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Introduction
In 2021-22, approximately 24,000 teachers in English Language Arts (ELA)/math in grades 4-8 and 4,000 principals (of schools containing grades 4-8 as well as principals of schools containing all of grades 9-12) received a State-provided growth rating and score. The ����С���� (����С���� or “the Department”) has provided a variety of materials to help districts and educators understand and use the State-provided growth scores. These materials can be found at the ����С����.gov State Growth Measures Toolkits page.

The following document was developed based upon inquiries made directly by stakeholders across the State[1]. This document is separated into three sections with subsections:

Teachers’ Frequently Asked Questions

• Specific Growth Scores

Principals’ Frequently Asked Questions

• Specific Growth Scores
• Accessing Results
• Deadlines and Release Dates

Additional Resources on State-provided Growth Scores

If further questions arise, reach out to the email addresses below:

• datasupport@nysed.gov for questions about data collection, or
• evaldata@nysed.gov for questions about Annual Professional Performance Reviews (APPR).

[1] Note: If there are any discrepancies between the information presented in this document and statute, regulations, or APPR Guidance, the language in the statute,
regulations, or APPR Guidance must prevail.