Putnam | Northern Westchester Services Guide for 2022-23 by PNW BOCES

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Service and Innovation Through Partnership

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districts to develop the best possible responses for their service needs. Our partnerships work to ensure the success of all students and educators in our region. Sincerely,

Sincerely, James M. Ryan, Ed.D. DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

James M. Ryan, Ed.D.

DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

SUPERINTENDENTS

BOARD MEMBERS

James M. Ryan, Ed.D.

Todd Currie

Richard Kreps

Tina Mackay

Frank Schnecker

Lynn Allen, Ed.D.

Louis T. Riolo

Catherine Lilburne

Mary Cay Nilsen

Michael Simpkins

DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

PRESIDENT

VICE PRESIDENT

TRUSTEE TRUSTEE

Bedford, Brewster, Briarcliff, Carmel, Chappaqua, Croton-Harmon, Garrison, Haldane, Hendrick Hudson, Katonah-Lewisboro, Lakeland, Mahopac, North Salem, Ossining, Peekskill, Putnam Valley, Somers, Yorktown

Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES

A Brief History Our BOCES story began more than 70 years ago, on September 9, 1948, in what was referred to as Upper Westchester County as the second BOCES in New York State. Within a decade, the Upper Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services had grown to serve almost 1,000 students taught by more than 40 shared professional staff. By 1968, close to 800 students participated in our special education programs, offered in 20 buildings in three locations, and a day camp in Yorktown for 200 students. Meanwhile, Putnam BOCES opened in 1957 and within seven years employed 35 full- and part-time staff members teaching 220 vocational students in four Putnam County locations. These combined to a Tech Center in Carmel in 1967. In 1969, Putnam and Northern Westchester BOCES merged, and plans were developed to build on the 240-acre campus in Yorktown Heights to consolidate services. Welcoming its first students in 1971, Putnam|Northern Westchester (PNW) BOCES evolved into the caring, committed and collaborative educational enterprise it is today. The 1970s witnessed the creation of many programs including outdoor education, cosmetology, culinary arts, as well as an adult education program, a preschool program for students with special needs, a learning center for students with emotional challenges, an alternative high school, and a high school equivalency program.

Today, PNW BOCES adheres to its mission of providing "service and innovation through partnership" with school districts, and offers costeffective programs to thousands of children, adolescents and adults through a central agency with program locations on two campuses and throughout nine sites. Approximately 600 employees and another 200 hourly and per diem staff work at PNW BOCES. Each year, the organization serves more than 1,200 Career and Technical Education students and approximately 400 children with special needs. In addition, about 25,000 education professionals take advantage of curriculum and instruction and guidance programming; more than 1,500 school leaders from 150 school districts participate in the Center for Educational Leadership’s offerings; 2,500 adults attend continuing education programs; and almost 600 school districts take advantage of PNW BOCES’ management services programs, including the online application system, OLAS. Through the Center for Environmental Education, some 40,000 students each year participate in various outdoor and environmental education programs. With a vision to be the state’s premier educational service provider, PNW BOCES has a "we can do that" approach to provide innovative, high quality, fiscally responsible services that lead to pathways to success for every student.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Career & Technical Education

2 – 11

Educational Technology

39 – 40

Special Education

12 – 20

Creative Services Department

41 – 42

Center for Educational Leadership

21 – 23

Regional Safety Services

43 – 44

Guidance & Child Study Center

24 – 28

School Communications Service

45 – 47

Lower Hudson Regional Partnership Center (RPC)

48 – 49

Index

50 – 51

Curriculum & Instructional Services 29 – 33 Management Services

34 – 36

Business Administration/EPS

Human Resources Services/OLAS

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CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION The mission of the Career and Technical Education Center (CTE) is to integrate career and technical education with rigorous academic coursework, preparing students for success in college as well as direct entry into a career. By utilizing community resources, the Tech Center awards college credit and scholarships to students who complete a course of study and attain a sufficient level of achievement. CATHERINE BALESTRIERI DIRECTOR

cbalestrieri@pnwboces.org (914) 248-2452

ASHLEY SULLIVAN ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR

asullivan@pnwboces.org (914) 248-2427

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BUSINESS CAREER ACADEMY CO-SER 107

MICROCOMPUTER TECHNOLOGY/CYBERSECURITY/ PROGRAMMING/CODING/GAMING Students will learn the fundamentals of three different areas of information technology (IT): programming (mostly game programming), computer repair (A+ certification), and cybersecurity. Students will work on projects such as repairing computers, designing and programming games, and testing how hackers enter a computer. The students will learn

about the many diverse careers available in the IT industry (including game programmer, hardware repair technician, and information security officer). Students will create and maintain their own portfolio of job search documents including resume, cover letter, thank you letter, elevator pitches, and list of references.

COMMUNICATIONS CAREER ACADEMY CO-SER 107

ANIMATION AND MOTION GRAPHICS Students will be exposed to the professional world of 3D animation and 2D motion graphics. Industry software, such as Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, Mudbox, Adobe After Effects and Flash Professional, will be used throughout the curriculum. All students will develop a digital portfolio to showcase their talent and imagination. Upon completion of the course, students will have a strong base for further education and career opportunities. GRAPHIC DESIGN AND DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Students will learn design skills necessary to use the computer as an artist’s tool. They will build a strong foundation in the graphics programs Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop and the page layout program Adobe InDesign. They will also be introduced to 3D graphics and webpage design techniques. All students develop portfolios and most pursue a postsecondary degree.

