More good stuff is on the way in the coming months.

The State Education Department (SED) has issued two Requests for Proposals (RFPs), both aimed at supporting the statewide implementation of Common Core Learning Standards and helping educators better understand the breadth and depth of the Standards and how they will improve teaching.

The Curriculum Modules and Professional Development RFP calls for the creation of Common Core-aligned curriculum modules, tools, and resources, along with curriculum-based professional development to help educators learn how the modules meet the demands of teaching the Common Core.

As a result of the RFP for Effective Teacher and Principal Practice Video Production, SED will provide a series of videos demonstrating practices that are considered “highly-effective” in the new teacher evaluation system.  The videos will illustrate highly-effective teaching strategies in real classrooms, with a particular focus on high-need schools and under-served students.  These short videos can be used as a professional development resource for educators statewide.  A documentary that follows educators over time as they experience shifts in their instructional practice will also be created.

All of these curriculum and professional development resources will be available on EngageNY.org.  Keep coming back — we’ll let you know when these and other resources are available.