Demonstrable Improvement Indicators (DIIs)
Commissioner’s Regulations §100.19 requires Schools under Receivership to make Demonstrable Improvement (DI) on indicators jointly selected by the ¿ìè³É°æÊÓÆµ and the district.
Once assigned or selected, Annual Progress Targets are established using school and district data, defining rigorous yet achievable benchmarks for progress for each DI Indicator (DII).
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- When are schools identified for participation in the Receivership support model?
- What is Demonstrable Improvement (DI)?
- How are DI indicators assigned or selected?
- What guidance should schools consider when selecting indicators?
- How are progress targets determined?
- How is DI determined?
- How do the July 2026 proposed amendments to sections 100.19 and 100.21 impact schools under Receivership?
- What information will be provided to schools in fall 2027?
- How are DI determinations distributed?
- How can a school exit the Receivership support model?
What Support Do Schools Receive to Work Toward DI Targets?
To support this work, Schools under Receivership participate in a Performance Management process and receive technical assistance through the Receivership support model and are also eligible for targeted funding to facilitate school improvement efforts.
Where Can I Get More Information?
- A full list of 2026-2027 Demonstrable Improvement Indicators can be found in the .
- DI Indicator Selection Process Memo for 2026 -2027 to 2028-2029 school years
- Demonstrable Improvement Indicator Fact Sheet
- Identification and DI Determinations Fact Sheet
- By emailing your dedicated OISR Liaison or OISR@nysed.govÌý
- By accessing the following additional resources in support of the demonstrable improvement (DI) process for schools under Receivership:
Whom should I contact with questions about schools under Receivership?
The Office of Accountability, Office of Innovation and School Reform, and Office of Field Support work collaboratively to provide resources and supports to schools under Receivership. To ensure that your question is addressed in a timely manner, please use the table below to determine the appropriate email contact.
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