The purpose of the Comprehensive School Health Education Demonstration Program, established under Article 804 of the Education Law, is to provide comprehensive programs of health instruction and supportive services at the K-6 grade levels that will encourage the adoption of positive health attitudes and behaviors.

A school district and eight boards of cooperative educational services (BOCES) receiving funding under this program work with communities and parents in the development and implementation of comprehensive school health education programs which are consistent with SED's mission and other initiatives aimed at improving school quality.

The services of the Comprehensive School Health and Wellness Regional Centers and the advocacy offices for school health education and services assist students to understand the relationship between personal behaviors and health status. The network assists in the achievement of higher standards and measuring results and building capacity including identifying successful schools and programs, helping parents to become active participants in their children's education, helping schools in school-based planning and decision making, and encouraging collaboration among schools and health and social service agencies in addressing community and school health problems.

The Regional Centers and the advocacy offices for school health education and services assist school districts with teacher inservice training, program assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive school health and wellness programs.

Federal Statute: Federal Regulation:

State Statute: Education Law, Article 804-9 State Regulation: 8NYCRR Part 135.6

TELEPHONE: (518) 486-6090 FAX:

Funds for the Comprehensive Statewide HIV/AIDS Education Program support nine Comprehensive School Health and Wellness Regional Centers, the Statewide Advocacy for School Health Services offices and the Statewide Advocacy for School Health Office.

The major objectives of the regional centers and advocacy offices are 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 comprehensive programs of school health education and services that establish a foundation for understanding the relationship between personal behaviors and health; and
• assist with the coordination of HIV/AIDS prevention education services available through community agencies and organizations with school programs and services.

Federal Statute: Federal Regulation:

State Statute: Education Law ' 912 State Regulation: 8NYCRR Part 135.3

TELEPHONE: (518) 486-6090 FAX:

The Big Five city school districts are required to set-aside a portion of their comprehensive operating aid for early grade intervention for the purposes of reducing class size and increasing individualized attention in grades one, two, and three.

Federal Statute: Federal Regulation:

State Statute: Education Law ' 3602 State Regulation: 8 NYCRR Part 149.3

TELEPHONE: (718) 722-4510
(518) 473-0295

The EDGE/WTW Program began in 1990 in response to the federal Family Support Act of 1988. The program is jointly administered by the State Education Department, the State Department of Labor and the State Department of Social Services. Since its inception, over 29,000 participants have obtained employment.

The EDGE/WTW Initiative builds upon the previous versions of EDGE. EDGE/ WTW strengthens the focus on job retention and increases programming options that link work experience and work-based education. For EDGE/WTW, education and job skills training may not operate as "stand-alone" activities. Rather, work-based education and work-based training must allow individuals to participate in job readiness or work-based activities. Work-based activities, such as community work experience programs, internships, and job shadowing, enable participants to learn on the job and gain the skills needed to obtain and retain employment.

This program provides $3 million of State Welfare Education Program (WEP) and $5.8 million of State Employment Preparation Education (EPE) State Aid to draw up to $12.5 million of federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds.

Federal Statute: Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996
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State Statute: Education Law ' 3602 and ' 207 State Regulation:

TELEPHONE: (518) 474-5808
FAX: (518) 474-2801

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 more than 2,600 Native American students in Grades K-12 that live on 9 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 8 public school districts and 4 commercial bus companies 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. Currently, three 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.

Federal Statute: Federal Regulation:

State Statute: Article 83 of the Education Law State Regulation:

TELEPHONE: (518) 474-0537 FAX:

The New York State educational reform movement requires a dramatic increase in student achievement and comprehensive improvement in curriculum and teaching. The Regents, the Commissioner of Education, the New York City Central Board of Education, and the Chancellor of the New York City Schools have adopted a common strategy to reform schools most in need of assistance, especially Schools Under Registration Review (SURR) and schools in crisis. The Effective Schools appropriation provides funding which supports this education reform strategy. This strategy focuses on comprehensive school improvement planning, capacity building programming, leadership training and technical assistance to key members of the education community such as parents, students, school board members, school district and school building administrators, teachers and other school personnel, higher education, business partners and state/city/community agency staff.

Schools in urban, rural and suburban communities that are in most need of assistance increasingly exhibit needs that are evidenced by poor student academic performance, high student mobility and inadequate school facilities. New York State schools serve a diverse student population and their success is directly linked to improving teaching and learning, supporting the participation of parents and the community in schooling and encouraging collaboration between and among stakeholders.

