Welcome to Assessment Policy, Development and Administration
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- Examination Schedules
- Testing Materials for Duplication by Schools
- Scoring Information
- High School Important Notices
- Score Conversion Charts
- Teacher Evaluation Forms
- Test Manuals
The Office of Assessment Policy, Development and Administration (APDA) is responsible for the coordination, development, and implementation of the New York State Testing Program (NYSTP):
These examinations are administered to students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 enrolled in public, nonpublic, and charter schools throughout the State. For any questions, please email us at emscassessinfo@mail.nysed.gov.
EngageNY 
is the go-to site for teaching and learning resources for New York’s teachers, principals, administrators, and Network Teams.
What's New
- June 2012 Examination Schedule
(106 Kb) - Listing of Department Approved Alternative Assessments- Acceptable for Meeting Requirements for a Local or Regents Diploma (82 Kb) - Updated, 2/6/12
- Guide to the 2012 Grades 3–8 Testing Program in English Language Arts and Mathematics (1.37 MB)
- 2012 Edition, School Administrator's Manual, Secondary Level Examinations (349 Kb)
- Memorandum - 2012 Grades 3-8 English Language Arts and Mathematics Testing Program (60 KB)
- Revised 2011–12 Elementary- and Intermediate-level Testing Schedule (34 KB)
Last Updated:
February 6, 2012