November 26, 2008 - North Colonie Central School District’s 2007-08 Annual Evaluation Report is now available online.

The Annual Evaluation represents the district’s internal assessment of its instructional and support programs. The evaluation is derived from reports submitted by building principals and department supervisors, who have thoroughly examined and analyzed programs and made recommendations that will help lead the district forward and improve performance by North Colonie students and staff.

The report includes an overview section that outlines the philosophy, components and activities that characterize each academic program. Many of these elements remain constant over time and therefore require minor revisions from year to year. Following the overview, the report features assessment data, highlights and goals for each academic subject.
 

View the complete report online.

North Colonie has conducted an annual review each year for more than 20 years, which Superintendent Randy A. Ehrenberg said is one reason why the district is perennially among the top performing school districts in the Capital Region.

Earlier this year, North Colonie placed second on The Business Review of Albany's annual rankings of the more than 80 school districts in 11 counties around the Capital Region. North Colonie has ranked among the top three school districts every year since 2003 and was ranked as the top district three years in a row, from 2004 to 2006. The newspaper also singled out North Colonie for its fiscal responsibility.

"In a world of constant change, we must continually assess, revise and update our programs to ensure the curriculum is relevant, our teachers are using up-to-date instructional methods and, above all, that students receive a top-notch education that will enable them to succeed in the future," Ehrenberg said. "We remain committed to providing both high quality, comprehensive educational programs and fiscal responsibility in North Colonie."

Members of the public are encouraged to join the Board of Education as it discusses the report during three separate meetings: Monday, Dec. 1, Monday, Dec. 8 and Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Shaker High School Conference Room.