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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

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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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Student working on a project

New Paltz High School’s Ethan Greger and Jacob Frost, who attend two innovative Ulster BOCES Career Pathways Programs, have been working together to complete a project that many adult professionals could only dream of: designing, programming, and fabricating 48 matching doors that will be used to deploy satellites on the International Space Station. 

Read More about Engineering the Future: Ulster BOCES Students Craft Components for NASA
Student standing with her granola at a grocery store

The future of Georgia Maritsas, a former young professional of the Ulster BOCES Transitional Occupation Program (TOP A) who graduated from Kingston City School District in 2024, is in the bag–a granola bag, that is. Since completing the program in June, Georgia has successfully launched a local business selling her own healthy granola mixture, known as Georgia’s Organic Granola.

Read More about ULSTER BOCES Graduate Mixes Classroom Skills Into Local Economy