of the region's districts - Eastern Suffolk BOCES

GRANT/SPECIALLY-
FUNDED PROJECT
School Library Systems
Automation Aid
School Library Systems
Operating Aid
Taking it on the Road –
LSTA
Intensive Teacher
Institute in Bilingual
Education and English
as a Second
Language. (ITI-BE)
Bilingual/ESL Technical
Assistance Center
(BETAC)
Intensive Teacher
Institute in Bilingual
Special Education. (ITI-
BSE)
Title III Consortium –
Part A of No Child Left
Behind Act of 2001 for
LEP Students*
PROJECT
NUMBER
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2010-11
GRANTS AND SPECIALLY-FUNDED PROJECTS
THROUGH THE EASTERN SUFFOLK BOCES REGION AND BEYOND
Here is a sampling of our many grant and specially-funded projects that are happening throughout our region. They all make a valuable difference in the lives of
Long Island’s diverse lifelong learners. Thanks go to the hardworking members of the staff that make them happen! This report is based on summaries submitted to
the Office of Planning and Program Improvement.
INITIAL
START DATE
THROUGH
PROJECTED
END DATE OF
PROJECT
BUDGET/FUNDS
2010-11
FUNDING SOURCE
0364-11-0036 7/1/10-6/30/11 $19,711 NYSED: School Library
Aid for Automation
0365-11-0036 7/1/10-6/30/11 $199,299 NYSED: School Library
Systems
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HOW THIS PROJECT SERVES THE NEEDS
OF THE REGION’S DISTRICTS
F820 This project provides electronic resources to the 51 districts in the ESBOCES
region.
F860 This project provides resource-sharing, professional development, virtual
reference, and library automation services to the 51 ESBOCES districts.
0070-11-0019 4/1/10-3/31/11 $5,470 NYSED F950 ESBOCES School Library System provides training for our 51 districts on the use
of NOVEL and our Virtual Reference Collection. The LSTA Service Improvement
grant monies would extend our trainer’s time to work with our districts as a trainer
for NOVEL and the Virtual Reference Collection.
C009049 1990 through
6/30/12
C008593 1987 through
6/30/11
C008918 1994 through
6/30/12
$967,716 NYSED/Office of
Bilingual
Education/Foreign
Language Studies
$672,096 NYSED/Office of
Bilingual
Education/Foreign
Language Studies
$899,147 NYSED/Office of
Vocational and
Educational Services for
Individuals with
Disabilities (VESID)
0293-11-3285 9/1/10-8/31/11 $142,318 NYSED/Office of
Bilingual
Education/Foreign
Language Studies
USDoE AEMDP U351D100124 10/30/10
through
9/30/14
EPE (Employment
Preparation Education)
WIA ESOL /Civics and
Adult Basic Ed. &
Literacy
Food Stamp
Employment & Training
Venture
Workforce Investment
Act Title II
Supporting Successful
Strategies to Achieve
Improved Results
(S3TAIR)
Vatea III Tech Prep.
OPWDD Medicaid
Supported Employment
VESID Supported
Employment
VATEA II- Basic
0040-11-1010 7/1/08-through
6/30/11
C020860 10/1/10-
9/30/11
F810 Created to address the shortage of certified bilingual and English as Second
Language (ESL) teachers in New York State, the ITI-BE works in partnership with
NYS institutions of higher education (IHEs) in offering specialization courses,
facilitating the certification process in ESL and bilingual education, and providing
tuition assistance to educators working in NYS public school districts. A special
feature is the collaborative effort with designated institutions of IHEs to implement
recruitment strategies of prospective bilingual and ESL teachers at the
undergraduate level.
F858 The NYS Suffolk BETAC at ESBOCES provides technical assistance, staff
development, and other services to all districts in Suffolk County related to the
education of limited English proficient/English language learners (LEP/ELLs). The
NYS Suffolk BETAC provides these services to all 69 Suffolk County districts in the
townships of Babylon, Brookhaven, East Hampton, Huntington, Islip, Riverhead,
Shelter Island, Smithtown, Southampton and Southold. The BETAC also works
collaboratively with the Long Island Regional Strategic Partner Network (LIRSPN)
in providing specialized technical assistance, program consultation services, and
individualized professional development opportunities for those Suffolk County
districts and schools targeted by NYSED as needing intensive intervention to
improve their educational programs and services.
