Nysed.gov is the official website for the New York Education Department. The department is also a part of the University of the State of New York. The website states that its goal is to raise the knowledge, skill, and opportunity of the people of New York. The first main branch of the department is elementary, middle school, and continuing education (P12-EMSC). The second main branch is higher education (OHE). The third main branch is the Office of Cultural Education (OCE). The fourth branch is the Office of Operations and Management Services (OMS). The fifth branch is the office of Professions (OP). The final main branch is the vocational and education services for individuals with disabilities (VESID). The website basically serves as in informational and news source for New York parents, students, and educators. The homepage features news, links to popular topics. It also has links to subjects such as testing, teacher certification, GED, disability services, school report cards, and incorporation issues. The website divides its information for parents, teachers, administrators, licensed professionals, and the public. It also contains a general listing containing the categories of about NYSED, program offices, news room, business portal, finance & business and policy & guidance.