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What is the American Rescue Plan (ARP)?

On March 11, 2021, the President signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP). ARP makes available $122.8 billion nationally in a third round of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds. New York State has been allocated nearly $9 billion under the ARP Act’s Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund. 

The ARP Act requires LEAs to reserve at least 20% of their ARP-ESSER allocation to address learning loss through the implementation of evidence-based interventions, such as summer learning or summer enrichment, extended day, comprehensive afterschool programs, or extended school year programs, and ensure that such interventions respond to students’ academic, social, and emotional needs.  

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Early College High School Program in Partnership with Marist College

极速六合彩t (NECSD) has partnered with Marist College to provide students with an academic experience that could result in up to 26 college credits toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science before graduating from high school. Credits may transfer based on policies at the college you choose to later attend.

极速六合彩’s ECHS program will be a small autonomous learning community with their own teachers, leader, schedule, and curriculum plan. The ECHS program will be located at the 极速六合彩 Free Academy Main Campus. The designated classroom will have increased network capacity and updated technology to accommodate computer labs with multimedia capabilities and larger areas for project-based learning. ECHS students will participate in a 3-week summer course at Marist College to familiarize themselves with the campus facilities, resources, and staff. During the summer classes, students will learn in environments similar to ones they will work in after graduation. Studies have shown this kind of exposure is a powerful driver in creating a college-going culture. ECHS will include transportation to Marist College (19 miles from NFA Main) for the students to participate in the courses, workshops, and events planned throughout the four years. 

Early College High School Program - Teaching and Game Programming Pathway

This program provides students with a minimum of 25 NO COST college credits. College courses will be offered at high school campus and college campus. Extended school day and school year programming. Both programs will be housed at NFA Main Campus.  This program is in partnership with SUNY Orange and Mount Saint Mary College.

The NEA Big Read—a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Arts Midwest—broadens our understanding of ourselves and our neighbors through the power of a shared reading experience. The goals of the NEA Big Read are to inspire meaningful conversations, celebrate local creativity, elevate a wide variety of voices and perspectives, and build stronger connections in each community.

The NEA Big Read annually provides support to selected nonprofit organizations around the country to host dynamic community-wide reading programs in collaboration with local partners to develop and conduct engaging events and activities. Organizations apply for funding through a grants program managed by Arts Midwest. Each community program that receives an NEA Big Read grant—which ranges between $5,000 and $20,000—is also provided with resources, outreach materials, and training on various aspects such as working with local partners, developing public relations strategies, and leading book discussions and Q&As.

The Teachers of Tomorrow Program was established under an amendment to Education Law, Chapter 62 of the Laws of 2000 to assist school districts in the recruitment, retention, and certification activities necessary to increase the supply of qualified teachers in school districts experiencing a teacher shortage, especially low-performing schools. Not more than sixty percent of funds allocated will be made available to any one school district.

In August, 2022, New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) was awarded a $28 million, seven-year GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) grant by the U.S. Department of Education to increase college readiness and success for more than 6,200 low-income New York State students.

GEAR Up is a competitive grant program of the U.S. Department of Education that increases the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education by providing States and local community-education partnerships to offer support services to high-poverty, middle and high schools.

New York State students beginning in 7th grade through their freshman year in college, who are participating in the program will have access to support services, including tutoring and homework assistance, academic counseling, mentoring, college and career counseling, financial literacy and professional development to help them enroll and succeed in college.  New York State GEAR UP also provides professional development to teachers, counselors, and administrators.

New York’s Teacher Resource and Computer Training Centers were established by the New York State Legislature in 1984 under Education Law 316.  The initial appropriation of $3.5 million established 44 Teacher Centers throughout the State.  The Legislature continued to approve Teacher Center funding through 2009-10, and the overall level of appropriations increased to $40 million, supporting 133 Teacher Centers, 6 Regional Networks, 5 Statewide Committees and 3 Statewide Projects. 

Teacher Centers have led the integration of technology into curriculum and instruction in New York State. They have collaborated with teachers, districts, schools, institutions of higher education, and other education stakeholders, including several business agreements, to provide tens of thousands of professional development opportunities every year, many aligned with and/or directly supporting local school improvement goals.

Contact Goncalo Pinheiro at gpinheiro@necsd.net 

The Empire State After-School Program offers academic and enrichment opportunities for middle and high school scholars in an after-school setting within the 极速六合彩t. 

Empire State Scholars will have the opportunity to receive academic enrichment in math, ELA, science, and/or social studies during their enrichment program. Scholars are required to participate in both the academic and enrichment activities and must maintain regular attendance. Scholars must also exhibit positive behavior during the regular school day to maintain eligibility for participation in the Empire State After-School Program. 

Placement in a program will be contingent upon enrollment, the availability of required staff, and required funding. Program enrollment will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. A limited number of spaces are available in each program as per the terms of the Empire State After-School Program Grant. If enrollment exceeds the available capacity in a particular program, scholars may be placed on a waiting list or be offered an available space in another program. If your scholar is enrolled in a program, you will receive a welcome letter, including transportation information. Submitting an application does not <