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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

96%

of our Grade 12 Career & Technical students graduated with a high school diploma or equivalent in the 2016-2017 year.

36

articulation agreements with post secondary institutions were in effect as of October 2017, allowing students to earn college credits while still in high school.

592

adult students participated in workforce development and/or career training programs in the 2016-2017 year.

142

Ulster County students with special needs were served by our Special Education programs in the 2016-2017 school year.

696

adult learners worked to improve their chances of success by pursuing their High School Equivalency Diploma through adult education programs during the 2016-2017 year.

3,412

educators took part in the more than 294 professional development workshops that were presented by Instructional Services experts in the 2016-2017 school year.

244

environmental hygiene investigations were completed by our Risk Management experts for county school districts during the 2016-2017 school year.

$1.13M

of estimated savings were realized by Ulster County school districts through their participation in the Cooperative Purchasing service in 2016-2017 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.