1. MAARS Updates
March2019

2. Science Learning Standards Implementation Timeline

3. Grades 5 and 8 Science Assessments
Heard loud and clear from Science educators across the state that performance tests should still be a part of new tests.
Mindful of the impact that changes will have on schools related to purchased and SED will take that into account.
Computer based ONLY IF funding available
Timeline Assessment Highlights:
May/June 2022: First administration of grade 5 and 8 Science Tests
June 2023 First administrations of Earth & Space Science and Life Sciences: Biology Regents Exams
June 2024: First administrations of Physical Sciences: Chemistry and Physics

4. Diploma Requirements

5. ESSA: Suspension Data & Accountability Status
Beginning with results, a Level 1-4 will be reported for each accountability group on the Out-of-School Suspension indicator.
Out-of-school suspension rate is calculated by dividing the number of students who were suspended from school (not including in-school suspensions) for one full day or longer anytime during the school by the number of students enrolled on BEDS day of that school year.
A student is counted only once, regardless of whether the student was suspended one or more times during the school year.
Students who are suspended for a half day should NOT be reported as suspended for that day.

6. ESSA Participation Rate Data
Determinations:
Compute:
Subgroup Data N size= 40
Elementary= Weighted Average Achievement Level (denominator= 95% of all students)
High School= Composite Performance Level

7. ESSA Participation Rate Data
Actions:
GS = no action required
PPRIP= following year plan required if not show improvement for subgroup identified & did not perform at a Level 3 or 4 on the Weighted Academic Achievement Index
*means participation rate is not greater than previous year & Weighted Academic Achievement Index is either a 1 or 2.
Participation Improvement Plan:
Year 1= locally developed
Year 2=developed with BOCES
Year 3= developed with SED

8. Operationalizing Proposed Part 121 of the Regulations related to Ed Law 2D

9. Status Update Published January 31st in the State Register
Public comment period open for 60 days (currently feedback has been consistent on the need for time to implement)
If no material revisions are needed, rule will be presented to the Regents for adoption on May 6th
If adopted, it becomes effective July 1st
SED will continue to work with workgroup and stakeholders to develop resources for implementation

10. DPO: Data Protection Officer
Workgroup currently providing feedback to Outline of Role and Responsibilities for this position
Current Considerations:
Need for LEA’s July reorganizational meetings
It is recommended that the DPO report to the Superintendent. If the DPO fulfils additional roles, reporting to the superintendent may be restricted to the DPO role only.
It is recommended that the DPO also present an annual report to the Board of Education on the agency’s data security and privacy posture.

11. DPO: Data Protection Officer
Current DRAFT of Considerations for Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary point of contact for the State Education Department’s Chief Privacy Officer.
Coordinate the implementation of the policies and procedures required under Education Law 2-d and Part 121 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education and monitor compliance.
Develop a procedure for parents and eligible students to file complaints about breaches or unauthorized releases of student data.
Deliver an annual information privacy and security awareness training to officers and employees with access to personally identifiable information.

12. Implementation Roadmap - Draft#
STEPS
Description
Role
Suggested Milestones
Pre-work/steps
DPO job description (reporting to superintendent, annual report to BOE)
Identification of DPOs
Training for DPOs
SED Workgroup
Summer 2019
(District Reorg Meeting)
December 31, 2019 1
Scoping and Orienting
(Identification)
Identify business functions
Identify systems and assets critical to accomplishing critical functions
Identify legal/regulatory requirements
Identify threats and vulnerabilities
SED Workgroup will create baseline scope/template 2
Target Profile
NYSED workgroup develops Target Profile
LEAs may add goals/outcomes to address specific risks unique to an EA 3
Self- Assessment = Current Profile
Perform a self-assessment to create a Current profile (SED will identify tool to be used)
LEA (Workgroup will create templates) 4
Risk Assessment
Assess likelihood of a data security or privacy event occurring and its potential impact 5
Gap Analysis
Compare the Current Profile to the Target Profile, and identify gaps 6
Action Plan
Considering risk assessment results and gap analysis, create a prioritized 12 month plan to address gaps/achieve the outcomes in the Target Profile.
Submit Action Plan to SED
LEA 7
Implement
Perform the actions outlined in the CSF and informative references, as prioritized in Action Plan  8
Measure
Use the MS-ISAC’s NCSR Survey

13. Workgroup/SED Deliverables:
DPO Roles/ Responsibilities
Inventory Template
Target Profile/ Action Plan example:
Self-Assessment template to create district profile
Risk Assessment template
Gap Analysis template