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The 2011-2012 Services Guide

Teaching • Learning • LifeThe 2011/2012 Services Guide

A Letter from Sandra A. SimpsonDear Colleagues:

On behalf of the Southern Westchester BOCES Board of Education, our administrative team, and our entire staff, I am pleased to present you with our 2011-12 SWBOCES Services Guide.

These are challenging times, and I sincerely hope that you will continue to turn to SWBOCES for the same advice, support and shared services that have helped you to meet those challenges in the past.

Over the past two years, our Board of Education members, executive team and leadership team have made a concerted effort to listen to your concerns by conducting a number of satisfaction surveys, meeting with your Boards of Education, and keeping in close touch with your

front-line administrators and teachers. This kind of consistent outreach will continue for the remainder of 2010-11 and throughout the 2011-12 school year.

Because public education is constantly evolving, the staff at SWBOCES does its best to anticipate District needs far in advance. With that in mind, here are just a few of the new services and programs we plan to introduce in 2011-12:

• Our Center for Career Services program for career and technical education students will introduce bilingual Spanish classes in its Culinary Arts, Electrical and Cosmetology programs. All three are offered as two-year programs.

• Our Center for Special Services will introduce BASIS, or Before/After School Intervention Services, for students and their families who require assistance before and/or after regular school hours.

• The Lower Hudson Regional Information Center is offering a new Video on Demand service for Districts faced with an increasing demand for more video content for public information, professional development, and instruction.

• Blackboard K12, an exciting collaborative learning tool, is being offered to Districts through the LHRIC as a hosted Blackboard Community, with online professional development.

Don’t hesitate to contact me at any time if you have questions about our SWBOCES programs and services. We look forward once again to working with our public school districts to provide a world-class education to all of our students.

Sincerely,

Sandra A. SimpsonSWBOCES Deputy District Superintendent and Chief Operating Officer

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This Services Guide was printed by the SWBOCES/LHRIC Print/Copy Service. See page 23 for more information.

Office of the District Superintendent -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4Center for Career Services ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5Center for Special Services---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9Public Information Services--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14Center for Professional Development and Curriculum Support ----------------------------------------- 15Lower Hudson Regional Information Center------------------------------------------------------------------ 21Center for Interscholastic Athletics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 32Center for Adult & Community Services ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 33Department of Transportation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 35Human Resources Services --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37Cross Contracts with other BOCES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 38Special Act Districts ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 40Component Districts ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43CoSer Index ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44Program Index ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45Locations and Contacts -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47

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To collaborate with districts, agencies and communities to meet their educational challenges by providing regional leadership and cost effective, high quality services.

Selecting SWBOCES Services

The Services Guide has been prepared to help our component districts plan for and select shared services they will need in the 2011-2012 school year. Our services have proven helpful to southern Westchester districts in the past. Upon district request and State Education Department approval, the SWBOCES staff will develop other services related to the needs of two or more districts. Suggestions for new services may be made to the Deputy District Superintendent.

In January, districts should indicate which shared services they expect to request so that the SWBOCES staff can be prepared to offer them. A price guide has been inserted into this year’s booklet for that purpose. Completing the form does not commit a district to take part in the services chosen; it is used only to help SWBOCES better plan for district needs. Final commitments and contracts are prepared and finalized in the late spring.

February-March 2011

Southern Westchester BOCES distributes its Budget, price list and computer disk for districts to use in contracting for 2011-2012 services.

April 13, 2011

Southern Westchester BOCES Annual Meeting

April 26, 2011

Southern Westchester BOCES trustee election and administrative budget vote

April 27, 2011

Southern Westchester BOCES adopts 2011-2012 budget

August 1, 2011

District Superintendent’s letter to Albany, confirming districts’ service contracts

Our Mission:

4Deputy District Superintendent and Chief Operating Officer: Sandra A. Simpson

[email protected]

Phone: 914-937-3820

FAX: 914-937-7850

In addition to serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Southern Westchester BOCES, the Deputy District Superintendent serves as the New York State Education Commissioner’s representative in the southern Westchester region, as well as a liaison between local school districts and the State Education Department. Responsibilities of New York’s 38 District Superintendents are established by the state Legislature and the Commissioner to provide cost efficiency for participating districts and decentralization for the State Education Department.

Districts are not charged for these services, which include:

• Facilitating communications and cooperation among districts, the State Education Department, and other public and private agencies

• Interpreting and clarifying Education Law, Commissioner’s regulations, and other policies that affect education in the region

• Serving as regional contact for State initiatives, such as the new State standards and assessments• Assisting in developing educational policy and working closely with legislators on behalf of public

education• Reporting to the Commissioner and working closely with the State Education Department staff• Assisting with reorganization issues and studies in participating districts• Conducting searches to fill vacant superintendent positions in local districts• Investigating and deciding upon boundary disputes between districts• Providing advice and counsel to local Boards of Education and in-service education for local

superintendents• Approving BOCES service contracts and cross contracts

If your district wishes to use any of these services, please contact Deputy District Superintendent/

Chief Operating Officer Sandra A. Simpson (914) 937-3820 or email • [email protected].

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icesPrograms For Secondary Day Career And Technical Education Students

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The Secondary Career and Technical Education Program prepares graduates by providing the skills they need to find employment and/or pursue post secondary education. Students spend half the day in their local high schools and the other half at the Career Services campus in Valhalla. Instruction is provided by certified teachers who have extensive professional experience in their respective fields. Each student masters job skills in a career cluster area during his or her stay (one or two years) at the campus. Academic courses in English, mathematics, and social studies, needed to fulfill New York State graduation requirements and support Regents standards, are available on site. The New York State Education Department has approved the integration of English 12 into our career and technical programs over two years, as well as integrated math and science in some programs. Student services include guidance/counseling, sign language interpretation and Spanish translation. All programs carry up to four sequence credits per year toward graduation. The students may receive a technical endorsement on their Regents diploma provided they pass a national or statecertification exam in their skill area. Articulation agreements are in place with colleges throughout New York State and other states that enable students to gain from 3 to 14 college credits while enrolled in Career courses.

Students enrolled in our Secondary Day program can obtain national and state industry certification and a technical endorsement on their high school diploma in the following clusters:

Media Cluster

Commercial Art

Students serious about studying art should consider the Commercial Art Program, which includes instruction in a variety of topics including figure drawing, illustration, animation, advertising, marketing as well as art history, and portfolio development. Computer software instruction includes Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash and Quark Express. While graduates will find jobs as graphic or commercial designers, illustrators and animators, many choose to pursue a post-secondary degree. This two-year program is recognized by major art schools throughout the country.

Multimedia Production

Students who are creative and enjoy working with computers will find the Multimedia Program of special interest. Topics covered in this two-year program include

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Director: Linda Maria Suarez 914‑761‑3400 x300 • [email protected]

The Center offers a variety of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs for both the general

education and classified student. Students enrolled in the CTE program learn a variety of disciplines that will assist in developing skills that will lead to rewarding careers and/or post secondary training/college. Students may choose from a one- or two-year program. All secondary day career programs have New York State EducationDepartment approved CTE curricula and eligible students who successfully completea CTE program receive academic and CTE credits. Some CTE programs offer collegecredit and all CTE programs have college articulation agreements.

The Center for Career Services also provides training for classified students who want to learn entry level industry skills. Many students who complete the Introduction to Career Trades (Formerly BOE) program are employed by local businesses. Additionally, students who are successful in the Introduction to Career Trades program are given the opportunity to enroll in one of the advanced CTE programs that provide a pathway to industry certification.

The Center for Career Services Campus offers an Alternative High School and General Educational Development Program (GED) for students who need a smaller learning environment and/or an alternative to the traditional school setting. Students enrolled in the GED or Alternative High School program learn core curricula in small classroom settings and are programmed for half a day of instruction in the CTE program of their choice. Some of our Alternative High School academic programs now offer college credits.

The Center for Career Services

the skills necessary to realize a career in the fashion industry. The curriculum mirrors the courses required by New York’s top fashion design colleges with units of study in: Fashion Drawing, History of Fashion, Textile Studies, Computer Aided Designing, Patternmaking/Draping, Sewing Techniques, and Merchandising. Our students complete the program with a fashion design portfolio and the basic construction fundamentals needed to make finished garments. The new curriculum enables students to have a competitive advantage in the admissions process of post-secondary institutions.

Engineering/Green Technologies Cluster

Computer Electronics/Robotic/Networking

This program introduces the student to the exciting and profitable computer technology industry. Throughout the two-year course, students become familiar with various computer systems,troubleshooting and the repair of computers. They also explore LAN, WAN and the Intranet systems including Internet, servers, switches, routers, and network wiring and hardware. Included in the program is an introduction to electronics and robotic technology. Upongraduation, students may choose to work as computer technicians, network technicians, and network wiring technicians, computer sales associates and computer consultants. Students will be prepared to test for certifications in A+ and Network +.

Automotive Technician

Students receive hands-on experience in the repair and diagnosis of foreign and domesticcars. Topics include engine repair

and performance; electrical and brake systems; suspension and steering systems; heating and air conditioning; and diagnostic techniques. After completing this two-year program, students can work as service technicians, brake and alignment technicians, tune-up technicians, repair shop foremen and auto parts specialists. Students also have the opportunity to receive college incentives, paid summer internships and a Snap-On tool kit incentive for those who complete the program. AYES (Automotive Youth Educational Systems) and ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certifications are available. Collision Technician (Auto Collision)

The Auto Collision program provides instruction in the repair and restoration of damaged automobiles. Students learn how to replace damaged auto parts, remove dents, weld metal, mixpaints and finishes, estimate the cost of repairs, diagnose and repair electrical systems, andrealign suspension systems. As a skilled technician, graduates will be able to find employment as an auto body technician, body shop manager, body shop owner, service representative and insurance adjuster.

Smarthouse/Green Construction Cluster

Carpentry Construction

Teaching students the techniques of carpentry as well as the creative aspects of the field is the focus of

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the care and operation of PowerMac computers and other multimedia equipment; the use of software such as Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator and QuickTime; and proficiency in animation, authoring and web design. Students can seek employment in a number of areas, including advertising, desktop publishing, commercial art and graphic design. Many also choose to pursue postsecondary degrees because of the competitive nature of the field. TV/Video Production

Operating professional, state-of-the-art studio equipment is just one facet of the excitingTV/Video Production Program offered to students. Through a variety of projects and activities, students learn about studio and video production; the operation of cameras; sound and lighting, in addition to postproduction experience and editing. Additional education is recommended for students pursuing this competitive field. Job opportunities include production assistant, lighting technician, camera operator, video technician and tape operator.

Fashion Design/Merchandising

This program provides a supportive and rigorous training ground for a career in the fashion and merchandising fields. Our goal is to introduce students to the world of fashion by giving them a complete overview of

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icesthis course. Learning everything from creating a stepstool to framing a house, students will gain a wealth of information, including the ability to read a blueprint, use hand and power tools, in addition to measuring and reading architect scales. Students can expect to obtain jobs as a framer/roofer, contractor/ estimator, cabinet/furniture maker, and construction technician, home improvement professional and material salesperson. This course follows the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum. Preapprenticeshipopportunities are also available. Students can receive a third unit of math credit integrated over two years. Electrical Construction

Developing hands-on skills is the key element to success in this program, which focuses onelectrical layout, installation and maintenance of residential and commercial wiring. Students will learn how to install and maintain electrical equipment, the connection of residential circuitry, cable installation, blueprint reading and related math and electrical theory. This course follows the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum. Pre-apprenticeship

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Students enrolled in this program will be trained in policing techniques, and HAZMAT controls. This is a comprehensive program that will be a starting point for students interested in the medical field. All Emergency Medical Technician students will be trained in compliance with the New York State Department of Health EMT mandates, including an eight hour rotation in an assigned participating hospital. This CTE program will offer the enrolled students the opportunity to earn Science and English 12 credits. There will also be articulations to colleges that specialize in science and pre-med courses.

NEW Programs for Secondary Day Career and Technical Education Students – *Bilingual Spanish

Culinary—A two-year program of front and back of the house skills that will include training in restaurant software, table preparations, food presentation, catering, menu development, basic restaurant financial management. The successful student will earn Safe-Serv certification.

Electrical—Two-Year Program that will provide training that will lead to National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCR) Certification. Students will explore the many different 21st century green construction technologies such as photo voltaic, wind and thermal technology training.

opportunities are also available. Students can receive a third unit of math credit integrated over two years.

Hospitality/Consumer Services Cluster

Cosmetology

Students taking this two-year course must attend 1,000 hours of instruction before taking the New York State Cosmetology Board exam. Topics of study include hair styling, coloring, wiggery, cosmetics and skin care. Upon completion, many students find work as a licensed cosmetologist, while others take courses at an advanced technical school or a two- or four year college. Students can receive a third unit of science over two years.Culinary Arts

Learning the fundamental concepts and techniques of cooking and baking is what students will find in the Culinary Arts Program. Training in cooking methods, baking, butchering, nutrition, menu planning and catering is provided. Job opportunities include work as a specialty cook or chef, baker/pastry chef, caterer or restaurant manager.

Health and Safety Cluster

Emergency and Protective Services

Emergency and Protective ServicesThe Emergency and Protective Services program is a two-year

program that will provide classroom and practical experience for students interested in becoming first responders i.e. police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and security guards.

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Cosmetology—Two-Year Program that will develop cosmetology skills that will lead to NYS Cosmetology licensing examination.

Introduction to Career Trades (Basic Occupational Education)

CoSer 102

Offered on the Career Services campus in Valhalla, the Introduction to CareerTrades (Basic Occupational Education) is a career program designed to meet the specific educational goals of students classified by their Committees on Special Education. Offeringpractical, hands-on career training in a self-contained environment is the primary focus. All programs of study are individualized so that each student can reach his or her potential. Handling day-to-day problems associated with work situations, developing appropriate employable commercial skills, and social interactions necessary for success in the workplace are also stressed. Live work experiences and internships are available.These programs are offered:

• Auto Body• Automotive Trades• Floral Design• Office Skills • Applied Art• Building Maintenance• Construction Trades• Food Trades/Bakery

All Introduction to Career Trade programs are half

day. Students usually spend one to three years in the program. When they complete the program, students can enter the work force in jobs for which they were trained, or advance to post-secondary education. Students entering the ICT program must be at least 15 years old by September 1st and classified as a special education student.

Alternative Education ProgramCoSer 435

The Alternative Education CoSer is designed to provides full-day programs for mostly non-classified, and students who require minimal education supports whose needs are not met in their current schools. Options under this program include the Alternative High School (AHS), where students can earn a high school diploma, and the General Educational Development (GED) Program for students at substantial risk of not completing the requirements of a high school diploma. Both programs require reading and mathematics testing and include career and technical components that provide marketable workplace skills. The GED preparation program is offered as a one year or two-year program. Placement is dependent upon when a student entered the 9th grade. Students are prohibited from sitting for the GED exam before their 9th cohort graduates.Alternative High SchoolThis program allows students to earn five academic and four vocational credits each year toward graduation.

Students in the program must be 15 years old by September 1st, test at a minimum reading level of 8.0 or above on the TABE reading test, and be in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12. There is a ninth grade transition program available for students.College level courses with Westchester Community College (ACE) are available for seniors to earn college credits.General Educational Development Program

This full-day program allows non-classified students and students who require minimal education supports to prepare for the more difficult GED 2002 series and participate in a career and technical education class to obtain marketable work skills. Students must be at least 16, have a minimum level of 8.0 in reading and math as determined by a standardized test, and have a limited number of credits that would prevent graduation with a traditional diploma. Spanish GED

Pending approval, we are anticipating starting a full day Spanish GED Program. Students will be involved in academic education preparing for the GED half-day and participate in a career and technical education (Spanish CTE classes) the other half.

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Programs for Multiply Disabled StudentsCoSer 201

Contact: Jeanne Graham • 914‑948‑7271 x220 • [email protected] comprehensive educational team existing within a highly structured environment addresses the communication, sensory-motor needs and social skills of students with multiple disabilities. Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1:4

• Included Related Services:• Consultant Pediatrician• Consultant Psychologist• Consultant Occupational and Physical therapists• Consultant Teacher of Speech or Speech Pathologist• Consultant school nurse also providing direct services

Direct OT, PT and Speech services as per students’ IEPs are billed to districts in addition to tuition costs.

Programs for Autism Spectrum Disorders/ Applied Intensive Intervention Model (AIIM) CoSer 203Contacts: Phyllis Rizzi • 914‑948‑7271 x224 • [email protected] Manis • 914‑948‑7271 x209• [email protected] Schulman • 914‑948‑7271 x223• [email protected] Zurhellen • 914‑948‑7271 x234• [email protected]

Under this CoSer, we offer two instructional modalities:

• Applied Behavioral Analysis• Structured Teaching

Programs for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

This program provides highly structured district or site-based classes designed primarily for students with autism spectrum disorders. The applications of Structured Teaching and ABA have demonstrated effective outcomes for children with disabilities in the school environment. A consultant works with both Structured Teaching and ABA classes. In addition, a consulting psychologist supports each class. Parent training is provided to families. Consultant psychiatric services are provided to individual students as needed. Community-based instruction is provided at all levels. Transition and career awareness services are provided at the secondary level.

Director of Special Services:Mary Ellen Betzler914‑948‑7271 x201 [email protected]

The Center for Special Services provides specialized programs and services designed to help school districts meet the current and future educational challenges of students with disabilities. School districts refer students to Southern Westchester BOCES programs through their CSE process. Programs are located in local school district buildings, community settings and BOCES center-based settings throughout Westchester County. SWBOCES also provides specialized services to students who attend school in their local districts. Financial assistance may be available to districts as BOCES services may qualify for BOCES Aid or Excess Cost Aid.

Here are descriptions of the programs we offer by CoSer. Each CoSer has a tuition rate as delineated in the price list. The tuition rate includes services as listed in each individual program description. Services beyond those included in the program as recommended by the CSE are charged separately.

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Student Teacher Ratio: 8:1:2

• Included Related Services:• Individual Speech

Services (2x per week for elementary/middle school only)

• Group Speech Services (1x per week for elementary/middle school only)

• Parent Trainer• Psychiatric Consultant

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Programs for Intensive Services

CoSer 230

These programs are offered on the elementary, middle school and high school levels. Each program is designed to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities who require intensive support services. Vocational technical training is available to high school students at our Career Services Center for an additional fee. Under this CoSer we offer four individual programs.

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1:1

Experiential Learning (ExL)Contacts:Jeanne Graham • 914‑948‑7271 x220 [email protected] Manis • 914‑948‑[email protected] Zurhellen • 914‑948‑7271 [email protected] ExL Program provides district and community-based environments that enable students with moderate developmental delays to develop functional academic skills, self-care, social/ emotional and vocational skills. Transition and career awareness services are provided at the high school level.

Included Related Services:• Consultant Psychologist• Consultant Social Worker

Gifted Special EducationContact: David Zurhellen914‑948‑7271 [email protected] GSE Program provides district-based classes designed to meet the academic and emotional needs of students who are cognitively gifted, as well as learning disabled and/ or mildly to moderately emotionally challenged. The students have access

to the mainstream for academics and may be placed in mainstream classes for art, gym and music. Classes are offered at elementary, middle school and high school levels. The GSE Program provides the support students need to maximize their ability to earn a Regents diploma.Included Related Services:Individual Counseling (1x per week/ 30 minutes)

• Group Counseling (1x per week/ 30 minutes)

• Consultant Guidance Counselor

Communication DevelopmentContact: Phyllis Rizzi 914‑948‑7271 [email protected] comprehensive program concentrates on the acquisition and development of language, communication, social and academic skills, using a multi-disciplinary approach. This program is available at the elementary level and at the middle and high school levels in subsequent CoSers. Mainstreaming is available in special area courses.

Included Related Services:• Individual Speech Services (1x

per week/ 30 minutes)• Group Speech Services (1x per

week/ 30 minutes)• Consultant Psychologist

Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing ProgramContact: John McKay914‑948‑7271 [email protected] who are deaf or hard-of-hearing receive the support needed to learn effectively in a mainstream educational program within a local school district setting. Classes are offered at elementary, middle and high school levels.Included Related Services:

• Note-takers• Audiologist

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Interpreter services are available for an additional fee.

Programs for Therapeutic SupportCoSer 231

These programs are offered at elementary, middle school and high school levels. Programs in this CoSer enable students with a range of academic abilities and severe emotional/behavioral challenges to develop the necessary skills to function successfully in home, school and community environments. Programs are offered in district-based, community-based and center-based settings.


Included Related Services:• Individual Counseling (1x per

week/ 30 minutes)• Group Counseling (1x per week/

30 minutes)• Psychiatric Consultant Services• Consultant Guidance Counselor

TSP Regular Elementary/Middle SchoolContact: Dr. Michael Schulman 914‑948‑7271 [email protected] district-based program serves elementary and middle school students who require small group instruction in a therapeutic setting. Students participate in a general education curriculum. Students in the TSP Regular Program exhibit external behavioral challenges.(Note: High School TSP-R programs are in CoSer 235).

TSP Fragile Middle School/High SchoolContact: David Zurhellen914‑948‑7271 [email protected] district-based program serves

middle school and high school students who require small group instruction in a therapeutic setting. Students participate in a general education curriculum. Students in the TSP Fragile Program present with internalized social and emotional challenges. (Note: High School TSP-Fr programs are in CoSer 235).

Therapeutic Support & Developmental DisabilitiesContacts: Stephen Bicchieri • 914‑948‑7271 [email protected] Manis • 914‑948‑7271x209 [email protected] McKay• 914‑948‑7271 x214 [email protected] Zurhellen • 914‑948‑7271 x234 [email protected], community-based and center-based K-21 programs facilitate social/emotional skills necessary for students with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges to function successfully in home, school and community. Functional academics are emphasized and community-based activities are integrated into this program.

Program for Communication Development—Middle School

CoSer 231

Contact: Michael Schulman914‑948‑7271 [email protected] comprehensive program concentrates on the acquisition and development of language, communication, social and academic skills, using a multi-disciplinary approach. The CD program in this CoSer is at the middle school level. Mainstreaming is available in special area courses.Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1:1 Included Related Services:

• One Individual Related Service per IEP (1x per week/ 30 minutes)

• One Group Related Service per IEP (1x per week/ 30 minutes)

• Consultant Psychologist• Consultant Guidance

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Therapeutic Support – High School

CoSer 235

Contacts: Dale Bradley • 914‑777‑2725 x18 [email protected] McKay• 914‑948‑7271 x214 [email protected] Schulman • 914‑948‑7271 [email protected] Zurhellen • 914‑948‑7271 x234 [email protected]

CoSer 235 serves high school students who require a therapeutic setting, small student to teacher ratio, and who are expected to earn a Local or Regents Diploma. Programs are located in a variety of settings including local school districts, community settings and BOCES center based locations. Current programs are located at Hastings High School, Scarsdale High School, the BOCES Center for Career Services, Irvington High School and St. Vincent’s Hospital in Harrison. Students enrolled in the program at St. Vincent’s Hospital require outpatient clinical services. Students may attend the Career Services Center at no additional tuition cost. District must provide transportation services to Career Services.


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Collaborative High SchoolContact: Dale Bradley914‑777‑2725 x [email protected] therapeutic support model enrolls both classified and nonclassified students in an integrated site located in a community setting. This model, created by Southern Westchester BOCES in collaboration with the Eastchester and Port Chester School Districts, serves students who require a small student to teacher ratio and who are expected to earn a Local or Regents Diploma. Psychiatric, social work and guidance services are vital elements of this program and are included in the tuition rate. Students may attend the Career Services Center.

Included Related Services:• Individual Counseling (1x per

week 30 minutes)• Group Counseling (1x per week

30 minutes)• Psychiatric Consultant services• Consultant Guidance Counselor

Program for Communication Development—High School CoSer 235

Contact: John McKay914‑948‑7271 x214 [email protected] comprehensive program concentrates on the acquisition and development of language, communication, social and academic skills, using a multi-disciplinary approach. This program is available at the high school level. Mainstreaming is available in special area courses.Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1:1Included Related Services:

• One Individual Related Service per IEP (1x per week/ 30 minutes)

• One Group Related Service per IEP (1x per week/ 30 minutes)

• Consultant Psychologist• Consultant Guidance Counselor

Sign Language Interpreters/Tutors

CoSer 340

Contact: Will Guterman 914‑948‑[email protected] program provides sign language interpreting and tutoring services to students in BOCES Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Programs requiring total communication support.

Assessment Intervention Services

CoSer 370

Contact: Will Guterman 914‑948‑7271 [email protected] school districts may contract with Southern Westchester BOCES for evaluations of classified and non-classified students. Assessments are conducted in the following areas: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Psychiatry, Psychology, Education, Assistive Technology, and technology for the Visually Impaired. Some bilingual assessments are also available.

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Intensive Day TreatmentCoSer 401

Contact: Stephen Bicchieri914‑948‑7271 [email protected] 30-plus day educational program is provided for students, ages 12 to 18, who are in crisis and can be stabilized to pre-crisis levels. An option at a different tuition rate is available for students remaining longer than 30 days. Intensive services ensure a stable transition to a student’s home school district by linking the program, the family, the district and local mental health and educational systems. The program offers a small student-to-teacher ratio, psychiatric services, family counseling and student counseling. This population includes classified and non-classified students.

Comprehensive Support ServicesCoSer 530

Contact: Will Guterman914‑948‑7271 [email protected] Services under this CoSer include individual, group and consultation services provided to students enrolled in Southern Westchester BOCES programs when such services are not included in the BOCES

program’s tuition. Services are also available to non-BOCES students enrolled in local school districts.

Services include:

• Occupational Therapy• Physical Therapy• Speech and Language Therapy• Teachers of the Deaf and Hearing

Impaired• Teachers of the Blind and

Visually Impaired• Adaptive Physical Education• Reading Instruction• Behavior Intervention• Job Coach training• Strength Based Assessments• Job Development• Transition support

NEW! BASIS – Before/After School Intervention Services

CoSer 530Contact: Will Guterman914‑948‑7271 [email protected] service is designed to assist students and families before and after school hours. Staff assistance may be provided to enhance safe transportation to and from school by providing qualified 1:1 supports. Home visits may be contracted for acquisition of daily living skills in home and community environments.

Supports to district staff in the home school environment are available before and after school hours. Teacher Aides, Teaching Assistants, Teachers and Clinicians may be requested at varying rates.

The Extended School Year Program

CoSer 842

Contact: Jeanne Graham914‑948‑7271 [email protected] extended school year program serves Southern Westchester BOCES students who are recommended to participate in an extended school year program by the home district Committee on Special Education. Southern Westchester BOCES offers extended school year programs for CoSer 201 Multiply Disabled Program elementary, middle school and high school, CoSer 203 AIIM elementary, middle school and high school, CoSer 230 ExL elementary, middle school and high school, CoSer 231 Therapeutic Support Program Developmentally Disabled (TSP/DD) elementary, middle school and high school and Therapeutic Support Program (TSP) grades K-8.

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Public Information ServicesContact: Evelyn McCormack • 914‑592‑4203 x3412 • [email protected]

Public Information ServicesCoSer 646

Recognized by the New York State and National School Public Relations Associations for outstanding quality and achievement in the production of school publications, the SWBOCES Office of Public Information provides school districts with a variety of services to enhance their communication and public information efforts, including planned and targeted communication, and assistance in creating and maintaining social media and web-based public relations tools.

Our services include: » Writing, photography, and graphic design for publications including newsletters, annual calendars,

budget booklets, brochures and other print materials. » Eye-catching projects produced using state-of-the-art layout/design software and equipment, including

QuarkXPress, Adobe PhotoShop, InDesign and Adobe Illustrator. » Creation and maintenance of eNewsletters, blogs, Facebook pages, Twitter pages, and other digital

public relations tools. » Expertise and consulting work in the field of using social media technology to communicate and

promote your school district. » Assistance with routine and special event media coverage, including the management of public

information during a crisis.

The Office of Public Information, staffed by veteran public relations professionals and former journalists, received three National School Public Relations Association awards in 2010, a New York School Public Relations award, and one of four national Frontrunner Awards.

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The Center for Professional Development and Curriculum Support is divided into two major service categories: Teaching/Learning Systems Services and School Library Systems Services.

Teaching/Learning Systems ServicesInterim Director: Dr. Barbara Walkley. • 914‑345‑8500 x114 • [email protected] vision at the Center for Professional Development and Curriculum Support is to be the one stop shop for districts to receive the latest news from the New York State Education Department and provide collaboratively developed custom programs to assist the districts in meeting both State and District goals. The CoSers in our center allow for creativity in designing a wide variety of services to meet the regional and unique needs of our component districts. It is through an active partnership and communication that we can help districts maximize local, state and national resources.

The CoSers in our center assist districts in:

• Continuously improving teaching/learning systems• Building leadership capacity across the region• Ensuring the implementation of state mandated regulations• Seeking and providing high quality research proven professional learning opportunities so that all

students are achieving at high levels

We are in the midst of change in education. Race to the Top and new State regulations are asking us to change the traditional paradigm of education. The familiar systems and processes are changing and more than ever the need for professional awareness and learning about the new regulations and State driven changes is apparent. The need to develop internal and regional capacity to lead and teach others is apparent. Our mission is to collaboratively develop and deliver professional development services to increase student achievement in 21st Century schools.

We are dedicated to providing research proven, quality, cost effective services that provide the impetus for the transformation of curriculum, pedagogy and technology for the learning environment meeting the needs of today and the future.

Gifted and Talented ServicesC o S e r 431

This program provides support for direct services to students, including leadership forums and gifted consultant services. Programs include Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Teachers (TSTT) and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. The primary mission of Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Teachers is to provide an academic enrichment program for minority and economically disadvantaged high school students. The secondary mission is to address the shortage of teachers by expanding the pool of diverse teachers in the future. Students are supported for high school and college graduation through tutoring, internships and scholarships. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens developed by Sean Covey, Stephen Covey’s son, teaches students the essential foundational skills of leadership; interpersonal skills and self-confidence.

NEW! Grant ApplicationsCoSer 514

Grant Applications

The Center for Professional Development and Curriculum Support of Southern Westchester BOCES is offering a new fully-aidable Grant Writing and Advisement service to all its component school districts. The goal of this new service is to help school districts increase access to additional funds to meet their

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unfunded priorities. In these times of reduced resources and increased needs, it is more important than ever to find relevant alternate revenue sources. There are funds available if you know where to look—whether the funds are for the district, and individual school, or a specific classroom or teacher.

There will be two ways to articipate in the Grant Writing and Advisement service. Depending on the level of service needed, school districts may select Option A, which includes a base service plus the opportunity to purchase individualized service at a discounted rate, or Option B, which does

not include the base service, but does provide the opportunity to purchase individualized service. Available services include grant writing, grant editing and review, support in researching, identifying and evaluating relevant grant opportunities, instruction in methods of strong proposal development and effective grant writing.

Meeting Diverse Student Needs in the Least Restrictive Environment

CoSer 523

Regional and customized staff development provides the skills to districts working to modify and adapt the local curriculum for special education students in the regular education environment. Educators learn, practice and apply

effective strategies to work with children who have a wide range of learning disabilities.

The following professional development opportunities are included under this CoSer:

• Co-Teaching: Basic and Advanced Training

• Professional Development Associates for Children with Diverse Needs

Through a collaborative planning process this CoSer, can assist districts in meeting the needs of students with disabilities.

• School-Based Speech/Language therapist Staff Development 30 hour in-service program

• Support Services ProgramTraining support and consultation to district staff to maintain or return students with severe disabilities to their home school districts.

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• New York State – Mandated Training on Child Abuse

Strategic Planning CoSer 545

As districts look to create or update tactical or strategic plans they may wish to utilize an outside facilitator or consultant. Advance planning with SWBOCES is essential to ensure the facilitator or consultant best serves the district’s needs.

Professional Learning ServicesCoSer 555

CoSer 555 is the largest and most versatile CoSer in our center. Through this CoSer we can provide districts with levels of awareness to professional learning services at the:

• National level – speakers and conferences utilizing national and international consultants

• State level – information, awareness and seminars related to state initiatives such as Race to the Top, planning and implementation of the Annual Professional Performance Review and other State mandated plans, assessment updates and scoring, etc.

• Regional level – identified common needs that relate to teaching and learning pedagogy, building capacity within the region, leadership, etc.

• District or building level – customized programming to meet identified needs.

National, State and Regional services within this CoSer are organized into a number of institutes:

Leadership Institute

Services related to building leadership capacity, enhancing leadership skills, and a variety of formats for professional learning about the profound knowledge and skills of leadership.

Content Knowledge Institute

Professional learning about or participation in awareness sessions on topics such as:

• Common Core Standards• The deepening of professional’s

content knowledge or updates based on curriculum changes

• Curriculum design/mapping and regional curriculum projects

• Assessment design• Assessment scoring training

Literacy Institute

Improving literacy is fundamental to raising student achievement and enabling learners. Services in this institute include topics such as:

• Strategies for Struggling Readers• Strategies to improve the five

essential elements of effective reading programs

• Literacy Across the Content Areas

• Reading Recovery®Reading Recovery is a targeted approach to school reform focusing on first grade students experiencing the greatest difficulty in learning how to read and write, typically the lowest 20% of the class, including ELL students.

This one-to-one instruction dramatically reduces the number of first-grade students’ need of other services and reduces the cost of these learners to the educational system. Reading Recovery® addresses the needs of the lowest-achieving children in a short (12-20 weeks) period of time and upon successful completion few children need additional help, resulting in a cost-benefit to districts.

The National Center of Response to Intervention (RTI) recognizes Reading Recovery® as an evidenced-based RTI tool. Reading Recovery® provides individual, data-driven instruction and has

been formalized as a Tier in the RTI process nationwide.

Reading Recovery® remains the only early intervention program to receive high ratings across all domains studied by the United States Education Department in the What Works Clearinghouse.

Social/Emotional Development and Learning Institute

Districts can promote social and emotional development and learning through supportive classrooms and establishing and maintaining strong bonds with families and communities. Curriculum and programs that incorporate skill acquisition for grades K-12 along with staff development and after school programs play important roles in creating a positive and safe school climate. Southern Westchester BOCES offers programs that can assist schools with creating an environment that is conducive to social and emotional development and learning.

Programs include but not limited to:

• Classroom management• Humane Education • Character education• Bullying prevention• Cultural competence• Diversity• Depression and Suicide

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• Social Decision Making and Problem Solving

District and building level services can be custom designed to meet the identified needs of districts.

Eligibility for BOCES aid on any National, State, Regional, District or Building level service is predicated upon two requirements:

• Any service is a result of collaborative planning between BOCES and the component district(s). Through this collaborative planning, a “share” between at least two districts can be established or services are a follow-up to an institute “base activity”.

• Any district wishing to receive BOCES aid must become a member of the “Base Service”. The calculation of the “Base Service” is based upon student enrollment.

When these two conditions are met, districts can receive additional benefits such as reduced costs to professional learning activities and access to purchase substitute reimbursement on BOCES professional learning services.

Homeless Student Program CoSer 556

The Homeless Student Program (HSP) is a collaboration of SWBOCES, Westchester County Department of Social Services and The Urban League of Westchester. The goal of the HSP program is to improve the identification, enrollment, attendance, academic competence and educational confidence of homeless students living in temporary housing.

The Homeless Student Program provides technical assistance to school districts and community agencies regarding the McKinney-Vento regulations. The HSP presents regional meetings and workshops for district homeless liaisons, school administrators, teachers, shelter

staff, parents and community agencies. In addition, the HSP provides attendance and academic performance tracking, as well as an intensive case management model to review and discuss the educational progress of homeless students. The program supports student academic competence by offering after-school literacy and math labs at homeless shelters and local, community based organizations.

The Homeless Student Program coordinates the McKinney Partnership Program, comprised of SWBOCES, Mamaroneck UFSD, New Rochelle City SD, Greenburgh 7 CSD, Port Chester-Rye UFSD and White Plains Public School District. The partnership program pools resources to meet the needs of temporary housed families in Westchester County.

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Health, Safety and Violence Prevention Services CoSer 644

These services are developed and delivered in compliance with local, New York State and federal requirements and mandates for a safe and healthy school environment.

Training and on-going staff development provides school district staff and administrators with tools to develop and implement policies and procedures. School administrators receive technical assistance in all environmental, regulatory and health concerns that impact educational programs.

School health and safety personnel assist districts with compliance issues related to safe and healthy school environments. Training is provided on mandatory safety issues such as asbestos awareness and blood borne pathogens. In addition, technical consulting and training are available on topics such as: responding to emergencies, accident prevention, safety precautions during construction, environmental issues related to asbestos, lead paint, safe drinking water, radon, chemical management and disposal, and indoor air quality. Services include voluntary environmental audits and school inspections.

Health, Prevention and Wellness Education Services

Stay up to date in the quickly changing fields of health education and prevention. Curricular review, curricular resources, state requirements and staff development is available on all segments of health and wellness. Topics range from drug/alcohol prevention to eating disorders to integrating

health concepts into the curriculum. Specific training is available for school nurses on topics include but not limited to:

• Childhood Obesity• Pandemic flu planning• HIV/AIDS/Hepatitis awareness

Custom programs are available upon request as well as technical assistance and training includes but not limited to:

• Child abduction• Wellness policies• CPR/AED certification

School Violence Prevention Services and Emergency Planning/SAVE

The two-hour mandated course is offered for applicants seeking certification through the NYS Education Department. BOCES can provide professional training and support for school district and building safety teams, crisis team training and emergency planning. Consulting and training services on topics such as conflict resolution, diversity, internet/cybersafety, bullying and sexual harassment prevention. Site audits to review safety and security on school campuses are provided.

School Library System ServicesContact: Pam BergerDirector of Information and School Library Systems914‑345‑8500 x [email protected]

Media Resource ServiceCoSer 511

The Media Resource Service incorporates the latest technology into its offerings. Video streaming allows remote access 24 hours/day, seven days a week to faculty and students. An extensive collection of professional and staff development videos and DVDs, including facilitator guides, is available for district use. Professional development workshops encourage participants to develop skills for integrating multimedia materials effectively into the teaching/learning process. In addition to generalized K-12 content, specific subject video streaming is also available.

Automated Library SystemsCoSer 512

This service provides computerized library management systems including Follett Destiny, Mandarin Oasis and OPALS that allow students and faculty to effectively use the resources of the school library media center. Onsite training provides improved technical services and maintenance of library collections. Through technical planning and consultation, automation of the school library becomes part of the

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district’s technology plan in providing appropriate on-site and remote electronic access for students. Remote database access and federated searching services are also available. Textbook tracking systems are available and operate through library management software.

On-line Information ResourcesCoSer 513

This service provides subscribers with access to comprehensive full text and/or indexed reference databases that complement the K-12 curriculum. Up-to-date resources improve student research through successful searching strategies. Students are able to select the type of information required to meet their needs in a range of formats (citations, abstracts, full text documents and page-image documents). Staff development provides hands-on opportunities to incorporate databases into the teaching and learning process. Subscribers are able to select from more than 100 online resources including: AP Photo Archives, EBSCO, Encyclopedia Britannica Online, C.E.R.F. (Curriculum Education Resource Finder), Children’s Literature Comprehensive Index, H.W. Wilson, Brain Pop, Elsevier, Learning A to Z, Gale Resource Centers, ProQuest, SIRS Series, World Book and Serial Solutions. Other databases are available as requested.

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Local Area Network Support ServiceCoSers 510 and 611

This service provides support for file servers, workstations, network operating systems, closet electronics, and a variety of peripherals and printers.

LHRIC-trained technicians provide remote and on-site diagnosis and problem resolution to ensure maximum productivity and minimum downtime for district computer networks. Trained technicians are available to administer support remotely from the LHRIC and are available to deliver on-site repairs. LHRIC technicians can also assist with upgrades and equipment modifications to keep a district’s LAN functioning smoothly.

Hardware Repair

This service provides warranty and non-warranty repair for Dell, Apple, Lenovo and HP equipment as well as non-warranty repair for a host of other manufacturers’ equipment including white boards, projectors, etc.

Trained and certified technicians are dispatched to the problem site and conduct on-site repairs or equipment removal for in shop repairs.

Remote Backup Service

The data stored on your servers has become the “life blood” of your district. This data needs to be backed up nightly and taken to a secure remote location. The LHRIC’s remote backup service gives your district “peace of mind” that data has been backed up and stored in multiple secure remote locations. Your technical support staff is notified each morning by email on the status of your server backups. The time it takes to recover files is improved as well, with data recovery time reduced from as much as four hours to just minutes. District staff receive training on a web based console to easily perform restores as needed. Annual user meetings are held to discuss district concerns and data management best practices.

Wide Area Network ServicesCoSer 510, 611 and 612

WAN Services

Seventy-five percent of public schools in Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties use the LHRIC Wide Area Network to connect to the Internet.

Director: James O’Brien914‑592‑4203 x3253 • [email protected]

The Lower Hudson Regional Information Center is a nonprofit consortium

providing educational and administrative technology services to 62 school districts in Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland counties. It is one of 12 Regional Information Centers in New York that are part of the BOCES system.

The LHRIC operates with an annual budget of more than $30 million and employs more than 175 information technology professionals. It provides a comprehensive menu of services, including technical services and support, Internet access, regional Internet filtering, test scoring, data warehousing, financial and student information systems, staff development, planning, project management, systems integration, and research and development.

Always on the cutting edge, the LHRIC is primarily focused on assisting districts in transforming teaching and learning through the use of technology. The LHRIC distinguishes itself from other service providers by its commitment to instructional services that are mobilized to have regional impact for students and teachers. The LHRIC coordinates closely with districts to develop services that expand the boundaries of traditional classrooms, and provides high quality, professional growth opportunities for all district personnel.

The mission of the LHRIC is to “provide regional leadership and to collaborate with school districts and communities to meet their educational challenges by delivering cost-effective, high quality technology services.” While offering numerous quality products and services, the LHRIC has established a reputation for efficiency, commitment and caring.

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The LHRIC WAN design maintains, monitors and secures connectivity between participating districts and the Internet. The service provides security via multiple gateways, a regional firewall, spam filtering, internet access filtering, intrusion detection and email virus scans.

This service works with local connection providers to expedite repairs and negotiate the best possible costs for fiber optic, megabit and gigabyte Ethernet, point to point connectivity, wireless bridging, and managed fiber connections throughout the consortium. These connections are typically used to facilitate data, voice, and video communications between schools, districts and the Internet.

Virtual Private Networking Services (VPN)

The LHRIC can help you securely use your critical applications remotely with VPN technologies. This technology creates a secure tunnel into your office network with a minimal footprint on your machine. Whatever can be done on your office computer can be done remotely with the VPN connection.

Internet Service Provider

LHRIC is the largest Internet provider for K-12 schools in the Lower Hudson region. The service provides dedicated Internet access 24 hours a day, seven days

a week, and ensures compliance with E-rate eligibility by providing required filtering. The service includes network design, network engineering and troubleshooting through the LHRIC Help Desk. We can also provide network consulting, infrastructure integration and auditing services upon request. This service works in conjunction with Internet filtering.

Central Internet Filtering

LHRIC offers regional Internet filtering to consortium partners. Through filtering, school districts are able to restrict access to certain web addresses, providing a safer and more productive Internet environment for students. This regional approach to Internet filtering is less expensive and labor intensive than filtering available on individual computers or local area networks. Thousands of websites are examined daily and placed into one of a variety of categories so that districts can choose categories they wish to filter. A district can tailor a filter for each of its locations. The LHRIC staff works individually with districts on specific filtering needs, and regionally, to support all districts. Internet filtering is provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

SPAM Filtering

The LHRIC offers a regional SPAM email filtering solution, which eliminates e-mails with certain words, types of attachments, or from locations known to send out unsolicited e-mail. The system can be personalized to “White List” or “Black List” by user. Scheduled reports are sent to users, with information about mail being held in quarantine, giving them the opportunity to retrieve it if they choose.

Intellipath

LHRIC provides participating school districts with a flexible network for voice and data communications by using Verizon’s Intellipath II (Centrex) and PRI services. This is accomplished by establishing interconnection and calling patterns between individual school districts and BOCES via a private branch exchange system. Each district maintains control and remains autonomous and secure with respect to main numbers, switchboard operators, and extensions via a virtual private network. By using vendors as a consortium, we have saved in-line costs by bidding out service for more than 4,000 Centrex and PRI lines.

Help Desk Application

With ProductivIT, district in-house staff has a place to manage all technical requests. This system gives districts advanced search and reporting options, escalation procedures to help facilitate contractual obligations, and a clear way to report back to your administration.

Systems IntegrationCoSers 510 and 611

This department builds customized IT solutions. A typical school year includes the completion of almost 80 major projects for approximately 34 different school districts. Systems Integration plans and implements solutions to reduce a district’s cost of ownership, increase its access to technology, assist with new construction, improve reliability and, most importantly, satisfy technology goals.

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• Microsoft and Novell Network Engineering

• Operating systems, servers, electronics

• Desktop security• Groundbreaking systems

(Virtualization Technologies, SAN Technologies, digital media distribution, Citrix, wireless, videoconferencing)

• Instructional and administrative software and peripherals

• Systems administrator training

Print\Copy Services CoSer 525

This service provides Southern Westchester districts with a copying service for large quantity materials. Camera-ready black and white reproduction, color copying, binding, folding, envelopes insertion, tabbing, laminating and other special print services are available.

Student Information Technology Services

CoSer 611

Contact: Maureen McCarthy914‑592‑4203 [email protected]

Microcomputer Support for Administrators

Administrators and support staff from local school districts receive application training at LHRIC’s state-of-the-art facilities. Participants are trained in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint 2010 applications, as well as Outlook and GroupWise e-mail and electronic calendar packages. We provide online services that allow us to assist and train clients by accessing their computer and data to solve a problem or illustrate a new concept.

eSchoolPlus

eSchoolPLUS is a true web-based student information system that allows educators, teachers and parents to support student achievement by providing accurate, real-time and accessible student data.

eSchoolPLUS is the high-impact student information system for school districts that are looking for:

A 100% web-based student information system

• An easy-to-use design and web

browser interface • Leverage of a single,

district-wide student database

• Secure information access for all education stakeholders

• Integration with other critical systems

• Ease of implementation and deployment

Features that make it easy to manage daily school related routines:

• Demographics • Medical Records • Scheduling / Whiteboard• RTI / AIS Plans• Student Fees • Attendance • Discipline • Teacher Gradebook • Test Scores • Standards based

Elementary Report Cards • Mark Reporting & NYS

Reporting• Transcripts • Teacher / Home

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PowerSchool

PowerSchool is an internet based student information system that can be accessed with a web browser like Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. PowerSchool makes student information available in a secure manner over the internet to all users in the K-12 community, including parents and students. It features an easy-to-learn interface, with functions like attendance recording, scheduling, grade reporting, report card and transcript production. The new version uses a robust data structure, taking advantage of the new “Oracle” database.

eSchoolData

eSchoolData is an easy-to-use, web based student information system that’s a comprehensive and reliable decision-making tool for administrators, educators, parents, and others. eSchoolData provides district

staff with the real time ability to effectively manage a school district’s information, including grades, health, student services, and scheduling.

Infinite Campus

The Infinite Campus SIS system is a fully designed web based system. Parents, teachers, community and students can have access at any time. This system provides the ability for teachers to have a complete on-line grade book with grades and homework assignments, generates reports and helps teachers manage classroom reporting. Scheduling using a white board approach is one of the hallmarks of the system. Grading, reports, attendance, data analysis, and scheduling are integrated into this comprehensive system.

NEW State Reporting SIS Training/Support Service

To assist our districts with the burden of data collection for State Reporting in student information systems (SIS), the LHRIC is offering a State Reporting SIS Training/Support service to inform districts of new State Reporting requirements; and guide how to collect the data

in the student information system and improve data accuracy. LHRIC staff will provide guidance for error checking and resolution through all levels of the data warehouse, Certify L0, L1, L1 Container, and L2 (NYSTART). One-on-one sessions are held to review district data reported through SIRS. Group sessions will be held at critical points during the year covering NYSED Reporting requirements and how to keep the SIS aligned with these requirements. Subscribers to this service benefit from LHRIC staff’s high level of expertise in supporting various student management systems and guidance in collecting and reviewing data reported to NYSED.

Data Analysis

This service provides decision-makers with easy, secure access to current student information and historic data housed in one location on the Web. Interactive reports, analysis cubes, downloadable data and tools to query the data warehouse are available. The service enables teachers and administrators to conduct a long-term analysis of students and curriculum. Participants can access data pertaining to local grades, state and local assessments, students with disabilities, special programs, teachers and staff. Data Analysis staff helps administrators and teachers analyze student performance, teaching and curriculum, so districts can make improvements. Teacher level reports with Data Mentor are also available. Data can be downloaded for use with other software tools, such as Excel and PowerPoint.

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school district’s data and assessment information through the levels of the State Data Warehouse to ensure complete and accurate annual State School Report Cards.

The State Data Warehouse reports general data errors and inconsistent or inaccurate data regarding demographics, enrollment, program services, assessments, special education and longitudinal data from previous school years. Working directly with district personnel ensures that all data is complete and accurately reported to all levels of the State Data Warehouse. Our team reviews daily error reports, NYSSIS error reports, assessment/data errors through test processing and works with districts to resolve them. We also maintain BEDS code location tables, hold monthly CIO meetings, and provide phone and email support to answer data and assessment related questions on a daily basis.

State Data Validation (Certify)

The service is a web–based New York State data quality management service. Rules Validation Engine software automatically tests district Student Information System and Special Education System data against State Reporting Rules DAILY, specifically hundreds of Level 0 Rules. The system provides NEXT DAY notice of data failing rules, and gives district personnel the maximum amount of time to correct the data. The scorecard provides a DAILY feedback loop as well, preventing the repetition of errors. A Data Quality Certification Index™, a score by building or department, is included. It tracks progress toward 100% compliance with New York State reporting requirements by data owners.

Teacher Level Reports

This service links teacher to student, class and section, which is required by federal education laws. The service provides teachers with easy, secure web access to current and past classes, and related student assessments, grades, demographic and program service data. It enables teachers to identify the strength and weakness of their students to improve instruction and enhance student performance. The service provides administrator insights on current and past student data by teacher, and helps schools improve instructional plans and resources for optimizing student and school performance.

Data Mentor

Data Mentor is a New York State Standards-based web application. This online tool allows teachers, curriculum specialists or building administrators to have access to many resources that have been peer or group reviewed. Curricular based content lesson plans, sample test questions with NYS standard descriptions, video clips of master teachers and web links correlated to performance indicators are available. The LHRIC has partnered with Data Mentor, and our data analysis ELA and Math reports are linked to data mentor seamlessly, without leaving the Level 1 data warehouse application. Teachers and administrators have access to this staff development tool. All grades 3-8 State tests as well as ELA and Math Regents are covered by Data Mentor.

Regents Scanning and Analysis

This service provides districts with high school Regents assessment reports. Each item on the test is analyzed and key ideas or standards are outlined by question. Reports

are available by student, course and/or teacher, school district and region. Districts that use the Data Warehouse can also load data into the warehouse and receive Regents benchmark reports, item analysis, and longitudinal reports.

ISR Printing Service

The LHRIC will print upon request the Individual Student Reports (ISRs) for the Grade 3-8 ELA and Math Assessments. These reports are (primarily) for parents of students that demonstrate how a student performed in a particular subject area for the entire school year. These reports can be printed in color or black and white, inserted into pre-addressed envelopes, and mailed directly to the student’s residence. We can include a personalized cover letter from the school superintendent with each report. ISRs can also be bulk delivered to the district/school for distribution if requested.

Violent and Disruptive Incident Reporting System

VDIR is a web-based program designed to assist school districts in complying with State and Federal reporting requirements mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act. The New York State Uniform Violent and Disruptive Incident Reporting System gathers data on violent and disruptive incidents in schools and uses the information to identify schools that are persistently dangerous.

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The VDIR system follows the NYS format for collecting incident information and reporting such incidents. It generates a complete report that is then used to enter the information into the State’s online BEDS-IMF system.

Chief Information Officer Executive Briefings

The LHRIC conducts regular scheduled meetings informing CIO’s of important information, reporting requirements and upcoming deadlines. This service facilitates building a community of school district CIOs to help them coordinate all communications related to data and data requirements. With this service we share best practices and provide trainings to encourage building a community of CIOs.

Test Scoring for State Assessments

The LHRIC provides test scoring services for all state assessments and coordinates loading data to the State Data Warehouse for all of our public, nonpublic and Archdiocese clients. We provide scoring for grades K-12, including 3-8 ELA, 3-8 Math, 4 and 8 Science, Alternate Assessments and the New York State English as a Second Language Assessment Test. The LHRIC Data Warehouse group provides benchmark reports and data cubes for disaggregation of data at the student and building level.

NYSSIS Unique Identification Number

The New York State Student Identification System (NYSSIS) service provides districts with help desk support and training on using this state-mandated program. Each student in NYS is assigned a unique ten digit ID that will be used for state reporting. This ensures the transfer of assessment information when a student moves from one school district to another within the state. Daily submissions of NYSSIS data are sent to SED for newly enrolled students.

K-12 Alerts

This service provides a district with the ability to send personalized messages such as emergency information, weather alerts, school closings, school events, etc. K-12 Alerts allows for emailing as well as phone blasts. Messages can be recorded in multiple languages. Software can be purchased by modules. It also provides parents with the ability to make online changes to emergency contact information.

School Messenger

School Messenger provides notification solutions to school districts. The application forms a bridge between schools and the community by providing consistent, timely information through voice, SMS text and email messaging. The service offers unlimited outbound notifications, emergency broadcasts and interactive surveys. School Messenger provides 24x7 support with no limit on quantity of contact points, parent/community subscriber access through the Web, and instant translation to 30+ languages. School Messenger is a fully hosted service.

Connect-ED

Connect-ED provides districts with the ability to send personalized messages regarding student absences, and creates a log of the calls answered. It also broadcasts messages such as emergencyclosings, weather alerts and school activities. This communication software assists districts to efficiently improve student safety, parental involvement, staff communications and student attendance.

LaserFiche

The LHRIC, in partnership with Rockland BOCES, assists districts in complying with records retention laws, and storing and managing their permanent records.

Today, school districts face challenging issues complying with records retention laws, improving access to the wealth of records-based information, and managing the cost of records storage.

Records Management makes it easy to find and retrieve records fast. Assistance is providedto school districts in the following areas:

• Consultation and evaluation by a Records Management Specialist

• Microfilming• Scanning and indexing• Inventory and systematic

disposition of records• Research NYS retention

requirements for each record series

• Restoration of archival records• Quality control of microfilm• Record disaster: planning and

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master copies will be stored safely outside Westchester County in an environmentally controlled and secure area.

IEP Direct

This web-based special education management system allows teachers to draft IEPs directly on line, provide notification of upcoming meetings, and generate form letters, reports, and student lists. Districts attend one or two user meetings and four skills training sessions during the year and receive regional updates on IEP-related issues and state and federal mandates. LHRIC hosts the program and maintains the data in a secure environment, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Identification Badges

The LHRIC works with districts to design and produce photo ID badges for staff and/or students for use as security. Two-dimensional and three-dimensional bar coding is available.

Financial Technology ServicesCoSer 611

Contact: Elaine Papp 914‑592‑4203 x3225 [email protected]

Finance Manager

Celebrating its 20th year supporting New York State School Districts, Finance Manger is launching its new platform nVision this year. nVision is a SQL based financial and human resourses product designed and updated to address all aspects of New York State school reporting requirements. The nVision package integrates accounting, accounts receivable, budget, payroll, human resources negotiations, requisitions, bids, and a new module, Timepiece. In addition, this new version will allow for both internal and Web Based Employee Self Service, Facilities Management and PDP tracking. To date Finance Manger is being used by more the 420 New York State schools districts and is supported by 11 of the 12 Regional Information Centers across the state. LHRIC support includes customer support, answering questions, programming staff to help create custom reports and letters, as well as full business continuity in case of emergency. The LHRIC will guide you through out the implementation process, assuring a successful outcome.

WinCap

WinCap is a New York State Windows base product integrating accounting, payroll, human resources, negotiations, budget, requisition, accounts receivable and bid management. New this year is the Web based requisitioning, Timesheets, and Employee Self Service. WinCap integrates with Crystal Report Writer. To date WinCap is used in 140 school districts and 28 BOCES. There are currently 8 Regional Information Centers supporting Win Cap. LHRIC support includes customer support, answering questions, programming staff to help create custom reports and letters, as well as full business continuity in case of emergency. The LHRIC will guide you throughout the implementation process, assuring a successful outcome.

Capital Project & Facilities Management Software

The LHRIC has partnered with CapProSoft, to offer hosted, web based facilities management software. The LHRIC provides a redundant, fault tolerant environment for the following products:• CPPRT, a web based application that enables districts to track and report on all aspects of their capital projects on a multi-year basis and provides a complete audit trail and history of the project. It also addresses capital projects in conjunction with New York State Education Department of Facilities Planning requirements

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including the Final Building Project Report. CPPRT allows districts to institute strong fiscal controls, maintain and archive project records and generate timely reports, all assisting the district to sustain community support and trust.• FAST, which provides the school’s leadership team with a central database of facilities infrastructure, building types, and health/safety issues, inventory of major systems, site conditions, and fire inspection information. FAST is designed to assist in meeting the mandated Comprehensive Public School Building Safety Program and associated reports such as Building Condition Survey, Annual Visual Inspection,School Facility Report Card and Five-Year Plan. FAST also provides a district with the ability to develop a comprehensive long-range facilities plan that may serve as a foundation for future capital projects.

Facilities Work Order Management

The service supports the approval and communications process required for successful facilities work by automating the submission and tracking of facilities work orders. The simple system has been in use for over 10 years by Districts in the Region.

In addition to automating communications with teachers and administrators who request work, the system improves efficiency by providing a single

and comprehensive source of all requests for work across the organization. It is also a tool for archiving data to guide annual planning and budgeting.

Automated Food Services

The LHRIC has partnered with Horizon Food Services to provide a point of sale solution for cafeteriasand food services directors. Touch Screens allow for quick check out. Central databases can enable parents to electronically add funds to their child’s account and see their purchasing history. Additional modules can be purchased to track inventory and process Free and Reduced Lunch information.

Instructional Technology Services

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Contact: Jean Benitez914‑592‑4203 [email protected]

Model Schools

LHRIC Model Schools is a family of instructional services and programs shared by districts in Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland counties, focusing on technologies that can transform education. The LHRIC Model Schools team is proactive in investigating and delivering programs, services, and products that extend content beyond classroom walls. Our commitment to our member districts is to address regional educational issues, research-driven practices relating to transforming education, diversity in learning styles and student populations, and teacher excellence.

Model Schools Core Service

At the heart of the Model Schools program is the Core Service, the entryway into full access to all instructional services provided

by the Model Schools team. Membership in the Core Service is shared by over 40 districts in Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland counties. Through the Core Service, an annual catalog of events is published, consisting of workshops, special events, speakers, demonstrations, conferences, and online courses focused on key regional issues and topics in instructional technology. By utilizing the Core Service, districts may send teachers, lab aides, and administrators to sessions where they can develop competencies that they can immediately bring back to their individual districts. Core Service workshops and events are supplemented by virtual classroom activity, “online” facilitated office hours, and an online learning center powered by Blackboard to help make learning systemic and easily accessible for participants.

Powerful Learning Practice Cohort

In partnership with Will Richardson, Model Schools is facilitating applicants from among member districts to participate in long-term, job-embedded professional learning cohorts, which began November 2010. We are building a local community of teachers/instructional practitioners to commit to a series of face-to-face and virtual work sessions in order to create a team of individuals who will be prepared to advance the conversation of 21st century literacy in their respective districts. The cohort is facilitated by Will Richardson and colleagues who will interact with and mentor participants throughout the cohort period. Each participant has access to resources, reading materials, and other participants as they work their way through the material, culminating in a team project. Participants are mentored by Model

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Schools liaisons as they work through action research projects. Participation may extend from one to three years, and tuition is aidable.

The Technology Leadership Institute

The Technology Leadership Institute provides school district leaders with opportunities to engage withnationally known educational technology experts in local venues. It is a great place to learn, to sharebest practices, and communicate the value of technology to improve and, in some cases, transformeducation. TLI is more than a place to hear speakers. It is a place to network and share with your peers.It should be an instrumental part of your strategy to build support for technology in your local district.Catch the enthusiasm, challenge the speakers one on one, and leave with a new appreciation for the value of technology. The beauty of TLI is that you don’t have to travel all over the country to experience the best educational technology has to offer. TLI brings it to you.

Web Content Management Systems and Course Management Systems

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eChalk

eChalk,™ built exclusively for the K-12 environment, provides students, teachers, administrators, parents and community members with a complete digital communication and course management system. All

members of a school district and school community will have the ability to access email, discussion boards, online resources and class information in a public environment as well as a secure private intranet. eChalk™ not only provides all of the functionality of a web content management system, it also provides schools with a course management system, allowing students and teachers to work before, during and after school in a digital environment. With unlimited storage for the teacher class pages, eChalk provides a learning environment complete with dynamic work and events for assignments, a resource area for any type of document or media, moderated discussion boards, homework drop box for students and a grading component that integrates with the grading system used by your district. eChalk has recently launched a web safe, fully integrated blogging tool available to all of its members. School districts no longer have to invest in 3rd party blogging tools, but can use this safe tool where teachers, administrators, parents and students can create or participate in a weblog journal.

Blackboard K‑12 School Central

Blackboard provides an online solution for teachers to collaborate and communicate with students ina safe environment. Teachers can have online chats and discussions and share a multitude of resources with their students all behind a secure private Intranet. An enhanced feature of Blackboard has been the addition of both the wiki and blogging tools.

SchoolWorld Web Content Management System

K-12 schools can engage in School World’s dynamic web site design

and integrated modules to make editing and updating content for public viewing seamless. School districts also have the option of adding modules to inform parents and students of what is going on in the classroom.

SchoolCenter Web Content Management System

SchoolCenter provides sophisticated web designs for districts and offers teachers the ability to create unlimited class pages. Using back end forms to manage content school and districts can have an easy touse tool to maintain information on the web. Online calendars, blogs and podcasts are some of the offers available to choose from.

Performance Pathways –Curriculum, Assessment & Technology Tools

Performance Pathways provides school districts with a curriculum mapping tool that will assist in aligning curriculum to standards. Included in their suite of products, district can also create local formative assessments and report the results through a web interface that allows for tracking student progress. The modules can be acquired collectively or individually.

TechPaths

Curriculum mapping is an essential tool in today’s educational community. TechPaths provides teachers and administrators a simple way to create, map, align, and share curriculum. Sharing curriculum data in TechPaths

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Planning, Evaluation, Audits: Creating a Roadmap for 21st Century Teaching and Learning

Over the past two decades, the Regional Information Center has pioneered a strategic long range technology planning process. We have worked closely with Districts and their boards of education and communities to help envision and implement meaningful and innovative uses of educational technology.

In a partnership with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology, the LHRIC has been working with local school districts in looking at innovation and change in education. In addition to our “School 2.0” vision and goal-setting process adopted from the Department of Education framework, we are able to bring to our member districts the expertise of trusted service providers to deliver comprehensive instructional and technical audits, which can reveal current gaps, inefficiencies, and provide industry standard recommendations for deploying technology. You benefit directly from these strategic partnerships.

For example, our partnership with Sun Associates helps districts

utilize the services of a well-regarded instructional technology program evaluator. Sun Associates has worked with districts in the LHRIC service area for

gives educators the power to discuss, review, revise, and renew their ideas with ease.

Performance Tracker & Assessment Builder

Performance Tracker provides educators a single point of contact to easily access state, national, and local assessment data. With Performance Tracker, assessment data is organized into live charts and graphs for easy viewing and thorough analysis. With Assessment Builder, teachers can build and score local benchmark assessments in minutes. Using Content Library, free with Assessment Builder, teachers can choose from thousands of pre-built questions already aligned to state standards. All results are shared through Performance Tracker’s reporting interface.

Electronic Resources

Electronic Resources brings the tools and resources of the Internet to your desktop. The service is designed to give access to selected Internet resources and subscription based multimedia encyclopedias as well as the following features:

• Resource Locator Database

• Reference Tools

many years and has helped these districts gather real data on teacher, student and administrator skills and beliefs related to the use of technology to support teaching and learning. Presented as the findings and recommendations of an independent evaluator, the Sun Associates evaluation is often the cornerstone of an effective long-range strategic technology plan, professional development effort, or eRate current status evaluation.

Curriculum and Technology Integration Systems

Curriculum & Technology Integration Systems supports educators in the implementation of content rich, curriculum based software. These programs include: SuccessMaker, Compass/Odyssey, Waterford Early Reading, Math & Science, NovaNet, ELLis and Achieve 3000. Our goal is to assist district leadership in the selection and implementation of curriculum based software solutions to meet instructional goals. Consulting consists of reviewing best of breed software solutions, program planning, development of customized plans, a series of professional development workshops, user groups, site visits, telephone and online support for products. For each product supported, we focus on:

• Customized software for enrichment and remediation

• Cross-curriculum integration developing thematic units

• Integrating instructional software with classroom curriculum

• Using instructional software for whole group instruction with interactive white boards

• Exploring the correlation of instructional software to NYS core curriculum standards

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Career and Guidance

The Career and Guidance Service supports multimedia guidance software applications designed for use by middle and high school guidance counselors, students and parents to search for schools, occupations, careers, educational opportunities and financial aid. As the New York State Learning Standards for Career Development and Occupational Studies focus more on career planning and exploration, software distributors are following suit with new and expanded product lines. In addition to using a set of criteria to narrow down post-secondary options, many programs offer a career development curriculum and electronic portfolios. Students can take assessments and inventories to determine strengths and interests.The programs connect those results to careers and post-secondary opportunities. Counselors and school-to-work coordinators can use printed curriculum and materials for further study.

Distance Education ServiceCoSer 444

Contact: Sarah Martabano914‑592‑4203 x3411 [email protected] Distance Education services at the LHRIC encompass solutions for synchronous and asynchronous communication. They include full scale videoconferencing systems, webinar software, virtual learning environments and online courses for students, and the publishing and hosting of on-demand-access video.

Videoconferencing

Videoconferencing technology

allows teachers and student synchronous communication with peers and experts. These collaborations are economic and effective instructional solutions to bring 21st century skills into the school environment. The LHRIC service includes professional development, user groups and strategic planning to ensure success for district staff.

Online Courses

Online courses have proven to be an effective tool for schools to address the variety of unique curriculum needs presented to students today. Online courses meet student needs for credit recovery, RTI, Advanced Placement, electives, and enrichment, and serve as a solution to complex scheduling challenges. The LHRIC provides a differentiated approach to online learning based on district and student needs.

