Quarterly meeting for SCDN Executive Committee members only.

The Staff and Curriculum Development Network (SCDN) hosts a comprehensive 1 1/2 day meeting four times a year, bringing together representatives from each BOCES and the Big 5 school districts in New York State. These extended sessions are designed to foster professional learning, provide networking, and deep collaboration, for SCDN members to learn with and from one another. A main emphasis is on aligning with and supporting the initiatives of the New York State Education Department. The agenda often features keynote presentations, interactive workshops, breakout sessions, and panel discussions, all crafted to align with SCDN's mission of strengthening district capacities to meet New York State Standards. A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to engaging with New York State Education Department colleagues, ensuring participants are informed about standard and assessment updates, policy/regulation/legislative updates, and to collaborate on statewide educational initiatives. Through these interactions, attendees are equipped to implement state-aligned strategies and drive continuous improvement in their districts.

Quarterly meeting for SCDN Executive Committee members only.

The Staff and Curriculum Development Network (SCDN) hosts a comprehensive 1 1/2 day meeting four times a year, bringing together representatives from each BOCES and the Big 5 school districts in New York State. These extended sessions are designed to foster professional learning, provide networking, and deep collaboration, for SCDN members to learn with and from one another. A main emphasis is on aligning with and supporting the initiatives of the New York State Education Department. The agenda often features keynote presentations, interactive workshops, breakout sessions, and panel discussions, all crafted to align with SCDN's mission of strengthening district capacities to meet New York State Standards. A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to engaging with New York State Education Department colleagues, ensuring participants are informed about standard and assessment updates, policy/regulation/legislative updates, and to collaborate on statewide educational initiatives. Through these interactions, attendees are equipped to implement state-aligned strategies and drive continuous improvement in their districts.

The focal areas of these meetings are to: Facilitate the dissemination of timely and relevant updates from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Accountability to members of the Continuous Improvement Collaborative (BOCES representatives), ensuring alignment and awareness across the field. Serve as a collaborative advisory group to the NYSED Office of Accountability by providing constructive feedback, field-based insights, and professional perspectives upon request, supporting informed decision-making and continuous refinement of statewide initiatives. Partner with the NYSED Office of Accountability to build the capacity of Continuous Improvement Collaborative members through targeted professional learning, with the expectation that participants will turnkey key learnings and strategies within their respective regions.

The January SCDN Executive Committee Day and a Half Winter Retreat is a pivotal meeting designed to provide focused time for planning and coordination among the leadership of the Staff and Curriculum Development Network (SCDN). This retreat brings together the Executive Committee to shape the vision and direction of SCDN's work for the upcoming year, ensuring alignment with statewide initiatives and the diverse needs of regions across New York State. Purpose of the Retreat The retreat serves as a cornerstone for:


• Designing a cohesive plan for the year's SCDN activities and initiatives.


• Ensuring that all regions and Framework Groups are supported with clear guidance and actionable goals.


• Creating an intentional structure for statewide professional learning opportunities that align with state and local priorities.


• Strengthening the collaboration and effectiveness of the Executive Committee as the leadership body of SCDN. The January retreat is essential for the successful planning and implementation of SCDN's mission.

The focal areas of these meetings are to: Facilitate the dissemination of timely and relevant updates from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Accountability to members of the Continuous Improvement Collaborative (BOCES representatives), ensuring alignment and awareness across the field. Serve as a collaborative advisory group to the NYSED Office of Accountability by providing constructive feedback, field-based insights, and professional perspectives upon request, supporting informed decision-making and continuous refinement of statewide initiatives. Partner with the NYSED Office of Accountability to build the capacity of Continuous Improvement Collaborative members through targeted professional learning, with the expectation that participants will turnkey key learnings and strategies within their respective regions.

Quarterly meeting for SCDN Executive Committee members only.

