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08-03-2026
Guidance for Instruction on June 21, 2027
This document is to provide districts with guidance surrounding the June 21, 2027 checkpoint exam date, and how that date should be counted toward the 180 Day requirement.
08-03-2026
Now Available: 180 Day Model Calendar Available for Completion
The 180 Day Calendar for the 2026-27 School year is now available for district use. The 2027-28 School Year Model Calendar has been released for planning purposes only.
Model Calendars

03-13-2026
Guidance on Reporting February 23, 2026 Waiver in SAMS 2026-27 Claim Year


02-04-2026
Guidance for School Districts Regarding Extreme Heat Conditions


09-15-2025
Guidance on reporting students enrolled in the new Syracuse STEAM high school in the State Aid Management System (SAMS) and Student Information Repository System (SIRS) is now available.


7-07-2025
Now Available: 180 Day Model Calendar Available for Completion
The 180 Day Calendar for the 2025-26 School year is now available for district use. The 2026-27 School Year Model Calendar has been released for planning purposes only. Model Calendars


7-31-2024
Now Available: 180 Day Model Calendar Available for Completion
The 180 Day Calendar for the 2024-25 School year is now available for district use. The 2025-26 School Year Model Calendar has been released for planning purposes only. Model Calendars


2-7-2024
Library Materials Aid Now Includes Digital Materials


12-7-2023
Now Available: 180 Day Model Calendar Available for Completion
The 180 Day Calendar for the 2023-24 School year is now available for district use. The 2024-25 School Year Model Calendar has been released for planning purposes only. Model Calendars


12-1-2023
Asian Lunar New Year & Diwali Guidance


08-25-2023
Directions for Schedule A-8 (Extraordinary Condition Days and State of Emergency Days)


02-3-2023
Reminder: The Office of State Aid has posted a list of Frequently Asked Questions about attendance, including information regarding instructional hours and session days for state aid purposes.
Last Updated: August 6, 2025