View Workshop: On Demand: STEPS Series for School Leaders

Workshop NameOn Demand: STEPS Series for School Leaders
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School Year2025-2026
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Category529 - Professional Development
SubcategoryLeader: APPR, Evaluator
Provider529 - Professional Development
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Duration6 Hours
LevelSED CODES 1,2,3,4
Total Workshop Days1.0
Credit Hours5.50
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Participants Must Attend All DaysNo
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Workshop 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.
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Workshop 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.
Assessment of LearningDialogue, Discussion, Stating Goals/Actions
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Submitted For Approval03/16/2026
Approved03/16/2026
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CTLE EligibleYes
Social Worker Continuing EdNo
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Workshop Id3283
Added ByLaurie Sledge
BocesCattaraugus-Allegany BOCES
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Entry Date03/16/2026 15:25:11
Last Modified Date03/16/2026 15:25:51

CTLE Activities

  • Pedagogy

Seminars

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