Ulster BOCES

Students at the Ulster BOCES Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning (CITL) at Mt. Marion recently celebrated the culmination of a month-long project-based learning (PBL) cycle during the school’s Country Exploration Celebration of Learning, held on February 21 and 28. This immersive experience transformed classrooms into different “countries,” allowing students to showcase their research and discoveries about diverse cultures, traditions, and landmarks without ever leaving their school.

Tucker Chase is an outstanding example of what young scholars at the Hudson Valley Pathways Academy (HVPA) at Ulster BOCES can achieve. Tucker has been awarded a scholarship from the Career Readiness Educators Association (CREA) of New York State for his exemplary participation in a work-based learning program or experience. Tucker was also named as one of three “Work-Based Learning Students of the Year” by CREA. 

The Ulster BOCES Career & Technical Center is hosting a Parent/Student Information Night on March 20 at its campus located on Route 9W in Port Ewen. Parents and Grade 10 students interested in the two-year career training programs or Grade 11 students interested in the Pre-University/New Visions Career Exploration programs are encouraged to attend.

A team of educators from the Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning (CITL) recently delved into the next phase of designing learning environments that reflect Ulster BOCES’ commitment to ensuring every student feels seen, heard, and inspired so they can reach their fullest potential.

In a field where precision and strength often take center stage, Emma Fredericks, a young professional from Kingston High School who attends the Ulster BOCES welding and metal fabrication program, dared to think outside the box—quite literally.