Middle School Learning

Next Generation Learning Standards: Resources for Parents

This collection of documents and resources is designed to help parents understand the academic expectations outlined in NYS Next Generation Learning Standards.

To support your understanding of these updates, we have provided links to comprehensive overviews of the standards in each content area. These resources will help you navigate the changes and better support your child’s learning journey.

6-8 Next Generation ELA Standards

Frequently Asked Questions about the New ELA Standards

Pre-K-12 Next Generation Math Standards

Mathematics
SIOP

Mathematics

enVisionmath2.0 is a comprehensive mathematics program that supports coherent, focused, and rigorous mathematics. It is aligned to the New York State Standards through problem-solving, interactive experiences, and visual learning. It provides personalized practice problems, built-in interventions, and differentiated content that deepens student understanding and as a result will improve achievement.

SIOP

SIOP, Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol is a framework for teaching and learning. It has proven to be effective in addressing the academic needs of English New Learners. The eight components which include lesson preparation, building background knowledge, comprehensible input, strategies, interaction, practice and application, lesson delivery and review and assessment are interrelated and have the power to meet all our student needs as well. Teachers in the Ossining School District have been trained in SIOP with the purpose of engaging not only our ENL students, but all students in meaningful learning opportunities.