View Seminar: STEPS Series for School Leaders

Seminar NameSTEPS Series for School Leaders
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Seminar Short DescJoin us for a 4-part virtual workshop series focused on New York State s new STEPS (Standards-based Educator Evaluation and Professional Support) system. Designed for school and district administrators, this series will guide participants through the key components of educator evaluation under Education Law 3012-e offering tools, strategies, and support for building or refining district plans.
Seminar Full DescSTEPS Series for School Leaders: A 4-Part Virtual Professional Development Series
Are you ready to dive into New York State's new STEPS (Standards-based Educator Evaluation and Professional Support) system? This four-part Zoom series is designed specifically for school and district administrators who are building or refining educator evaluation systems aligned with Education Law 3012-e. Each session will provide practical guidance, resources, and time for discussion to help leaders create high-quality, standards-based evaluation and support plans.

Session Schedule:

Session #1: STEPS Series Kickoff
Tuesday, September 25, 2025 | 1:00 PM 2:00 PM
Overview of NYS Educator Evaluation Requirements & NYSED s Vision

Session #2: Using a Needs Analysis to Select Teacher & Principal Measures
Monday, October 27, 2025 | 1:00 PM 2:00 PM
Learn how to identify priority standards and choose meaningful evaluation measures

Session #3: Designing a STEPS Plan Requirements & Guidance
Monday, November 17, 2025 | 9:00 AM 10:00 AM
Review required components and expectations for your district s evaluation plan

Session #4: Designing a STEPS Plan Developing the Components
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | 9:00 AM 10:00 AM
Build the key elements of your plan from rubrics to observation cycles and professional supports

This series is ideal for principals, assistant principals, district leaders, and new evaluators who want to deepen their understanding of the STEPS system and strengthen their district s approach to educator evaluation and professional growth.
Seminar Date12/09/2025
Opening Time9:00 am
Closing Time10:00 am
Last Day To Register12/08/2025      [ Note: After this date, participation changes can be requested by e-mailing Laurie Sledge ]
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Seminar AudienceSchool & District Leaders-Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Directors of Curriculum/Instruction, Principals and Assistant Principals
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Seminar ObjectivesParticipants will:
Develop a foundational understanding of the New York State Standards-based Educator Evaluation and Professional Support (STEPS) system and its alignment with Education Law 3012-e.

Learn to apply a needs analysis to identify priority standards and select appropriate teacher and principal measures that support instructional improvement and educator growth.

Gain the tools and knowledge needed to design and implement a comprehensive STEPS plan, including required components such as evaluation rubrics, observation protocols, scoring criteria, and professional support systems.
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Assessment of LearningDialogue, Discussion, Stating Goals/Actions
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Online Course TypeZoom
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Site StatusOnline
Duration1 Hour
Rolling Online CourseNo
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Seminar StatusAvailable
WorkshopSTEPS Series for School Leaders
Starting Registration8:30 am
Credit Hours1.00
CTLE EligibleYes
Social Worker Continuing EdNo
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Provider529 - Professional Development
Category529 - Professional Development
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Added ByJillian Putnam
Seminar Id10664

CTLE Activities

  • Pedagogy

Facilitators

Districts That Can Send Participants

  • Allegany-Limestone Central School
  • Andover Central School
  • Belfast Central School
  • Bolivar-Richburg Central School
  • Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School
  • Cuba-Rushford Central School
  • Ellicottville Central School
  • Fillmore Central School
  • Franklinville Central School
  • Friendship Central School
  • Genesee Valley Central School
  • Hinsdale Central School
  • Olean City Schools
  • Pioneer Central School
  • Portville Central School
  • Randolph Academy
  • Randolph Central School
  • Salamanca City Schools
  • Scio Central School
  • Wellsville Central School
  • West Valley Central School
  • Whitesville Central School
  • CA-BOCES Admin
  • CA-BOCES CTE
  • CA-BOCES ISS
  • CA-BOCES IT
  • CA-BOCES Exceptional Education
  • CA Teacher Center

Learning Standards

  • 1 Knowledge Students and Student Learning
  • 2 Knowledge of Content and Instruction
  • 3 Instructional Practice
  • 4 Learning Environment
  • 5 Assessment for Learning
  • 6 Responsibilities Collaboration
  • 7 Professional Growth