F854 Created to address the shortage of certified bilingual and English as a Second
Language (ESL) special education, speech and hearing handicapped teachers in
NYS. The Intensive Teacher Institute in Bilingual Special Education (ITI-BSE)
works in partnership with NYS institutions of higher education (IHEs) in offering
specialization courses, facilitating the certification process, and providing tuition
assistance to educators working in NYS approved preschool bilingual special
education programs as well as to those working in the K-12 grade continuum. The
ITI-BSE also assists bilingual pupil personnel professionals who work with limited
English proficient/English language learners (LEP/ELLs) who are receiving special
education services. The ITI-BSE also provides tuition assistance in a career ladder
program in approved IHEs to bilingual special education teacher assistants.
F876 The Title III consortium was created to assist the English as a Second Language
(ESL) programs in component districts in Suffolk County through the incorporation
of computer technology and technological applications in order to improve the
instruction of LEP students in grades K-12. The instructional component of the
Title III Consortium is based on a partnership with the Model Schools programs of
both Eastern and Western Suffolk BOCES. Title III, Part A funds are utilized to
meet, supplement, and accelerate the CR Part 154 language requirements for free
standing ESL programs by incorporating ESL learning standards and strategies
through the use of instructional technology.
$1,116,980 USDOE F824 To build capacity of teachers and teaching artists in the target school to
incorporate collaborative practice in their instruction and to encourage creative
expression in their students. To increase student engagement in critical thinking
processes and to improve their achievement in critical 21st Century Skills, art, and
core academic areas. To reform school planning in order to better integrate
essential 21st Century Skills across the curriculum. To share the tools and lessons
learned through the project with NYS and the larger education community.
7/1/10-6/30/11 EPE aid is
generated based
on student contact
hours; the amount
of aid varies each
school year.
Approved Amount-
$2,429,056
NYSED/Office of
Curriculum and
Instructional Support
$42,370 NYSED/IA Title
II/ESOL/Civics
$300,000
Up to $150,000 for
ESB
NYS Off. Temp. & Disab.
Asst.
2338-11-1018 7/1/10-6/30/11 $415,165 NYSED/WIA, Title
II/Adult Education &
Literature
F884 Eastern Suffolk BOCES Adult Education program provides programs for adults that
lead to employment. Aid is generated in the following areas:
• Adult Basic Education (ABE)
• General Education Development Test Preparation (GED)
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
• Giving Ready Adults a Study Program (GRASP) for ESOL and GED.
F830 This project will carry out English language civics in the Suffolk County Local
Workforce Investment Area for the Adult Basic Education and Literacy Services
programs.
F891 This is a grant partnership with Western Suffolk BOCES. Each agency will be able
to “earn/bill” $150,000.
F818 ESBOCES Adult Education program provides educational programs designed to
lead to employment in the following areas:
-Adult Basic Education (ABE)
-General Education Development Test Preparation (GED)
-English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
These programs are designed to assist adults to become literate and obtain the
knowledge and skills necessary for employment and self-sufficiency
C009009 9/1/07-8/31/12 $249,630 NYSED F874 The goal of Supporting Successful Strategies to Achieve Improved Results
(S3TAIR), is to improve outcomes for students with disabilities by increasing the
skill of educators in low-performing districts in research/evidence-based effective
practices in literacy, behavioral and academic supports, improving the delivery of
effective special education services, and replicating successful strategies
statewide.
8080-11-0012 1990 (approx)
through
6/30/14
1/1/10-
12/31/10
1/1/11-
12/31/11
C010089 10/1/10-
9/30/11
$937,475 NYSED F805 The Perkins IV Title II grant (formally known as Tech Prep) provides for the
collaboration between the three BOCES on Long Island, participating school
districts and local colleges in developing a seamless transition from secondary to
post-secondary for students pursuing careers in technically-related areas.
$511,000 (approx.) NYSED/OMRDD F863
$212,476
NYSED/Voc. and Educ.
Services for Individuals
with Disabilities
8000-11-0014 7/1/10-6/30/11 $747,794 NYSED/Office of
Curriculum &
Instructional Support
F873
OPWDD funds provide consumers in the Supported Employment Program to
continue receiving job coaching services after they have exited the VESID
program.
