November Lab Talk!!!

Important Dates for the 2009-10 School Year
For Applicants born in 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005

Gifted & Talented Test Information and
Program Guidelines
handbooks are available.

January 4 -- February 26, 2010

OLSAT/BSRA testing at school sites for public school students.

January 9 -- February 7, 2010

OLSAT/BSRA testing at selected sites for non-public school children.

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The Department of Education has developed guides for each grade, K-8, entitled "Great Expectations, Partnering for your child's future," describing what children should know by the end of each school year. The guides lay out in parent-friendly language the major elements of what children are learning--particularly in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, which are the focus of these guides. The guides are available in nine languages (English, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Urdu, Bengali, Korean and Haitian Creole). Families can obtain copies of these guides from the parent coordinator at their child's school. Copies can also be obtained by clicking below, under the particular language and grade.

Next Year's School Calendar is Here!
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Assessment Calendar

NY State Testing Calendar Click Here
There are some changes to the New York State assessments in ELA and Mathematics.  The NY State ELA, given to students in grades 3-8, will take place from April 26-28, 2010.  This assessment was previously given in January.  The NY State Math assessment will be given on May 5-7, 2010.  This assessment was previously given in March.  The Fifth Grade Social Studies test will be given on November 16-17, 2009, similar to years past and the Fourth Grade Science test will take place at the end of May.  NY State assessments are only given to students in grades 3-8.