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Liberty Partnership Program

Mission and Description

The mission of the Liberty Partnership Program is to develop and implement systemic and supportive interventions and opportunities for students identified as being at risk of dropping out of school. The program does this to ensure that these students will graduate from high school and are prepared to enter post secondary education and the workforce. The program serves 245 students in the Newburgh Enlarged City School District for each 12-month funding cycle from Heritage Junior High School, North Junior High School, South Junior High School and Newburgh Free Academy. Once enrolled, the expectation is that students will receive services until they graduated from high school and enter the college or the workforce. The program offers a myriad of services and activities that are appropriate to identified risk factors during summer and academic year. It aims to decrease the dropout rate, increase enrollment in post-secondary institutions, and encourage a positive outlook on life. We expect to enhance self-esteem and make youth a real catalyst for change in the community.

Components

Cooperative Relationship is a planned program designed to facilitate the participation of Liberty Partnership Program stakeholder in the development and implementation of the program´s components and services. Resources available from the schools, community-based organizations, governmental agencies, churches, local businesses and industry and other organization are coordinated in order to provide supplemental and expanded services from participating partners interested in working collaboratively. Collaborative regional efforts with other LPP program institutions are also utilized.

Academic Support Services is a program or service that effects in-class learning and student achievement on local and statewide exams. Tutoring, homework assistance, and study skills workshops focus on improving grade point average, test scores, daily attendance, and graduation.

Counseling is a systemic, student-centered personal development and guidance program that provides grade and age appropriate services designed to help students identify the issues that place them at risk. It teaches students to develop strategies and support systems that will help them overcome personal and societal barriers, graduate from high school, and pursue post-secondary education and the workforce as healthy, self-directed young adults. This component promotes self-awareness, enhance student´s internal focus of control in educational and personal decision processes, and helps students to develop and implement plans for their future.

Workforce Preparation is a strategic grade-level, age appropriate program that develops student knowledge of the world of work, teaches universal foundation skills (SCANS), and prepares students to make decisions about future career paths.

Parent Involvement is a multi-dimensional program that facilitates parental involvement in the educational and decision- making processes of their children. We aim to enhance parenting/interpersonal techniques; involve parents in the decision-making processes; and support parental involvement in local school and district decision processes.

Programs

Tutorial Program

Homework and tutorial assistance is available at the SUNY Orange Newburgh Campus. All students can receive academic support and assistance in any subject.

Rising Stars After School Program

Students in grades six through eight participate in a variety of activities. The program operates Monday through Thursday from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM during the academic year and features academic enrichment classes, personal development workshops, career and college exploration and field trips. Students select from various courses offerings including, but not limited to, graphic and web-page design, photography, dance, theatre, and chess.

The Ninth Hour

Ninth graders attend weekly meetings designed to assist them with their transition from junior high school to high school. The program provides educational, career and college information that reinforces their decision making and goal setting skills. All ninth graders have the opportunity to tour the local high school, shadow a high school student for a day and learn first hand about the high school experience. In addition students participate in community service projects and learn the importance of giving back to their community.

Scholars on the Move

Tenth and eleventh grade students meet weekly and participate in a two-tier program that includes both personal development and workforce preparation activities. For one hour students are engaged by community organizations about numerous teen related topics. The additional two hours students participate in youth enrichment projects that provide technical training and skills in specific career areas. The Youth Enrichment Project links academic learning and occupational learning.

College Counts

Students in grader 9-11 attend a comprehensive college preparation program that introduces students to the various steps they need to take during their high school years to prepare for college. Activities include PSAT, SAT and ACT Preparation; writing college essays; and attending college fairs. Students learn how to research colleges and how to complete their college, financial aid and scholarship applications. Students visit NYS college campuses and stay overnight visiting out of state college campuses. They plan and participate in community services projects and fundraiser

Parents Reach Out (PRO)

This is the parent arm of the Liberty Partnership Program. It is a way of bringing parents together to brainstorm and identify ideas; review and discuss concerns; and help coordinate program activities. Parents of enrolled students have many opportunities to participate in program activities. They will attend meetings, conferences and workshops sponsored by Liberty Partnership Program and the Newburgh City Enlarged School District; learn about community resources; use Liberty Partnership Program staff to assist them in furthering their personal and professional goals; and enjoy trips and other fun activities. Parent suggestions and ideas will be considered in the development of all program activities.

For more information regarding the Liberty Partnership Program, please call Ramona Burton, Program Director, at (845) 341-4569.