The purpose of Title VI is to support local educational reform efforts consistent with the National Education Goals and statewide reform efforts under Goals 2000, and to provide a source of innovation and educational improvement.

School districts receive formula-based allocations to support activities in one or more of the following areas:

• Technology related to the implementation of school-based reform efforts, including professional development
• Programs for the acquisition and use of instructional and educational materials
• Promising education reform projects
• Programs to improve higher order thinking skills
• Programs to combat illiteracy, including parent illiteracy
• Programs for gifted and talented children
• School reform activities consistent with Goals 2000

Federal Statute: P.L. 103-382
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TELEPHONE: (518) 474-1280 FAX:

The Transferring Success program encourages local school districts to address their educational problems or priorities by adopting State- or nationally-validated programs in a wide variety of content areas. These programs represent long-term solutions to local problems. Grants are awarded to local school districts, Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), and Institutions of Higher Education to support the validation, demonstration, and start-up costs for the adoption of validated programs. At-risk youth, parent partnerships, and assisting school districts to address their school improvement needs, particularly in terms of effective school practices are part of Transferring Success. Support is also provided for the validation process, evaluation and technical assistance, and awareness and training workshops of demonstrators.

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TELEPHONE: (518) 474-1280 FAX:

Allocations are generated for all school districts and BOCES in the State for secondary occupational education programs. School districts and BOCES that meet eligibility requirements for use of the funds may then apply for funds to support their occupational education programs. 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 consortia that meet the eligibility requirements. During the 1996-97 school year 25 school districts and 38 consortia with BOCES as fiscal agents received secondary VATEA funds.

Potential VATEA allocations for adult occupational education programs are generated for school districts and BOCES based on the number of adults in occupational education programs who are economically disadvantaged using federally approved criteria. For 1997-98, seventeen school districts and BOCES with adult occupational education programs are eligible to receive VATEA Basic Grant funds for Postsecondary/Adult Programs.

Federal Statute: Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act (VATEA) of 1990, P.L. 101-392, Title II
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TELEPHONE: (518) 474-4809 FAX:

The Criminal Offender competitive grant program is jointly administered by the New York State Education Department and the New York State Commission of Corrections.

Programs supported with these funds give special consideration to:

• Providing services to offenders who are completing their sentences and preparing for release;

• Providing grants for the establishment of career education programs in correctional institutions that do not have such programs;

• Providing career education programs for young women who are incarcerated;

• Improving equipment; and

• Cooperating with eligible recipients to administer and coordinate career education services for offenders before and after their release.

Federal Statute: Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act (VATEA) of 1990, P.L. 101-392, Title II
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TELEPHONE: (518) 474-4809 FAX:

These Gender Equity funds provide individuals in the target populations aged 14 to 25, with programs of sufficient size, scope and quality to effectively open up new life and career opportunities and to help overcome societal and institutional gender bias and gender role stereotyping.

Secondary and post-secondary level agencies providing services to the target populations and which are eligible to receive VATEA funding may apply for funds under this program.

Federal Statute: Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act (VATEA) of 1990, P. L. 101-392, Title II
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TELEPHONE: (518) 474-4809 FAX:

Provides preparatory basic academic and occupational skills instruction, necessary educational materials and career guidance and counseling in preparation for occupational education and training. The skills training provided under these programs is focused on higher wage potential, technical and nontraditional occupations.

Secondary and post-secondary level agencies providing services to the target populations and which are eligible to receive VATEA funding may apply for funds under this program.

Federal Statute: Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act (VATEA) of 1990, P.L. 101-392, Title II
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TELEPHONE: (518) 474-4809 FAX:

A Tech-Prep Education program is a combined secondary and postsecondary program that:

• Leads to an Associate degree or two-year certificate;

• Provides technical preparation in at least one field of engineering technology, applied science, mechanical, industrial, or practical art or trade, or agriculture, health, or business;

• Builds student competence in mathematics, science, and communications through a sequential course of study, and

• Leads to placement in employment.

A Tech-Prep student is an individual who has indicated an intent to complete the four-year Tech-Prep Education program and is enrolled in the math, science, communication and technological preparation components as identified by the consortium.

Thirty Tech-Prep Education projects will continue in varying stages of implementation based on the previous length of planning and implementation time. The projects are consortia of eligible agencies such as colleges, school districts and BOCES, as identified in the federal regulations. All projects must address the seven Section 406.3 required activities. A one-year plan and budget are required components of the application.

Federal Statute: Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Act (VATEA) of 1990, P.L. 101-392, Title III
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TELEPHONE: (518) 474-4809 FAX:

The Workplace Literacy program provides funding to labor organizations, their federations, or organizations of employers acting in consortium with labor organizations. It is designed to expand literacy opportunities for employees of public and private employers or for members of unions and encourages the establishment of job-related literacy and basic skills education. Loss of New York State jobs to other states and nations can be reduced by giving New York State's employees the skills to achieve greater productivity.

NOTE: Federal funding for this program ends October 31, 1997.

Federal Statute: Adult Education Act, P.L. 91-230, ' 371a
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State Statute: Education Law of 1987, Chapter 57 Article 103
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TELEPHONE: (518) 474-3302 FAX:

The purpose of this program is to promote the coordination of school and community resources to provide a full array of services for youth at risk of not completing school for a variety of reasons including drug and alcohol abuse; pregnancy; parenthood; academic failure; or family problems. The purpose reflects a major theme of New York State's educational reform initiatives by recognizing that the attainment of higher learning standards requires a meaningful collaboration between the school and the community. This program promotes the continued development of models and strategies for the coordination of school and community resources which can subsequently be shared with schools throughout the State.

The program requires that participating school districts and boards of cooperative educational services design and submit, in cooperation with community service providers, a comprehensive services plan for these youth. A major goal is to encourage the development of services which can address the needs of youth in a cost-effective and collaborative manner. The plan must, among other things, provide for the establishment of a local coordinating council; the identification of at-risk youth; and the identification of community service providers who will be contracted with to address the needs of youth at risk.

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State Statute: Education Law ' 3602-a(3)
State Regulation: NYCRR Part 144.6

TELEPHONE: (518) 486-6090 FAX: