Co-Ser 435.001
Ulster BOCES LTTP is a long-term education and clinical program for students experiencing mental health trauma such as anxiety, impulsive behavior, and depression. This program is intended to support those in crisis or who are at risk of hospitalization.
The program consists of an academic program and includes academic staff. The therapeutic staff approach emotional and social issues in a manner that intends to promote the dignity of each learner. LTTP is provided in collaboration with local school districts. Ulster BOCES clinical and instructional staff will conduct screenings and assessments to determine the individual needs of each student, such as psychological, behavioral, social-emotional, academic, etc.
Alternative Educational Setting (AES)
Co-Ser 435.001
Alternative Educational Setting (AES), located in Port Ewen, provides services on three levels. The AES can be provided to serve students who have been suspended from the component district with home instruction. The AES can also be used as a transitional arrangement for students pending permanent placement in an educational program in BOCES or in the district. With parent or guardian permission, the student can be placed in the AES temporarily (not more than 45 days) while on a waiting list for another program. In addition, the AES can also be used for assessment (including academic, psychological, and behavior modification). Students who are difficult to assess in the educational environment due to associated stressors may be placed in the AES as an interim alternative placement (assessments are conducted by appropriately certified personnel). Districts may also use the AES as part of their discipline-level system. The target population is middle through high school-aged students, including special and general education students. Student assignments are forwarded by the sending district’s classroom teacher(s) prior to and throughout placement in AES.
Therapeutic Transition Program (TTP) Grades 7-12
Co-Ser 435.002
BOCES TTP is a short-term educational and clinical program for students experiencing mental health trauma or crisis requiring hospitalization or who are at risk of hospitalization. Located at the Ulster BOCES Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning at Port Ewen, TTP is provided in collaboration with Astor Services for Children and Families, Ulster BOCES, and local school districts. Enrollment is four weeks with an extension available upon district and parental approval.
Astor clinical and BOCES instructional staff conduct screenings and assessments to determine the individual needs of each student, such as psychological, behavioral, social-emotional, academic, etc.
