Breakthrough Long Island is a tuition-free program for motivated and talented students from various communities of Nassau County who work with outstanding college and high school students interested in teaching. Many of the students selected for Breakthrough Long Island come from diverse and sometimes limited economic and educational backgrounds. Breakthrough Long Island is a comprehensive academic program composed of an intensive six-week summer session and year-round academic enrichment Saturday courses. Breakthrough Long Island emphasizes academic excellence, leadership, creativity, and diversity. Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.. Thursday, July 10, 2008 Community Service Day Friday, July 11, 2008 Spirit Day Tuesday, July 15, 2008 Advisory Board Meeting in the Middle School @ 8:30 AM Friday, July 18, 2008 Art & College Day Monday, July 21, 2008 Parent Conferences/ High School & College Workshops in the Helen A. Dolan Center Commons @ 7:00 PM Tuesday, July 22, 2008 Visitor's Day Friday, July 25, 2008 Olympics Day Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Visitor's Day Friday, August 1, 2008 Career Day Friday, August 8, 2008 Last Day of Breakthrough Classes Saturday, August 9, 2008 Breakthrough Celebration in the Helen A. Dolan Center Theater @ 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 13, 2008 Final day for teachers I N   T H E   N E W S The Breakthrough Collaborative is the 2006 winner of the Klingenstein Leadership Award! The Breakthrough Collaborative is one of the Princeton Review's Top Ten Internships, along with MTV and the White House!