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The NY Inspires Transformation Design Cycles Playbook is an essential guide for New York school districts committed to reimagining education through the NY Inspires framework.
Why Ulster BOCES?
Ulster BOCES provides educational leadership and support, along with more than 200 innovative and cost-effective programs and services, to help the eight public school districts in Ulster County meet their academic, administrative, and operational goals. Our programs benefit students, educators, employers, and taxpayers throughout Ulster County.
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young professionals enrolled in CTE programs were engaged in internships last year; including 82 paid placements with interns collectively earning more than $18K
a week.
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college credits were earned by high school students through articulation agreements with 38 colleges/universities.
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local businesses served as partners on our advisory councils and committees, providing valuable input into the curriculum offered to students.
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adult learners worked to improve their chances of success by pursuing their High School Equivalency Diploma through adult education programs.
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cooperative bids were prepared to allow districts to jointly purchase supplies and services and benefit from economies of scale.
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professional development workshops to assist educators, administrators, and school support staff were presented by experts from Educator Edge and the MHRIC.
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K-12 students facing an acute mental health crisis or significant life event were supported through the Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning Center's Therapeutic Transition Program (TTP) or Long-Term TTP program.
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meals were prepared through our food service management program.
News & Announcements
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Career Pathways Programs’ robotics teams—the HVPA Dragons and Robotic Rams—kicked off the 2026 FIRST Robotics season!
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Ulster County superintendents and legal counsels, the District Attorney, and law enforcement leaders collaborate to strengthen communication, clarity, and coordinated response protocols.
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Season 2 is here! Leading for Deeper Learning with Ulster BOCES is back—and this year we’re focusing on NY Inspires, New York State’s multi-year transformation of what it means to be a graduate.
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“These individuals embody what it means to belong to a community that truly believes in its
children,” said Dr. Jonah Schenker, District Superintendent of Ulster BOCES, who helped
coordinate the event on behalf of UCSBA. “Their dedication and generosity help create the
kind of supportive environment where every student can be seen, valued, and inspired to
succeed.”
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While the doors to the Ulster BOCES Career Academies at iPark 87 officially opened to more than 1,400 of Ulster County’s high school juniors and seniors in early September, nearly 200 educators, business/industry leaders, government officials, state education officials, and representatives from higher education were able to explore the new facility on Friday, October 3. The guests joined over 100 Ulster BOCES young professionals, staff, and administrators at its new state-of-the-art training center in the former IBM-complex on Enterprise Drive in Kingston for an official ribbon-cutting event with the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Ulster BOCES Podcasts
The Leading for Deeper Learning podcast is available on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, as well as on YouTube. Learn more!
The Whole Brain, Whole Child podcast is an inspiring series from Ulster BOCES spotlighting transformative practices that are reshaping education for neurodiverse students who need a different way of learning. Learn more!