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.
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.
young professionals enrolled in CTE programs were engaged in internships last year; including 60 paid placements with interns collectively earning more than $11K
a week.
cooperative bids were prepared to allow districts to jointly purchase supplies and services and benefit from economies of scale.
educators took part in the more than 251 professional development workshops that were presented by Educator Edge experts.
devices were purchased for Ulster BOCES & component school districts to support teaching and learning.
meals were prepared through our food service management program.
Ulster BOCES has been awarded a $269,595 grant from the New York State Department of Labor to assist nine teaching assistants who are already working in Ulster County school districts in gaining the education and experience needed to become licensed teachers.
During its September 27th meeting, the Board of Education took a break from their usual business to celebrate 23 of our amazing instructional staff members who officially earned their tenure in the months of June, July, and August.
Ulster BOCES means different things to different people. According to United States Army Warrant Officer Daniel Pavlak, Ulster BOCES was the foundation under his wings.
Two Ulster BOCES professionals will be honored by the Mid-Hudson School Study Council for their remarkable contributions to education. Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds Victor DeStefano will receive the award for Excellence in Administration, and the Award for Excellence for Support Staff will be presented to Administrative Secretary Sharon Schofield.
Local school administrators, regional law enforcement, and fire department personnel who work directly with New York State schools, recently met for a multi-day training event on Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools.
The very essence of the mission of the Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services, or BOCES, is its role as collaborator and facilitator.
Ulster BOCES Graduate Now Flourishing at SUNY Ulster
For Asher Mapstone, a 2020 graduate of the Ulster BOCES APIE program, Ulster BOCES was a place where he learned to meet challenges head on.
Cosmetology Graduate Achieves Career Success at Popular Hudson Valley Salon
For Rebecca “Becki” Davoli, Ulster BOCES meant finding both her confidence and her passion, and led her to a position at the Live Free & Dye Salon,
Sheriff's Detective Gets His Start in the Ulster BOCES Criminal Justice Program
For Gary Wells, the Ulster BOCES Criminal Justice program provided him with a path to become a sheriff’s detective
Ulster BOCES Graduate from Wallkill High School Lands Job at Culinary Institute of America
Since graduating high school, Angelina Violante, a 2018 graduate of the Wallkill Central School District who attended the Ulster BOCES Career & Technical Center’s Culinary Arts program, has been following her passion for baking.
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