Program Description Handbook 2012-2013

OFFICE OF P-12 EDUCATION

 

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:  Allowances to State-Supported Schools for the Blind, Deaf, Severely Physically Disabled and Severely Emotionally Disturbed

DESCRIPTION:

The allowances to 11 State-supported schools provide for the education of students who are deaf, blind, severely physically or emotionally disabled under §4201 of the Education Law and Chapter 1060 of the Laws of 1974.  The State-supported schools receiving aid under this Program are:

Schools for the Deaf:
Cleary School for the Deaf, Ronkonkoma (Suffolk County)
Lexington School for the Deaf, New York (Queens)
Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf, Mill Neck
New York School for the Deaf, White Plains
Rochester School for the Deaf, Rochester
St. Francis DeSales School for the Deaf, New York (Brooklyn)
St. Joseph's School for the Deaf, New York (Bronx)
St. Mary's School for the Deaf, Buffalo
Schools for the Blind:
New York Institute for Special Education, New York (Bronx)*
Lavelle School for the Blind, New York (Bronx)
Schools for Physically Disabled Children:
Henry Viscardi School, Albertson
*This school also serves students with emotional disabilities.

Chapter 1066 of the Laws of 1974, which added §4204-a to the Education Law, provides for State reimbursement of tuition costs for the education of deaf infants below the age of three, and their parents attending programs approved by the Commissioner at various public and private facilities, including schools for the deaf listed in §4201 of the Education Law.

The annual appropriation for the §4201 program funds 35 percent of the prior school year operating expense and 65 percent of the current school year operating expense.  In addition, the appropriation covers costs for the Deaf Infant Program, Boards of Cooperative Educational Services grants, payments to the New York State Dormitory Authority for approved capital projects, and the retirement costs of employees of the 11 State-supported schools.

REGENTS GOALS: 1; 3; 5; 6

AUTHORITY:
Federal Statute:        
Federal Regulation:  
State Statute:             Education Law Sections 4201 and 4204-a
State Regulation:       8NYCRR Part 200

FUNDING SOURCE(S):
State-                           91.8%
Federal-                       8.2%
Special Revenue-         
Total-                           $117.1m

NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED:  Approximately 1,360 students each year.

CONTACT OFFICE:  P-12 Special Education Quality Assurance-Non District Unit
TELEPHONE: (518) 473-1185                     FAX:   (518) 473-5769


PROGRAM:  Bilingual Education

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  Department's Strategic Plan for Raising Standards (Regents Reform Agenda and Race to the Top), with special focus on the implementation best practices 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 high-need districts.

Programs / Initiatives;

1 - Regional Bilingual Education - Resource Networks (RBE-RN) will provide technical assistance to school districts, especially those where LEP/ELLs fail to meet State/Federal standards/requirements, to build and/or strengthen their capacity to serve LEP/ELLs through CR Part 154 and NCLB Title III programs. 

2 - NYSED has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the CUNY Graduate Center—Research Institute for the Study of Language in Urban Society (RISLUS) and PhD Program in Urban Education to:
Provide a leadership development program for 30-35 school principals of schools that are in need of improvement or persistently low achieving with large ELL/LEP populations to create quality programs for emergent bilingual students.  The program will include a series of professional development seminars to help these principals create materials and staffing conditions necessary to produce tangible improvements in the educational achievement of emergent bilinguals, on-site support to schools and guidance to principals on program evaluation and improvement plans, and an evaluation of the impact of the program on student outcomes.
Conduct a documentation and dissemination study of past and present practices in schools that have been successful in the education of emergent bilinguals.
Assist and advise the state in aligning the Native Language Arts and English as a Second Language standards with the Common Core English Language Arts standards.
Through a partnership with Bridges, facilitate the development of quality programming for Students with Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE).  Bridges is a successful research-based intervention to address the needs of this underserved population of students.  The program will share the work being conducted as part of a pilot program in New York City to districts working with SIFE in West New York through providing related professional development and supporting plans for Bridges start-ups.

3 - The Intensive Teacher Institute (ITI) is designed to increase the pool of certified bilingual and ESL teachers in New York by helping bilingual and ESL provisional preparatory teachers (PPT) meet the course requirements for certification in approved institutions of higher education (IHE). 

