ALPHA Elementary, Middle AND HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMs

ALPHA Elementary, Middle & High School Programs Grades K-5 Available as CO-SER 203.005 (6:1:2 Classes) Grades 6-8, 9-12 Available as CO-SER 208.004 (8:1:1 Classes) 

This therapeutic program is designed for students whose learning rate is within the average and above average range, and whose academic performance is impacted by emotional and mental health challenges. These students are provided an emotionally supportive environment with embedded mental health services in both individual and group modalities that are offered at an intensive level for first-year students, gradually tapering down as students demonstrate greater mastery in self-regulation and increased academic success.

The ALPHA team is trained in Trauma Informed Care and consists of both clinical staff as well as Positive Intervention Team (PIT Crew) trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI). ALPHA is a departmentalized program and students are given all of the coursework needed to fulfill the requirements of a NYS Regents diploma. Students will meet regularly with their guidance counselor to review graduation requirements. When in Grade 11, students may choose to enroll in a career or technical program at the Ulster BOCES Career & Technical Center. 26Related & Itinerant Services Related Services are available to students who attend Ulster BOCES as indicated on their Individualized Education Program (IEP).

A variety of certified, licensed, and specialty support personnel are also available to provide services to districts. These itinerant services may be delivered at the home school, an Ulster BOCES site, or a neutral location.