This is registration for the NYS S/CDN OSIP Collaborative and its subgroups for 2025-2026 school year.

***NOTE: INFORMATION FOR SPECIFIC SUBGROUPS/MEETINGS WILL BE COMMUNICATED BY E-MAIL***

The OSIP Collaborative is a statewide team within the Staff/Curriculum Development Network (SCDN) that works in close partnership with the New York State Education Department's Office of Standards and Instructional Programs (OSIP). Together, the Collaborative and OSIP provide leadership, guidance, and support in advancing New York State's P-12 learning standards, instructional practices, program requirements, and graduation expectations.

To maximize impact, the OSIP Collaborative is organized into focused subgroups. Each subgroup aligns its efforts with the overarching mission while tailoring its work to specific NYSED priorities. Collectively, these teams ensure that guidance and resources developed at the state level are informed by regional expertise and accessible to all stakeholders.

Current Subgroup Descriptions

Standards
The Standards group will lead the development of processes to prioritize, format, and integrate New York State Learning Standards in ways that foster coherence and usability across disciplines.

STEM
The STEM group will focus on emerging and interdisciplinary areas that reflect the evolving needs of New York students and communities.

Humanities
The Humanities group will advance learning in history, civics, literacy, and the arts.

NY Inspires
The NY Inspires group will ensure clear communication and practical guidance for BOCES and districts as they implement the NY Inspires Plan.

During this meeting, we will engage in a prioritizing protocol to determine the focus of the P-20 collaborative for the 25-26 school year. To inform this protocol we will share updates form the Office of Educator Quality and Professional Development and the Office of Higher Education.

THIS GROUP SEEKS TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING TARGET AREAS FOR THE 2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR : - Advance the NYSED Literacy Initiative through systematic post-attestation work, with a particular focus on data analysis to inform future instructional support. - Advance writing instruction with evidence informed writing instruction that connects across subjects. - Invest together in NYSED's Pre-K Day, lifting up teacher agency, voice, and sharing best practices. - Align early learning with the NYS Portrait of a Graduate, keeping Culturally Responsive Sustaining Education (CR-SE) practices at the center. - A space to share early learning resources while creating space for discussion and practical application. **Specific agenda items for each session will be sent in advance of each meeting

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.

This year-long professional learning community supports educational administrators in advancing the strategic integration of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) goals and benchmarks through collaboration with NY Inspires and state-led equity initiatives. The focus is on embedding restorative practices to foster inclusive, emotionally safe environments that promote healing, accountability, and community-building. Aligned with student support services, this initiative strengthens leaders' capacity to model and sustain practices that nurture identity, agency, belonging, and collaborative problem-solving. Using an interdisciplinary lens, participants will connect this work to culturally responsive-sustaining education and whole-child development. ***This registration roster will be used to invite participants for all events. Register even if you only plan to attend one meeting***

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.

agenda tbd based on fall meeting

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.

agenda tbd based on fall meeting

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.

NOTE: This session will be IN PERSON at WSWHE BOCES, with the option to join virtually if needed. THIS GROUP SEEKS TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING TARGET AREAS FOR THE 2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR : - Advance the NYSED Literacy Initiative through systematic post-attestation work, with a particular focus on data analysis to inform future instructional support. - Advance writing instruction with evidence informed writing instruction that connects across subjects. - Invest together in NYSED's Pre-K Day, lifting up teacher agency, voice, and sharing best practices. - Align early learning with the NYS Portrait of a Graduate, keeping Culturally Responsive Sustaining Education (CR-SE) practices at the center. - A space to share early learning resources while creating space for discussion and practical application. **Specific agenda items for each session will be sent in advance of each meeting.

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.

agenda tbd based on fall meeting

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.