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.
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 Ulster BOCES Community Relations team was recognized by the New York School Public Relations Association (NYSPRA) with six awards in the annual communications contest. The winning communication pieces were selected from a competitive field of 430 entries. The Community Relations team provides communication support to Ulster County public school districts, including the Ulster BOCES programs.
The career path that Ulster BOCES Director of Technology Silas Whittaker has traveled has traversed almost every part of Ulster BOCES, from student to manager of the Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC), uniquely equipping him for his latest role as Ulster BOCES director of technology.
The Leading for Deeper Learning podcast is available on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, as well as on YouTube. Learn more!
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