Video on Demand

Districts are faced with increased demand for video content for public relations, professional development and instructional needs. With production and publishing a challenge for districts, the LHRICVideo-On-Demand Management solution provides districts access to an “easy to use” interface for cataloging, organizing, publishing and managing video content. For more information on the Distance Education services offered at the LHRIC, visit the web site at http://www.lhric.org/instructional_ tech.cfm?subpage=162.

NEW Blackboard K12

As districts continue to explore solutions for providing rich collaborative learning experiences for students and teachers through blended and fully online solutions, the new Blackboard K12 has

surfaced as a strong solution for schools across the country. The LHRIC is excited to offer a Blackboard Community hosted solution for consortium members that includes Blackboard Learn (learning management system), Blackboard Community portal and Blackboard Content as a new service. Imagine having an eLearning Center that meets the needs of all stakeholders in your community. The new version (9.1) of Blackboard K12 has increased capacity for role based log in, integrating web 2.0 tools, synchronous communication and a robust standards feature that aligns lessons and resources to NYS and national standards - to name a few. In addition, the LHRIC will offer nine online professional development courses for Model Schools members in the eLearning center hosted in Blackboard.

NEW Webinars with Adobe Connect

The LHRIC offers districts access to the centrally hosted Adobe Connect Webinar software solution. With budget shrinking the need to hold synchronous meetings and trainings without the time and cost of travel is essential for educators. Adobe Connect is an easy to use interface that provides that access for any user in your school community.

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Director: Jennifer Simmons • 914‑592‑2526 • [email protected] Center for Interscholastic Athletics serves 85 high schools in Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester counties, providing help with the organization and management of athletic programs.

Interscholastic Athletic Services CoSer 551

SWBOCES manages more than 40,000 scheduled athletic contests and oversees the administration of more than 80,000 officiating assignments. SWBOCES also coordinates and rates 2,500+ sports officials and administers the nearly $4 million payment plan for these officials. The Center for Interscholastic Athletics also maintains a web site that can be accessed through www.swboces.org. The site is an invaluable source of information regarding the schedule of all games and tournaments in the Section 1 region as well as specific directions to the schools in which athletic events are held; nearly 100 schools are listed. Supplementary information on organizations such as the New York State Public High School Athletic Association, the New York State Athletic Administrators Association, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and links to other related sites is also available through this site. Athletic office support is based on a tiered formula reflecting each school’s secondary enrollment, as classified by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association. The Officials’ Payment Plan fees are not state-aidable, but are based on contracts with the organization associated with each sport. Rates are based on the home school’s payment to officials in the prior year.Contact the Center for Interscholastic Athletics regarding specific costs.

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Nursing ProgramContact: Harry Kaplan • 914‑592‑0849 • [email protected]

Licensed Practical NursingCoSer 107

The Licensed Practical Nursing Program is a 10-month, five-day-a-week, New York State licensed program in which students receive the training, clinical experience and counseling support needed to pass the New York State Practical Nursing Boards and work as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).Students receive job placement assistance. Prerequisites for the program are a high school or GED (General Education Development) diploma, successful completion of the interview process, and a passing grade on the LPN program entrance examination. Students may choose to attend full time during the course of a single year or in the evenings over two years.

Licensed Practical Nursing Preparation

This refresher course is for candidates who are planning to take and pass the LPN program entrance examination. Math, reading comprehension and writing skills are emphasized.

Certified Nurse Assistant

This 130-hour course qualifies students to sit for the NYS Certified Nurse Assistant licensure examination. The program includes clinical practice at a local skilled nursing facility.

Adult Learning CenterCoSer 849

Contact: Maria Guerrero • 914‑332‑1680 • [email protected] Adult Learning Center provides opportunities for adult learners to acquire and/or enhance their skills in a variety of ways. Programs are offered at many community sites and at the Westchester County Correctional Facility. Classes are designed to increase students’ ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English; to enable immigrants 18 years and over to pass the U.S. citizenship test; to increase students’ employability and post-employment skills; to provide ongoing instruction that will enable students to obtain a GED (General Education Development) diploma; and to provide basic computer literacy skills. Adult Learning Center classes enhance students’ basic skills, enabling them to access apprenticeships, vocational training and post-secondary training.

Director: Maria [email protected]

The Center for Adult and Community Services provides

educational programs, workforce preparation and access to community services for adults and high-risk youth. The Center serves approximately 8,500 students annually, uses a variety of national, state and local funding sources, and collaborates with an ever-increasing network of community agencies. The Center offers classes in licensed practical nursing, citizenship, GED, and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), a program for incarcerated youth and adults, and an extensive continuing education program. Adult education programs are supported by participant fees, tuition, grants and state aid.

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adults the opportunity to acquire new job skills, advance their career goals, or begin a new career. Classes are offered at the SWBOCES Center for Adult and Community Services in Elmsford as well as the Valhalla campus. An online brochure is available. This CoSer offers the following:

Career Starters

This is an intensive, short-term job training program designed for adults 18 and older who are interested in acquiring new job skills and in enhancing their personal and professional capabilities. Students enrolled in this innovative program can take courses in a wide variety of skill areas such as Air Conditioning/ Refrigeration and Heating, Construction Trades, Clinical Medical Assistant, Medical Office Management, Automotive Service Technician, and Solar Electric (PV). Our students are also provided with employment readiness workshops, job counseling and job placement assistance.

Continuing Education

A wide range of evening courses offers hands-on training by skilled instructors with many

years of on-the-job experience. Students learn the skills necessary to compete successfully in the job market.

Business and Industry Services

SWBOCES provides customized contract training with defined, agreed upon training goals that meet specific employer needs. The curriculum is developed for a particular occupation or trade at reasonable per-contact hourly rates. Class scheduling is tailored to employer/employee and classes are held at an SWBOCES site or in the workplace. Business and industry services include preemployment reading and math assessment, as well as technical training, workplace literacy and English instruction for incumbent employees.

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Incarcerated Youth Program (IYP)

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Contact: Donnie Simmons • 914‑592‑3402 • [email protected] high school program was developed in response to Chapter 683 of the Laws of 1986, which guarantee the rights of incarcerated youth between the ages of 16 and 21 to attend school while institutionalized. It aligns with the New York State Learning Standards and the state Regents requirements, and is located within the Westchester County Correctional Facility in Valhalla. Classes are held in the penitentiary, the jail, and the women’s division. Incarcerated students attend a full-day program, which includes literacy for nonreaders, high school academics, GED preparation, life skills, career development and computer skills, so that they are able to function more productively during incarceration and after release. When they are discharged from the facility and return to their communities, students receive transitional services to help them with education, housing, job leads, and family issues.

Adult Continuing Education Program

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Contact: Harry Kaplan914‑592‑[email protected] Adult Continuing Education program offers

Student Transportation ServicesSafe, reliable and quality service to all students is the primary mission of the Transportation Department. While the department responds to its customers’ requests for service throughout the year, new transportation requests should be submitted as early as possible to allow adequate time to efficiently route and dedicate available school vehicles. Most school vehicles are air-conditioned. Where necessary, wheelchair-accessible buses, vans and monitors are available.

Special Services TransportationCoSer 621

Students with special needs receive home-to-school and school-to-home school bus service by well-trained professionals. SWBOCES bus monitors who are sensitive to special needs students are available where required by an IEP as an addition to the basic bus service. Special needs students in wheelchairs receive professional transportation service in specially equipped, air-conditioned school vehicles. Where required by their IEP, specially trained SWBOCES bus monitors are available as an additional per-pupil service.

Career Services TransportationCoSer 623

Students attending classes at the SWBOCES Career Services Center in Valhalla receive timely school bus service from their high schools to the Career Center and are returned back to their local high schools at the end of class. On-campus and off campus, mid-day shuttle service is provided as an additional service. The charge for this service is on a per student basis.

Consortium Transportation ManagementCoSer 625

SWBOCES manages contract transportation consortium programs for participating local school districts at a satellite transportation office. The programs include the Quad Village Consortium for the Dobbs Ferry, Hastings-on-Hudson and Irvington school districts and the BEPT Consortium for students in the Bronxville, Eastchester, Pelham and Tuckahoe school districts. Since the inception of consortium management, SWBOCES has reduced transportation costs for districts while maintaining safe, reliable service by private bus companies.

Field Trip ServicesCoSer 633

SWBOCES school buses, vans and drivers are available for class and school field trips throughout the school year and summer at off schedule times. Trip costs depend on the length of the trip.

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SWBOCES school bus drivers are dedicated professionals with an average of more than seven

years of service. All drivers and monitors have received the training mandated by the New York State Education Department. In addition, all participate in a minimum of six hours of safety training a year. Many of our school bus monitors are CPR and AED certified. At SWBOCES, we set higher standards for the development of our employees, exceeding those set by the NYSED. Our transportation staff works tirelessly to ensure that a total team effort results in the best possible safety and service for students. During the 2009-10 school year, BOCES drivers again drove school vehicles more than one million miles, transporting more than 200 students daily, many of whom have disabilities. The Transportation Department is committed to providing safe, reliable, cost efficient school transportation services for districts, and operates at the highest standards within the industry.

The SWBOCES Transportation Department has a fleet of 58 school vehicles. This fleet is maintained by ASE (Automotive Service Excellence)-certified mechanics. The New York State Department of Transportation inspects each vehicle twice a year. The passing rate for our vehicles is exemplary, with all fleets ranging between 95 and 100 percent. All school buses are radio-equipped and maintain contact with the Transportation Office at all times.

requiring this support. These maintenance and inspection services are provided by certified technicians at the SWBOCES garage located at the Rye Lake Campus in North White Plains. The internal DOT inspection-passing rate on the BOCES fleet is currently 98.5 percent. Our external DOT rates for district fleets range between 95 and 100 percent. We have been recognized in the school bus industry as having the top technicians in the state. Our maintenance standards have kept our inspection rates within the top 5 percent of the state consistently.

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Summer Special Services Transportation

CoSer 845

Students with special needs receive home-to-school and school-to-.home bus service to extended year classes during July and August. SWBOCES air conditioned, wheelchair vans and bus monitors are available where required by an IEP.

Ancillary Transportation ServicesSouthern Westchester BOCES supports school districts operating their own fleets and employing their own school transportation personnel. The following services are designed to ensure compliance with all state regulations and laws pertaining to school bus driver certification, monitor training, bus maintenance and vehicle inspection.

Transportation Certification and Training

CoSer 610

School bus driver and monitor training and certification are available to school districts needing this support. SWBOCES will assist districts to ensure compliance with state regulations governing school transportation.

Cooperative Vehicle Maintenance Services

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Cooperative school bus and vehicle maintenance services are available to any district

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Career FairCoSer 615

Southern Westchester BOCES sponsors a Career Fair providing school district representatives with an opportunity to meet and interview qualified, culturally diverse candidates for teaching and administrative positions. The Fair is held in late January or early February at a centrally located site in Westchester County. The Regional Certification Office (RCO) is available at the Fair to provide assistance to both districts and candidates regarding New York State certification.

Interim Placement ServiceCoSer 615

The Southern Westchester BOCES Interim Placement Service for administrators and teachers is designed to help subscribing school districts with filling interim or temporary vacancies by maintaining a pool of administrators and teachers with valid New York State certification. Interims hired by the school district by participating in this service are considered employees of that school district.

Fingerprinting ServiceCoSer 648

SWBOCES uses LIVESCAN electronic fingerprinting technology, eliminating the need for card-based fingerprinting of applicants for employment and consultants for SWBOCES and subscribing districts. This service facilitates and expedites the New York State Education Department requirement for fingerprinting and criminal background checks for all employees working with students. This service is not intended for applicants applying for NYSED certification.

Substitute Management ServiceCoSer 624

Southern Westchester BOCES provides AESOP, an automated substitute placement service for school districts. AESOP eliminates the requirement of providing staff dedicated to the tedious process of filling vacancies, thereby freeing their time for other uses. This service does not require any hardware or software to be purchased by the district. An affordable solution can be provided for school districts of any size.

Regional CertificationCoSer 606

Contact: Lisa Coppola • Regional Certification Officer 914‑937‑6107 • [email protected] Regional Certification Office serves as an extension of the Office of Teaching Initiative at the New York State Education Department (NYSED). The Office advises subscribing school districts and community residents on matters of New York State certification and collaborates with NYSED on behalf of subscribing school districts. Transcript evaluations, review and processing of applicant’s required credentials and the determination of individual certification status are conducted in most certification areas, including coaching.

Contact:Nancy A. Jorgensen, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources914‑937‑3820 x [email protected]

Michael R. Gargiulo, Director914‑937‑3820 x [email protected]

In addition to administering all personnel policies

and procedures for approximately 1,100 employees of Southern Westchester BOCES, the Human Resources Department offers personnel-related services designed to meet the changing needs of component districts and their employees. The Department provides a variety of services, such as regional certification, regional career fair, an interim placement service, and an automated substitute management service. The Department’s mission is to provide regional leadership and to collaborate with school districts to meet their personnel challenges by delivering cost-effective, high quality human resources services.

Through cross contracts with other BOCES,

school districts can choose from a wider range of programs and services, including leadership services, a state aid and financial planning services and substitute finder services. These services are provided by Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES, Rockland BOCES and Questar II BOCES.

Substitute FinderCoSer 606

Contact: John McCarthy914‑248‑[email protected]

The Substitute Finder (SubFinder) Service provides a web-based system for reporting absences and securing substitutes. WebConnect provides the Internet link to SubFinder. There is an automated call-in and call-out option as well. The system manages absences and substitute assignments and can be used as an attendance management system for district-wide staff. A payroll interface option allows participating districts to export absence and job information and integrate it with the district’s payroll or human resources system. The system is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. It tracks every detail of each absence automatically. Employees can record absences through the end of June or up to one hour before an absence. Staff can request specific substitutes or have priority list subs called. Daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly absence analysis reports are available to the district. SubFinder can eliminate the use of time sheets for substitutes.

