NYC Public Schools (July 2 - August 7)

Thank You and Last Call: Post-Tests and Surveys! (August 7)

Our team loved getting to work with you over the last six weeks. Please see below for a thank you message, as well as for some reminders on final action items. Have a wonderful rest of your summer!

Final Action Items

✅ Submit post-assessment data to NSSI by EOD on Friday, August 8.

• Where to find help:

  • Instructions, scoring guides, and submission forms are in the Day 21 Math Foundations or ELA Daily Overview (linked from the Unit Overview).

  • Watch this short video that walks through how to submit the data.

  • Drop in and ask questions during Test Data Submission Office Hours (Zoom link here) today, Thursday, August 7 from 12:15-12:45 PM ET

✅ Complete your Teacher Survey (linked here).

• We want to hear from you! When you submit your survey you’ll be entered into a raffle for a gift card! Raffle winners will be notified at the end of summer.

✅ Give the online Student Survey (linked here) to your students in 3rd-8th grade

• Tips for sharing the student survey link:

  • Here is a shortened version of the link that students can type into their Chromebook's browser: tinyurl.com/nssistudentnyc

  • If student devices have cameras, QR codes might be easier. Here is a QR code

Thank You from the NSSI Team:

Partner Teachers–

You did it! Thanks to you, your students had a wonderful summer of learning.

While NSSI worked hard to provide a strong curriculum and support, YOU were the magic in the classroom each day. From day one, you brought our shared vision to life—centering student thinking, fostering rich discussion, and making every lesson meaningful.

We are full of gratitude for your commitment–all of the family communication, intellectual preparation, student work analysis, discourse-based teaching, feedback on student work, and more that you have done every day.

While we don’t have all the data in yet, initial results show very happy parents, significant growth in student skills, and students who loved the books, the math challenges, and, most of all, are really appreciative of their teachers’ hard work and support this summer.

After some of the most challenging years in education, you stepped up to serve your students and grow as educators. That is remarkable, and you should be proud of what you have accomplished for students.

Each of you has played your part to support the students in your classroom or the teachers you coach, but you are also part of something much bigger—a nationwide community of educators who came together to support thousands of students in having an exceptional summer.

Thank you.

We see you, we appreciate you, and we hope to work together again next summer.

With gratitude,

The NSSI Team

Post-Assessments and Program Surveys (July 31)

We’re in the final stretch! We can’t wait to see how much your students have grown and to hear your feedback about your experience. Please submit your post-assessment data and make sure you (and your students!) complete surveys by your last day. Please read below for more details–and find out how you can win a gift card from NSSI!

With appreciation,

The NSSI Team

ACTION: Give Post-Assessments and submit scores by Friday, August 8

We are excited to measure student growth from the beginning to the end of our program, but we can only do that if we have data from both tests.

✅ Administer post-assessments during August 4-7 assessment window.

• NSSI’s recommendation is to administer the post-assessment on day 21 (second-to-last day of instruction) so that students’ full growth throughout the program is captured; however, you can administer tests anytime during the window.

• The tests are similar to the pre-test, and should be administered the same way.

• Note: there is no post-assessment for grades K-2 ELA!

✅ Score your tests and submit test data to NSSI by EOD on Friday, August 8.

• Where to find help:

  • Instructions, scoring guides, and submission forms are in the Day 21 Math Foundations or ELA Daily Overview (linked from the Unit Overview).

  • Watch this short video that walks through how to score and submit the data.

  • Drop in and ask questions during Test Data Submission Office Hours (Zoom link here):

    • Wednesday, August 6

      • 1:30-2:00 PM ET

    • Thursday, August 7

      • 12:15-12:45 PM ET

ACTION: Complete end-of-program surveys by 8/7

✅ Complete your Teacher Survey (linked here).

• We want to hear from you! When you submit your survey you’ll be entered into a raffle for a gift card! Raffle winners will be notified at the end of summer.

✅ Give the online Student Survey (linked here) to your students in 3rd-8th grade

• Share the survey link directly with students–they will need access to a device such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

• Make a copy and modify this short slide deck to share instructions

• We recommend that you give the survey during class or at another time of the school day. If that’s not possible, you can assign it as homework.

• If you’re not sure how to administer the survey, check in with your school leader to identify a plan!

• Tips for sharing the student survey link:

  • Here is a shortened version of the link that students can type into their Chromebook's browser: tinyurl.com/nssistudentnyc

  • If student devices have cameras, QR codes might be easier. Here is a QR code

Surveys help us understand what we are doing well and where we need to improve, and we thank you for your time and feedback in advance!

ACTION: Complete NSSI End-of-Program Survey! (July 24)

We’re entering the final two weeks of NSSI/Summer Rising and it’s time for end-of-program surveys!

ACTION: Complete and administer end-of-program surveys by 8/7. We’re sharing the links now so you have time to plan.

1) Complete your Teacher Survey (linked here).

• We want to hear from you! When you submit your survey you’ll be entered into a raffle for a gift card! Raffle winners will be notified at the end of summer.

2) Give the online Student Survey (linked here) to your students in 3rd-8th grade

• Share the survey link directly with students–they will need access to a device such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

• Make a copy and modify this short slide deck to share instructions

• We recommend that you give the survey during class or at another time of the school day. If that’s not possible, you can assign it as homework.

• If you’re not sure how to administer the survey, check in with your school leader to identify a plan!

Surveys help us understand what we are doing well and where we need to improve, and we thank you for your time and feedback in advance!

