The New York State Education Department is responsible for setting student learning expectations (standards) for what all students should know and be able to do as a result of skilled instruction.
Next Generation Learning Standards: Parent Resources
http://www.nysed.gov/curriculum-instruction/next-generation-learning-standards-parent-resources
For more information on New York's learning standards, please visit the New York State Education Department's "Curriculum and Instruction" website at: http://www.nysed.gov/curriculum-instruction.
Professional Development Standards: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/resteachers/pd.html