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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
![Ulster BOCES Cuts Ribbon on Career Academies at iPark 87, Opening a New Era of Workforce-Driven Education in Ulster County]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760969926/ulsterbocesorg/yswqkiht7lzaozhppki5/IMG_1245.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760969926/ulsterbocesorg/yswqkiht7lzaozhppki5/IMG_1245.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760969926/ulsterbocesorg/yswqkiht7lzaozhppki5/IMG_1245.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760969926/ulsterbocesorg/yswqkiht7lzaozhppki5/IMG_1245.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1760969926/ulsterbocesorg/yswqkiht7lzaozhppki5/IMG_1245.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1760969926/ulsterbocesorg/yswqkiht7lzaozhppki5/IMG_1245.jpg","width":2200}])
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 Adopts Student and Personal Electronic Device Policy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753808651/ulsterbocesorg/vdrukgyija4wodbecyds/UBCellPhonePolicy.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1753808651/ulsterbocesorg/vdrukgyija4wodbecyds/UBCellPhonePolicy.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753808651/ulsterbocesorg/vdrukgyija4wodbecyds/UBCellPhonePolicy.png","width":600}])
To support efforts to create distraction-free learning environments for all students, Ulster BOCES has adopted a new policy that limits the use of internet-enabled devices during the school day.
![Ulster BOCES Celebrates Its Valedictorians, Salutatorians, and Principal’s Award Recipients]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751043021/ulsterbocesorg/pszuqisi5vqrcsx9qtwg/Classof20251.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751043021/ulsterbocesorg/pszuqisi5vqrcsx9qtwg/Classof20251.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751043021/ulsterbocesorg/pszuqisi5vqrcsx9qtwg/Classof20251.png","width":660}])
Ulster County’s best and brightest students were recognized for their academic achievements and contributions to the school community during the annual Ulster County Scholastic Achievement Breakfast, held at Wiltwyck Golf Course in Kingston.
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The Ulster BOCES Career & Technical Center, a regional leader in career and technical education, celebrated the achievements of 574 young professionals at its annual completion celebration on May 29.
![Ulster BOCES Expert Tapped to Lead National Training on Groundbreaking AI Integration in Education Initiative]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749751715/ulsterbocesorg/jxusoes6ivdec2wzm0rs/DrKleinmann1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749751715/ulsterbocesorg/jxusoes6ivdec2wzm0rs/DrKleinmann1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749751715/ulsterbocesorg/jxusoes6ivdec2wzm0rs/DrKleinmann1.png","width":660}])
Educational technology expert Dr. Julianne B. Ross-Kleinmann, supervisor of Instructional Services at Educator Edge at Ulster BOCES, has been selected as one of 12 educational professionals nationwide to be a lead trainer for the Building Capacity for Generative AI in K-12 Education initiative.
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!