The Staff and Curriculum Development Network (SCDN) hosts a comprehensive 1 1/2 day meeting four times a year, bringing together representatives from each BOCES and the Big 5 school districts in New York State. These extended sessions are designed to foster professional learning, provide networking, and deep collaboration, for SCDN members to learn with and from one another. A main emphasis is on aligning with and supporting the initiatives of the New York State Education Department. The agenda often features keynote presentations, interactive workshops, breakout sessions, and panel discussions, all crafted to align with SCDN's mission of strengthening district capacities to meet New York State Standards. A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to engaging with New York State Education Department colleagues, ensuring participants are informed about standard and assessment updates, policy/regulation/legislative updates, and to collaborate on statewide educational initiatives. Through these interactions, attendees are equipped to implement state-aligned strategies and drive continuous improvement in their districts.

The focal areas of these meetings are to: Facilitate the dissemination of timely and relevant updates from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Accountability to members of the Continuous Improvement Collaborative (BOCES representatives), ensuring alignment and awareness across the field. Serve as a collaborative advisory group to the NYSED Office of Accountability by providing constructive feedback, field-based insights, and professional perspectives upon request, supporting informed decision-making and continuous refinement of statewide initiatives. Partner with the NYSED Office of Accountability to build the capacity of Continuous Improvement Collaborative members through targeted professional learning, with the expectation that participants will turnkey key learnings and strategies within their respective regions.

The focal areas of these meetings are to: Facilitate the dissemination of timely and relevant updates from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Accountability to members of the Continuous Improvement Collaborative (BOCES representatives), ensuring alignment and awareness across the field. Serve as a collaborative advisory group to the NYSED Office of Accountability by providing constructive feedback, field-based insights, and professional perspectives upon request, supporting informed decision-making and continuous refinement of statewide initiatives. Partner with the NYSED Office of Accountability to build the capacity of Continuous Improvement Collaborative members through targeted professional learning, with the expectation that participants will turnkey key learnings and strategies within their respective regions.

Quarterly meeting for SCDN Executive Committee members only.

The Staff and Curriculum Development Network (SCDN) hosts a comprehensive 1 1/2 day meeting four times a year, bringing together representatives from each BOCES and the Big 5 school districts in New York State. These extended sessions are designed to foster professional learning, provide networking, and deep collaboration, for SCDN members to learn with and from one another. A main emphasis is on aligning with and supporting the initiatives of the New York State Education Department. The agenda often features keynote presentations, interactive workshops, breakout sessions, and panel discussions, all crafted to align with SCDN's mission of strengthening district capacities to meet New York State Standards. A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to engaging with New York State Education Department colleagues, ensuring participants are informed about standard and assessment updates, policy/regulation/legislative updates, and to collaborate on statewide educational initiatives. Through these interactions, attendees are equipped to implement state-aligned strategies and drive continuous improvement in their districts.

The focal areas of these meetings are to: Facilitate the dissemination of timely and relevant updates from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Accountability to members of the Continuous Improvement Collaborative (BOCES representatives), ensuring alignment and awareness across the field. Serve as a collaborative advisory group to the NYSED Office of Accountability by providing constructive feedback, field-based insights, and professional perspectives upon request, supporting informed decision-making and continuous refinement of statewide initiatives. Partner with the NYSED Office of Accountability to build the capacity of Continuous Improvement Collaborative members through targeted professional learning, with the expectation that participants will turnkey key learnings and strategies within their respective regions.

The focal areas of these meetings are to: Facilitate the dissemination of timely and relevant updates from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Accountability to members of the Continuous Improvement Collaborative (BOCES representatives), ensuring alignment and awareness across the field. Serve as a collaborative advisory group to the NYSED Office of Accountability by providing constructive feedback, field-based insights, and professional perspectives upon request, supporting informed decision-making and continuous refinement of statewide initiatives. Partner with the NYSED Office of Accountability to build the capacity of Continuous Improvement Collaborative members through targeted professional learning, with the expectation that participants will turnkey key learnings and strategies within their respective regions.