PROGRAM: Office of Elementary, Middle, Secondary and Continuing Education
DESCRIPTION:
Under the direction of the Board of Regents, the State Education Department's Office of Elementary, Middle, Secondary and Continuing Education (EMSC) is responsible for strengthening local capacity to develop and implement a comprehensive and coordinated system for quality services for:
- More than 2.7 million public school students in 4,500 schools, 697
school districts, and 37 boards of cooperative educational services (BOCES).
- More than 440,000 students in 2,000 nonpublic schools.
- More than 157,000 adult learners
- More than 100,000 students in prekindergarten programs.
These efforts promote the intellectual, physical, cultural, economic and social/emotional well-being of diverse students, families, adults and communities.
To achieve this mission, the focus is on:
- Increasing access to quality early childhood education programs
- Raising the learning standards, aligning standards, assessments,
curriculum and instruction across P-16 education
- Strengthening instruction
- Closing the gar in student achievement
- Increasing the graduation rate.
- Increasing capacity for collaboration and innovation at the local
level.
- Advocating for resources and services to support the achievement
of excellence and equity of results for all learners, including those
who are not yet in school or who have left school, as well as families
and communities.
REGENTS GOALS: 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6
AUTHORITY:
Federal Statute: (see specific program)
Federal Regulation: (see specific program)
State Statute: (see specific program)
State Regulation: (see specific program)
FUNDING SOURCE(S):
State- 75.89%
Federal- 12.49%
Special Revenue- 11.62%
Total- $25.3b (excludes Special Legislative
Projects)
NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED: n/a
CONTACT OFFICE: Senior Deputy Commissioner of Education - P-16
TELEPHONE: (518) 474-3862 FAX: (518) 473-2056
PROGRAM: Academic Intervention for Nonpublic Schools-
DESCRIPTION:
Academic intervention services (AIS) for children attending nonpublic schools supplement the instruction provided in the general curriculum and assist students in meeting the State learning standards. AIS are intended to assist students who are at risk of not achieving the State learning standards in English language arts, mathematics, social studies and/or science, or who are at risk of not gaining the knowledge and skills needed to meet or exceed designated performance levels on State assessments. To improve student performance on State assessments, nonpublic school teachers of fourth and eighth grade students who scored at level one or two on the English language arts and mathematics State assessments receive in-depth professional development services to improve their content knowledge and develop appropriate instructional strategies.
REGENTS GOALS: 1
AUTHORITY:
Federal Statute:
Federal Regulation:
State Statute:
State Regulation: 8NYCRR Part 100.2
FUNDING SOURCE(S):
State- 100%
Federal-
Special Revenue-
Total- $922,000
NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED: 1,200 teachers
CONTACT OFFICE: School Operations and Management Services - Grants
Management
TELEPHONE: (518) 474-3936 FAX: (518) 474-1983
PROGRAM: Adult Basic Education (Welfare Education Program – WEP)-
DESCRIPTION:
The State Literacy and Basic Education for Public Assistance Recipients Program, referred to as WEP provides funding for adult education programs for individuals receiving public assistance. Eligible agencies include school districts and boards of cooperative educational services (BOCES).
REGENTS GOALS: 1; 4
AUTHORITY:
Federal Statute:
Federal Regulation:
State Statute: Education Law §207 & Chapter 53 of the
Laws of 2002
State Regulation: 8NYCRR Part 164.1
FUNDING SOURCE(S):
State- 100%
Federal-
Special Revenue-
Total- $1.84m
NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED: 26,460
CONTACT OFFICE: Curriculum and Instructional Support - Adult Education
and Workforce Development Team
TELEPHONE: (518) 474-8940 FAX: (518) 486-1751
PROGRAM: Adult Literacy Education (ALE) Program-
DESCRIPTION:
The State ALE Program provides funding for adult education programs for undereducated and disadvantaged adults. Eligible agencies include not-for-profit agencies (e.g., community-based organizations, postsecondary institutions, and literacy volunteer agencies).
