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In addition to helping adult students prepare for the TASC exam and earn their High School Equivalency Diploma, the Adult and Community Education Department offers Adult Basic Education classes for students to improve their reading, writing, and math skills. Students work at their own pace with the help of a certified teacher. Career Counseling and Case Management is available to all students and classes are open to individuals 17 years of age or older regardless of residency. English as an Alternate Language and Citizenship programming are also offered at the main building and at an addendum site in the morning and evening.

A new Supplemental Education Program developed as an affordable option for families unable to participate in the traditional insurance-based Leap Into Literacy program due to cost. Follows the same framework as Leap into Literacy by explicitly teaching emergent literacy skills in order to prevent or diminish reading challenges before they begin. Emergent literacy skills include speaking, reading, writing, and viewing during the early childhood years. This is a multi-sensory program that targets auditory processing skills, expressive and receptive language skills, phonological awareness, print knowledge, academic concepts, fine motor, and sensory skills.

Provides recreation opportunities to students ages 4 years old through 7th grade. Offers a full gym and game room with a variety of table games like pool, foosball, hockey, and ping pong. Homework help is available from staff and volunteers. Provides a recreation program open to students in 6th-12th grade, including basketball, several youth activities, and field trips.

Seeks to improve the system of care for children and youth with special health care needs and their families. The program helps shape public policy so families can get the best health care for their children. A diagnosis is NOT required. Services include: - Matching families with community resources and referring to community programs - Advocacy with health care providers and school districts - Linkage to medical providers and specialists - Support and play groups - Transportation services - Translation and interpretation services - Transition to adult services and more

Provides GED classes and paid work experience for youth ages 14-21.

A thrift store which also provides comprehensive job skills training opportunities, employment support services, and educational opportunities for residents for Orleans and Genesee Counties. Thrift store accepts donations of good condition household items, furniture, books, DVDs, CDs, collectibles, current educational materials, craft and hobby items, musical instruments, antiques, small and large appliances, and workplace apparel. Pick up available for donations of large household items and furniture. Employment services include resume and job search assistance, job skills training, and on-the-job work experience. Also offers free access to computers and internet for job searching activities. Educational services include high school equivalency preparation credit recovery. Also provides budgeting assistance, income/expense scheduling, and fax and copy services. Also provides discreet, dignified access to laundry facilities, hygiene products, and life skills support for students in need.

Provides early childhood education and social services to farm workers and other eligible families. Children benefit from cultural and linguistically diverse programming. Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and licensed by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services.

A decision-making committee to determine eligibility and the appropriate level of services for preschool children aged 3-5. The CPSE is a multidisciplinary team established to conduct meetings to develop, review, or revise the Individual Education Program (IEP) of a student with a disability. The parent or legal guardian is included as a member of the committee.

The free TRIO EOC program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, hosted at SUNY Genesee Community College (GCC) provides free support to aid community members in applying to, funding and enrolling in further education. The purpose of the program is to help participants achieve their educational and career goals. Staff are knowledgeable and skilled in the fields of high school equivalencies, higher education applications and processes, state and federal financial aid, veteran and family-of-veteran education benefits, and scholarship opportunities available at the local, state, and national levels. Program offers individualized one-on-one appointments with highly-trained Outreach Specialists who can assist with: - College and trade school applications - Financial aid applications and scholarship searches - High school equivalency options - Career counseling and vocational training options - Educational opportunities for veterans - Financial literacy and planning Although hosted by SUNY GCC, the program does not recruit on behalf of the college, per grant requirement. Participants can and are encouraged to apply to and attend any college or school they wish. To get started, please apply here: bit.ly/AEOCApp ##Veteran##

New York State Education Department-approved Special Day School that serves students aged 5 to 21 with special learning and social-emotional needs. Operates across four campuses throughout Erie County: Cambridge, Mullen, Roosevelt and Rossler. With highly structured classroom settings and individualized educational supports, Falk School helps students build the skills they need to lead productive and satisfying lives. Additional locations: (For Grades K-6) 283 Washington Avenue Kenmore, NY 14217 (For Grades 7-12) 1 Cambridge Street Buffalo, NY 14223 (For Grades 7-12) 31 Rossler Avenue Cheektowaga, NY 14206

A comprehensive child development Head Start/Preschool program designed to serve income eligible children 0-5 years of age including children with disabilities and their families.

A decision making committee to determine eligibility and the appropriate level of services for preschool children aged 3-5. The CPSE is a multidisciplinary team established to conduct meetings to develop, review, or revise the Individual Education Program (IEP) of a student with a disability. The parent or legal guardian is included as a member of the committee.

A free after-school drop-in center for teens in Niagara Falls, serving adolescent teens ages 11-19. The Connection Coordinator, members of the Teen Peer Program, and Community Trainers lead lively discussions and educational sessions as well as cooking classes, book clubs, and opportunities for youth to develop their community leadership skills. Contests, field trips and other activities are chosen and developed by teen members attending. Members can spend time studying or completing homework, relaxing in a safe space, and engaging in structured programs. Meals or snacks are served daily. Connection members also benefit from informal mentoring, tutoring, a video game lounge, service learning activities, character building, teen employment preparation and employer linkages, college preparation, media production, computer and printer access.

Special education program available for children ages 5-21 who have been deemed eligible for services by their respective school district’s Committee on Special Education. Program operates self-contained classrooms with available occupational, physical, and speech therapies. Curriculum includes art, physical education, and music. A behavior team, feeding and swallowing team, and counselor are available for students. A 6 week summer program is also offered.

Offers full-day and community-based special education programming for children ages 3-5 with significant speech/language, hearing, cognitive, and other developmental delays. Services are provided via the child's school district Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE). Services offered include Speech, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Music Therapy, Vision Therapy, and Social Work. Classrooms located in Fredonia and Angola.