F821 VESID funds provide for supported employment services to students and adults
with severe disabilities. Job development and intensive job coaching is the central
element to supported employment, which provides the necessary support for
individuals to succeed in competitive employment.
F815 Perkins IV Title I grant (formally know as VATEA) provides funding to the Eastern
Suffolk BOCES/School District consortium toward the improvement of Career and
Technical Education programs. The grant funds are utilized to purchase supplies
and equipment, stay current with industry practices, and provide staff and
curriculum development to enhance student success in career and technical
education programs.
CONTACT FOR
FURTHER
INFORMATION
Gail Barraco
631-286-0891
gbarraco@esboces.org
Terri Brady-Mendez
631-286-6552
tbmendez@esboces.org
Carol Brown
631-286-6989
cbrown@esboces.org
Judith Cahn
631-286-6590
jcahn@esboces.org
Harold Dean
631-419-1657
hdean@esboces.org
Joseph M. Delgado
631-399-0785
jdelgado@esboces.org

GRANT/SPECIALLY-
FUNDED PROJECT
Jail Education Program
VATEA II Criminal
Offender
Neglected and
Delinquent
VATEA II (Carl D.
Perkins Vocational
Education Act Basic
Grant)
Suffolk County DOL
(WIA -Suffolk County
Workforce Investment
Act)
GED Contract – Test
Admin.
Learning Technology
Grant
Title IID EET – LI
CARES
Chemical Dependency
Compulsive Gambling
Treatment and
Prevention
Svces/Student
Assistance Services
ACES (Alcohol
Coalition of Eastern
Suffolk) Grants to
Reduce Alcohol Abuse
Program
Stop-DWI Program
Tobacco Health
Education Program
PROJECT
NUMBER
INITIAL
START DATE
THROUGH
PROJECTED
END DATE OF
PROJECT
8030-11-0008 January 1,
2007 through
6/30/13
8000-11-9025 Since the early
eighties
through
6/30/13
320-6300-
4980-63-9000-
11N
BUDGET/FUNDS
2010-11
FUNDING SOURCE
7/1/10-6/30/11 $2,086,700 NYSED/Office of School
Improvement
$40,000 NYSED/Office of School
Improvement
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HOW THIS PROJECT SERVES THE NEEDS
OF THE REGION’S DISTRICTS
F871 This project provides educational services to incarcerated youth based on a
program plan approved by the State Education Department.
F898 This project, located in the Suffolk County Correctional facilities in Yaphank and
Riverhead, builds skills in four areas: Basic Business Education, Carpentry,
Drafting/CAD Occupations and Small Business-Entrepreneurship. Skills are
developed in a traditional classroom setting through the development of curricula
that aligns the New York State Content Learning Standards in the subject areas
with the Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) standards.
Students engage in applied practice in the correctional facilities, enabling them to
apply the knowledge under the supervision of a highly qualified teacher/master
tradesperson. Teachers will engage in joint planning and curriculum development
and weekly collegial circles so that current research is tied to practice and the
students’ learning experiences are relevant, integrated and aligned with NYC
Content Learning Standards and the CDOS Standards.
7/1/10-6/30/11 $118,480 NYSED F836 Through the Federal Title I, Part D entitlement funds, the services provided by the
Eastern Suffolk BOCES Incarcerated Youth Program which include: Tutoring,
Remedial Education, High School Equivalency, Consumer Economics, English as
a Second Language, Art, Vocational Training and Career/Life Planning.
June 2000
through
6/30/11
C009429 Approx.1989
through
6/30/11
$103,981 NYSED/VATEA II Basic
Grant
Budget varies
annually
Currently $66,500
Max of $11,400
per year
Suffolk County
Department of Labor
F819 The purpose of the VATEA grant is to improve the quality of career and technical
education. Goals are:
-To Increase professional development opportunities for teachers, vocational
advisors and administrators in both school and work-based settings.
-To initiate, improve and modernize quality career and technical education
programs.
F808 ESBOCES Adult Education provides effective vocational training, providing
participants with the skills needed to find employment, offering the knowledge and
skills necessary to succeed in the related career employment area, including job
readiness training/placement, which prepares the student for immediate
employment upon completion of the course.