What to do if workbook pages are missing (7/25)

We were recently made aware of a printing error in some (not all) Grade 5 ELA student workbooks where lesson 6 was repeated twice, and some books do not have all the pages. While it appears that this was a printing error, NSSI wants to make sure that you and your students have the materials you need. 

In case this happens in any other grade level, here’s what you should do:  

NSSI Guidance: Print pages directly if they are missing in the workbook. Each day's student worksheets are linked directly within the Unit Overview, so teachers can print an individual day's worksheets as needed. 

If you come across any other issues, please let us know right away using our Feedback Form.

Pre-Assessment Data is due Tomorrow, Friday, July 11

Your pre-assessment data is due to NSSI tomorrow! We want you (and your schools) to be able to track students’ growth this summer, so make sure you submit your data no later than EOD tomorrow (Friday, July  11). 

Not sure how to submit your data?

• Step-by-step instructions are in your Day 1 Math Foundations Daily Overview or Day 1 ELA Daily Overview, linked from your Unit Overview for each subject/grade.

• This is where you will find the calculation worksheet along with a simple Google Form to submit your average scores.

• Watch this short video that walks through how to score and submit the data.

A huge thank you to everyone who has already submitted their data!

NSSI Pre-assessment data submission instructions (July 8)

We’ve received some questions today about where and how to submit your pre-assessment data - please review below for more info! 

• Step-by-step instructions are in your Day 1 Math Foundations Daily Overview or Day 1 ELA Daily Overview, linked from your Unit Overview for each subject/grade.

• This is where you will find the calculation worksheet along with a simple Google Form to submit your average scores.

You can also watch this short video that walks through how to score and submit the data.

If you'd like more support:

• Attend your ongoing professional learning session this week — your mentor teacher can walk you through the process.

• Drop in and ask questions at Test Data Submission Office Hour: 

  • Thursday, July 10 - 12:15-12:45 PM  (Zoom link here)

Pre-assessment data is due to NSSI by end of day Friday, July 11.

July 8 Update -  NSSI ongoing PL starts today / tomorrow! 

NSSI’s weekly ongoing Teacher PL kicks off today (or tomorrow, depending on your district*), and we’re excited to see you there! This opportunity is optional, but highly encouraged.

Why you should attend:

✅ Advance your teaching skills while building a professional learning community.

✅ Earn CTLE credit - You are eligible for CTLE credit if you hold certain NYS teaching certificates and attend ongoing PL.

✅ Get paid - NYCPS teachers can get paid for up to 4 additional per session hours during summer–and NSSI ongoing PL counts towards those additional hours. NSSI is offering 5 weeks of ongoing teacher PL. Please plan your schedule accordingly.

Register to attend: Teacher registration link 

When: 12:15-1:15 PM on Tuesday or Wednesday, depending on your district. 

Weekly Schedule/ Zoom links: NSSI Ongoing PL Schedule and Zoom Links.pdf

*The following districts are scheduled on TUESDAYS (7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5):

• Districts 1, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 31, HS Combined*

*The following districts are scheduled on WEDNESDAYS (7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6):

• Districts 7, 11, 12, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30

*HS Combined district includes building codes: K590, X460, K465, K400, M814, X970, K049, K721, X973, X465, M060, X162, K422

July 1 Updates - On your mark, get set, go!

Tomorrow, you walk into a room full of students–some of whom you’ve never met–and get to create something extraordinary. TNTP’s The Opportunity Myth reminds us that students thrive when teachers hold high expectations and deliver rigorous, meaningful instruction. And research from Pianta tells us that when students feel connected to their teacher, they learn more deeply. Our curriculum brings the rigor, but you bring the heart. Never forget: you are the difference.

Action Items: Pre-assessments!

Action #1: Administer Pre-assessment July 2-9

• Instructions are in your Day 1 Daily Overview, linked from your Unit Overview.

• We recommend giving the test on day 2 (July 2); however, we understand that class rosters are still in flux, so the pre-assessment window is July 2-9.

• Grades K-2 (Rising 1st-Rising 3rd): there are no ELA pre- or post-assessments this year; there ARE math pre- and post-assessments. 

Action #2: & submit Pre-assessment data to NSSI by EOD on Friday, July 11

• Scoring guides and submission forms are in the Day 1 Daily Overview.

• Need help?

• Ask your Mentor Teacher questions during your Weekly PL

• Drop in and ask your question at Test Data Submission Office Hour: 

  • Thursday, July 10 - 12:15-12:45 PM  (Zoom link here)

Optional Ongoing PL starts next week!

We hope to see you at the first week of ongoing PL, starting July 8 or 9! This opportunity is optional, but highly encouraged! By registering you are telling NSSI that you plan to attend.

Register to attend: Teacher registration link 

When: 12:15-1:15 PM on Tuesday or Wednesday, depending on your district. 

Here is the Schedule/ Zoom links: NSSI Ongoing PL Schedule and Zoom Links.pdf

NSSI is offering 5 weeks of ongoing teacher PL. Teachers can only put in per session for up to 4 additional hours to get paid by NYCPS--please plan your schedule accordingly. 

You are eligible for CTLE credit if you hold certain NYS teaching certificates and attend ongoing PL.

Reminders

• Institute Training Session Materials: Want to revisit today’s session content or catch up on anything you missed? All Teacher Institute Resources (slide decks and materials) are available in the Professional Learning Resources section of the NSSI Partner Portal.

• PDFs of texts for ELA Lessons 1-5:

  • We want to make sure your students can participate in ELA this week even if you’re still waiting for your book shipments to arrive. 

  • Find PDFs of the pages for Days 1-5 of texts in this folder to print or project as needed.

June 6, 2025

Check back for updates and announcements regarding your schedule and training.