Regional Teacher Recruitment CoSer 608

Contact: John McCarthy914‑248‑[email protected] service offers:

The Online Application System for Educators

Using the Internet to transmit employment applications, candidates can apply to one or more of the participating districts in the Regional Teacher Recruitment service by filling out one application. Candidates target the districts they want to apply to and have the option of granting all districts access to their information. Districts can search for, sort and print applications, cover letters, resumes, and other supporting documents using multiple search criteria. The Online Application is free to candidates. Educators can apply at www.olasjobs.org. The site is VeriSign secure, ensuring applicants the most sophisticated security available on the Internet. The Regional Advertising Service offers participating districts substantial savings on advertising costs.

Candidate Management System

The Candidate Management System is a new add-on module that will assist OLAS districts in streamlining their hiring process. Key features include scheduling and tracking candidate activities; identifying interview processes and committees, document templates, e-mail alerts, and the ability to track the status of vacancies and candidates. The system will integrate with TEACH, Finance Manager and WinCap.

Online Placement of Vacancies

Vacancies for participating districts are entered onto the P/NWBOCES web page. The site is linked to national databases for jobs in education and websites serving college and university placement offices nationwide.

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Rockland BOCESLower Hudson Valley Challenger Learning Center

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Dr. Charlene Jordan845‑627‑[email protected] Challenger Learning Center provides a unique, hands-on experience using flight simulation and technology to encourage student interest and learning growth in mathematics, science, and technology. Teachers are provided with professional development, curriculum materials, and instructional support. Activities and objectives correlate with national and New York State learning standards.

Questar III/ BOCESState Aid and Financial Planning Service

CoSer 604

Contact: Michelle Levings518‑477‑[email protected] III BOCES, an upstate educational services consortium, provides information to subscribing districts about the potential effect of various state aid proposals on local district aid and keeps the participating district current on pending fiscal legislation. Offerings include assistance in all areas of management and school finance, monitoring submission of state aid forms and assistance in procedures to maximize state aid; state aid and finance workshop; individualized consulting and training; monitoring legislation and commissioner’s regulations; suggesting computer business applications; analyzing major state aid proposals; and comparing districts regionally, by county and statewide.comparing districts regionally, by county and statewide.

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Staff Development Program for Classified Employees

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Contact: John McCarthy914‑248‑[email protected] series of staff development programs for office support (non-instructional) staff is scheduled throughout the school year at Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES. In addition, districts may schedule onsite programs of their choice.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Contact: John McCarthy914‑248‑[email protected] Putnam/Rockland/Westchester Regional Consortium for Employee Assistance (EAP) offers a confidential, 24-hour-a-day counseling service to employees of participating school districts and their immediate families. The program includes help in such areas as marital, personal, legal and medical problems. Management consultation and a series of seminars for administrative personnel and employees are included.

Private Investigation ServiceC o S e r 6 9 8

Contact: John McCarthy914‑248‑[email protected] residency issues remain a problem for many school districts and are becoming increasingly costly and difficult to manage. In addition to providing strong evidence to remove ineligible students from the rolls, this service provides a broad range of investigative services to include employee misconduct (sexual, malingering, theft of services and/or supplies) and surveillance of

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Greenburgh Eleven Superintendent: Sandra Mallah • 914‑693‑8500 • [email protected] Eleven, chartered as a Special Act Public School District about 80 years ago, is located on the grounds of The Children’s Village in Dobbs Ferry, which serves students ages 5 to 21. Residential and non-residential day students are referred to the Greenburgh Eleven program for its highly specialized therapeutic/academic environment.

Students served by Greenburgh Eleven are classified as emotionally disabled or multiply disabled and arrive at school with backgrounds that include poverty, neglect, and abuse. Blending innovative educational strategies and a strong collaboration with The Children’s Village staff, instruction is provided to a highly specialized population. The staff of 125 uses state-of-the-art core curriculum materials, related services, tutorial services, and enrichment programs. After school extracurricular activities are coordinated with The Children’s Village team. Greenburgh Eleven holds commencement exercises for seniors meeting the requirements for high school graduation. The 2009 high school graduation rate was the highest of all similar schools. The District is funded on a per-child tuition rate by referring agencies and schools.

Greenburgh-Graham UFSDSuperintendent: Amy J. Goodman • 914‑478‑1106 x400The Greenburgh Graham School District is a special act public school for students in New York State. We serve both day and residential students who are referred by their Committee on Special Education or from a social service agency. Greenburgh-Graham provides a rich array of education and therapeutic services for more than 300 at-risk children and youth. We offer students who have a history of struggling in school, an opportunity to break old cycles of failure and frustration. The primary goal of the school district is to ensure every child has a good chance to be successful in school. Developing students’ literacy is one of the best ways to help students feel successful. Learning how to read and write builds self-esteem and serves as a stronghold in all academics. The district touts a strong, research-based program that explicitly teaches our students these skills. In addition, we provide a knowledge-rich curriculum, which is especially designed to close the learning gaps and bolster our students’ cognitive and critical thinking skills. The Middle States Association accredits the elementary, middle school and the high school. The program includes Regents-level courses, basic skills instruction, computer labs and smart boards in each school. A high level of ancillary services and a low teacher-student ratio combine to create a student-centered learning environment whose goal is high student achievement. The Graham School is located on a beautiful 40-acre campus overlooking the Hudson River in Hastings-on-Hudson. The campus includes a 38,000-squarefoot high school building and a 68,000-square-foot elementary/middle school. We provide an academic program and related services to students at-risk, highly specialized education and treatment programs.

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State Legislature, these districts provide unique educational and therapeutic opportunities to students who have experienced difficulty or failure in previous school settings. Special act districts are located on the grounds of residential child-care facilities licensed by the Department of Social Services. Although they primarily serve a residential population, special act schools also accept referrals of day students who are experiencing similar psychological, educational, or physical disabilities. The Blythedale School District in Valhalla serves students with severe physical disabilities who are in residence at Blythedale Children’s Hospital. All other special act schools serve students with severe emotional disabilities who may be victims of neglect or abuse, or may have histories of delinquency or social maladjustment. Curriculum meets all state requirements for students ages 5 to 21. Guidance services, family and individual counseling, and psychological and psychiatric services are extensive. Students learn in accredited high schools to earn Regents, local, or GED alternative diplomas, and participate in vocational and

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The School District is recognized by the New York State Education Department and accredited by the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle State Association of Colleges and Schools. Students are prepared for all required New York State Regents testing and award Regents, Local and IEP diplomas to eligible students. Students also receive guidance from certified counselors to help prepare them for college,work and transition to independent living. Greenburgh-North Castle Union Free School consists of three separate school sites the Greenburgh Academy located in Yonkers; REACH Academy located in Valhalla and the Dr. Kenneth B. Clark Academy, our new “state of the art” facility in Dobbs Ferry. The Dr. Kenneth B. Clark Academy educates students with behavioral learning and psychiatric concerns and the REACH academy educates students on the autism spectrum. Both schools provide either a day or residential program. Whereas Greenburgh Academy, a day program, educates students with behavioral learning and psychiatric concerns.

Greenburgh Abbott UFSDSuperintendent: Harold A. Coles, Psy.D.914‑591‑7151 • [email protected] Abbott Union Free School District enrolls residential students

from Abbott House and day students from community school districts in Westchester County and New York City. The school is located on the 16-acre Abbott House campus in Irvington. Abbott School educates boys, grades K-8, who have been homeless, abandoned, neglected, abused, or developmentally disabled.

The school has set academic, human development, social, and transitional goals for its students. These goals include the ability to study and learn independently, to understand the relationship between decisions and consequences, to appreciate and to be aware of aesthetic values, to develop productive leadership skills, to respect diverse cultures, to yearn to do one’s best, and to desire to become a life long learner. The District provides a highly structured Special Education program that emphasizes an individualized approach to education by addressing the needs of each youngster and through small classes and ancillary services. Classes follow the full state-prescribed curriculum for each grade level, including courses in computer literacy and foreign language. Students participate in all state grade level testing.

In addition to classroom teachers who are dually certified, the staff includes school psychologists, enrichment/remedial reading and math teachers, a speech therapist, an art teacher, a music teacher, and occupational therapy services. The school has a strong Arts in Education program to enrich regular subject areas and to provide important learning experiences with professionals involved in the arts. Students travel to the Westchester Symphony Orchestra to learn about music and to local museums to learn about the exhibits and visual art concepts. The school also

incorporates visiting artists into the school schedule and participates in the Performing Arts Center Children’s Shakespeare Festival.

Abbott Union Free School District also incorporates an Adventure in the Classroom Experiential LearningModel. This model is a student centered approach in which students become actively involved in their own learning. Goal setting and self assessment help students become engaged and responsible for their own academic and behavioral growth.

In the Abbott Union Free School District, our commitment to reaching for the best in each student goes beyond just providing a New York State standard academic program. We believe in enticing, encouraging, and empowering students to become independent and creative thinkers. We also guide students to understand the relationship between decisions and consequences, to value and respect diverse cultures, and to do one’s best throughout life.

Hawthorne Cedar Knolls UFSDSuperintendent: Mark K. Silverstein914‑749‑2905 • www.hcks.orgThe Hawthorne Cedar Knolls School District is located on the Westchester County campus of the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services. The District serves both residential and day students in three schools located in Westchester County; the Hawthorne Cedar Knolls Senior/ Junior High School, the Little School and the Linden

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Hill School, in addition to a short-term diagnostic program at Geller House located in Staten Island, New York. The Hawthorne Cedar Knolls UFSD was created as a result of a special act of the State Legislature in 1939, to educate the children in the Hawthorne Cedar Knolls and Linden Hill Residential Treatment Centers.

Today, the District serves over 300 students ages 8-21 years. Most live in the residential treatment centers and facilities on campus. The District provides academic, remedial and vocational programs. Guidance and psychological services provide additional support to foster the students’ development. The original and continuing mission of the District is to rehabilitate students so they can rejoin their families and the community. Three separate school programs on campus consist of selfcontained and departmentalized special education classes addressing academic and social needs, and are supplemented by physical education, art, industrial arts, special skills classes, and psychological and related services. Students have the option of pursuing Regents, local, GED, or IEP diplomas. Hawthorne Cedar Knolls offers work-study programs and Community-as-School external learning opportunities. Students may also participate in Southern Westchester BOCES vocational and educational programs.

Mount Pleasant-Blythedale UFSDSuperintendent: Dr. Ellen Bergman, 914‑347‑1800 • www.mpbschools.orgThe Mount Pleasant-Blythedale UFSD was chartered in 1971 to provide educational services to the patients at Blythedale Children’s Hospital. The children exhibit complex medical and physical problems that require rehabilitation services integrated with multidisciplinary instruction. Patients ages 5-21 are automatically enrolled when admitted to the hospital. Preschool students are referred by community school district CPSE’s. MPBS is the only public school district in New York State affiliated with a hospital. Students receive instruction in accordance with the NYS standards and designed to meet the goals specified on their Individual Education Plans. Secondary students can work toward local, Regents or GED diplomas. Teachers are certified in special education and appropriate content areas. School-wide students benefit from instruction by a dual certified reading/elementary and special education teacher, along with certified music, art and multimedia teachers. Intensive related services, as per physician prescription, are provided by contract with Blythedale Children’s Hospital. All students are eligible for a full-day, 12-month school program.

Mount Pleasant Cottage UFSDSuperintendent: Norman Freimark 914‑769‑0456 • www.mpcsny.orgThe New York State Legislature created the Mount Pleasant Cottage School UFSD in 1971 to serve the educational needs of approximately 350 children with social-emotional disabilities who are either day students or residents of the Jewish Child Care Association’s 175-acre campus.

Resident-students live in one of three separate programs on campus. The Pleasantville Cottage School is a coeducational facility for 200 students of average intelligence who are socially and emotionally challenged. The Edenwald Center serves 120 boys and girls who have developmental and emotional challenges. The Pleasantville Diagnostic Center is a 90 day short term residential, diagnostic facility for 36 boys and girls ages 6 to 14.

In addition, the school district admits day students who are accepted and integrated into existing programs based on the submission of intake packages and interviews with school staff. For more informationregarding the day student program, contact Paul Angeron at 914-769-0456, ext. 208 or [email protected].

The school district develops individualized educational programs, related services, and small classes to meet the diverse needs of our students. Programs follow the New York State curriculum and include academic diagnosis and remediation, speech and language services, counseling services, occupational therapy, computer aided instruction, a continuum of vocational skill development opportunities and a comprehensive focus on the enhancement of individual responsibility. Regents, Local and IEP diplomas are awarded to students meeting the requirements of the New York State Department of Education.