NYSED F822 This contract provides for multiple testing centers within the community, enabling
persons predominantly between the ages of 19 and 25 who have not received high
school diplomas, and whose status is consistent with eligibility requirements for
GED established by the New York State Education Department, to be tested.
0647-11-0013 7/1/09-6/30/12 $50,000 NYSED F803 Growing Up Green: Digital Activism targeted students in participating schools to
fulfill their potential and improve skills to master: 1) NYS exams in math and
science, 2) NYS Math, Science, and Technology Academic Standards (NYS MST),
3) technology literacy skills, and 4) digital safety knowledge.
0291-11-1015 7/1/09-6/31/12 $697,000 Title II (D) Enhanced Ed
through Tech- Hi need
HSV 001-
4310-4980-00-
00007
October 1987
through
12/31/09
$1,232,706 NYS OASAS (Office of
Alcohol and Substance
Abuse Services)
F875 Long Island C.A.R.E.S. is an island wide consortium consisting of the three Long
Island BOCES, at least three Teacher Centers, sixteen high-needs districts and
five non-public schools. Through this grant, approximately 168 participating high
school teachers will receive innovative literacy- based professional development,
enhancing the teaching and learning process.
A525 Student Assistance Services facilitates the process of prevention in order to create
conditions that promote the well-being of people within the school community.
Emphasis is placed on group work that enhances a caring and supportive
atmosphere, encourages high expectations and fosters a sense of belonging.
Students are assisted by staff in identifying and mobilizing positive resources
towards the achievement of self-determined goals.
Q184A090003 6/09-5/12 $390,465 USDOE F923 This project, ESBOCES ACES, will focus on reducing alcohol abuse in secondary
school youth. It is focused on two school districts, Rocky Point and Shoreham
Wading River in Suffolk County. This program will serve as a pilot and if shown
successful, will be replicated throughout Suffolk County.
IFMS No. SC
PRO 3324
001-4501-
4560-00-00001
1/1/10-
12/31/10
January 2008
through
12/31/11
Early Reading First S359B090083 10/1/09-
9/31/12
NYS Resource Center C009986 7/1/10-
12/31/10
NCFL – National
Center for Family
Literacy
RSE-TASC Part 1
RSE-TASC Part 2
Suffolk County
Homeless Children &
Youth Program
(McKinney-Vento)
Mobile Outreach
Parent-Child Home
Program (MOPCHP)
Migrant Education
Outreach Program
Promesa III Even Start
Program
East Bloomfield
ESPERANZA project
Medicaid
Reimbursement
$32,000 Suffolk County F977 This Suffolk County project is designed to educate students in grades 9 through 12
about the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol. This program is offered
in the 5 East End towns of Riverhead, Southampton, Shelter Island, East
Hampton, and Southold.
$645,00 Suffolk County
Department of Health
F982
This is the final year of a four year agreement between Suffolk County, State of
New York Department of Health, and Eastern Suffolk BOCES (ESB) which
continues the services of the contractor (ESB) from January 1, 2008 through
December 31, 2011. Technical services included in this agreement include K-12
Prevention Program Curriculum Development, Training Module Development,
Youth Empowerment Activities and Program Implementation.
$1,057,411 USDOE F814 The Early Reading First program supports the development of early childhood
centers of excellence that focus on all areas of development, especially on the
early language, cognitive, and pre-reading skills that prepare children for continued
school success and that serve primarily children from low-income families.
$175,000 NYSED F834 The NYS Resource Center will continue to provide assistance to those Long Island
schools/districts identified as needing special support via the following conduits:
Title llA, IDEA BASE Allocation/Math Initiative/Supplement, NYS Reading
Resource Center. Regional technical assistance is provided and professional
collaborations are maintained to assure a coordinated effort.
4/1/10-3/31/11 $9,000 NYSED F907 La lectura en familia/Families Reading Together is a program designed to
encourage reading and literacy activites in the homes of Hispanic/Latino families
with preschool children.
