Program Overview

Liberty Partnerships Program

The Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP) was established in 1988 under Section 612, Subdivision 6 of the Education Law to address the significant dropout rate among New York's youth.

Program History

The Liberty Partnerships Program is included in the New York State Education Department's Statewide Plan for Higher Education as part of its strategy to maximize the successful transition of middle and high school students who are at-risk of dropping out of school into graduates who are fully prepared for the rigors of higher education and the competitive demands of the workplace.

Program Overview

• The program aims to support students who are at-risk of dropping out of school
  • By providing them with the necessary resources and support to succeed in higher education
  • And preparing them for the competitive demands of the workplace
• The program is part of the New York State Education Department's Statewide Plan for Higher Education
  • Focusing on the successful transition of middle and high school students into higher education
  • And ensuring they are fully prepared for the rigors of higher education and the workplace

Community Partnerships

• The program is part of the community partnerships offered by the Teaching, Learning, and Educational Leadership department
  • Which includes other programs such as:
    • Educational Talent Search
    • Lyceum
    • Master Teacher Program (MTP)