New York Performance Standards Consortium
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A better way to assess student learning

The New York Performance Standards Consortium was founded over two decades ago on the belief that there was a better way to assess student learning than dependence upon standardized testing.

Instead of basing a student’s future on a one-day (or two- or three-day) test, an assessment system should reflect a fuller picture of what students know and can do.

The Consortium’s system is based on in-depth literacy, mathematical problem-solving, application of the scientific method, social studies research, a span of mediums for exhibiting learning, and a chance for students to have a voice and proud ownership of their work.

 

What Consortium Students Say

 

Our Schools

Our 38 public high schools serve over 12,000 students who reflect the diversity of the NY public school system. Consortium member schools have a waiver that allows them to graduate students using our performance assessment system in place of most Regents exams. This allows Consortium schools to implement innovative curriculum and assessments across disciplines.

 

Featured Videos

“It’s Where I Belong”

Consortium alumni-staff share why they came back.

 

25th Anniversary Conference Keynote

Dr. Michelle Fine, Distinguished Professor, CUNY.

 

Consortium Student Panel

Experience, advice, & reflections from Consortium students.

 

Math is a Problem

Helping Students Become Mathematical Thinkers

 

2022 Conference Keynore: Nurturing Joy In Learning

Dr. Denisha Jones & Congressman Jamaal Bowman.

 

How Performance Assessment Works

Science PBAT Oral Defense

 

Recent News


Upcoming & Recent Events

March Moderation Studies

Speak to your Consortium Liaison or School Leadership if you'd like to be your department's representative. All moderation studies will be held from 8:30 - 11:30AM at Julia Richman Educational Complex in Manhattan

Literature - Tuesday, March 12th and 2 Dates TBD (attend only 1) 
Math - Tuesday, March 19th 
Social Studies - Thursday, March 21st
Experimental Science - Tuesday, March 26th

Coming Soon: April Intervisitation Days

Throughout the month of April we encourage you to visit the classrooms or colleagues in your school and across the Consortium. Thursday, April 11th and Wednesday April 17th are our official Intervisitation Days! Mark your calendars and volunteer as a host or request a visit!

If you are willing to host or would like to request a specific visit be arranged, complete this form by Friday, March 15th.

 

Resources For Educators

Rubrics & Protocols

Center For Inquiry

Student Work

Collective Curricula