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.
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.
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.
cooperative bids were prepared to allow districts to jointly purchase supplies and services and benefit from economies of scale.
professional development workshops to assist educators, administrators, and school support staff were presented by experts from Educator Edge and the MHRIC.
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.
meals were prepared through our food service management program.
Ulster BOCES, a leader in innovative educational services delivery, has chosen acclaimed author, scholar, and speaker Dr. Yong Zhao to deliver the keynote address at the Deeper Learning New York 2025 (DLNY25) Conference. This marks the second year Ulster BOCES will partner with Deeper Learning Global to host this transformative event, created to inspire insights into building student-centered schools that prepare learners to thrive in an ever-changing future.
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.
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.
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.
The Ulster BOCES Hudson Valley Pathways Academy (HVPA) marked a significant milestone on June 2, hosting a Completion Celebration for three young scholars who successfully completed six years of rigorous academic and professional training through HVPA and SUNY Ulster. The event was held at Selux Corporation, a longtime industry partner located in Highland.
Ulster BOCES, a leader in innovative educational service delivery, is proud to announce that New York State Education Commissioner Dr. Betty A. Rosa will deliver the closing keynote address at the Deeper Learning New York 2025 (DLNY25) Conference, which will be taking place July 15-16 at Kingston High School. Following the closing keynote address, the Commissioner will join Ulster BOCES District Superintendent Dr. Jonah Schenker for an engaging “fireside chat” to conclude the two-day event.
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!
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