NEXT GENERATION LEARNING STANDARDS AND ASSESSMENT IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE

The projected timeline for standards and assessments over the coming years is:

  • September 2017: Adoption of Next Generation Learning Standards

  • Awareness Building 2017-2018 School Year: Two-day assessments measuring the current standards; professional development on Next Generation Learning Standards;

  • Capacity Building 2018-2019 School Year: Two-day assessments measuring the current standards; professional development continuing on Next Generation Learning Standards;

  • Capacity Building 2019-2020 School Year: Two-day assessments measuring the current standards; professional development continuing on Next Generation Learning Standards;

  • Full Implementation September 2020: Full implementation of the Next Generation Learning Standards;

  • Spring 2021: New grade 3-8 tests measuring Next Generation Learning Standards.

To find the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards click on the below link:
https://www.engageny.org/next-generation-learning-standards

NYS Next Generation ELA Standards
The New York State Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards (Revised 2017) consist of revisions, additions, deletions, vertical movement, and clarifications of the current English Language Arts Standards. They are defined as the knowledge, skills, and understanding that individuals can and do habitually demonstrate over time when exposed to high-quality instructional environments and learning experiences.

NYS Next Generation Math Standards
The New York State Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards (2017) reflect revisions, additions, vertical movement, and clarifications to the current mathematics standards. The Standards are defined as the knowledge, skills and understanding that individuals can and do habitually demonstrate over time because of instruction and learning experiences. These mathematics standards, collectively, are focused and cohesive—designed to support student access to the knowledge and understanding of the mathematical concepts that are necessary to function in a world very dependent upon the application of mathematics, while providing educators the opportunity to devise innovative programs to support this endeavor. As with any set of standards, they need to be rigorous; they need to demand a balance of conceptual understanding, procedural fluency and application and represent a significant level of achievement in mathematics that will enable students to successfully transition to post-secondary education and the workforce.