4 - The Quality Review Protocol (QRP) for LEP/ELLs Program will be developed to make sure that the instructional quality and academic rigor of bilingual education and freestanding ESL programs are aligned with New York State’s requirements, including Education Law 3204 and 3602; Part 154 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education (CR) for services to LEP/ELLs; general requirements under CR Parts 100, 117, 200; teacher certification requirements under CR Parts 80.9 and 80.10; and federal mandates under Titles I and III of the NCLB.  It will provide professional development for school leadership, instructional staff, and all other service providers working with LEP/ELL students.

5 - The Two-Way Bilingual Education Program is designed to promote academic excellence in core subjects and to develop proficiency in two languages (one of which is English) in the English proficient and LEP/ELL students.  Grants are in districts outside of NYC.

6 - The Bilingual/ESL Teacher Leadership Academy (BETLA) Program was created to instill leadership skills in exemplary teachers who then work to support fellow teachers working with LEP/ELLs.  The BETLA II will support bilingual and ESL teachers from Long Island and Westchester School Districts.  Phase 1 of the program provides leadership training to carefully selected teachers in an intensive summer academy.  Model demonstration/LABs classrooms for excellence in teaching and learning are established in Phase 2.  Phase 2 also continues the teacher leadership training.

7 – Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute (HYLI) is designed to develop leadership, public speaking skills, and an understanding of the NYS Legislative process in for 200 Hispanic (junior and senior) high school students studying NYS Law and Government.  Prior to attending a three-day institute, students receive training on the legislative process and then they select legislative bills to research and debate.  At the institute, students meet with legislators and debate actual legislative bills in a mock assembly session.  Students receive scholarships from legislators.

8 - CUNY-NYSIEB Leadership Program - Ten new schools in need of improvement or persistently low achieving will be selected through a competitive grant application to receive a grant of $30,000.00, as well as four districts that will be selected through a competitive grant application to receive a grant of $50,000, to participate in the CUNY-NYSIEB Leadership program.

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) 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-                           $0.51m

NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED:  n/a

CONTACT OFFICE: Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Standards - Career and Technical Education Team
TELEPHONE: (518) 486-1547                     FAX:   (518) 402-5114


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.

 

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) Title I 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 2012-2013, 15 school districts and BOCES with adult career and technical education programs were eligible to receive Perkins IV Title I 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-                           $45.2m

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:  Center for Disease Control Cooperative Agreement

DESCRIPTION:

Funds will support the targeted activities of the Statewide School Health Services Center (SSHSC), and the SUNY Cortland MOU “Building Capacity for School Health Systems Change” Health Demonstration Project (50% funded), and for coordinated school health activities and professional development.

The major objectives 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.
-Support the SSHSC in conducting administration of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) on odd years (2013), and the School Health Profiles Survey on even years (2102).

The standards established for Health, Physical Education, and Family and Consumer Sciences require students to acquire certain skills and proficiencies.  The services of the SSHC and the SUNY Cortland will assist students to understand the relationship between personal behaviors and HIV infection and to practice the skills necessary to prevent infection.  Further, these providers 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-                           $0.19m

NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED:  n/a

CONTACT OFFICE: Office of School Innovation - Student Support Services
TELEPHONE: (518) 486-6090                     FAX:   (518) 474-8299


PROGRAM:  Charter Schools

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 Charter Schools Office in the Office of Innovative School Models makes funds available for competitive charter school programs for planning and implementing grants 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 approved charter schools through a competitive RFP process.  These funds are suballocated to SUNY, who makes the funds available for the expenses associated with the acquisition renovation or construction of school facilities.  Funds are available only to schools in private, not public space.

REGENTS GOALS: 4

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 New Charter School Law??
State Regulation:      

FUNDING SOURCE(S):
State-                          
Federal-                       100%
Special Revenue-         
Total-                           $21.4)

NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED:  n/a

CONTACT OFFICE: Office of School Innovation - Charter Schools Office
TELEPHONE: (518) 474-1762                     FAX:   (518) 474-3209


PROGRAM:  Education of Children with Disabilities

DESCRIPTION:

§4410 Preschool Services

Under §4410 of Education Law, school districts are responsible for assuring the provision of special education services to eligible preschool children with disabilities (ages 3-4 years). Counties contract with approved programs and service providers selected by local boards of education and make 100 percent payment to providers.  Pursuant to Chapter 642 of the Laws of 1996, counties are reimbursed by the State for 59.5 percent of the approved costs for services.

