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Update Your Address Today

As we prepare for fall 2025 it's vitally important accurate addresses are on file with the district for all students. This is especially true this summer as the district prepares to offer bus service to most elementary students for the first time. Unfortunately, much of the mail being sent by the district is being returned due to inaccurate address information, and we need your help to change that. Visit the link to the Central Registration form below, or reach out to Central Registration by phone at 845-437-3480 or email at Centreg@poughkeepsieschools.org, to be sure your address is accurate.

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Overview

Welcome to the Division of Instruction:

The Division of Instruction is comprised of our Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary and Secondary curriculum departments and administrators,  College and Career Readiness, English Language Learners, Physical Education, Health and Athletics, School Counseling, Adult Education, Career and Technical Education, Community Schools programming, and Data, Accountability, and Assessment. We are excited to provide our students with a strong academic experience and are here to support the students and families of Poughkeepsie City School District!

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction is responsible for providing district-wide coordination and oversight of the instructional programs offered to the students. The team works collaboratively with building administrators and teachers to select appropriate, rigorous, and research-based curriculum programs, provide ongoing professional development, and analyze and share data for the continued academic growth of all of our students. 

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Contact the Team

Department of Curriculum & Instruction: 18 South Perry St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Gregory Mott

(845) 451-4900 ext. 2250

gmott@poughkeepsieschools.org

 

Administrative School Secretary 

Ms. Shpresa Toplanaj 

(845) 451-4900 ext. 1481

stoplanaj@poughkeepsieschools.org

Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Ms. Janet Bisti

(845) 451-4900 ext. 4983

jbisti@poughkeepsieschools.org

 

Director of Teaching and Learning 

Ms. Patrice Woods

(845) 451-4900 ext. 1352

pwoods@poughkeepsieschools.org

 

Special Projects Assistant

Ms. Takisha Morton

(845) 451-4900 ext. 1484

tmorton@poughkeepsieschools.org

Director of College Readiness and Workforce Education

Dr. Janety Encarnación

(845) 451-4900 ext. 1732

jencarnacion@poughkeepsieschools.org

 

Executive Director of Physical Education, Health Services, Athletics and Recreation

Peter Bianco

(845) 451-4900 ext. 6482

pbianco@poughkeepsieschools.org