DIGITAL FILM AND SOUND/SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING Students will learn to operate state-of-the-art field and studio equipment. Through guided projects, students produce, direct and edit professional programs and short films. Students will be involved in activities such as audio and video editing, stage setup, storyboarding and lighting. They will explore concepts and practices in film and television production. Students will learn the fundamentals of sound, including microphone technique, tracking, editing, mixing and mastering. This course introduces students to the tools and practices of sound in a professional environment. Students will learn the basic techniques to create and edit videos for social media. Focus will be on social media platforms such as Facebook (Meta), Instagram, and YouTube. Students will learn how to identify and target an audience, create footage to market a brand, promote a brand on social media, increase awareness and drive traffic. FASHION DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING Students will be introduced to both the design and merchandising aspects of the fashion industry. In a fully equipped classroom, the students will learn the tools and acquire the skills to create a garment from beginning to end. They will study fashion history, merchandising, design theory, fashion illustration, visual merchandising and textiles. The fast-paced, hands-on classroom becomes a true design studio when students prepare for the annual fashion show. All students develop a portfolio and most pursue a postsecondary degree.

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COSMETOLOGY CAREER ACADEMY CO-SER 107

BARBERING This program will prepare students for a career in barbering, with training in the skills necessary to pursue state licensing and take the barbering practical exam. The barbering program also includes hands-on experience in hair styling, cutting, clipping and shaving. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to sit for the New York State Barbering Practical Exam.

COSMETOLOGY I AND II Students learn the fundamentals of cosmetology and acquire the techniques and skills necessary to be a successful cosmetologist. The course includes hair styling, hair coloring, haircutting, cosmetics and nail and skin care. Upon completing 1,000 hours of instruction, students of the Cosmetology program are eligible to sit for the State Board Licensing Examination for Cosmetologists. This course is also delivered in Spanish for English language learners.

CONSTRUCTION CAREER ACADEMY CO-SER 107

blueprints and electrical plans; plan and install wiring, including, but not limited to, armored cable, metal clad cable, Romex and electrical conduits. Students will become familiar with the requirements of The National Electrical Code.

ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING The Architecture and Design Lab is for student innovators who learn by doing. Students are challenged to take on the world’s messy problems. Together, students develop a way to produce creative solutions. This process requires collaboration from Engineering and Design disciplines. Sophisticated computer technologies are employed in creating accurately scaled 3D models. CARPENTRY The Carpentry curriculum exposes entrylevel students to a broad range of areas including rough and finished carpentry using residential construction materials, practices and procedures. In this course, students receive hands-on instruction in the proper use of the most currently used hand and power tools. Safety is always a major emphasis. Upon completion of the two-year program, students can become apprentices or carpentry helpers or pursue a construction technology program at the postsecondary level. CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICITY In this program, students will learn, through hands-on training, the fundamentals of electrical theory and acquire the techniques and skills necessary to wire and install electrical service in residential and commercial buildings. They will also learn to read and interpret

HEATING/VENTILATING/AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/PIPE FITTING Students will develop skills such as pipe fitting, soldering and brazing. Basic electrical wiring, controls and system installations are taught as well. Heating systems, from heat-pumps and oil and gas-fired boilers to geothermal, are examined in-depth. Students receive training on everything from basic ice makers to more advanced commercial refrigeration equipment. Modern tools of the HVAC business are used in training activities. Student training is centered on using real field equipment, while performing actual repairs and adjustments. NEW VISIONS ENGINEERING (HYBRID/ELECTRIC) This is an academically rigorous one-year program for college-bound high school seniors who plan to major in an engineering discipline. Students receive instruction in calculus, physics and various engineering principles. They explore the world of engineering through hands-on projects that integrate academic and engineering concepts. Job-shadowing opportunities and site visits throughout the year enable students to see firsthand the activities and responsibilities related to various engineering disciplines. Introductory instruction in working on hybrid and electric vehicles wil be included in the new Visions Engineering curriculurm. Students will have the opportunity to pursue further training and certifications in hybrid/electric.

INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION TRADES This program will introduce students to engineering principles and concepts in a variety of engineering, technology and related scientific fields. The course is open to high school freshmen and sophomores and will have a strong hands-on component. Through project-based learning students will be exposed to microcomputer control technology, computer coding, electronics, and mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering. PRESERVATION/RESTORATION/ COMMERCIAL MASONRY Students learn construction and masonry art skills through the NCCER Curriculum and can gain national credit. Training is mostly handson, using different types of tools, equipment and materials used in the construction field to build individual and group projects. With safety training through OSHA, students will get scaffold awareness and be able to receive their 10-hour card. They will interpret building plans, estimate jobs and discuss managing construction sites. WELDING Students entering the program will learn all the fundamentals of welding and welding safety, practice a variety of welding methods, and make projects within their abilities. We follow the NCCER Curriculum, which encompasses general construction knowledge such as job site safety, applied math, blueprint reading, communications skills, materials handling, and much more. This course covers joining metal and alloys using oxyacetylene (gas welding), shielded metal-arc (stick welding), gas metalarc (MIG welding) and gas tungsten-arc (TIG or Heliarc welding).

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ENVIRONMENTAL CAREER ACADEMY CO-SER 107

URBAN FORESTRY/ARBORICULTURE Students will study tree biology, anatomy and physiology; soil and water management; and insect and disease diagnosis. Tree care will emphasize climbing (optional), pruning, moving/ installation and felling. The urban forestry component will teach design and construction, plant installation and care, heavy equipment operation and surveying. Activities include chainsaw use and maintenance and computer-assisted landscape design. Students will also learn how to start and maintain their own business.

HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING/UTILITY FIELD TECHNICIAN With the increased need to bury fiber optics, electrical lines, water pipes, sewer lines, etc. Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) is becoming the most efficient option and the fastest-growing type of equipment for utilities, municipalities, contractors and the communications industry. Through a combination of classroom and field training sessions, students will acquire the knowledge and skills required for operating a directional drill efficiently and safely. Instruction in underground utility damage prevention to protect infrastructure and critical assets will be included in the heavy equipment curriculum. Students will have the opportunity to pursue certification and a career path as a utility field technician.

