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Early Learning

The Office of Early Learning provides oversight and technical support to school districts in the development, implementation and evaluation of programs and policies related to educating students in prekindergarten to third grade that are aligned with the NYS Board of Regents Early Childhood Policy.

State-Administered Prekindergarten Programs

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Regulations and Guidance

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Voluntary Registered Nursery Schools and Kindergartens

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Becoming an Early Education Provider
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Resources (Birth - Grade 3)

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Supporting Special Populations
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Recent News

January 9, 2025
The Department Releases the P-3 Literacy Instructional Best Practices
The P-3 Literacy Best Practices were released in a statewide webinar event on January 7, 2025. The slides from the presentation, as well as the P-3 Literacy Instructional Best Practices are available on the Office of Early Learning Literacy website.
September 12, 2024
The Office of Early Learning and the Office of Cultural Education Announce the Science Everywhere Initiative
July 12, 2024
2024-2025 SIRS PreK Child Counts Memo
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June 20, 2024
Social Emotional Learning Building Progammatic Practice
January 9, 2025
The Department Releases the P-3 Literacy Instructional Best Practices
The P-3 Literacy Best Practices were released in a statewide webinar event on January 7, 2025. The slides from the presentation, as well as the P-3 Literacy Instructional Best Practices are available on the Office of Early Learning Literacy website.
September 12, 2024
The Office of Early Learning and the Office of Cultural Education Announce the Science Everywhere Initiative