C010616 7/1/09-6/30/14 $1,136,632 NYSED/Vocational
Education Services for
Individuals with
Disabilities (VESID)
C010617 7/1/09-6/30/14 $576,728 NYSED/Vocational
Education Services for
Individuals with
Disabilities (VESID)
0212-11-3251 1/1/11-6/30/13 $50,000 Federal Funds through
NYSED/ Office of
Elementary, Middle, and
Secondary Education –
Early Education and
Reading Initiatives
McKinney-Vento
7/1/09-6/30/11 $30,000
Edith Glick Shoolman
7/1/10-6/30/11
7/1/09-6/30/11
11/30/10-
6/30/11
7/1/10-6/30/11
7/1/10-6/30/11
0035-11-0009 1965 through
8/31/13
$9,000
$1,500
$10,000
$20,000
United Way of Long
Island
Wading River
Congregational Church
Rauch Foundation
NYC Community Trust
$2,050
Miscellaneous
$547,241 Federal funds via the
NYSED/ESEA I Migrant
9/1/09-8/31/13 $17,660 NYS Family Literacy Prj./
Genesee Valley BOCES
7/1/10-
12/31/10
$1,540
NYSED/Homeless/
Migrant Youth Program–
East Bloomfield CSD
C008815 7/1/10-6/30/11 $153,000 IDEA, PartB,
Discretionary
Chart based on information as of 5/9/11
F842 Transforms the SETRC existing networks/supports to a much broader constituency
throughout Long Island. ESBOCES/Dr. Valerie Valenti will oversee, manage, and
coordinate the Long Island RSE-TASC, which will provide regional and targeted
technical assistance to Nassau and Suffolk school districts determined by VESID
to be “at risk’, “in need of assistance”, or “in need of intervention”.
F864 Assists VESID in meeting the outcomes for students with disabilities through a
regional program of professional development, training, information dissemination
and technical assistance. Research-based instructional and behavioral practices
are directed to those school districts determined by VESID to be at risk of or
needing assistance to improve results for students with disabilities and to meet
targets for improvement as identified by NYS.
F--- This program provides advocacy services to Suffolk County students affected by
homelessness so that they may attend school and receive the educational services
to which they are entitled. It also provides technical assistance and training to
school districts, shelter providers and other agencies. A portion of the funding
supports the MOPCHP, providing the nationally acclaimed Parent-Child Home
Program to preschool children and their families residing in temporary housing as
well as homework help to the elementary age children.
F832 This program provides the nationally acclaimed family literacy Parent-Child Home
Program to families residing in temporary housing. It is designed to stimulate the
F806 development of educationally at-risk preschool children in low income families.
Trained home visitors demonstrate to parent/caregivers how to talk and read to
their two and three year old children, using developmentally appropriate books and
F839 toys. This family literacy program is home-based and works with each child for two
years preparing them to enter pre-school at age four.
F844
F847
F832
F831 Funds provide a variety of educational support services to migrant-eligible students
via in-school, extended day, and in-home tutoring to preschool through grade 12
and/or up to 21 yrs. of age. We provide a strong link between the family and
school. Migrant eligible children are also offered a variety of motivational,
educational services such as educational adolescent summer programs in upstate
NY that provide Immersion ESL, assistance in studying for summer regents exams
and week-long summer camps;, summer tutoring, field trips and counseling.
F833 This project provides the Even Start Family Literacy Program to several migranteligible
families in Eastern Suffolk County. Services consist of family literacy, preschool
education, parenting, and parent literacy. The Family Educator works with
the family in their home on the four program components
F809 This project provides additional student services to migrant-eligible students,
necessary as a result from their homeless situation.
F887 The purpose of this grant is to assist school districts in the Medicaid-claiming
process to benefit students with disabilities
CONTACT FOR
FURTHER
INFORMATION
Robert Dembia
631-451-4220
rdembia@esboces.org
Will Lombardo
631-244-5892
wlombard@esboces.org
Ellen Moore
631-419-1688
emoore@esboces.org
Barry Rosen
631-289-0078
brosen@esboces.org
Barry Rosen
631-289-0078
brosen@esboces.org
or
Martha Kahan
mkahan@esboces.org
Roberta Senzer
631-419-1620
rsenzer@esboces.org
Valerie Valenti
631-218-4197
vvalenti@esboces.org
Sara Wainwright
631-208-1936
swainwri@esboces.org
Hilna R. Zoob
631-244-4242
hzoob@esboces.org