Performance & Accountability

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In 2007, principals signed a landmark performance agreement with the City, winning increased autonomy to run their schools in exchange for increased responsibility for the outcomes of their students. With this agreement, the educators who know best what each student needs to succeed got the authority and the resources to make the best decisions for the students in their schools. In return, they agreed to be judged on the results they deliver: the academic progress of their students.

The Division of Performance and Accountability develops and manages the evaluations that New York City uses to hold schools accountable for student achievement, and provides data, tools, and resources that educators and families use to improve schools and support student learning.

Learn more about accountability tools:

Progress Report
Grades schools based on student performance, progress, and school environment

    NYC School Survey
    Provides feedback from parents, teachers, and students on school environment

    Quality Review
    Measures how well a school is organized to support student achievement

    State and Federal Evaluation
    Measures student achievement according to the federal No Child Left Behind Act and
    the New York State Education Department

Learn more about achievement resources:

    Achievement Reporting and Innovation System (ARIS)
    Provides parents and teachers online access to student
    information and instructional resources

    Yearly Testing
    Test students take to measure their progress against NYS performance standards

    Periodic Assessments
    Provide regular, timely feedback on students’ strengths and weaknesses to help
    guide instruction and support student progress

    Children First Intensive
    Supports teams of educators in using inquiry, data, and collaboration to improve
    instructional and organizational decision making

     Knowledge Sharing
     Supports educators in identifying, capturing, and diffusing expertise and innovation
    across New York City schools

     Educational Technology
     Professional Development and resources to assist schools in using technology in the
    classroom

About Us Academics Choices & Enrollment Schools in the Community Offices & Programs Rules & Policies Student Support, Safety & Activities Performance & Accountability School Accountability Tools Progress Report NYC School Survey Quality Review State and Federal Accountability Rewards and Consequences Student Achievement Resources ARIS and ARIS Parent Link Yearly Testing Periodic Assessments Children First Intensive Knowledge Sharing Educational Technology NYC Data	Performance & Accountability \| Share \| In 2007, principals signed a landmark performance agreement with the City, winning increased autonomy to run their schools in exchange for increased responsibility for the outcomes of their students. With this agreement, the educators who know best what each student needs to succeed got the authority and the resources to make the best decisions for the students in their schools. In return, they agreed to be judged on the results they deliver: the academic progress of their students. The Division of Performance and Accountability develops and manages the evaluations that New York City uses to hold schools accountable for student achievement, and provides data, tools, and resources that educators and families use to improve schools and support student learning. Learn more about accountability tools: Progress Report Grades schools based on student performance, progress, and school environment NYC School Survey Provides feedback from parents, teachers, and students on school environment Quality Review Measures how well a school is organized to support student achievement State and Federal Evaluation Measures student achievement according to the federal No Child Left Behind Act and the New York State Education Department Learn more about achievement resources: Achievement Reporting and Innovation System (ARIS) Provides parents and teachers online access to student information and instructional resources Yearly Testing Test students take to measure their progress against NYS performance standards Periodic Assessments Provide regular, timely feedback on students’ strengths and weaknesses to help guide instruction and support student progress Children First Intensive Supports teams of educators in using inquiry, data, and collaboration to improve instructional and organizational decision making Knowledge Sharing Supports educators in identifying, capturing, and diffusing expertise and innovation across New York City schools Educational Technology Professional Development and resources to assist schools in using technology in the classroom