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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.

Providing a Skilled Workforce

Career training programs are taught by industry experts who use cutting-edge technology and equipment to help students develop the skills they need to be successful in the workforce. Read More

Improving Teaching & Learning

Instructional Services offers a broad spectrum of programs and services to support component school districts as they focus on student learning and the art and science of teaching. Read More

Serving Students of all Ages & Abilities

High school, adult, and special education students benefit from safe and supportive learning environments, where instruction is tailored to meet their needs. Read More

Collaboration & Efficiency

Sharing services provides an economical way for districts to provide opportunities they otherwise might not be able to afford or that would be more expensive to provide independently. Read More

98+%

of our Grade 12 Career & Technical students graduated with a high school diploma or equivalent in the 2019-2020 year.

38

articulation agreements with post secondary institutions were in effect as of October 2019, allowing students to earn college credits while still in high school.

1,191

devices were purchased for Ulster BOCES & component school districts to support instruction in 2019-2020, along with an additional 2,721 to support reopening.

825

college credits were earned by the young scholars who attend the Hudson Valley Pathways Academy in the PTECH program during the 2019-2020 school year.

459

adult learners worked to improve their chances of success by pursuing their High School Equivalency Diploma through adult education programs during the 2019-2020 year.

7,078

educators took part in the more than 614 professional development workshops that were presented by Instructional Services experts in the 2019-2020 school year.

152

local businesses served as partners on our CTE advisory council in 2019-2020, providing valuable input into the curriculum offered to students.

1,200

facemasks and other PPE were donated to healthcare facilities in the 2019-2020 school year.

Spotlights

Ulster BOCES Staff Manufacture and Donate PPE

Personal protection equipment is being donated to healthcare and essential workers on the front lines of the battle against COVID-19.

Proud graduate of the Ulster BOCES Criminal Justice program

Police officer Gary Wells attributes his success and love of his career to the Ulster BOCES Criminal Justice program.