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 effective instructional strategies leading to 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) Gap Analysis Participation* Analysis of results from Gap Analysis including recommendations for future professional development.   School Imporvement Services Staff service for your district including telephone support (off-site consultation) Workshops provided by RADI2CAL staff Curriculum & Instruction Council participation S/CDN (Staff & Curriculum Development Network) representation Curriculum Networks focusing on High School Reform Coordiantion of School Improvement activities Facilitation of faculty meetings & topic overviews as requested In - district support of Professional Development initiatives Ongoing support and visitations with district staff   In addition to the above, your district will be able to: Aid substitutes Aid PDS Serviecs with additional charges (per diem rate: $828) Custom workshops upon request Facilitation of building/district level projects Consultant/non-BOCES presenter  workshops In-district consultant days   Contact: Jane Suddaby, Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Support Services Liane Benedict, Staff Development Coordinator Kathy Mihalek , Senior Typist Email us with questions or comments at this link 315-963-4248 315-963-3885 (fax) 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 September 11, 2009