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| ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, SECONDARY AND CONTINUING EDUCATION | |
Special Reading and Academic Programs, formerly known as Categorical Reading, is a State apportionment for aid to the "Big Five" city school districts for the purpose of improving reading, mathematics and academic performance.
New York City School Districts must submit specific program narrative information as required in this application as part of their District Comprehensive Education Plan. The budget (FS-10) must also be submitted.
Upstate districts receiving these funds can include this program in their 2004-05 Consolidated Application Update and are required to complete and submit this application.
| Due Date: |
Postmarked by October 29, 2004 |
| Send to: |
For NYC, submit as part of the District Comprehensive
Education Plan: New York State Education Department Other Cities: New York State Education Department |
| Number of Copies: |
One original and one copy of the application One original and two copies of the FS-10 |
| SED Program Contacts: |
NYC:
Sandra Herndon Other Cities: Roberto Reyes |
OVERVIEW
Special Reading and Academic Programs, formerly known as Categorical Reading, is a State apportionment for aid to the "Big Five" city school districts for the purpose of improving reading, mathematics and academic performance.
The funds should be used to support programming that is part of the school district's overall improvement efforts. These efforts are guided by the strategic plan adopted by the New York State Board of Regents in December 1995, which focuses on three areas:
Maintaining an integrated approach to curriculum and instruction, professional development, school leadership, accountability, and school improvement will ensure that all aspects of the educational system work together so that all children may attain challenging standards. Of the funds allocated, each school district shall use funds for instruction, instructional supplies, materials and equipment for the purpose of improving reading, mathematics and academic performance.
NEW YORK CITY ONLY: ALL ITEMS SPECIFIED IN THE FS-10 BUDGET MUST BE SUPPORTED BY A CLEAR DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFIC EXPLANATION IN THE DCEP NARRATIVE (NEW YORK CITY) THAT DIRECTLY RELATE TO THE ALLOWABLE EXPENDITURES LISTED.
The State Education Department does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race gender, or genetic predisposition or carrier status, or sexual orientation in its educational programs, services and activities. Portions of any publication designed for distribution can be made available in a variety of formats, including Braille, large print or audiotape, upon request. Inquiries regarding this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Department’s Office for Diversity, Ethics, and Access, Room 152, Education Building, Albany, NY 12234. Requests for publications should be made to the Department’s Publication Sales Desk, Room 309 Education Building, Albany, NY 12234.
9/22/04