§4408 Summer School Services

Children with disabilities, ages 5-21 years, may receive special programs and/or services during July and August, if recommended by the Committee on Special Education. The county of residence is responsible for 10 percent of the cost and the local school district is responsible for 20 percent of the cost.  The State Education Department is responsible for the remaining 70 percent of the cost.  Costs incurred for services provided during July and August to children with disabilities in the State schools in Rome and Batavia and the State-supported §4201 schools are included. Also included in this account are payments for summer students who are placed in Office of Mental Health residential treatment facilities.  Pursuant to Chapter 82 of the Laws of 1995, beginning in 1995-1996, no single payee may receive more than 45 percent of the appropriation for this Program.  In addition, no payments will be made after July 1, 1996 based on a claim submitted later than three years after the end of the school year in which services were rendered except in cases where such payment is the result of a court order, judgment, or final audit.

REGENTS GOALS: 1; 2; 5; 6

AUTHORITY:
Federal Statute:        
Federal Regulation:  
State Statute:             Education Law Sections 4408 and 4410
State Regulation:       8NYCRR Part 200

FUNDING SOURCE(S):
State-                           100%
Federal-                      
Special Revenue-         
Total-                           $1,258m

NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED:  4410 - 41,823  /  4408 - N/A

CONTACT OFFICE: P-12 Special Education Policy Unit
TELEPHONE: (518) 473-2878                     FAX:   (518) 473-5387


PROGRAM:  Education of Native Americans

DESCRIPTION:

New York State, in accordance with Article 83 of the Education Law, provides for educational services through tuition contracts with 13 public school districts for approximately 3,000 Native American students in Grades K-12 that live on nine Indian reservations.  The Department also contracts with three of the contracting school districts for the operation of three, State-owned reservation schools on the St. Regis Mohawk, Onondaga and Tuscarora Indian Reservations.  The Education Department also contracts with nine public school districts and four commercial bus companies, including the Seneca Nation of Indians, for the transportation of these students.  School buses are also purchased by the State for use by the Salmon River and Massena School Districts to transport students living on the St. Regis Mohawk Indian Reservation.  School districts receive supplemental services money to provide additional educational support services solely for Native American students.

Department staff provide technical assistance to the contracting schools and reservation communities to improve the educational programs/services provided to Native American students, including better parent/school relationships, consultation with the nations/tribes, inclusion of Native American language/culture in the schools curriculum, and collaborative efforts in the school districts comprehensive plans to have all children achieve high standards.

REGENTS GOALS: 1; 3; 4

AUTHORITY:
Federal Statute:        
Federal Regulation:  
State Statute:             Education Law Article 83, §§111, 3602, 3635 and 4101-4119
State Regulation:       8NYCRR Part 174

FUNDING SOURCE(S):
State-                           100%
Federal-                      
Special Revenue-         
Total-                           $24.5m

NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED:  approximately 3,000

CONTACT OFFICE: School Improvement and Community Services (Regional) - Native American Education Office
TELEPHONE: (518) 474-0537                     FAX:   (518) 474-3666


PROGRAM:  Extended School Day/School Violence Prevention Program (ESD/SVP)

DESCRIPTION:

ESD/SVP grant program will be awarding projects through public school districts, special act school and not for profit organizations collaborating with public school districts. Priority was given to applicants that included high-need public school districts as defined by districts ranked 1-4 on the Need/Resource Capacity Category Index, or have at least 50 Limited English Proficient (LEP) students. In order for an application to have received priority, at least 50% of the districts included in the application must have been on one of the priority lists.

The primary purpose of the ESD/SVP grant program is to provide a balance of academic enrichment and youth development activities. In addition, violence prevention strategies are utilized and implemented to assist in maintaining a positive school climate. Activities are provided during and after the school day. These activities may include; tutoring in areas of math, reading and science, recreation, student leadership development, peer intervention training, and conflict resolution programs.

REGENTS GOALS: 1

AUTHORITY:
Federal Statute:        
Federal Regulation:  
State Statute:             Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2002
State Regulation:      

FUNDING SOURCE(S):
State-                           100%
Federal-                      
Special Revenue-         
Total-                           $24.3m

NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED:  n/a

CONTACT OFFICE 1: Office of School Innovation - Student Support Services
TELEPHONE: (518) 486-6090                     FAX:   (518) 474-8299


PROGRAM:  Health Education Program

DESCRIPTION:

Funds will support targeted health education, services and activities of the Statewide School Health Services Center (SSHSC), SUNY Cortland MOU “Building Capacity for School Health Systems Change” health demonstration project (50% funded), and the Kaleida Health Contract/Buffalo.

