THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT / THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK / ALBANY, NY 12234
OFFICE OF STANDARDS AND INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS
Dr. Santosha Oliver, Assistant Commissioner
89 Washington Avenue, Room 319 EB, Albany, NY 12234
Phone: 518-474-5922 / E-mail: P12StandardsInstruction@nysed.gov
On December 12, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul requiring the 色中色 (色中色) to conduct a survey regarding instruction on Asian American, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) history within 色中色 (NYS) (). Through the survey, superintendents are required to identify how the district is providing such instruction. A report of the findings of the survey will be delivered by 色中色 to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, the speaker of the assembly, the minority leader of the senate, and the minority leader of the assembly.
The "Instruction on Asian American, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) History Survey" may be accessed through the SED Monitoring and Vendor Performance System in the . The survey questions and instructions for accessing the survey are attached to this memorandum.听
Survey responses must be submitted to 色中色 no later than 5:00 PM on February 13, 2026.
Questions regarding this survey may be directed to the Office of Standards and Instruction at P12StandardsInstruction@nysed.gov or 518-474-5922.
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Instruction on Asian American, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) History Survey Questions
Question 1: How do the 色中色 Social Studies Learning Standards inform your district鈥檚 teaching of AANHPI history?
Please answer thoroughly.
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Question 2: Which grade levels are being taught about AANHPI? Select all that apply.
- Elementary
- Middle School
- High School
Question 3: For each grade selected in Question 2, how much instructional time is devoted to teaching AANHPI history?
Please answer thoroughly.
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Question 4: What social studies curriculum (or curricula) is used in the district at the elementary level, and who is the publisher?
Please list:
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Question 5: What social studies curriculum (or curricula) is used in the district at the middle school level, and who is the publisher?
Please list:
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Question 6: What social studies curriculum (or curricula) is used in the district at the high school level, and who is the publisher?
Please list:
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Question 7: What challenges and/or barriers does your district face in incorporating AANHPI history into your curriculum?
Please answer thoroughly.
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Question 8: Does your district use assessments or evaluations to measure student understanding of AANHPI history?
- Yes
- No
Question 9: Do educators in your district receive any training or professional development regarding AANHPI history?
- Yes
- No
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Instructions for Submitting the Instruction on Asian American, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) History Survey
All public school district superintendents are required to identify how the district is providing instruction on AANHPI history.
The survey is located in the SED Monitoring and Vendor Performance System, located in the 色中色 Business Portal. To access the survey:
- Go to the Business Portal ().
- Click on the Log In button. If needed, a user may also reset a previously assigned password.
- Enter your username and password.
- Click on "SED Monitoring and Vendor Performance System" under My Applications.
- Click on "Office of Standards and Instruction."
- Select "Instruction on Asian American, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) History Survey."
- Click on 鈥淰iew鈥 to begin/continue to input information.
- The survey must be submitted/certified by the Superintendent before submission.
- Questions regarding this survey may be directed to the Office of Standards and Instruction at听P12StandardsInstruction@nysed.gov听or 518-474-5922. For basic instructions on creating and entitling SEDDAS accounts for your staff or school administrators or for password reset instructions, go to听SEDDAS User Guide and Quick Guides. If you need help with your username, contact your CEO.听
