NYS p-12 Science Learning Standards Resources

Science Timeline for Development, Adoption, and Implementation

Released: “Science Timeline for Development, Adoption, and Implementation” (pdf) which includes first administration of assessments based on the New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards.
In this document you will find dates for the first administration of assessments (P-12) as well as a suggested timeline for phasing in implementation. Please note: New exam administration is expected to begin in 2022.  

June 2020: Last Administration of grade 4 science test aligned to the 1996 Science Standards.  June 2021 will be a testing transition year for students in the grade 4 cohort; there will be no grade 4 science test. Students in this cohort will take the new science test in grade 5 in 2022.

The link to this current timeline for NYSSLS development, adoption, and implementation:  

http://www.nysed.gov/common/nysed/files/programs/curriculum-instruction/science-timeline.pdf

Nationally Focused Science Learning
Standards Resources

NYSSLS Resources 
(other than NYS SED)