1. NYS Middle Level Liaisons Network As representatives of statewide middle level education, our purpose is to advocate for middle level needs, inform SED about ML issues, and collaborate with SED on matters that impact Middle Level Education.

2. NYS Middle Level Liaisons Network Report from the Fall 2009 Meeting of the NYS Middle Level Liaisons Network

3. New SED Leadership Commissioner of Education Dr. David M. Steiner Senior Deputy Commissioner P-12 Education, Dr. John B King, Jr. NYS Middle Level Liaisons Network

4. Student Engagement and Dropout Prevention Work Continues A briefing paper is being prepared to fulfill the promise of an annual follow-up to the Governor’s Summit. The paper will include: What was produced, Current status, Moving forward The final written report will be disseminated to Governor Paterson, the Legislature, the Board of Regents, Commissioners of New York State, District Superintendents, Big Five Cities, Children’s Cabinet, and other networks. The report is targeted for a November 2009 release. NYS Middle Level Liaisons Network

5. Social Emotional Learning Standards Compelling information, example and evidence of the efficacy of incorporating social and emotional development and learning into elementary and secondary school programs. Rationale for schools to attend more holistically to child growth and maturation. Guidelines aim to provide researched findings, research-based practical examples and to attract interest and persuade school communities that social and emotional development and learning is within their reach. NYS Middle Level Liaisons Network

6. Middle Level Summit 2 August 13 & 14 in Albany, in the LOB Central theme: “Maximizing the implementation of the Essential Elements in NYS schools” Project ideas identified; work begun (next slides) NYS Middle Level Liaisons Network

7. Middle Level Summit 2 To align SED’s M-L Essential Elements with the USNY Statewide Educational Technology Plan To Develop Resources on Parental Involvement at the Middle Level To create a resource that shows the integration of ALL subject area curricula and NYS’ 28 Learning Standards NYS Middle Level Liaisons Network

8. Middle Level Summit 2 To increase the focus on the whole child at the middle level To increase school completion; increase student-centered focus at the middle level To create a school improvement process for NYS Middle Level Schools NYS Middle Level Liaisons Network

9. Middle Level Summit 2 Create and implement a resource/ clearinghouse for Best Practices at the Middle Level around NYS To develop a process to analyze student assessment data (state and local) to be used during teacher collaboration to identify successful instructional practices NYS Middle Level Liaisons Network

10. NYS Learning Technology Plan Forums held across the state Students surveyed (twice) On-line input collected DRAFT of plan now being reviewedDRAFT NYS Middle Level Liaisons Network

11. Updates from the Office of Teaching Initiatives 175 (75) hours PD requirement –First in new certification arriving at end of 5 th year –Soon some platforms will upload to TEACH –Districts have responsibility to approve –Emphasis on PD rather than accountability of hours Considering changes to special ed certification NYS Middle Level Liaisons Network

12. Essential Elements: Schools-to-Watch Sayville Middle School, Sayville, NY Peace Works Project Essential Elements: Schools-to-Watch information available at nysmsa.org NYS Middle Level Liaisons Network

13. 40 Developmental Assets SEARCH INSTITUTE framework for the qualities (assets) kids need to succeedSEARCH INSTITUTE Internal and External Assets Most widely used framework in country NYS Middle Level Liaisons Network

14. Career and Technical Education DRAFT: “Future Directions Initiative: An Action Plan for New York State Secondary and Postsecondary Career & Technical Education” Connect middle-level exploratories to CTE to college and career readiness Multiple pathways for students Statewide e-forum was held NYS Middle Level Liaisons Network

15. Essential Elements What middle-level programs are supposed to do in NYS Research based Required by Commissioner's Regulation: “districts shall ensure that the middle-level program is aligned with the Regents policy statement on middle-level education and the State Education Department's essential elements of standards-focused middle-level schools and programs” Go to nysmsa.org “Middle Level Essentials” to learn more and view resourcesnysmsa.org NYS Middle Level Liaisons Network

16. As representatives of statewide middle level education, our purpose is to advocate for middle level needs, inform SED about ML issues, and collaborate with SED on matters that impact Middle Level Education.