Full Year Inclusion Program offered at the
Broome County Urban League
The After School and Summer Enrichment Program (ASEP/SEP) is a yearlong curriculum that serves approximately 40-50 children during the year. The traditional program serves youth 5-11 years of age and this program is unique as it is now a yearlong inclusion program for children with special needs 5 -18 years of age.
The yearlong curriculum is designed to enhance social and academic growth. Because the education system frequently separates students with disabilities from those without, students in both groups often have limited opportunities to develop typical peer relationships with each other. Classroom diversity isn’t just about race or ethnicity—it must also be about bringing together kids with different abilities and showing all kids that being “different” isn’t so unusual. After school and summer programs can provide all students with the chance to interact, learn about each other and learn social skills that will guide them throughout their lives.
The yearlong curriculum is designed to enhance social and academic growth. Because the education system frequently separates students with disabilities from those without, students in both groups often have limited opportunities to develop typical peer relationships with each other. Classroom diversity isn’t just about race or ethnicity—it must also be about bringing together kids with different abilities and showing all kids that being “different” isn’t so unusual. After school and summer programs can provide all students with the chance to interact, learn about each other and learn social skills that will guide them throughout their lives.
This program directly works with youth, families and community to give young people the skills and tools they need to deal with stressors, develop positive social interactions and learn effective decision making skills. The majority of the kids we work with come from low-moderate income families and typically present with numerous at-risk obstacles including low academic achievement and single parent households. With these enhanced skills children are more likely to develop positive social interactions with peers and adults which will lead to better academic performance, staying in school and becoming economically self reliant.
The BCUL offers a host of services ranging from after school and summer child care services, information and referral services for disabled children and families, tutoring sessions for middle and high school students, food, clothing, prescription cards, temporary housing, rent and utility bill help, computer trainings and technological services and certifications to low to moderate income individuals and families. In 2009 Urban League programs provided services to almost 4000 individuals.
The BCUL offers a host of services ranging from after school and summer child care services, information and referral services for disabled children and families, tutoring sessions for middle and high school students, food, clothing, prescription cards, temporary housing, rent and utility bill help, computer trainings and technological services and certifications to low to moderate income individuals and families. In 2009 Urban League programs provided services to almost 4000 individuals.