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The ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® is part of the University of the State of New York (USNY), one of the most complete, interconnected systems of educational services in the United States.

Our mission is to raise the knowledge, skill, and opportunity of all the people in New York. Our vision is to provide leadership for a system that yields the best educated people in the world.

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Main Branches

The State ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® Department has the following main branches, each under the direction of the Commissioner of ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ®:

(P-12)
The Office of P-12 ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® oversees pre-K through 12th grade programs. The Office of P-12 ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® has diverse responsibilities carried out by the .

(OHE)
This division oversees colleges, universities and proprietary schools; is responsible for the certification of teachers and other school professionals; and oversees programs to improve teacher preparation and recruitment.

(OCE)
OCE includes the , the , the , the ,Ìýand theÌý. These institutions are responsible for increasing the knowledge and information resources of State and local government, businesses, and individuals. The Office supports research, operates programs, and develops collections that serve the long-term interests of the institutions and residents of New York and support arts education for high-school students.

(PIMS)
PIMS includes the offices of Information Technology, Facilities and Business Services, State Review Office and External Audits.

(CFO)
CFO includes the offices ofÌýHuman Resources, Fiscal Services, Budget Coordination, ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® Finance, Internal Audit and Internal Controls.

(OP)
Since 1891, the Board of Regents and the ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® have overseen the preparation, licensure, and practice of the professions. Currently, the Office regulates forty-eight professions defined in Title VIII of the ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® Law.

Office of Special ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® and ACCES (OSEA)
The ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ®'s Office of Special ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® and ACCES (OSEA) combines the Office of Special ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® (OSE) and (ACCES), underscoring a strong commitment to collaboratively serving students with disabilities and supporting individuals pursuing career and educational goals.

Organization Chart

A high-level organization chart provides an overview of the relationship among these offices.