HEALTH CAREER ACADEMY CO-SER 107

CERTIFIED FIRST RESPONDER This course is for students who intend to administer prehospital emergency care including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), oxygen, bleeding control and bandaging, assist in childbirth, and the treatment of trauma patients. CERTIFIED NURSE’S AIDE This course emphasizes necessary foundation skills including legal and ethical responsibilities, health-related terminology, leadership development, safe handling of clients, first aid and preventing spread of infection. A supervised clinical experience is included. Students completing this one-year program are eligible to take the Certified Nurse Assistant exam. EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN This course is for students who intend to provide emergency medical care on the basic life support level in an ambulance, either as a volunteer or as a career. Topics include preparatory airway management, cardiac arrest and CPR, defibrillator, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and ambulance operations. Upon completion, students must pass a state practical and written exam to achieve New York State EMT Basic certification. INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH OCCUPATIONS Students explore different health care professions to find a future career in the medical field. In this course, students will be given an opportunity to explore through hands-on activities, field trips and job shadowing.

INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE The Physical Therapy Aide program will prepare the student to work as part of a rehabilitative team in such settings as orthopedics, neurology, geriatrics, pediatrics, and home care. It is a profession that is in high demand. Coursework will include medical terminology, physical injuries, disorders and disease, rehab of injuries, patient and personnel communication, therapeutic exercise and activities of daily living, body mechanics, and empathy and compassion. LAW ENFORCEMENT Students will prepare for careers in law enforcement, security, legal systems and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Topics of study include New York State penal and traffic laws, fingerprinting, vehicle searching, recording and photographing crime scenes, CPR, emergency first aid and courtroom procedures. Students will visit venues within the criminal justice system. Upon successful completion, students may acquire an unarmed security license. MEDICAL ASSISTANT Medical Assisting is a healthcare profession for those who want to work side-by-side with doctors in a medical office, clinic or hospital. Participating in a one- or two-year program, students learn patient care and administration and have the opportunity to intern in a variety of health care settings, ranging from doctor’s offices to radiology clinics. Those completing the second year may qualify to become Clinical Medical Assistants and obtain national certification. Specific college credits may be earned. 6

NEW VISIONS HEALTH Highly motivated, successful high school seniors who are interested in a career in the health field can work side-by-side with doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other health care professionals while rotating through all departments of a hospital. Honors level English, social studies, health and health occupations credit is gained through projects completed during clinical assignments and internships. College credit may also be obtained. SPORTS MEDICINE Sports medicine is a two-year course that is designed to prepare students to learn about safety and injury prevention in sports, injury recognition and rehabilitation as well as fitness and athletic performance. The curriculum will encompass clinical anatomy, exercise physiology and nutritional science. Upon successful completion of the program students may attain a certificate as a Certified Personal Trainer. VETERINARY SCIENCE Do you love animals? Are you thinking of becoming a veterinary assistant, veterinary technician, or veterinarian? Veterinary science will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue their post-high-school goals in the veterinary science/animal science field. The two-year program starts in 11th grade. Students will gain this knowledge through reading, writing, research, teacher lectures, lab activities, guest speakers and internships.

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HOSPITALITY CAREER ACADEMY CO-SER 107

BAKING AND PASTRY ARTS In this intensive hands-on course, students will learn the art and science of baking and the methods for preparing a wide variety of products. Students will learn how to prepare chocolates and candies, decorate cakes and pies, and make cookies and breads. They will follow the National Restaurant Association ProStart curriculum and gain proper work skills for employment. They will prepare a wedding cake for their final practical exam.

CULINARY ARTS Students prepare for careers in the culinary arts/hospitality field by learning fundamental cooking and bakery/pastry arts skills. Training in safety, sanitation and basic nutrition is provided. Students use applied academic and technical skills to prepare portfolios for college admissions and employment. Front-of-the house hospitality training and culinary business concepts are included in the instruction. Students plan and operate a restaurant, cater functions, participate in an in-house work rotation and intern in the School-to-Work program following the National Restaurant Association ProStart curriculum.

TEACHING CAREER ACADEMY CO-SER 107

CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION I This program features integrated academic and professional instruction, competency-based field experience in established early childhood programs and preparation for postsecondary study in early childhood education. Course content will include child development, teaching techniques, observation and recordkeeping skills, behavior management, social skills, child psychology and working with children with special needs. Students will be expected to work effectively as team members in both the classroom and the workplace. They will explore different career options, evaluate personal strengths and develop short- and long-term goals.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION II This program is designed for students who are considering a career in teaching or child care in the early-childhood field. The course focuses specifically on working with children from birth through age 8. The program features integrated academic and professional instruction, competency-based field experience and preparation for postsecondary study. Course content includes program management, child development, creative arts, literacy and language development, working with special needs children and working with families. Students are expected to work effectively as team members in both the classroom and workplace. Students in this program pursue a postsecondary degree at two- or four-year colleges. Students participate in a yearlong internship working with district students in an area of their choice.

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TRANSPORTATION CAREER ACADEMY CO-SER 107

AUTO BODY Students learn the latest techniques of auto-collision repair, computerized estimating, body and frame technology, MIG welding and metalwork. Use of metal and plastic fillers, final preparation, masking, spray painting and detailing are taught as well. Proper use of hand tools and safety is fully integrated throughout the program.

SMALL ENGINE TECHNOLOGY (DIESEL) This course of study includes the repair of recreational vehicles and small engines including snowmobiles, quads, lawn mowers, garden tractors, saws and leaf blowers. It also covers the principles of engine maintenance, repair and rebuilding for both two- and four- cycle engines; and repair of traction devices and other mechanical and electrical parts using hand tools, power tools and electronic test equipment. This course prepares students for entry into the following fields: outdoor power equipment repair, turf equipment repair, marine technology and heavy-duty equipment repair.

AUTO MECHANICS I AND II This program provides students with hands-on experiences in the field of automotive technology. Students explore the major components from steering, suspension and brake systems to onboard computer-controlled systems and diagnostics. The program prepares students for postsecondary education or employment.

