OCIS

Office of Curriculum and Instructional Support

Our Mission

  • Promote high quality curriculum, instruction, career and technical education, adult and family literacy, and workforce development throughout New York State.
  • Under the direction and leadership of the Executive Coordinator, OCIS carries out a broad range of policy development and implementation strategies, including grant supervision.

Overview of Component Offices


Featured News

  • The CTE Future Directions E-Forum is available for viewing.  The Moodle includes an archived copy of the E-Forum (approximately 2 hours), critical documents including the CTE Discussion Framework, a message from Commissioner Steiner, and public comments and feedback that you can view.  You can access the CTE Moodle at http://cte-forum.nyit.edu/
  • CTE Future Directions Initiative Discussion Framework.  Find details on proposed key action steps for continued improvement of CTE delivery in New York State.
  • Fee Waivers for Advanced Placement and the International Baccalaureate             For both the College Board Advanced Placement and the International Baccalaureate, a fee waiver for each examination has been established for this year. This waiver is available for students taking examinations in May 2010.
  • The catalog for the 2010 New York State Summer School of the Arts (NYSSSA) has been finalized and is available at the NYSSSA web page.  Regional auditions for the music programs will begin in early January.  For details and an audition schedule, go to:  http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/nysssa/
    NYSSSA offers intensive pre-professional summer training programs that are exciting, challenging and fun.  Students will have the opportunity to work with internationally acclaimed artists and artistic companies and gain world-class training, education and inspiration.

  • Literacy Zones are a relatively new statewide initiative endorsed by the Board of Regents and overseen by the Adult Education and Workforce Development Team in the Office of Curriculum and Instructional Support (OCIS).  The 18 centers provide literacy and educational services to individuals and their families, while providing access to various pathways out of poverty.  For more information and to access services through a Literacy Zone center, click here.

Last Updated: February 3, 2010