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The first installment of the PLAN Pilot Webinar Series featured special guest presenter Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond, President and CEO of the Learning Policy Institute, who discussed assessment for deeper learning.
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The second installment of the PLAN Pilot Webinar Series featured a panel of New York State teachers who shared their experiences with performance-based learning and assessment (PBLA) in practice.
The third installment of the PLAN Pilot Webinar Series featured a panel of New York State school leaders who shared their experiences implementing performance-based learning and assessment (PBLA) in their school buildings.
The fourth installment of the PLAN Pilot Webinar Series featured a diverse panel of high school students and alumni who shared their experiences in high schools/programs implementing PBLA in New York State.
The fifth installment of the PLAN Pilot Webinar Series featured a diverse panel of parents of high school students attending schools or programs implementing performance-based learning and assessment (PBLA) in New York State. They shared how their student’s school/program engages them and observations about their student’s learning.
The sixth installment of the PLAN Pilot Webinar Series featured panels of community, industry, and higher education professionals sharing their insights and perspectives on PBLA as it relates to college, career, and civic readiness.
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On January 14, 2026, 51 hosted the “NYS Portrait of a Graduate & Inquiry-Based Learning in PreK-Grade 5” hybrid webinarto provide New York State early learning and elementary school administrators and leaders with an opportunity to engage in regional discussions aboutwhat the NYS...
During this firstprofessional learning session from the January 14, 2026, statewide hybrid event,New York Stateadministrators from two local educational agencies shared insights into what the Portrait of a Graduatemeans for them in PreK and the elementary grades, how they use it, and advice...
During thissecondprofessional learning session from the January 14, 2026, statewide hybrid event, New York Stateteachers and administratorsfrom two local educational agencies shared insights intohow they use inquiry-based learning in the elementary grades to build studentcompetencies....
On January 14, 2026, 51 hosted the “NYS Portrait of a Graduate & Inquiry-Based Learning in PreK-Grade 5” hybrid webinar to provide New York State early learning and elementary school administrators and leaders with an opportunity to engage in regional discussions about what the NYS...
OnApril 30, 2026, 51 hosted the “Performance-Based Learning and Assessment in Middle & High School” hybrid webinarto provide New York State administrators andschoolleaders with an opportunity to engage in regional discussions aboutapproaches to performance-based learning and...
During this firstprofessional learning session fromtheApril30, 2026, statewide hybrid event,New York State administrators from twoschools participating in 51’s PLAN Pilotsharedexamples of engaging instructional practices their teachers employ, insights into the impact these approaches...
“The workyou’redoing now is inspirational not only within New York, but also nationally. Lots of usare looking and learningand watching.... I want to congratulate you for the large steps that you are taking to lead your own schools into the future, and really to help lead those...
During thissecondprofessional learning session fromtheApril30, 2026, statewide hybrid event, New York Stateadministrators from twoschools participating in 51’s PLAN Pilotsharedexamplesand insights into how they use performance-based assessments in their schools, what it looks like...
“Today reinforced that lasting change happens when educators are supported and connected…that schools learn best when they learn together—sharing practice, confronting challenges honestly, and building collective expertise.” – Deputy Commissioner Johnson-Dingle
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Department staff presented updates on the status of the Performance-Based Learning and Assessment Networks (PLAN) Pilot, including participating schools, formation of pilot networks, professional learning activities, research, advisory input process, funding, and timeline.
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Joint presentation on the PLAN Pilot and Blue Ribbon Commission for Graduation Measures.
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representatives presented to members of the PLAN Assessment Technical Advisory Workgroup in 2023. They discussed their approach to performance-based assessment and the International Big Picture Learning Credential (IBPLC). For...
Career and Technical Education (CTE) representatives presented to members of the PLAN Assessment Technical Advisory Workgroup in 2024. They discussed the CTE pathway in New York State, rubrics and ePortfolios...
representatives presented to members of the PLAN Assessment Technical Advisory Workgroup in 2023. They discussed their approach to integrating performance-based assessment into AP courses. For accompanying...
(IB) representatives presented to members of the PLAN Assessment Technical Advisory Workgroup in 2023. They discussed the IB Learner Profile, IB programs, and their assessment model. For accompanying materials and resources, see "3...
representatives presented to members of the PLAN Assessment Technical Advisory Workgroup in 2024. They discussed their approach to a system of performance-based assessment that emphasizes integrating...
representatives presented to members of the PLAN Assessment Technical Advisory Workgroup in 2023. They discussed their approach to a system of performance-based assessment and the use of performance-...
representatives presented to members of the PLAN Assessment Technical Advisory Workgroup in 2024. They discussed the network of support provided by the Urban Assembly organization and gave a deep overview of PBLA implementation at...
The Professional Development Resource Center (PDRC) at Fordham Universityassists51's Office of Religious and Independent School Support (ORISS)in servingNew York State’s religious and independent schools.This center was established to provide respectful, culturally responsive...
The Staff/Curriculum Development Network of New York State’s (SCDN) mission is to strengthen the capacity of school districts to promote successful attainment of the New York State Standards by all students. In effect, SCDN is the instructional leadership arm of the thirty-seven Boards of...
TheNew York Charter SchoolsAssociation (NYCSA)exists to support, advocate for, and expand access to the high-quality public charter schools that are changing students’ lives all across the state.The work of expert staff at NYCSA spans school support and custom-made programming, detailed...
New York State (NYS)Teacher Centersprovide thousands of professional learning opportunities, programs, and support to over 275,000 educators statewide. Established in 1984 under Education Law 316 to provide systematic, ongoing professional education services for teachers across New York State...