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A new catalog outlining the selection of affordable and interesting summer courses being offered at the Ulster BOCES Adult Career Education Center has been released.
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
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Last month, the Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning (CITL) at Mount Marion welcomed families, staff, and community members for its annual Art & Music Celebration, showcasing the creativity, growth, and unique voices of its students.
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Ulster BOCES welcomed students, educators, community leaders, industry partners, and elected officials to the Career Academies at iPark 87 in the evening on Tuesday, June 16 for the Ulster County Pride of Ulster Recognition Ceremony, an event celebrating excellence in career and technical education, culinary innovation, leadership, and partnership.
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Strong partnerships between education and industry are helping Ulster BOCES students gain the skills, experience, and confidence needed to succeed in today's workforce.
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Authentic learning experiences have the power to transform education by creating opportunities for students to connect their learning to the world around them. Throughout the 2025-26 school year, Ulster BOCES students and educators participated in Whole Brain Whole Child Project-Based Learning (PBL) cycles designed to foster curiosity, collaboration, creativity, and deeper learning.
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Elizabeth Kate Harris, a graduating senior at Highland High School who completed the Ulster BOCES Career Pathways New Visions Health program, has been named a semifinalist in the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, one of the nation's highest honors for graduating high school seniors.
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!
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