REGENTS GOALS: 1; 4
AUTHORITY:
Federal Statute:
Federal Regulation:
State Statute: Education Law §207 & Chapter 53 of the
Laws of 2002
State Regulation:
FUNDING SOURCE(S):
State- 100%
Federal-
Special Revenue-
Total- $6.9m
NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED: 16,000
CONTACT OFFICE: Curriculum and Instructional Support - Adult Education
and Workforce Development Team
TELEPHONE: (518) 474-8940 FAX: (518) 486-1751
PROGRAM: AIDS Institute Suballocation for HIV/AIDS
DESCRIPTION:
Funds will support the Statewide Center for Student Support Services (SCSSS).
The major objectives of SCSSS will be to:
- Assist schools to develop comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention education
programs in grades K-12.
- Assess the availability and adequacy of school-based HIV/AIDS prevention
education programs within the regions.
- Train teachers and other school personnel to conduct appropriate
and effective HIV/AIDS prevention education programs.
- Assist schools to integrate HIV/AIDS prevention education within
a coordinated school health program model that establishes a foundation
for understanding the relationship between personal behaviors and health.
- Assist schools with the coordination of HIV/AIDS prevention education
services available through community agencies and organizations with
school programs and services.
The services to be offered to schools through the SCSSS include technical assistance, training, curriculum and resource development, and coordination of HIV/AIDS educational services within the regions. These services will assist students to understand the relationship between personal behaviors and HIV infection and to practice the skills necessary to prevent infection. Further, the network will assist in the implementation of the standards and measuring results and building capacity by identifying successful programs, helping parents to become active participants in their children’s education, helping schools in school-based planning and decision making, and in addressing community and school HIV/AIDS problems.
REGENTS GOALS: 1; 3; 4; 5
AUTHORITY:
Federal Statute:
Federal Regulation:
State Statute: Chapter 54 of the Laws of 2002
State Regulation:
FUNDING SOURCE(S):
State- 100%
Federal-
Special Revenue-
Total- $0.2m
NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED: n/a
CONTACT OFFICE: School Improvement and Community Services (Regional)
- Student Support Services
TELEPHONE: (518) 486-6090 FAX: (518) 474-8299
DESCRIPTION:
The following is a summary of the proposed grants and contracts under the Bilingual Categorical Funds which support initiatives to address the needs of Limited English Proficient /English Language Learners (LEP/ELL) consistent with the Regents Policy Paper on Bilingual Education EL 3204, Commissioner's Regulation Part 154; the Twelve Action Steps; and the Department's Strategic Plan for Raising Standards, with special focus on the implementation of the Seven Essential Elements for the Education of LEP/ELLs.
The activities specifically addressed are in the areas of higher standards, new assessments involving LEP/ELLs, the preparation and certification of bilingual and ESL staff to incorporate the standards and assessments into the curriculum for LEP/ELL, parent empowerment to increase their knowledge and understanding of LEP/ELL requirements, capacity building at the school and district levels and most especially, the provision of equitable services for LEP/ELLs. Many of these initiatives will focus on the high-need districts.
Two-Way Bilingual Education Grants – Competitive bilingual education grants that integrate limited English proficient (LEP) with English proficient (EP) students in an instructional program which uses two languages for instruction with the goal of academic excellence and bilingual proficiency and bi-literacy (proficiency in two languages) for both groups of students.
Bilingual Education Technical Assistance Centers (BETACs) – Fourteen (14) BETACs statewide provide services to school districts, in order to enhance the quality of education for LEP students. BETACs work with districts in the development of programs designed to promote equity and excellence, and help LEP students meet the same high expectations established in the State’s standards. In that capacity, BETACs provide the highest quality of technical assistance, disseminate information, conduct staff development activities for educators and workshops for parents, and assist districts in planning and implementing regional and statewide activities. Three of the BETACs focus on statewide language issue (Spanish, Asian and Haitian).
Intensive Teacher Institute for Bilingual Education and ESL Teachers (ITI) - Designed to increase the pool of certified bilingual and ESL teachers by providing tuition assistance for up to 15 credits of study in designated colleges and universities with registered teacher education programs leading to State certification.
