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Community Education Pathways to Success (CEPS). Model Development 2006-2009: 9 organizations Meeting the needs of low skilled, older youth Comprehensive Model. CEPS Program Model. Youth Development Literacy & Math Instruction Social Supports Career & College Exploration
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Community Education Pathways to Success (CEPS)
Model Development • 2006-2009: 9 organizations • Meeting the needs of low skilled, older youth • Comprehensive Model
CEPS Program Model • Youth Development • Literacy & Math Instruction • Social Supports • Career & College Exploration • Blended Approach
The CEPS Blended Approach • A philosophy of shared responsibility • Structured communication about students • Smooth transitions for students into further education and career opportunities • Established protocols for data use in order to inform program design
CEPS Evaluation Results • External Evaluation (2006-2009) • Average gains in 6 month period: • Literacy Gain = 1.7 GE • Math Gain = 1.2 GE
CEPS Organizations • Now 40 sites in NY and Across Country • Department of Probation Initiative • The Fortune Society • East Side House • F.E.G.S • DREAMS • Union Settlement Association • Queens Public Library • Brooklyn Public Library
CEPS Capacity Building • Training on CEPS components • On-site coaching for literacy, math, and the implementation of the CEPS model • Sharing resources among sites