Students learn about gasoline engine theory, maintenance and repair, then transition to larger basic diesel engines. Students will learn about diesel engine operation, maintenance and troubleshooting, heavy equipment suspension, drive train components and hydraulics.

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Students meeting eligibility requirements may enroll for academic credit in the following subject areas: economics, English, government, health, math, physical education, art and social studies. Interested students should contact their school counselors for further information. CORE PROGRAMS Teachers use student interest in a particular career area to motivate change in behavior that interferes with the learning process and potential employment opportunities. These programs offer small group instruction, supervision, structure and support that students need to be successful. Classes include: Auto Body, Auto Mechanics, Barbering, Carpentry, Certified First Responder, Childcare Assistant, Graphic Design and Digital Photography, Cosmetic Services, Culinary Arts, Culinary Arts at Tilly Foster Farm, Digital Media, Emergency Medical Technician, Game Design, Intro to Construction Trades, Microcomputer Technology, Small Engine Repair, and Urban Forestry.

LIFE LEVEL PROGRAMS Life programs are full one-year programs designed to prepare stidents with special needs for the world of work. Students participate in a variety of vocational experiences in preparation for independent or supported employment. The primary focus of this life program is the development of appropriate work behaviors, attitudes and skills to facilitate successful transition to adult employment. Students receive intensive skill development in one career and technical education program. Programs include: Animal Care, Auto Body, Carpenter’s Assistant Trainee, Culinary Arts, Animal Care at Tilly Foster Farm, Fashion Design Assistant, Food Preparation Assistant, Food Service Transition to Work, Intro to Construction Trades, Small Engine Repair, and the Culinary Arts Programs at Tilly Foster Farm.

WORK-BASED LEARNING Students work with Tech Center staff in designing a personalized work experience course of study. They research and identify a potential career choice and have the opportunity to participate in a credit-bearing internship. Students in this program will be required to attend job-readiness seminars, maintain work-experience logs and complete written assignments.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS CAREER EXPLORATION The Tech Center also offers career exploration programs for students in grades seven through 10. The students may receive CTE credits toward their required 1¾ CTE credits for middle school, job shadow, health credit, PE credit, art credit, and social studies credit.

LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS Tech Center students may participatein SkillsUSA and apply for in duction into the National Technical Honor Society. As NTHS alumni, students are honored and recognized for their achievements and are connected to many scholarship opportunities during their educational experience.

CDOS COMMENCEMENT CREDENTIAL Students can earn a NYS Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential. This credential recognizes each student’s preparation and skills for post-school employment based on the CDOS Standards.

TECHNICAL ENDORSMENTS Students enrolled in an approved school district or BOCES CTE program who successfully complete all requirements earn a technical endorsement to be affixed to their high school diploma. 8

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ENGLISH AS A NEW LANGUAGE LEARNER (ENL) CAREER ACADEMY CO-SER 107

ENL IMMERSION The English as a New Language Learner Program is designed for students who have recently arrived from a non-English speaking country. Students participate in a variety of cultural and academic endeavors that are designed to teach basic communication skills. More advanced students are prepared for the high school equivalency exam (GED). SPANISH GED Designed for 16- to 20-year-old students, this option provides alternatives to the regular high school program by offering instruction in Spanish to prepare for a GED diploma. SPANISH PRE-GED Spanish Pre-GED is a new course offering for high school students to work on their academics to improve their test scores for entrance to the GED program. Instruction is in Spanish.

BILINGUAL TRADES Spanish translation for key terminology is provided within each of the ENL Career and Technical Education programs. Programs include Architecture/Engineering, ENL Auto Body, ENL Carpentry, ENL Child Care Assistant, ENL Medical Assistant, ENL Pre-Nurse Aide, ENL Small Engine Repair, ENL Urban Forestry, Spanish Business & Computer Tech, and Spanish Cosmetology. GED (GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT) This program provides high school equivalency education for 16- to 20-year-old students who are having difficulty making satisfactory progress toward high school graduation in their local high schools. Instruction includes examination preparation classes two hours a day, five days a week, during the academic school year. Students are also required to participate in a CTE vocational program. Written approval from the home school and parents as well as an entrance examination are required. Alternative Options is also available to students with limited English proficiency.

ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION SPECIAL FUNDING PROGRAM This program serves the workforce preparation needs of more than 2,500 adults each year through continuing education, technical and career education, literacy training and training for business and industry. The Tech Center Adult Ed program participates in a partnership with the New York State Department of Education and Department of Labor by providing programs in which adults receive education, training and support services enabling them to enter or advance in the workplace. The continuing education program provides shortterm career-related courses in many areas such as construction, health, culinary arts and computer technology. • The computer department offers more than 50 courses, taught by professionals in state-of-the-art networked computer laboratories. • In the technical and career education program, classes lead to entry-level employment in fields such as health care; computer applications for business; computer technology; food service; cosmetology; and heating, ventilation and air conditioning. • Students receive support services including career counseling, job development and job placement. These programs also serve unemployed, underemployed and dislocated workers. In the literacy program, students receive training in essential skills in workplace competencies such as communication, problem solving and team building. • Free instruction is available in Adult Basic Education, GED and English for Speakers of Other Languages at 13 locations in Putnam and Northern Westchester counties.

ADULT EDUCATION COORDINATOR

COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR

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CO-SER 523

Component districts may contract for services for a part-time coordinator for district-based adult education classes.

High school sophomores and juniors and their families meet with college representatives from across the nation to explore postsecondary options. High school 10th and 11th graders also attend the fair to meet with college, business and industry representatives to learn about a wide variety of careers. 9

• The business and industry program provides customized training at the request of a business or corporation. Some recent training programs include computer applications, accounting and health services.

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P R O F I L E S I N S U C C E S S : Justin Naclerio, Somers High School Sometimes, all it takes to set you on the right path in life is an enthusiastic teacher. It was certainly true for Justin Naclerio.

college, he was able to refine his career path to civil engineering. "I wanted to go into the more structural side of things," he says.

