Education Law §3012-d as amended by the Laws of 2019
On April 12, 2019, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed Chapter 59 of the Laws of 2019, which amends Education Law §3012-d, which revised the requirements for educator evaluation plans approved by the Department after April 12, 2019.
At the , proposed amendments were permanently adopted to amend Subparts 30-2 and 30-3 of the Rules of the Board of Regents Relating to Annual Professional Performance Reviews (APPR) of Classroom Teachers and Building Principals to Implement Chapter 59 of the Laws of 2019.
Where practicable, existing requirements for teacher and principal evaluations are carried over in their entirety. For the required subcomponent of the student performance category for building principals, as an alternative to SLOs, building principals may be evaluated based on an input model process using evidence of principal practice that promotes student growth related to the Leadership Standards. This option is now also available for the optional subcomponent of the student performance category. Additionally, a new section was added to the Department’s regulations that allows for school districts and BOCES to submit a variance request to implement new and innovative approaches to educator evaluation so long as such approaches are consistent with Education Law §3012-d. Pages three through ten of the Board of Regents Item includes a summary of the key changes.
Summary of Revised APPR Provisions 2019-2020 - The “Orange Memo”
The “Orange Memo” provides a summary of the regulations adopted by the Board of Regents to implement Education Law §3012-d as amended by the Laws of 2019.
Guidance and Resources
Additional guidance on educator evaluation plans subject to requirements under Education Law §3012-d can be found in the left side navigation menu.
Please email the Office of Educator Quality and Professional Development (OEQPD) with any questions.
