Therapeutic Transition Program (TTP)

This is a five-week program designed to support students (families and the district) in an acute mental health crisis or significant life event. TTP is based on the whole child wrap-around approach where community is at the forefront. This model fosters an environment of wellness through mindfulness, clinical, and therapeutic practices. Instruction is provided in partnership with the district and is on an individual basis. Connection with nature is embedded in the Ulster BOCES program. Ulster BOCES partners with the family, the district, and Astor Services. All students who may need a long term therapeutic program will first access the TTP. 

Long Term Therapeutic Program (LTTP) 

is designed for students who are not ready to transition back into their home district program following their 5-week session at TTP. LTTP is designed to support students who may benefit from having a longer term in a therapeutic program. Families and districts partner in the development of the transition plan from TTP to LTTP.  These programs are similar in their whole child approach to daily engagement and wellness.   

Intake Transition Team (ITT)

Ulster BOCES administrators, teachers, Astor Services social worker, LTTP social worker, and district representatives; including but not limited to: administrator, social worker, teachers, guidance counselors, family, and student will meet to discuss the plan for the student. Once the plan is in place, the student will transition from TPP into LTTP.

Step one: Once an identified student is not ready to transition back into their homeschool program, the ITT will meet. (Generally after the TTP re-entry meeting and/or sometime after completing the program)

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Step two: Individualized Plan: Stage One

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Step three: Individualized Plan: Stage Two

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Step four: Student will access LTTP

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Step five: On-going Outreach and Communication

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Our Approach

An Individual Pathway Plan will be created by the ITT; this plan will be specific to the student’s learning and mental health needs. We believe in an environment of wellness through self-awareness, awareness of others, clinical and therapeutic practices, and on-going family, district, and community outreach and communication.

An individual approach to instruction to meet the academic/credit needs of the student will be provided.

Additional Highlights/Information:

• Classroom Grade Bands:  K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
  • 10-12 students per classroom;
• Ulster BOCES Team: teacher, teaching assistant, positive intervention specialist, and social worker
• Individual counseling: One-on-one counseling sessions conducted by trained professionals, such as psychologists or counselors, to address specific emotional, behavioral, or developmental needs of the child/adolescent.
• Group counseling: Structured therapeutic sessions conducted in a group setting, allowing children/adolescents to interact, share experiences, and develop social skills while addressing common challenges.
• Check in meetings with the district and families.
• Duration of student and program support is pending the agreed upon length of service.
• Please note, this is not a special education program and related services and/or specific special education programming will not be provided other than counseling.