AI-Powered Observations for New York Principals

Education in New York

Education Landscape

New York serves approximately 2.4 million students across 730 school districts, with over 215,000 teachers statewide. The state uses the Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) system under Education Law §3012-d, which requires districts to evaluate teachers using state-approved rubrics. New York is transitioning to updated evaluation systems under Chapter 143 of the Laws of 2024, but districts may continue under §3012-d through the 2031-2032 school year.

Observation Requirements

Under APPR, New York requires at least two observations per year, and at least one must be unannounced. Evaluations include two required subcomponents: principal observations and independent evaluator observations. Peer observations are optional. Districts select from 23 NYSED-approved teacher practice rubrics, with observation frequency and duration determined locally.

Framework Spotlight

Supported Frameworks in New York

New York's APPR system requires districts to select from 23 state-approved teacher practice rubrics. The Danielson Framework for Teaching is the most widely used - NYC adopted it as the foundation of its MOTP rubric - while the Marzano model is also popular across the state. Observation Copilot is an Official Partner of the Danielson Group and supports both frameworks, so your feedback aligns to whichever rubric your district has adopted.

Why Observation Copilot

Built for New York School Leaders

How Observation Copilot Helps

AI-powered observations for New York

• Supports Danielson FFT, Marzano, and other NYSED-approved rubrics
• Organizes observation notes by framework domains and components
• Generates evidence-based feedback with specific classroom examples
• Creates actionable next steps for post-observation conferences
• Reduces post-observation write-up time from 45 minutes to under 10

What Educators Say

Trusted Nationwide

Principals across the country describe Observation Copilot as a game changer for their observation workflow. From Texas to Maine, school leaders are saving hours every week and delivering faster, more specific teacher feedback.

New York Districts

Observation Copilot is used by educators in districts including: New York City DOE, Buffalo Public Schools, Rochester City School District, Syracuse City School District. Learn about District Partnerships.