Engage NY, developed by the New York State Education Department (NYSED), served as one of the most widely used public platforms for Common Core-aligned curriculum and instructional resources in the United States. Designed to support educators, parents, and students across New York and beyond, the site offered full curriculum modules, videos, assessments, and guidance documents covering English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and teacher evaluations.
Although formal support for Engage NY was discontinued in 2022, the content remains accessible through archives and continues to play a major role in classrooms, professional development, and educational planning.
Available Curriculum Materials
The Engage NY math curriculum spans pre-kindergarten through high school and follows the Common Core Learning Standards. These modules are organized by grade and topic, providing detailed lesson plans, problem sets, exit tickets, and assessments. Originally developed by Great Minds (also known for Eureka Math), these materials emphasize conceptual understanding, procedural skills, and application.
The ELA modules include comprehensive unit plans, recommended texts, lesson pacing, and evidence-based writing tasks. Designed to build literacy skills through close reading, writing, speaking, and listening, the curriculum places a strong focus on knowledge-building through complex texts across genres and grade levels.
Video Libraries and Instructional Support
Engage NY also provided a robust collection of professional development videos for teachers, instructional coaches, and school leaders. These videos offered practical guidance on how to implement the curriculum, lead discussions, assess student understanding, and manage classroom instruction aligned to the standards.
Many videos showcased real classroom instruction, modeling effective practices such as scaffolding, formative assessment, and academic discourse. These resources were invaluable for both new and experienced educators adjusting to the Common Core framework.
Supplementary Resources Still in Use
Although Engage NY is no longer actively maintained, many schools continue to use its content through the Eureka Math curriculum, which was built from the same foundation. Eureka Math expands on Engage NY’s structure and includes print materials, teacher editions, student workbooks, and additional assessments.
Various teacher communities and nonprofit organizations have continued to build around the Engage NY content. These include platforms that host aligned resources such as practice assessments, video tutorials, and enrichment activities. Teachers often collaborate in these spaces to adapt the modules for differentiated instruction and real-world application.
Legacy and Continued Relevance
While no longer updated by NYSED, the Engage NY materials remain a widely respected and utilized resource in American education. The curriculum’s open-access nature, strong alignment to learning standards, and proven structure make it a valuable tool for instruction, especially in schools with limited curriculum budgets.
School leaders and educators are encouraged to retain copies of Engage NY resources and integrate them into long-term instructional planning. Whether used in full or adapted for blended learning, the curriculum and materials continue to support rigorous, high-quality education across all grade levels.