As he wrapped up his sophomore year at Somers High School, Justin had no idea about what he wanted to do with his future. His dad suggested he attend the PNW BOCES Career and Technical Education Center’s open house where he met engineering teacher Carlo Vidrini. The rest, as they say, is history. Justin is now a test supervisor with General Dynamics Electric Boat, the primary builder of submarines for the United States Navy.

Justin believes his BOCES experience prepared him well for the transition to college. "It was easier for me than for kids coming from traditional high schools," he explains. He also liked being with the same group of students all day, all studying calculus, physics, economics, gym and shop together. "I’m still regularly in touch with my friends from BOCES, all of whom have careers in engineering," he says.

"At the open house, Mr. Vidrini impressed me with all the hands-on work that we would be doing," Justin says. "Rather than sitting in a classroom all day, I saw that I would be doing real engineering."

His attendance at BOCES did not mean he had to miss out on activities at Somers High School. Justin was a three-season athlete at Somers, running track – 800-meter and the mile – and cross country. "It was good to stay involved at school and easy to get back for practice."

Justin attended The Tech Center’s New Visions Engineering program as a high school junior and senior, graduating in 2014, when he headed to the Stevens Institute of Technology, one of the oldest technological universities in the United States.

Currently a test supervisor on submarines (he calls them "boats"), Justin isn’t sure where he wants his career to lead, although he knows he definitely wants to stay with shipbuilding. "I want to stay here for a while and learn, because they are such complex machines. But I may look to further my career in management or move to the government side of construction."

"I definitely think my experience at BOCES helped me get into Stevens," he says. It also gave him an idea of which type of engineering he wanted to pursue. "The class covers several fields of engineering, and I narrowed my vision down to mechanical and civil," Justin says. After working three internships in

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P R O F I L E S I N S U C C E S S : Landscaping Professionals Blake Fahey, an Urban Forestry program and Yorktown High School graduate, also has a Yorktown-based business. Blake Excavation focuses on residential and commercial projects, including new construction, land clearing, retaining walls, and more.

When your passion is working in the great outdoors and creating beautiful spaces, owning your own landscaping company is a dream come true. That is exactly the outcome for several graduates of Putnam|Northern Westchester BOCES Urban Forestry program, all of whom own and operate their own landscaping businesses. They attribute much of their success to graduating from the Career and Technical Education program.

"Enrolling in the program definitely helped me get a head start in opening my own business," Fahey said. And there’s a third company with roots in the Tech Center’s Urban Forestry program. Alpine Tree Service in Hopewell Junction is owned and operated by an Urban Forestry grad Jake DeMasi, (Lakeland High School). After graduating in 2014, Jake obtained a degree from the University of Massachusetts’ Stockbridge School of Agriculture and holds three arborist licenses, including an international license.

"Urban Forestry at CTE played a key role in the success of our businesses," said Eddie Bazinet of Eddie’s Yard, his landscaping company in Yorktown. Along with his brother Joe, the two also co-founded Bold Design Build, which creates intricate indoor and outdoor spaces using stone, wood and tile. Students are graduates of Lakeland High School and of the Urban Forestry program, Eddie in 2006 and Joe in 2012.

DeMasi said the Urban Forestry program taught him arboriculture and how to tree climb and use equipment safely. "So much of my success is due to the Urban Forestry program," said DeMasi. He credits Madden with providing the encouragement and motivation as well as the skills he needed to realize his dream.

Eddie Bazinet credits Urban Forestry teacher John Madden for giving them the hands-on experience that set them up for success. "Mr. Madden and (former teaching assistant) Mark Hilpl are a wealth of knowledge," Bazinet said. "They not only taught the fundamentals of safety and application, they gave us real-life experience, which you truly cannot find anywhere else. They taught us the 'how's' of the industry inside and out."

Blake Fahey

Joe and Eddie Bazinet

Jake DeMasi

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CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

SPECIAL EDUCATION The Special Education Department at Putnam|Northern Westchester BOCES provides high-quality special education programs and services for students with a wide array of social, emotional, learning and medical needs. Our programs are located at our Pines Bridge, Walden and Fox Meadow schools on our two main campuses in Yorktown Heights and in local school buildings in the Lakeland, Mahopac, and Somers school districts. All of our special education programs focus on providing Pathways to Success for every student with an emphasis on enhancing students' communication, independence, self-advocacy and skills for success into adulthood. Every program is designed to meet a child’s individualized needs in a nurturing and supportive environment. LISA HAMMEL DIRECTOR

lhammel@pnwboces.org (914) 248-2351 NICOLE GINEXI, Ed.D. COORDINATOR (RELATED SERVICES)

nginexi@pnwboces.org (914) 248-3803

ALFRED SANTOLI COORDINATOR (CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT)

asantoli@pnwboces.org (914) 248-2270

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THE WALDEN SCHOOL DR. MATTHEW TUCKER, PRINCIPAL MTUCKER@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2270

Located on the PNW BOCES main campus in Yorktown, Walden students attend one of four programs.

THE LEARNING CENTER AT WALDEN

COLLABORATIVE LANGUAGE ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SKILLS (CLASS)

CO-SER 243

CO-SER 204

The Learning Center program offers instruction in academics and positive behaviors as well as related services for students with social, emotional and behavioral difficulties. This program is available to students in grades K-8 in an 8:1:1 setting with counseling support provided according to the student's IEP and/or individual need. Social skills development, including skills specific to emotional and behavioral regulation, are integral and woven into the daily program. Additional related services can be provided per each student's IEP.

CLASS is a program for students with significant communication delays including autism spectrum disorder and other pervasive developmental disorders. Our CLASS program at Walden offers intensive individualized instruction and related services to students ages 5 through 15 in an 8:1:1 setting. Each class is staffed by a collaborating half-time speech/language therapist in addition to the certified special education classroom teacher and teaching assistant or teacher’s aide. Students in our CLASS program have the opportunity to move into our CLASS Transitions program at Walden at 16 years of age.