These funds are available for health-related programs focused on increasing the capacity of school districts and buildings to coordinate their school health education programs, health policies and supportive services, while directly increasing their capacity to deliver comprehensive evidence-based health instruction and professional development.  Such health-related programs include but are not limited to, those providing health instruction and supportive services in health education, nutrition, physical activity/education, coordinated school health, and acquired immune deficiency syndrome education (AIDS).

REGENTS GOALS: 1; 4

AUTHORITY:
Federal Statute:        
Federal Regulation:  
State Statute:             Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2005
State Regulation:      

FUNDING SOURCE(S):
State-                           100%
Federal-                      
Special Revenue-         
Total-                           $0.69m

NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED:  n/a

CONTACT OFFICE: Office of School Innovation - Student Support Services
TELEPHONE: (518) 486-6090                     FAX:   (518) 474-8299


PROGRAM:  Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

DESCRIPTION:

IDEA makes it possible for states and local educational agencies to receive federal funds to assist in the education of students with disabilities ages 3-21.  In order to remain eligible for federal funds under the law, states must have policies and procedures in effect that comply with federal requirements including, but not limited to, policies and procedures that demonstrate:

1)  All children and youth with disabilities, regardless of the severity of their disability, will receive a free appropriate public education at public expense.
2)  Education of children and youth with disabilities will be based on a complete and individual evaluation and determination of eligibility.
3)  An individualized education program is developed, reviewed and revised for every child or youth found eligible for special education.
4)  To the maximum extent appropriate, all children and youth with disabilities will be educated  in the least restrictive environment and a continuum of alternative placements will be available.
5)  The rights of children with disabilities and their parents are protected through procedural safeguards.
6)  Children suspected of having disabilities are located through child find procedures.
7)  Confidentiality of personally identifiable information will be ensured and protected.
7)  The State has appropriate professional requirements that establish suitable qualifications for personnel providing special education and related services.

The federal government allocates funds to New York State based on a census of children ages 3-21 in the State.  A portion of the funds is allocated to schools based on the total school enrollment and the State’s poverty rate.

Each year, special education services are provided to approximately 41,823 students with disabilities, ages 3-5 and 396,152 students with disabilities, ages 6-21.  Federal discretionary dollars support initiatives such as statewide training and resources networks, parent centers, general oversight and monitoring activities, quality assurance and federal compliance.

REGENTS GOALS: 3; 4; 5; 6

AUTHORITY:
Federal Statute:         Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B, 601-682, as amended, PL 108-446
Federal Regulation:   Title 34 CFR 300
State Statute:             Article 89, Article 81
State Regulation:       8NYCRR Parts 200 and 201

FUNDING SOURCE(S):
State-                          
Federal-                       100%
Special Revenue-         
Total-                           School Age Total (regular) = $758 million
Preschool (regular) = $33.1 million

NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED:  437,975

CONTACT OFFICE: P-12 Special Education Policy Unit
TELEPHONE: (518) 473-2878                     FAX:   (518) 473-5387


PROGRAM:  Learning Technology Grant (LTG) Program

DESCRIPTION:

The Learning Technology Grant (LTG) Program provides funds to improve student academic performance in relation to the New York State learning standards (including the New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy and for Mathematics.

The Program is designed to enable collaborative partnerships of public and nonpublic schools to address the implementation of New York State learning standards through the use of technology.  LTGs provide funds for acquisition of both technology and staff development that will facilitate student learning.  As the effectiveness of educational technology depends upon adequate training in its use, expenditures for staff development must amount to at least 45 percent of the program budget and no more than 45 percent of the budget may be spent on hardware.

REGENTS GOALS: 1; 3; 4

AUTHORITY:
Federal Statute:        
Federal Regulation:  
State Statute:             Chapter 153 of the Laws of 1997
State Regulation:      

FUNDING SOURCE(S):
State-                           100%
Federal-                      
Special Revenue-         
Total-                           $3.28m

NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED:  Approx 60,000 - program serves 63 of the lowest performing public schools and private school partners, balanced across NYC, Big 4, and rest-of state

CONTACT OFFICE: Office of Curriculum, Assessment and Educational Technology--Educational Design and Technology

TELEPHONE: (518) 474-5461                     FAX:   (518) 473-2860

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Last Updated: January 24, 2013