Strengthening the Capacity of
21st Century Leaders and Learners

The Staff/Curriculum Development Network of New York State (SCDN) has existed as an extension of the District Superintendents since 1986. Although originally funded by the State Education Department (SED) as the operational arm of the Offices of Curriculum and Assessment, the Network has been self-sustaining for more than fifteen years and is governed according to its own by-laws and protocols. In effect, SCDN is the instructional leadership arm of the thirty-seven Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) and the Big 5 Cities in New York State.

Our Mission is to strengthen the capacity of school districts to promote successful attainment of the New York State Standards by all students.

SCDN Goals for the 2019-20 School Year:
  • Enhance communication among BOCES/Large City School Districts and the State Education Department by sharing information and resources with each other and local school districts; to support student learning through quality curriculum, staff and organizational development;
  • To collaborate with the NYSED in planning and implementing curriculum, instruction and assessment through capacity building initiatives;
  • To provide professional development leadership and to network with other professional organizations.
S/CDN Constitution and Bylaws (revised June 2018)

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