COLLABORATIVE LANGUAGE ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SKILLS (CLASS) TRANSITIONS AT WALDEN CO-SER 204

INTENSIVE THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT PROGRAM (ITSP) ELEMENTARY

CSILLA MATE CMATE@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2250

CO-SER 402

Transitions at Walden is an 8:1:1 program designed for students ages 16 through 21 who struggle with significant communication delays including autism spectrum disorder. This program provides experiences that will best prepare young adults for the transition from school into the adult world. The program emphasizes skills in the following strands: community experiences, job training/volunteer work, life skills and activities of daily living. Students also participate in the Practical Assessment Exploration System (PAES) vocational assessment lab in our vocational center housed on the main PNW BOCES campus.

Our Elementary ITSP program provides temporary, intensive therapeutic support for students in grades K-6 who are experiencing acute crisis and are not able to attend their typical school setting or are transitioning in or out of a psychiatric setting. The focus of the program is on emotional re-regulation, goal setting and preparing the student for return to their previous or new educational program. ITSP is not a special education service provider but does serve students with special needs as well as general education students. Work is provided by and returned to the program of origin to maintain continuity of instruction and ease the student’s return to program. Elementary students attend the ITSP program in the Walden School on our main campus.

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THE PINES BRIDGE SCHOOL CSILLA MATE, PRINCIPAL CMATE@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2250

Located on the PNW BOCES main campus in Yorktown, the Pines Bridge School provides a variety of learning environments for students ages 5 to 21 with multiple disabilities. THE PINES BRIDGE PROGRAM

PINES BRIDGE AT SUNSHINE

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CO-SER 216

The Pines Bridge Program serves students ages 5 to 15 with multiple disabilities often with medical needs. Classes have an intensive 12:1:4 staff to student ratio (student: teacher: teaching assistant or aide) that allows for a wide variety of learning environments including specialized programs emphasizing communication, independence and mobility. Pines Bridge is the only public school in New York State to offer many of its students aquatic therapy in two state-of-the-art HydroWorx therapy pools.

Pines Bridge at Sunshine is a satellite school for students ages 5 to 21 with multiple disabilities who are too medically fragile to travel to the Pines Bridge School on the PNW BOCES campus. Sunshine students are provided with a specialized program in a nursing home setting at the Sunshine Children’s Home and Rehab Center in Ossining. Related services are also provided per each student’s IEP.

TRANSITIONS AT PINES BRIDGE CO-SER 215

Transitions at Pines Bridge is a 12:1:4 program designed for secondary students ages 16 to 21 with multiple disabilities, medical needs and/or developmental delays. This program provides experiences that will best prepare young adults for the transition from school into the adult world. The program emphasizes skills in the following strands: community experiences, job training/volunteer work, life skills and activities of daily living. Students also participate in the Practical Assessment Exploration System (PAES) vocational assessment lab in our vocational center housed on the main PNW BOCES campus.

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FOX MEADOW HIGH SCHOOL TURNELL SIMS, PRINCIPAL TSIMS@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-3640

The Fox Meadow High School is located on PNW BOCES’ Fox Meadow campus in Yorktown Heights.

THE LEARNING CENTER AT FOX MEADOW

INTENSIVE THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT PROGRAM (ITSP) SECONDARY

CO-SER 212

CO-SER 402

Fox Meadow High School is an academically and emotionally supportive program that serves students in grades 9-12 who struggle with social, emotional and/or behavioral difficulties. The program follows a Regents curriculum and offers dually certified teachers, small class sizes (8:1:1 student to staff ratio), positive behavior supports, peer mediation, conflict resolution, social skills curriculum and access to mental health services. Students are assigned a lead teacher and clinician (psychologist, social worker or school counselor) who monitor and support their progress. Social/emotional skill development, behavioral regulation strategies, college/career readiness skills, self-advocacy skills and transition planning are integrated into the program. Related services, including Speech/Language Therapy; Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy; and Counseling and Reading services are available based on individual need and/or according to the student's IEP. Fox Meadow students additionally have the opportunity to participate in career and vocational education both on the Fox Meadow campus and at the Career and Technical Education Center on the PNW BOCES main campus.

Our Secondary ITSP program provides temporary, intensive therapeutic support for students in grades 7-12 who are experiencing acute crisis, are not able to attend their home school or who are transitioning in or out of a psychiatric setting. The focus of the program is on emotional re-regulation, goal setting and preparing to return to the student's previous or new educational setting. Secondary students attend the ITSP program on the Fox Meadow campus.

BACK ON TRACK CO-SER 402

Back on Track is an on-site tutoring service on the Fox Meadow campus for students in grades 7-12 who have been suspended from school for either a long or short term. Students may attend and receive instructional support from dually certified teachers to complete work provided and graded by their home district. A student assistance counselor is on staff to provide students with counseling, behavioral and goal-setting supports. Back on Track is not a special education service provider.

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LOCAL SCHOOL BUILDING PROGRAMS DR. MELISSA CAFARO, SUPERVISOR MCAFARO@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2363

Several BOCES programs are housed in school districts throughout the region. Local School Building (LSB) programs are designed for students who require a small, structured setting, but are able to participate in a general education environment with support for selected activities and/or academic classes.

FALLS ACADEMY AT MAHOPAC FALLS

COLLABORATIVE LANGUAGE ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SKILLS (CLASS) AT LSB

CO-SER 211

CO-SER 218

Falls Academy is a collaborative program with the Mahopac Central School District. This is a unique academy-based program for both general education and special education students in grades 6-8 who are academically proficient but have social and/or emotional struggles. Challenges that impact their ability to fully access the curriculum or attend school can include anxiety, school phobia, depression and/or social isolation.

