Matthew Matera

This document provides guidance for New York State public school districts on the creation and submission of their three-year Instructional Technology Plans (ITP) through the SED Monitoring system survey, covering the period from July 2026 to June 2029. The plan aims to ensure equitable access to high-quality educational opportunities and effective instruction, aligning with state standards and preparing students for college, career, and citizenship. Key areas addressed include strategic technology planning, goal attainment in digital content and capacity, district-specific technology goals, alignment with NYSED initiatives for equitable learning and virtual instruction, and administrative management for technology support and program implementation.

The Central Islip Union Free School District outlines its strategic plan for utilizing federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act funding over three years to address student needs exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan prioritizes maximizing in-person instructional time, improving school operations and student support, and implementing evidence-based strategies for social-emotional, mental health, and academic needs. It also focuses on expanding summer and after-school programs, enhancing academic initiatives, purchasing educational technology, supporting early childhood education, and addressing learning loss through data-driven practices to ensure equitable outcomes.

This ARP-ESSER plan outlines the Central Islip Union Free School District's utilization of federal funding to address educational needs and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic from 2021 to 2024. Key priorities include safely returning students to in-person instruction, maximizing instructional time, purchasing educational technology, and implementing evidence-based strategies to address learning loss, social-emotional needs, and support vulnerable student populations. The plan details specific program goals, such as the Elementary After-School ELA and Math Program and the Extended School Year Program, alongside amendments to funding for staffing, technology, security, and student health initiatives.

This document outlines the Central Islip Union Free School District's plan for utilizing increased state foundation aid for the 2021-2024 school years. The plan focuses on improving student performance and achievement by hiring additional Kindergarten and First Grade Teachers to reduce class sizes and provide personalized small group instruction. Key initiatives include supporting students' social and emotional health, addressing barriers to learning, and implementing programs for school, family, and community engagement.

This action plan outlines the commitment of the Central Islip Union Free School District and Suffolk County to the My Brother's Keeper initiative. The plan addresses six national MBK milestones, including school readiness, grade-level reading, high school graduation, postsecondary training, youth employment, and safety from violent crime. It also supports six New York State MBK priorities, focusing on equitable access to education, expanded intervention services, culturally responsive approaches, addressing structural racism, comprehensive support, and family engagement. Key actions aim to expand universal pre-kindergarten, improve early literacy outcomes, increase high school graduation rates, and reduce chronic absenteeism and suspensions, all while fostering community partnerships and providing extensive academic, social, emotional, and career development resources for all students, particularly youth of color.