The project aim is to improve student access to high quality art programs and 
prepare students for art careers in college and beyond. Project will provide 
professional development workshops and college readiness to ninth and tenth 
grade students. Students must meet selection criteria to qualify including be 
registered at ASE, demonstrate interest in one of the arts and be low income.  
 

The Mentoring in Schools Program is an intervention based model to addressing student academic and behavioral issues in NYC public schools. Utilizing Social Emotional Learning, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,the Mentoring Program helps to increase student engagement, student participation, and student attendance, thereby increasing student academic progress and grades.