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Ardsley Lauren Allan, Acting 693-6300 Dr. Steve Kastin

Blind Brook William J. Stark 937-3600 Steven Kaplan

Bronxville David Quattrone 395-0500 Dr. James Hudson

Byram Hills Jacquelyn Taylor 273-4082 Brett Summers

Dobbs Ferry Debra Kaplan 693-1500 Jeffrey P. O’Donnell

Eastchester Marilyn Terranova 793-6130 Vito Catania

Edgemont Nancy Taddiken 472-7768 Gerald Stoughton

Elmsford Barbara Peters 592-8440 Betty Funny-Crosby

Greenburgh-Abbott Harold A. Coles 591-7428 Sheila Lahey

Greenburgh Central 7 Ronald L. Smalls 761-6000 Lloyd Newland

Greenburgh Eleven Sandra G. Mallah 693-8500 Susan Noble

Greenburgh Graham Amy Goodman 478-1106 Poul Jensen

Greenburgh North Castle Edward Placke 693-3030 Anne Crudge

Harrison Louis Wool 835-3300 Joan Tiburzi

Hastings-on-Hudson Timothy P. Connors, Interim 478-6200 Eileen Baecher

Hawthorne Cedar Knolls Mark K. Silverstein 749-2900 James Miller

Irvington Kathleen Matusiak 591-8501 John Dawson

Mount Pleasant Blythedale Ellen Bergman 347-1800 Peter Rittmaster

Mount Pleasant Central Susan Guiney 769-5500 Francine Aloi

Mount Pleasant Cottage Norman Freimark 769-0456 Barbara Mann

Mount Vernon W.L. “Tony” Sawyer 665-5201 Derrick Claye

New Rochelle Richard Organisiak 576-4200 Sara Richmond

Pelham Dennis Lauro, Jr. 738-3434 Robert Eicher

Pleasantville Mary Fox-Alter 741-1400 Sol Skolnick

Pocantico Hills Valencia Douglas 631-2440 John Conrad

Port Chester-Rye Thomas Elliot 934-7901 James Taylor, II

Rye Edward J. Shine 967-6108 Joshua Nathan

Rye Neck Peter J. Mustich 777-5200 Heidi Sickles

Scarsdale Michael V. McGill 721-2410 Jill Spieler

Tarrytowns Howard W. Smith 631-9404 Mimi Godwin

Tuckahoe Michael Yazurlo 337-6600 Anthony Buonocore

Valhalla Brenda Myers 683-5040 Michael Smith

White Plains Christopher Clouet 422-2019 Rosemarie Eller

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Mamaroneck Robert Shaps 698-9000 Rich Marsico

Yonkers Bernard Pierorazio 376-8100 Paresh Patel

CoSer 101 Programs for Secondary Day Students ...........5Commercial Art ..................................................5Multimedia Production .......................................5TV/Video Production ..........................................6Fashion Design/Merchandising ...........................6Computer Electronics/ Robotic Tech Networking 6Automotive Technician ......................................6Collision Technician ...........................................6Carpentry Construction .......................................6Electrical Construction ........................................7Cosmetology ......................................................7Culinary Arts.......................................................7Emergency & Protective Services ........................7Culinary - Bilingual ............................................7Electrical - Bilingual ...........................................7Cosmetology - Bilingual .....................................8

CoSer 102 Introduction to Career Trades .......................8CoSer 107 Nursing Program ...........................................33

Licensed Practical Nursing Prep Course ..............33Ceritified Nurse Assistant Course ........................33

CoSer 110 Adult Continuing Education Program ............34Career Starters ....................................................34Continuing Education .........................................34Business & Industry Services ...............................34

CoSer 201 Programs for Multiply Disabled Students ......9CoSer 203 Programs for Applied Intensive Intervention (AIIM) ....................................................9CoSer 230 Programs for Intensive Services .....................10

Experiential Learning ..........................................10Gifted Special Education ....................................10Communication Development ............................10Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Program ...................10

CoSer 231 Programs for Therapeutic Support .................11 Regular TSP Elementary/Middle ..........................11

Fragile TSP Middle School/High School ..............11Therapeutic Support & Developmental Disabilities ......................................................11

CoSer 231 Program for Communication Development— Middle School ............................................................11CoSer 235 Therapeutic Support — High School ..............11

Collaborative High School ..................................12CoSer 235 Program for Communication Development/ High School ..............................................................12 CoSer 340 Sign Language Interpreters/Tutors ................12CoSer 370 Assessment Intervention Services ..................12CoSer 401 Intensive Day Treatment ...............................13CoSer 403 Challenger Learning Center ...........................39CoSer 431 Gifted & Talented Services .............................15CoSer 435 Alternative Education ....................................8

Alternative High School ......................................8GED Program .....................................................8Spanish GED Program ........................................8

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CoSer 511 Media Resource Services ...............................19CoSer 512 Automated Library System .............................19CoSer 513 Online Information Resources .......................20CoSer 514 Grant Applications.........................................15CoSer 523 Meeting Diverse Student Needs in the Least Restrictive Enviroment .................................................16CoSer 525 Print/Copy Services .......................................23CoSer 530 Comprehensive Support Services ...................13

BASIS Before/After School Intervention Services .13CoSer 545 Strategic Planning Services ............................17CoSer 551 Interscholastic Athletic Services ....................32CoSer 554 Instructional Technology Services ..................28

Model Schools ....................................................28Model Schools Core Service ...............................28Powerful Learning Practice Cohort ......................28Technology Leadership Institute ..........................29eChalk ................................................................29Blackboard K-12 School Central .........................29School World Web Content Management System ........................................29SchoolCenter Web Content Management System ........................................29Performance Pathways—Curriculum, Assessment & Technology Tools .......................29TechPaths ............................................................29Performance Tracker Assessment Builder .............30Electronic Resources ...........................................30Planning, Evaluation, Audits ...............................30Curriculum and Technology Integration Systems ..........................................30Career and Guidance Service .............................31

CoSer 555 Professional Learning Services ........................17Leadership Institute .............................................17Content Knowledge Institute ...............................17Social/Emotional Development and Learning Institute ..............................................................17

CoSer 556 Homeless Student Program ...........................18CoSer 604 State Aid and Financial Planning Service .......39CoSer 606 Regional Certification Service .......................37CoSer 606 Substitute Finder ............................................38CoSer 608 Regional Teacher Recruitment .......................38

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CoSer 610 Transportation Certification and Training.......36CoSer 611 Student Information Technology Services ......23

Microcomputer Support for Administrators .........23eSchool Plus .......................................................23PowerSchool ......................................................24eSchoolData .......................................................24Infinite Campus ..................................................24State Reporting SIS Training/Support Service .......24Data Analysis......................................................24New York State Reporting - School Report Card ..24State Data Validation - Certify .............................25Teacher Level Reports .........................................25Data Mentor .......................................................25Regents Scanning & Analysis ..............................25ISR Printing Services ...........................................25Violent and Disruptive Incident Reporting System .............................................25Chief Information Officer Executive Briefings......26Test Scoring for State Assessments .......................26NYSSIS Unique ID Number ................................26K-12 Alerts..........................................................26School Messenger ...............................................26Connect-ED ........................................................26Laser Fiche .........................................................26IEP Direct ...........................................................27Indentification Badges ........................................27Finance Manager ................................................27WinCap ..............................................................27Capital Project & Facilities Management Software 27Facilities Work Order Management ....................28Automated Food Services ...................................28

CoSer 614 Staff Development Program for Classified Employees ....................................................................39CoSer 615 Regional Career Fair ......................................37CoSer 615 Interim Placement Service .............................37CoSer 616 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ..............39CoSer 621 Special Services Transportation ......................35CoSer 623 Career Services Transportation ......................35CoSer 624 Substitute Management Service .....................37CoSer 625 Consortium Transportation Management .......35CoSer 633 Field Trip Services ..........................................35CoSer 634 Cooperative Vehicle Maintenance Services ...36CoSer 644 Health, Safety & Violence Prevention Services ........................................................................19

Health Prevention & Wellness Education Services 19School Violence Prevention Service and Emergency Planning/SAVE ..................................19

CoSer 646 Public Information Services ...........................14CoSer 648 Fingerprinting Service ....................................37CoSer 698 Private Investigation Service ..........................39CoSer 841 Incarcerated Youth Program ..........................34CoSer 842 Extended School Year Program ......................13CoSer 845 Summer Special Services Transportation ........36

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Adult Continuing Education Program ..................34Adult Learning Center ........................................33Alternative Education Program ............................8Alternative High School ......................................8Ancillary Transportation Services ........................36Assessment Intervention Services ........................12Automated Food Services ...................................28Automated Library Systems .................................19Automotive Technician .......................................6BASIS - Before/After School Intervention .............13Blackboard K12 ..................................................31Blackboard K-12 School Central .........................29Business and Industry Services ............................34Candidate Management System ..........................38Capital Project & Facilities Management .............27Career and Guidance ........................................31Career Fair ..........................................................37Career Services Transportation ............................35Career Starters ....................................................34Carpentry Construction .......................................6Center for Interscholastic Athletics ......................32Central Internet Filtering .....................................22Certified Nurse Assistant .....................................33Chief Information Officer Executive Briefings .....26Collaborative High School ..................................12Collision Technician (Auto Technician) ...............6Commercial Art ..................................................5Communication Development ............................10Comprehensive Support Services ........................13Computer Electronics/Robotic/Networking .........6Connect-ED ........................................................26Consortium Transportation Management .............35Content Knowledge Institute ...............................17Continuing Education .........................................34Cooperative Vehicle Maintenance Services .........36Cosmetology ......................................................7Cosmetology - Binlingual ...................................8Culinary Arts.......................................................7Culinary - Bilingual ............................................7Curriculum and Technology Integration Systems .30Data Analysis......................................................24Data Mentor .......................................................25Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Program ....................10Distance Education Service ................................31eChalk ................................................................29Electrical - Bilingual ...........................................7 Electrical Construction ........................................7Electronic Resources ...........................................30Emergency and Protective Services .....................7Employee Assistance Program .............................39eSchool Plus .......................................................23eSchool Data .....................................................24Experiential Learning ..........................................10Extended School Year Program ............................13Facilities Work Order Management ....................28

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Fashion Design/Merchandising ...........................6Field Trip Services ...............................................35Financial Technology Services ............................27Finance Manager ................................................27Fingerprinting Service .........................................37GED Program .....................................................8Gifted and Talented Services ...............................15Gifted Special Education ....................................10Grant Applications ..............................................15Hardware Repair ................................................21Health, Prevention and Wellness Education Services ..........................................................19Health, Safety and Violence Prevention Services .19Help Desk Application .......................................22Homeless Student Program ................................18IEP Direct ...........................................................27Incarcerated Youth Program ................................34Indentification Badges ........................................27Infinite Campus ..................................................24Instructional Technology Services .......................28Intellipath ...........................................................22Intensive Day Treatment ......................................13Interim Placement Service ..................................37Internet Service Provider .....................................22Interscholastic Athletics ......................................32Introduction to Career Trades ..............................8ISR Printing Service ............................................25K-12 Alerts..........................................................26LaserFiche ..........................................................26Leadership Institute .............................................17Licensed Practical Nursing Preparation ...............33Literacy Institute .................................................17Lower Hudson Valley Challenger Learning Center .............................................................39 Media Resource Service .....................................19Meeting Diverse Student Needs in the Least- Restrictive Environment .........................16Microcomputer Support for Administrators .........23Model Schools Core Service ...............................28Multimedia Production .......................................5New York State Reporting—School Report Card ..24Nursing Program ................................................33NYSSIS Unique Identification Number ...............26Online Application System for Educators ............38Online Courses ...................................................31Online Information Resources ............................20Online Placement of Vacancies ..........................38Performance Pathways—Curriculum, Assessment & Technology Tools .........................29 Performance Tracker & Assessment Builder ........30Planning, Evaluation, Audits ...............................30Powerful Learning Practice Cohort ......................28PowerSchool ......................................................24Print/Copy Services .............................................23Private Investigation Service ...............................39Professional Learning Services ............................17Programs for Applied Intensive Intervention Model (AIIM) ...............................9

Central Administration17 Berkley DriveRye Brook, NY 10573James T. Langlois, Ed.DInterim District Superintendent914-937-3820 • [email protected]

Sandra A. SimpsonChief Operating Officer/Deputy DistrictSuperintendent914-937-3820 • [email protected]

Center for Special Services1606 Old Orchard StreetNorth White Plains, NY 10604Director: Mary Ellen Betzler 914-948-7271 • [email protected]

Center for Career Services65 Grasslands RoadValhalla, NY 10595Director: Linda Suarez914-761-3400 • [email protected]

Transportation Office1606 Old Orchard StreetNorth White Plains, NY 10604Director: Douglas [email protected]

Interscholastic Athletics Office2 Westchester PlazaElmsford, NY 10523Director: Jennifer Simmons914-592-2526 • [email protected]

Center for Adultand Community Services2 Westchester PlazaElmsford, NY 10523Director: Maria Morgan914-345-8500 • [email protected]

SWBOCES Adult Training Center85 Executive Blvd.Elmsford, NY 10595Supervisor: Harry Kaplan914-592-0849 • [email protected]

Center for Professional Development& Curriculum Support2 Westchester PlazaElmsford, NY 10523Interim Director: Barbara Walkley914-345-8500 • [email protected]

Lower Hudson RegionalInformation Center44 and 50 Executive Blvd.Elmsford, NY 10523Director: James O’Brien 914-592-4203 • [email protected]

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Blind Brook/RyeByram HillsHastings-on-HudsonIrvingtonMamaroneckMount Pleasant CentralNew RochellePelhamPleasantvillePocantico HillsPort ChesterRye NeckScarsdaleThe TarrytownsValhallaWhite PlainsOther Locations:Holy TrinitySt. Vincent’s HospitalWhite Plains MallWestchester County Department of Corrections

The Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services, its officers and employees, shall not discriminate against any student, employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, marital status, gender, age, handicapping condition or sexual orientation. This policy of nondiscrimination includes access by students to educational programs, counseling services for students, course offerings and student activities, recruitment, appointment and promotion of employees and employment pay and benefits, and it is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended and then promulgated thereunder, not to discriminate in such a manner.

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