1. Statewide Network of Middle Level Liaisons and Support Schools Update on OCIS Initiatives Howard J. Goldsmith Executive Coordinator Office of Curriculum and Instructional Support (OCIS) NYS Education Department May 18, 2007

2. 2 Assistant Commissioner’s Office Howard J. Goldsmith Executive Coordinator Adult Education and Workforce Development Tom Orsini Career and Technical Education Patricia Hodgins Victor Perun Curriculum, Instruction and Instructional Technology Anne Schiano Summer Institutes Mary Daley Planning and Professional Development Laurie Rowe Office of Curriculum and Instructional Support (OCIS) www.emsc.nysed.gov/cis

3. 3 Office of Curriculum and Instructional Support

4. 4 New York State Summer Institutes (NYSSSA) NYS Summer School of the Arts – selections made for all 8 schools, but still a few openings for School of Choral Studies, School of Visual Arts, and School of Media Arts. Federal test fee funding available for low income students. www.emsc.nysed.gov/nysssa/si.shtml

5. 5 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Perkins IV – One year transition plan due May 7, 2007. CTE Data Collection – Moving from CTEDs to SIRS system with clear definitions. NOCTI Tests – Revised and updated New York State cut scores starting this May. Part of larger program to help teachers prepare students for success.

6. 6 Career and Technical Education (CTE) (continued) Title IID – technology grants will be competitive to encourage a more effective use of funds and the creation of consortia around the state. CTE and Teacher Certification – Ongoing meetings with Office of Technology staff to address CTE teacher concerns on certification. Encourage CTE teachers who qualify to apply for “highly qualified” status under NCLB. http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/cte/

7. 7 Adult Education and Workforce Development GED Administration – RFP for New York City will increase capacity and streamline process. ASISTS – Adult Student Information System and Technical Support is a web-based data system starting in 2007-08. Adult Education and Local Workforce Development – 21 NYS Adult Education Program directors are receiving training in new curriculum. www.emsc.nysed.gov/workforce/offices/adult.html

8. 8 Curriculum, Instruction and Instructional Technology (CIIT) NY ECLIPSE – Enhancing collaborative leadership for improved performance in science education, Big 5 and four BOCES. Adolescent Literacy Plan – Benchmarking other states and working with the NY Comprehensive Center on best practices and research-based models. ELA Standards Review – Article VII requirement, NY Comprehensive Center assistance in seeking best practices. Social Studies Online Tools – Update Global History and Geography online resources and DBQ tutorial.

9. 9 Curriculum, Instruction and Instructional Technology (continued) Middle Level Education – Model B, C1, and C2 applications and guidance revised for 2008. MMGW – Reviewing Making Middle Grades Work school reform model. Physical Education – Final stage of physical education profile. Voluntary use by districts. www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/

10. 10 Planning and Professional Development Teacher Centers – 131 centers throughout the state for teacher professional development and other assistance. NCLB – Oversight for enhancing teaching quality and innovative education programs. HQ teachers. Regulations – Oversee compliance for professional development plans and shared decision making. http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/ppd/

11. 11 Questions and Comments Howard J. Goldsmith New York State Education Department Office of Curriculum and Instructional Support OCIS Website: www.emsc.nysed.gov/cis/www.emsc.nysed.gov/cis/ E-mail: emscocis@mail.nysed.govemscocis@mail.nysed.gov Telephone: (518) 474-8892