Puerto Rican/Hispanic Assembly/Senate Task Force Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (PRHYLI)– The Institute is designed to promote and develop leadership and public speaking skills in Hispanic high-school students throughout New York State. Students participate in training sessions organized at the local level in their home districts and acquire an understanding of NYS State legislative process in order to become more involved in public policy issues that impact upon them and their communities. The culmination of this training takes place during their arrival in Albany to attend a three-day institute where they have an opportunity to meet legislators and debate legislative bills in a mock assembly.
The Bilingual/ESL Teacher Leadership Academy I and II(BETLA - I & II) - The BETLA was created to instill leadership skills in exemplary teachers, who then work to support fellow teachers and administrators regarding the educational needs of LEP/ELLs. Teachers/leaders refine their own practice in their own classrooms which are used as school labs for bilingual and ESL instructions, as they support high achievement for all students. BETLA I focus on NYS teachers and BETLA II (starting during the 09-10 school year) will focus on Westchester and Long Island teachers.
Supplemental MS/HS LEP/ELL Grant - The Middle and High School LEP/ELL Grants initiative will focus on the development of before and/or after school tutorial programs or Saturday tutorial programs to help LEP/ELL's meet the NYS standards and graduation requirements. Instructional programs focus on ELA. ESL or contents areas and can be provided both in English as well as the student's native language.
LEP/ELL Program Evaluation Toolkit (LEP/ELL PET) - The LEP/ELL PET is a comprehensive document that will make sure the instructional quality and academic rigor of bilingual education and freestanding ESL programs are aligned with State regulations (CR Part 154; EL 3204, 3602; CR Parts 100, 117, 200; CR Parts 80.9 and 80.10) and Federal mandates (NCLB Titles I and III). It provides professional development for school leadership, instructional staff, and all other service providers working with LEP/ELL students. It also helps districts with compliance requirements.
Other Special Initiatives for LEP Students - These are a wide variety
of activities that are planned and implemented each year to meet specific
needs of LEP/ELLs that are supported by the above contracts/grants.
Some of these activities are the Regional Teachers Institutes (opportunity
to update teachers on information regarding nw assessments, policies
and instructional strategies for LEP students); and a number of guiding
documents to support districts such as programs for New Cormers, RTI,
Students with Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE), ect..
REGENTS GOALS: 1; 2; 3; 4
AUTHORITY:
Federal Statute:
Federal Regulation:
State Statute: Education Law §3602
State Regulation: 8NYCRR Part 154
FUNDING SOURCE(S):
State- 100%
Federal-
Special Revenue-
Total- $12.5m
NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED: n/a
CONTACT OFFICE: Office of Bilingual Education
TELEPHONE: (518) 474-8775 FAX: (518) 473-4678
PROGRAM: Career and Technical Education Improvement Act (CTEIA) - Perkins Title II Career Pathways Programs
DESCRIPTION:
A Perkins Title II career pathways program is comprised of organized educational activities delivered through academic courses and career and technical education (CTE) courses or unit of study. A career pathways program requires:
- Students to sign a declaration form evidencing their intent to
follow the Perkins Title II instructional approach of career pathways
in a program of study which:
- includes at least two years of secondary education and postsecondary
instruction;
- leads to completion of a two-year associate degree program, a two-year
certificate
program, or a two-year apprenticeship that follows secondary Perkins
Title II instruction,
and;
- Students to take two or more career and technical education courses or units of study, or a sequence of a minimum of three courses or units of study in a career and technical education program.
Twelve Perkins Title II Career Pathways Programs are funded in the 2009-2010 school year. The programs are a consortia of eligible agencies such as colleges, school districts and boards of cooperative educational services (BOCES), as identified in the federal regulations. A five year plan and annual budget are required components of the application.
