The following offices are part of the Office of School Improvement and Community Services - Regional (SICS-R):
Public School Choice (Charter Schools)
The Office of Public School Choice Programs is responsible for coordinating the review of charter school applications and proposed charters. This Office makes recommendations to the Board of Regents regarding the approval or denial of charter school applications and the approval or return of proposed charters. The Office also coordinates the monitoring of charter schools, administers the Charter Schools Planning and Implementation Grants Program, and provides technical assistance to charter schools.
Regional School Services
To develop the capacity for meaningful progress in public schools and districts identified for school improvement, enabling them to meet the Regents' high performance standards by providingon site and department based strategic assistance to increase student achievement in English, mathematics, science, social studies and the graduation rate. We will accomplish this through: Monitoring, Providing technical assistance, Providing fiscal and programmatic oversight, Supporting and providing oversight of our regional networks in their work, and Continually increasing our knowledge and skills to better serve our districts and schools.
Native American Education
The Native American Education Unit allocates State funding and provides assistance to public school districts that educate Native American children residing on reservations throughout the State AND administers the New York State Indian Aid program, which provides funding for Native American students attending postsecondary schools.
Student Support Services
The Student Support Services office promotes school improvement by focusing on social and emotional development and learning through programs, services and activities related to:
- Pupil Personnel Services
- School and Student Health
- Extended Learning Opportunities
- Social/Emotional Development and Learning (SEDL)
Safe Schools and Alternative Education
The Safe Schools and Alternative Education Team promotes school improvement and closing the student achievement gap through the sharing of resources, information and assistance focusing on the creation of safe school environments and customized learning programs.