Services Overview   Research And Data Informing Instruction, Curriculum, Assessment & Leadership Our mission is to support the process of staff development and school improvement by creating learning opportunities for educators resulting in the implementation of improved instructional strategies resulting in improved student achievement. A description of our Basic Services Guide can be seen here: NYS Assessment and Data Item analysis reports with comparative benchmarks for ELA-4, Math-4, ELA-8, Math-8, social studies and science (subject to COGNOS cube development @ RIC) assessments. Narrative description of item analysis including recommendations for future professional development. Item analysis reports with comparative benchmarks for Regents exams, as scanning is implemented by RIC County wide summaries of School Report Card Data in presentation quality format, including subgroup performance Support for data access and analysis using available tools (COGNOS, SIS Web, Data Mentor, Excel, SPSS, Arc GIS) DATAG (NYS Data Analysis Technical Analysis Group) Representation Data Steering Committee Participation SIS Advisory Representation Scoring Leader and Table Facilitator Training (ELA & Math) Regional Scoring Participation* Gap Analysis Participation* Analysis of results from Gap Analysis including recommendations for future professional development. Consultation Services Staff service for your district including telephone support (off-site consultation) Consultation for use of assessment data Ongoing support and visitations with district staff Professional Development Principals' Meetings (Elementary, Middle, High) Facilitated Faculty Meetings Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction Committee (CIC) Participation S/CDN (State/Curriculum Development Network) Representation Content Area Mentors and Liaisons Access to professional library materials relevant to school improvement initiatives. In addition to the above, your district will be able to: Aid substitutes Aid PDS Contact: Jane Suddaby, Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Support Services Becky Pemberton, Senior Typist 315-963-4295 315-963-3885 (fax) Email us with questions or comments at this link The links to the left will allow you to browse through these services and will provide you with descriptions and contact information for any of these programs. Last updated 7/2/07