REGENTS GOALS: 1
AUTHORITY:
Federal Statute: Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education
Improvement Act (CTEIA) of 2006, PL 109-270, Title II
Federal Regulation: 34 CFR Parts 400 & 403
State Statute:
State Regulation:
FUNDING SOURCE(S):
State-
Federal- 100%
Special Revenue-
Total- $5.2m
NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED: TBD
CONTACT OFFICE: Office of Curriculum and Instructional Support - Career
and Technical Education Team
TELEPHONE: (518) 486-1547 FAX: (518) 402-5114
PROGRAM: Career and Technical Education Improvement Act (CTEIA) Criminal Offender-
DESCRIPTION:
CTEIA Incarcerated Program grants and State set-asides are made available to provide occupational skills instruction and support services to individuals incarcerated or institutionalized in county and State correctional facilities. The purpose of the funding includes:
- The establishment and/or enhancement of career and technical education
programs for inmates that lead to employment of high-wage, high-skill,
high-wage, high-demand areas.
- The development on non-traditional career options.
- The development or enhancement of transitional services that lead
to employment for inmates who are completing their sentences and are
preparing for release.
- The improvement of equipment.
REGENTS GOALS: 1; 4
AUTHORITY:
Federal Statute: Carl D. Perkins CDEIA of 2006, PL 109-270,
Title I, Part A for Incarcerated Programs
Federal Regulation:
State Statute: Education Law §3203(7)
State Regulation: 8NYCRR Part 118
FUNDING SOURCE(S):
State-
Federal- 100%
Special Revenue-
Total- $0.58m
NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED: n/a
CONTACT OFFICE: School Improvement and Community Services (Regional)
- Student Support Service Team
TELEPHONE: (518) 486-6090 FAX: (518) 474-8299
PROGRAM: Career and Technical Education Improvement Act (CTEIA) Services for Nontraditional Activities
DESCRIPTION:
The New York State Project for Nontraditional Training and Employment works with agencies on meeting the Perkins IV accountability standards. The project provides statewide technical assistance for gender equity under Perkins IV. Services include:
Equity Resource Library
Books, manuals and videos are available for free loan to administrators and educators involved in Perkins-funded projects throughout New York State. Our collection totals over 2,000 items. Bibliographies of relevant topics are also available.
Web Site
The web site on Nontraditional Training and Employment provides up-to-date information on nontraditional careers and new and emerging careers, as well as strategies for recruiting, retaining and placing nontraditional students. The site allows access to and online ordering from the Resource Library database.
State Development and Technical Assistance
Meeting the nontraditional performance indicators can be a complex and long-term process. Staff development is available to meet your current needs.
Speakers’ Bureau
A current list of nontraditional workers, employers, and educators willing to speak about their experiences is available.
Project Research
Statewide data regarding the status of nontraditional occupations at Perkins-V-TEA funded institutions is provided.
REGENTS GOALS: 1; 4
AUTHORITY:
Federal Statute: Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education
Improvement Act (CTEIA) of 2006, PL 109-270
Federal Regulation: 34 CFR Parts 400 & 403
State Statute:
State Regulation:
FUNDING SOURCE(S):
State-
Federal- 100%
Special Revenue-
Total- $0.15m
NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED: n/a
CONTACT OFFICE: Office of Curriculum and Instructional Support - Career
and Technical Education Team
TELEPHONE: (518) 486-1547 FAX: (518) 402-5114
PROGRAM: Career and Technical Education Improvement Act (Perkins IV) Basic Grants for Secondary and Adult Career and Technical Education Programs
DESCRIPTION:
Allocations are generated for all school districts and boards of cooperative educational services (BOCES) in the State for secondary career and technical education programs. School districts and BOCES that meet eligibility requirements for use of the funds may then apply for funds to support their career and technical education programs. Individual school districts unable to meet the eligibility requirements may elect to return the money to the Department or join together with other school districts to form a consortium that meets the eligibility requirements.
Potential Perkins IV allocations for adult career and technical education programs are generated for school districts and BOCES based on the number of students in career and technical education programs who are economically disadvantaged using federally approved criteria. For 2009-2010, 12 school districts and BOCES with adult career and technical education programs were eligible to receive Perkins IV Basic Grant funds for Postsecondary/Adult programs.
