DTSDE Handbook
Diagnostic Tool for School and District Effectiveness (DTSDE) Handbook 
Final Update 4-26-13
Handbook: Section 1 / Section2 / Section 3 / Section 4 / Section 5 / Section 6 / Section 7
DTSDE Reviewer's School Review Notebook - Updated 4-26-13
DTSDE Reviewer's School Review Notebook Reference Materials
Pre-Review Document Review 
(31KB)
In-School Document Review Session (33KB)
Additional Interview Document (28KB)
Handbook Sections
Section 1 - Introduction
Introduction: The Purpose of the DTSDE (899KB)
Section 2 - Support Documents
Support Documents(895KB)
Crosswalk of the Diagnostic Tool and Other NYSED Materials and Protocols - Updated 4-26-13
Origins of the Diagnostic Tool Statements of Practice - Updated 4-26-13
Comprehensive Rubric for School and District Effectiveness(193KB)- Updated 4-15-13
Section 3 - School Visit
Components of the School Review(113KB)
Overview of School Review Documents(146KB)
Connecting with the School Leader(98KB)
Communication to the School Leader (38KB)
DTSDE Self-Assessment Document (207KB)
Sample 1-Day, 2-Day and 3-Day School Reviews (60KB)
School Event Scheduler (140KB)
Classroom Visitation Scheduler (81KB)
Principal Interview (43KB)
Vertical Teacher Focus Group (111KB)
Grade/Subject Observation Meeting Focused on Student Work (95KB)
Student Support Staff Focus Group Meeting (47KB)
Parent Focus Group Meeting (46KB)
Large Student Focus Group Meeting (38KB)
Small Student Group Focused Group Meeting (36KB)
Classroom Visitation Key Concepts(156KB)
Classroom Visitation Tool: General Education (37KB)
Classroom Visitation Tool: Free Standing ESL or Pull-Out ESL (38KB)
Classroom Visitation Tool: Dual Language (38KB)
Classroom Visitation Tool: Transitional Bilingual Setting (38KB)
Classroom Visitation Tool: Special Education – Special Class (55KB)
Classroom Visitation Tool: Special Education – ICT (53KB)
Classroom Visitation Tool: Special Education - CT (49KB)
Classroom Visitation Tool: Special Education – Resource Room (51KB)
Section 4 – School Debriefing Documents
Post-School Review Documents(90KB)
School Summary Report (165KB)
Scoring Guide for Schools (Updated, final version 3/29/13) (35KB)
School Debriefing Session(76KB)
Debriefing Report for Schools (36KB)
Final School Report (Updated, final version 5/20/13) (302KB)
Section 5 - District Visit
Components of the District Review(113KB)
Overview of District Review(120KB)
Reviewer’s Conversations with the District Leadership(102KB)
Communication to the Superintendent (31KB)
DTSDE District Self-Assessment Document (255KB)
1-Day and 2-Day Sample Schedule (38KB)
District Event Scheduler (76KB)
Superintendent Interview (47KB)
District Cabinet Focus Group Meeting (47KB)
Human Resource Interview (47KB)
Fiscal Management Interview (52KB)
Student Support Interview (46KB)
Curriculum and Instruction Interview (47KB)
Professional Development Interview (47KB)
Section 6 - District Debriefing Documents
Post-District Review Documents(90KB)
Summary of District Review (58KB)
Scoring Guide for District Leadership and Capacity (93KB)
Debriefing Session(77KB)
Debriefing Report
District Final Report Template (231KB)
Section 7 - Additional Information
Additional Information (788KB)