New York State priority schools, community school districts and Schools Under Registration Review (SURR) face extraordinary problems which require extraordinary efforts that are effective and efficient.

Federal Statute: Federal Regulation:

State Statute: Education Law ' 3602(a) State Regulation: 8NYCRR Part 100.2

TELEPHONE: (718) 722-2796 FAX:

Federal funds under the EIEA program are available to school districts with eligible immigrant students in public and non-public schools. Funding is based on the results of a statewide census and a follow-up application from those districts wishing to receive funds. School districts with 3% of their total enrollment or 500 students (whichever is less) who are classified as "immigrant" are eligible for these funds. Funding is not restricted to limited English proficient (LEP) students.

The EIEA funds are used to provide supplementary educational services and additional basic instructional services such as: English language instruction, special materials and supplies, bilingual educational services, English as a second language (ESL), and immersion programs. Funds may also be used for essential in-service training for personnel.

The Federal allocation of EIEA funds, based on the number of eligible immigrant students, is made by the Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs, U.S. Department of Education, to the New York State Education Department. The New York State Education Department administers the program and makes the grant awards to eligible school districts.

Federal Statute: P.L. 103-382 Federal Regulation: Title 34 CFR 76,77,79,80,81,82,85

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TELEPHONE: (518) 474-8775 FAX:

The Even Start Family Literacy Program was first enacted in 1988 as Part B of Chapter 1 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The purpose of the program is to help break the cycle of poverty and illiteracy by improving the educational opportunities of the nation's low-income families through the integration of early childhood education, adult literacy (including job skills and vocational training), adult basic education or English as a Second Language (ESL) and parenting education into a unified family literacy program.

Even Start Family Literacy programs must be administered as a partnership which includes (1) a local educational agency (LEA) or Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) and (2) a non-profit community-based organization, a public agency other than a local educational agency or BOCES, an institution of higher education, or a public or private nonprofit organization (other than an LEA or BOCES) of demonstrated quality. The partnership provisions in the Even Start Family Literacy statute strengthens the connections between schools and communities and improve the program's ability to reach families in greatest need of services through community outreach.

New York State receives $8 million to support Even Start Family Literacy partnerships in 36 programs. Each program operates on a four-year cycle and is eligible to receive funds for a total of eight years.

Federal Statute: Improving America’s Schools Act, Title I, Part B Federal Regulation:

State Statute: State Regulation:

NOTE: Federal share is 90% of the total cost of the program in the first year; 80% in the second year; 70% in the third year; 60% in the fourth year and 50% in any subsequent year. The remaining cost of the program may be obtained from any source, including other Federal funds, State funds, local tax levy or private foundations or endowment.

TELEPHONE: (518) 474-5808
FAX: (518) 474-2801

Extended School Day/School Violence Prevention program grants are awarded on a competitive basis for collaborative projects between not-for-profit educational organizations, community-based organizations, other agencies approved by the Commissioner, and public elementary or secondary schools, and, where applicable, school districts that have submitted a joint application for a comprehensive, school-based intervention model. Preference is given to those applications from collaborative projects for schools that have a high rate of referrals of youth to family court; youth under the supervision of the courts; suspension of students from schools; and impoverished school districts to be measured by the concentration of extraordinary needs students.

Federal Statute: Federal Regulation:

State Statute: State Regulation:

TELEPHONE: (518) 486-6090 FAX:

The State Education Department receives funding from the Governor's Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention and Services initiative through the New York State Department of Social Services to support the Statewide Network of Comprehensive School Health and Wellness Regional Centers, the Statewide Advocacy for School Health Services Office, and the Statewide Advocacy for School Health Office. These centers and offices provide technical assistance and training to local school districts and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) in family life education program planning and implementation. Activities and services within this program area include:

• Providing technical assistance in program development, staff development and parent education on a regional basis.
• Providing program implementation training with emphasis on a home-school-community approach and training in family life education content and instructional methodologies.
• Assisting in the curriculum development.
• Developing and enhancing the function of advisory committees; developing and disseminating needs assessment instruments; and designing and implementing parent education programs.
• Providing information on family life education to school staff, school boards, parents and community representatives.

Federal Statute: Federal Regulation:

State Statute: Education Law ' 804 State Regulation: 8 NYCRR Part 135.1, 135.3

TELEPHONE: (518) 486-6090 FAX: