What is APPR?
APPR stands for Annual Professional Performance Review, and it is the process by which teachers and principals are evaluated in New York State. The purpose of APPR is to empower educators to improve the quality of instruction in schools and, in turn, to improve students’ performance and readiness for colleges and careers.
APPR plans must meet strict state guidelines and are negotiated with local unions. Under state guidelines, APPR takes into account classroom observations, student test scores, and a variety of achievement and assessment measures – many of which are decided at the local level. Teachers and principals across New York ultimately receive a number grade every year, which equates to an effectiveness rating.
Request for teacher or principal overall score and effectiveness rating
All parents/guardians have the right to obtain the APPR quality ratings and composite effectiveness scores for their child’s teacher(s) and principal(s) once the scores are officially available in accordance with state law.
Parents/guardians who wish to request teacher/principal APPR quality ratings and composite effectiveness scores must do so by filling out and submitting a district-provided request form. You can obtain the form at the main office of each school. A separate form must be submitted for each teacher or principal.