The CLASS programs in local school buildings are located in the Somers School District. CLASS is a program for students with significant communication delays including autism spectrum disorder and other pervasive developmental disorders. Our CLASS LSB program offers intensive individualized instruction and related services to students ages 5 through 21 in a 12:1:1 setting (student: teacher: teaching assistant or aide). Each class is staffed by a collaborating halftime speech/language therapist in addition to the certified special education classroom teacher and teaching assistant or teacher’s aide. At age 18 students have the option of transferring to the Transitions program on our main campus to take advantage of additional workbased opportunities.

The program combines a predictable, skills-focused therapeutic learning environment with an academically rigorous curriculum, so that students are able to acquire the skills necessary for both academic and social and emotional success. All students in the program receive counseling services. Additionally, social skills instruction is infused into the curriculum using a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) model.

LEARNING CENTER AT LSB OASIS AT WALTER PANAS HIGH SCHOOL

CO-SER 222

CO-SER 223

Learning Center programs in local school buildings are located in the Lakeland and Somers school districts. The Learning Center program offers instruction in academics and positive behaviors as well as related services for students with social, emotional and behavioral difficulties. These programs are available to students in grades K-8 in a 12:1:1 (student: teacher: teaching assistant or aide) setting with counseling support provided for all students. Social skills development, including skills specific to emotional and behavioral regulation, are integral and woven into the daily program. Additional related services can be provided per each student's IEP.

OASIS is a collaborative program with the Lakeland Central School District. It supports both general education and special education students in grades 9-12 who are academically proficient but struggle to be successful due to delays in acquiring the social, emotional and coping skills necessary to fully participate in a mainstream high school program. This program offers a supported Regents curriculum in conjunction with therapeutic social and emotional support. In addition, a skills curriculum is provided to develop organizational and study skills. All students in the program receive weekly counseling services, and social skills instruction is infused into the curriculum using a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) model. Students in this program also have the opportunity to participate in our Tech Center vocational programs.

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SPECIAL EDUCATION

RELATED AND SHARED SUPPORT SERVICES DR. NICOLE GINEXI, COORDINATOR NGINEXI@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-3803

VISUALLY IMPAIRED

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

CO-SER 301

CO-SER 313

The teacher of the visually impaired provides special instruction, accommodation, modification, consultation, and/or support for students with a diagnosed visual acuity impairment who are enrolled in a regular school program or a BOCES program.

Occupational therapy services are provided to ensure that special education students can benefit from their educational program by enhancing their visual perception, sensory processing, fine motor skills, and/or activities of daily living. These services are provided by a licensed occupational therapist.

HEARING IMPAIRED INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP COUNSELING

CO-SER 302

CO-SER 314

The teacher of the hearing impaired provides special instruction, accommodation, modification, consultation, and/or support for students with a diagnosed hearing impairment who are enrolled in a regular school program or a BOCES program.

Individual or group counseling services are provided by school psychologists, school counselors and/or school social workers to help students to more fully benefit from their educational program by supporting their social and emotional development.

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY REMEDIAL READING

CO-SER 307

CO-SER 315

Speech and Language Therapy is designed to assist students in special education programs who require speech and language intervention in order to benefit from their educational program. These services are provided by a certified speech and language therapist and are available to students in our BOCES programs per IEP recommendation.

Reading/literacy specialists work intensively with identified students to provide specific strategies to identify their individual needs and enhance their reading/language arts skills.

PHYSICAL THERAPY CO-SER 312

Physical therapy services are provided to ensure that special education students can safely participate in, and benefit from, the appropriate educational program by enhancing their gross motor strength, coordination and/or balance. These services are provided by a licensed physical therapist.

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SPECIAL EDUCATION

AQUA THERAPY AND POOLS The Pines Bridge School and the Walden School are the only public schools in New York State to offer many of their students aqua therapy in two, state-of-the-art HyrdroWorx therapy pools. The pools, which are also used by leading children’s hospitals and rehabilitation centers, have built-in, underwater treadmills, hydro massage and underwater video monitoring. The entire floor of the pool can be raised to the height of the surrounding floor, enabling easy access for children with disabilities. The child is simply moved onto the floor of the pool and gently lowered into the water. With video monitoring, physical and occupational therapists can record a student’s therapy session and keep a detailed record of the student’s progress.

THERAPEUTIC CANINE PROGRAM Disney is Walden’s favorite staff member and is a wonderful asset to the Walden School. From greeting students as they enter the building, to supporting students in their individual therapy sessions, classroom visits and assisting with emotional support and regulation, the students at Walden benefit greatly just by Disney’s presence. Students advocate for themselves by requesting time with Disney when they are feeling unsettled and need a break. The students are also practicing daily living skills with Disney by brushing her teeth, cleaning her ears and brushing her fur. Knowing Disney has daily personal hygiene needs helps the students with their daily hygiene needs as they wash their hands before and after being with Disney. The students work on functional communication, body awareness, emotional regulation, functional movement and pace, coordination skills, balance and safety skills while with Disney. The students are eager to work with Disney and are highly motivated to be with her.

PAES LAB The PAES (Practical Assessment Exploration Systems) allows students to explore different vocational activities using a hands-on curriculum in a simulated work environment to assess their vocational skills, needs and interests. In the lab, students become employees and staff become supervisors while students engage in differing tasks of successive complexity and length. Students are encouraged to work independently and mature their problem-solving skills. The lab is used to assess a student's competitive work potential and interest level, while simultaneously exploring various jobs, using real tools, and developing proper work behaviors in the following five areas: Consumer/Service, Business/Marketing, Processing/Production, Construction/Industrial, Computer/Technology. Data is collected on students’ interests, independence, enjoyment and skill development while working in the lab and is used to inform and develop matching work sites and vocational experiences.

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P R O F I L E S I N S U C C E S S : Annie Sheedy Annie Sheedy says that without the supportive teachers and staff at Fox Meadow she might never have graduated high school. Now she is a teacher’s aide at the Walden School and looking to embark on a college degree in psychology.

