During a casual “icebreaker” activity in Special Education teacher Mary Ellen Kieser’s classroom at the Ulster BOCES Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning (CITL) at Port Ewen, students were talking about their favorite snacks.
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.
college credits were earned by high school students through articulation agreements with 38 colleges/universities.
local businesses served as partners on our advisory councils and committees, providing valuable input into the curriculum offered to students.
adult learners worked to improve their chances of success by pursuing their High School Equivalency Diploma through adult education programs.
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.
cooperative bids were prepared to allow districts to jointly purchase supplies and services and benefit from economies of scale.
educators took part in the more than 413 professional development workshops that were presented by Educator Edge experts.
devices were purchased for Ulster BOCES & component school districts to support teaching and learning.
meals were prepared through our food service management program.