REGENTS GOALS: 1; 4
AUTHORITY:
Federal Statute: Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education
Improvement Act of (CTEIA) of 2006, PL 109-270, Title I
Federal Regulation: 34 CFR Parts 400 & 403
State Statute:
State Regulation:
FUNDING SOURCE(S):
State-
Federal- 100%
Special Revenue-
Total- $57m
NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED: TBD
CONTACT OFFICE: Office of Curriculum and Instructional Support - Career
and Technical Education Team
TELEPHONE: (518) 486-1547 FAX: (518) 402-5114
PROGRAM: Center for Disease Control Cooperative Agreement
DESCRIPTION:
Funds will support the activities of the Statewide School Health Services Center (SHSC) and the Statewide Center for Student Support Services (SCSSS).
The major objectives of the SHSC and SCSSS offices will be to:
- Assist schools to develop comprehensive prevention education and
health promotion programs to address HIV/AIDS and other health risk
behaviors including lack of physical activity, poor nutrition and tobacco
use in grades K-12.
- Assess the availability and adequacy of school-based prevention education
and health promotion programs within the regions.
- Train teachers and other school personnel to conduct appropriate
and effective prevention education and health promotion programs.
- Assist schools to integrate prevention education and health promotion
programs within a coordinated school health model that establishes
a foundation for understanding the relationship between personal behaviors
and health.
- Assist schools with the coordination of prevention education and
health promotion services available through community agencies and
organizations.
- Assist schools with identification of indicators of student connectedness
to school in relation to supportive learning environments.
The standards established for Health, Physical Education, and Family and Consumer Sciences require students to acquire certain skills and proficiencies. The services of the statewide offices will assist students to understand the relationship between personal behaviors and HIV infection and to practice the skills necessary to prevent infection. Further, the Statewide Centers will assist in the implementation of the standards through several strategies, including setting goals, identification of successful programs, assistance to parents to become active participants in their children's’ education, technical assistance in implementing the standards, and encouragement of collaboration among schools and health and social services agencies to address community and school health issues affecting children and youth.
REGENTS GOALS: 1; 3; 4; 5
AUTHORITY:
Federal Statute: Department of Health and Human Services 301(A),
311(B)(c) & 317(K)(2) Public Service Act
Federal Regulation:
State Statute:
State Regulation:
FUNDING SOURCE(S):
State-
Federal- 100%
Special Revenue-
Total- $0.316m
NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED: n/a
CONTACT OFFICE: School Improvement and Community Services (regional)
- Student Support Services
TELEPHONE: (518) 486-6090 FAX: (518) 474-8299
DESCRIPTION:
Federal Fund -- (Title V, Part B)
The purpose of the federal Charter Schools Program (CSP) is to expand the number of high-quality charter schools available to students across the nation by providing financial assistance for the planning, program design, and initial implementation of public charter schools, evaluation of the effects of charter schools, and dissemination of information about charter schools and successful practices in charter schools.
In New York, the Office of Public School Choice Programs (PCSP) makes funds available for competitive charter school programs for planning and implementing grants to provide assistance to charter school applicants and potential applicants with the planning process and to provide assistance to approved charter schools regarding the implementation of an approved charter. Funds are also available on a competitive basis for the dissemination of successful practices in charter schools.
State Fund
The Charter Schools Stimulus Fund provides assistance to applicants for planning purposes and to approved charter schools for the acquisition, renovation or construction of school facilities.
The Stimulus Fund makes these funds available for the specific purposes of providing start-up grants associated with the development and submission of a charter school application to the Board of Regents as the charter entity. The funds are also available for facilities grants for costs associated with school facilities.
REGENTS GOALS: 1; 2; 3
AUTHORITY:
Federal Statute: 84.282A Public Charter Schools
Federal Regulation: CFR Part XX, EDGAR as applicable
State Statute: Education Law Article 56; Finance Law §97-sss
State Regulation:
FUNDING SOURCE(S):
State- 40%
Federal- 60%
Special Revenue-
Total- $13.83m ($5.53m from State)
NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED: n/a
CONTACT OFFICE: Office of Instructional Support and Development-Public
School Choice Programs
TELEPHONE: (518) 474-1762 FAX: (518) 474-3209