Until further notice, our office will be operating virtually Monday through Friday, during regular hours from 9 am to 5 pm. Please DO NOT come to the office but rather email at Nadine.Abram@csi.cuny.edu or leave a message at 718.982.2571. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
STEP Instruction is going online beginning March 28. Please check your emails frequently for updates or email oasp@csi.cuny.edu to update your contact details.
Important:
- We are there for you – please reach out!
- Please frequently check our CSI Coronavirus webpage.
What is STEP?
STEP is a Saturday enrichment program that services students from Staten Island in grades 7 through 12, who demonstrate an interest in and have a potential for a career in the fields of science, health, engineering, technology, and the licensed professions come to the College of Staten Island and engage in science, math, computers, communication arts, PSAT, SAT, and college prep with an interdisciplinary learning approach. The STEP Program focuses on helping students to build self-esteem and develop positive behaviors toward learning. We believe that students will begin to understand the processes of learning science and math by encouraging them to strive and aim for good grades throughout their secondary school years. Students will then have a broader range of choices when pursuing a career.
The New York State Education Department funds the STEP project through the Bureau of Career Opportunity Programs; however, STEP is supported and administered through the Office of Academic Affairs.
Contact Information
Nadine Abram
Project Director (Interim)
Benefits
STEP Students enjoy a wide array of academic and social benefits. Follow the link to explore all that STEP has to offer.
Café STEP
Café STEP meets the 1st and 2nd saturday of each month during the academic year. It aims to provide parental guidance to the many facets involved in ensuring success for your child.
Cost & Eligibility
Participation in the STEP program is absolutely free! The only cost is student commitment and parental involvement.
How Does STEP Work?
STEP is comprised of an academic enrichment component and a personal development component where students work collaboratively.
STEP Start Summer Program
STEP Start is a four (4) week comprehensive program, where students engage in hands-on science experiments, and math and writing workshops.