Co-Ser 535

Model Schools [Base Service]

Co-Ser 535.000

535.000 ~ Model Schools [Base Service]

The Model Schools Co-Ser supports districts in designing authentic learning experiences that integrate technology in meaningful, student-centered ways. This service empowers educators to create engaging environments where digital tools enhance creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving, preparing students for success in an increasingly connected world.

Ulster BOCES Innovation Specialists partner with districts to align instructional technology practices with State standards, including the New York State Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards and Distance Learning Standards, ensuring that all technology initiatives promote equity, access, and future-ready skills. Specialists provide customized guidance, professional learning, and strategic planning to implement, evaluate, and sustain innovative practices.

Service includes:

• Three (3) days of customized, in-district professional development (per district).
• Professional learning opportunities that support authentic and effective integration of instructional technology to enhance student learning.
• Professional learning delivered in person, through webinars, and via asynchronous online courses.
• Access to the expertise of Ulster BOCES Innovation Specialists and Educational Technology teams in technology planning and implementation.
• Technology Plan facilitation, development, and appraisal services (available at an additional cost).

Requirements or Special Provisions: Participation in the Model Schools Co-Ser 535 is required by NYSED to participate in the Educational Technology Base Service Co-Ser 525.

Technology integration [Extension]

Co-Ser 535.001

Through this service, Ulster BOCES Innovation Specialists provide customized, in-district support to deepen and sustain authentic technology integration. This extension builds on the Model Schools Base Service by helping districts bring technology-rich instructional practices to life—connecting classroom experiences to the New York State Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards and Distance Learning Standards.

Service includes:

• Districts select the amount of time, level of support, and targeted purposes for service delivery.
• Innovation Specialists provide embedded professional learning through coaching, co-teaching, and facilitation of small or large group sessions.
• Support may include district-level technology planning, needs assessment, model lesson development, data-informed decision-making, and integration of emerging tools that enhance teaching and learning.

Requirements or Special Provisions: Participation in the Model Schools Base Service Co-Ser 535.000 is required.

industry-education activities coordination

Co-Ser 550

The Work-Based Learning cooperative service at Ulster BOCES will assist districts in participating with work experience identification, job shadowing, and internship outreach. Participants will benefit from Ulster BOCES collaborative engagement with local, regional, and international industries and employers who work together to provide structured learning experiences for students. These experiences focus on assisting student development of broad, transferable skills for employability, career longevity, and postsecondary education.

The partnerships with business, industry, community agencies, school districts, and higher education will provide opportunities for students to understand and access the skills required to be employable, productive citizens who are able to balance work, entrepreneurship, citizenship, community, and family.

Students will be directly connected with professionals. They will explore potential careers and manage successful transitions from learning spaces to the workforce and industry places.

Ulster BOCES employees will coordinate and manage all relationships, activities, and programs with local industries and businesses in order to enhance and to connect academic learning to employment and career opportunities for students.