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Standards and Instruction

The Office of Standards and Instruction provides leadership, guidance, and support in the areas of P-12 learning standards, instruction, educational program requirements, and graduation requirements.

Learning Standards

About the NYS P-12 Learning Standards
Learning Standards by Content Area
Standards Resources and Supports

K-12 Program and Diploma Requirements

General School Requirements
Elementary (PK-4) Requirements
Middle Level (5–8) Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Measures Initiative

Instruction

About P-12 Instruction in New York State
Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education
New York’s Literacy Initiative

Regulations, Guidance, and Supports

Related Statutes and Regulations
Guidance and Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Additional Programs
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Recent News

April 12, 2024
Amendment of Section 100.5 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Media Arts Course Flexibility for the Individual Arts Assessment Pathway (IAAP) and CTE Pathways to High School Graduation
March 12, 2024
Student and Parent Notification of Advanced Coursework
March 12, 2024
Celebrating Military-Connected Children in April During the Month of the Military Child
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