Education
Student Internship Opportunity – New York Aquarium
Thursday, January 5th, 2012
Teens in Conservation: Careers in Aquatic Research& Education (C.A.R.E.) Program
The C.A.R.E. paid internship with the New York Aquarium is open to 9th, 10th or 11th grade students between the ages of 14-17 currently enrolled in a public or private New York City high school who are interested in the field of marine biology. C.A.R.E. interns must commit to participating in this 50-hour program that will take place over the course of 10 days (Saturdays) from February 4, 2012 to April 14, 2012. Below you will find a link for more information and an application. The deadline to apply has been extended to Monday, January 9th.
Free Pre-K, Registration through 1/31/2012
Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 
United Cerebral Palsy of New York is offering extended registration for their free Universal Pre-K program through January 31, 2012. The UCP center is located at 160 Lawrence Avenue in Brooklyn and offers a free, high-quality, family friendly learning environment for all children. The UCP program has been in operation locally for over 60 years. All classes are taught by NYS certified teachers and assistants and the center features many additional amenities such as technology enhanced classrooms, an indoor pool and indoor and outdoor play spaces.
If you are interested or would like to refer someone to the program, please contact Project Connect at projectconnect@ucpnyc.org or call Jaqueline Lucas, the director of the Brooklyn Children’s Program at 1-877-827-2666. Spanish translation is available. You can also visit UCP’s website to find out more about the many additional available programs offered at www.ucpnyc.org 
Public Hearing on New Primary/Intermediate School for Community School District No. 22
Friday, November 12th, 2010CB14 has learned that the New York City School Construction Authority is planning to construct a new approximately 735-seat primary/intermediate school for the children of Community School District 22, which serves the majority of school children in Community District 14.
The physical location of the school is anticipated to be located within Community District 12 on the block bounded by Coney Island Avenue, Turner Place, East 8th Street, and Hinckley Place.
Therefore, pursuant to Section 1731 of the New York City School Construction Authority Act, Community Board 12 is holding a public hearing to invite the public to comment on the proposed site plan for the new school. All comments will be taken into consideration in the NYC School Construction Authority’s final decision regarding this matter. Representatives from the NYC Department of Education and the NYC School Construction Authority will be present. The Public Hearing will be held on:
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
6 PM
AMICO Senior Center
901 13th Avenue, 3rd Floor
(entrance on 59th Street)
Brooklyn, New York
Anyone wishing to speak may register to do so by calling the CB12 Office at 718-851-0800 or may register before the Public Hearing begins.
Apply For The Gifted & Talented Program
Tuesday, September 7th, 2010The Department of Education is currently accepting applications for the 2010 -2011 Giffted and Talented program. The deadline to apply is September 17th, 2010. Please follow the link below for the application and eligibility requirements.
http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/GiftedandTalented/EligibilityApplications/default.htm