their network should include this feedback in their final CEP. Schools that did not save a copy of their drafts can access them using the iPlan portal. Refer to the guidance memo for CEP and LAP access procedures. All submissions are to be made via the iPlan portal. Refer to the guidance memo and non-iPlan user and iPlan user submission procedures. The CEPs, LAP, PIP, and SPC received after January 12 will be considered final and posted to schools' websites.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
School Leadership Team Training
State Education Law 2590H(15B)requires "appropriate training" for members of School Leadership Teams (SLTs). Chancellor's Regulation A-655 (School Leadership Teams) under Section VI.,requires the NYCDOE OFIA ( Office of Parent Information and Advocacy)to provide regular training sessions to SLTs in their districts and the high schools. The NYCDOE Office of School Improvement provides training to SLTs for the development of the school's Comprehensive Educational Plan (CEP) and Title 1 program requirements.
The information I am receiving is that training is not happening. If your team has not received "regular training sessions", contact O. Hall of OFIA at ohall3@schools.nyc.gov.If your school has not received any CEP training and or Title 1 program requirement training, contact Sharon Rencher at the Office of School Improvement at srenche@schools.nyc.gov.
James Calantjis
The information I am receiving is that training is not happening. If your team has not received "regular training sessions", contact O. Hall of OFIA at ohall3@schools.nyc.gov.If your school has not received any CEP training and or Title 1 program requirement training, contact Sharon Rencher at the Office of School Improvement at srenche@schools.nyc.gov.
James Calantjis
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