"The teachers kept encouraging me to keep at it. I was so, so happy when I had all the credits to graduate. I couldn’t believe it!" Annie’s mom, Elina, says the change in her daughter when she went to Fox Meadow was "like the difference between night and day." She said that Fox Meadow was the first time Annie had shown an interest in school. "She had more confidence, and her social life was better; she seemed to fit in and was more like herself."

Sheedy says she suffered from depression and ADHD as a middle school student, and by the time she got to high school she was skipping more days than she attended. "I would either not go to school or leave early," she says. Her parents sent her to a local private school, but that did not help. "I hated it, and I wasn’t learning anything."

She also appreciated the communication the school had with her as a parent and the extra steps the staff took to make sure Annie graduated. "She has come a long way, and we’re really proud of her. It was nothing short of miraculous."

In the middle of her sophomore year, Annie started at BOCES’ Fox Meadow High School and everything began to change.

It was at Annie’s work at a day care center in Mahopac, which she began when she was still in high school, where she found her calling. "I love to work with children," she says. With three years’ experience at the day care, Annie made the move to the Walden School at PNW BOCES, where she is an aide in a third- and fourth-grade classroom. "I want to help kids in need: I feel I understand them because of my own experience." Annie also works after school as a babysitter for a family in Mahopac. She gets off around 8 p.m., which means she has worked a 12-hour day. "That’s the way I like it," she says. "I know I need to be busy – to have structure."

"From the first day I felt valued," she says. "The teachers and staff were so welcoming; they knew I was nervous and really reached out. And the students were so friendly, too. I felt I had a reason to be in school." Annie admits that she still did not have perfect attendance, but recalled that the teachers and principal would call her and encourage her to come to school. "They really cared about me." Although she felt more engaged with schoolwork at Fox Meadow, studying was difficult for her. "There were days when I really doubted I would graduate." But with the help of the school psychologist and teachers, she learned valuable stress management techniques and soldiered on, graduating in 2020.

It also helps her save for college. "I’ll probably go for my Associate’s degree first and see how it goes. I don’t want to overwhelm myself. But I definitely have a plan, and I’m going to act on it!"

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CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP The Center for Educational Leadership (CEL) develops innovative programs and services designed to enhance the skills of school leaders at all levels, support those new to their roles, and provide pathways for future leaders. CEL works in collaboration with leaders from the region to set a level of programming that is current and relevant to the needs expressed by our districts.

LYNN ALLEN Ed.D.

LAURA G. NEIER

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

COORDINATOR OF SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND COLLEGE PARTNERSHIPS

lallen@pnwboces.org (914) 248-2310

lneier@pnwboces.org (914) 248-2354

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CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP LAURA G. NEIER, LNEIER@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2354

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR LEADERS

MANHATTANVILLE DOCTORAL PROGRAM IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

CO-SER 512

The Center for Educational Leadership (CEL) provides school leaders at all levels with a comprehensive array of learning opportunities to give them the knowledge, perspective, skills and experiences needed to meet the challenges of public education today. CEL provides leadership institutes, seminars, professional development activities, executive coaching, training programs and services that are economical and flexible, utilizing national consultants as well as successful practitioners. All offerings are anchored in the current realities of school leadership.

The Manhattanville Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, offered in partnership with Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES, offers three pathways aimed at educational professionals with experience in major educational initiatives. The program is designed for practicing and prospective leaders, and experienced educators in P-20 education, serving schools, districts, colleges, universities, community organizations and entrepreneurial endeavors. The signature pedagogy of problem-based learning is integrated throughout the coursework, field experiences and applied research. Since 2010, Manhattanville's doctoral programs have focused on developing leaders who have vision, clarity, and self-confidence in leading groups and organizations, participating in professional and policymaking communities, and facilitating responsive educational environments.

NEW SCHOOL BUILDING LEADER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM CO-SER 512

This yearlong program pairs experienced mentors with new school building leaders to assist them in the development of leadership skills and to support them in their new district roles. Designed for principals and assistant principals in their first three years of leadership or in their first year in a new district, this program combines standards-based, regional learning sessions with the benefit of personalized one-on-one support through on-site visits.

PACE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUSINESS LEADER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (ONLINE) CO-SER 512

Conducted in conjunction with Pace University, the School District Business Leader program prepares flexible, visionary and reflective school business leaders with the skills necessary to create and sustain financial and operational functions within a school district. Instruction is offered online, and participants work with a cohort of peers within a professional network. Upon completion, New York State certification as a School District Business Leader is received. Career possibilities include assistant superintendent, business official or treasurer. The program is a pathway to either School District Business Leadership (36 credits) or a master's in School District Business Leadership/Public Administration (60 Credits). A Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (24 credits) is available for those holding SBL/SDL certification.

COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS CO-SER 512

CEL provides professional development and master’s, doctoral and inservice programs for current and aspiring public school leaders. In order to provide the highest quality training opportunities, CEL is continuing successful collaborations and partnerships with Bank Street College of Education (Future School Leaders Academy – CO-SER 501); Clarkson University, Cornell University (Managing Organizational Conflict Certificate Series); Harvard University (Certificate in School Management and Leadership); Manhattanville College (Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership and Executive Ed.D. programs); Pace University (School District Business Leader); Teachers College, Columbia University (Education Policy Leadership Program); and Yale University (Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence).

TEACHERS COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL POLICY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (EPLP) CO-SER 512

The Education Policy Leadership Program (EPLP) is sponsored by the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) in Washington, D.C., in conjunction with Teachers College, Columbia University; and Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES. EPLP is a professional development experience focused on leadership development and educational policy implementation. The group meets for eight sessions over a 10-month period with an opportunity for participation in national conferences. The 9,000 EPLP alumni work in a variety of senior leadership positions in public education (including state commissioners of education and school superintendents), government (including members of Congress) and nonprofit and private sector organizations, where they make important contributions to public policy.

BANK STREET FUTURE SCHOOL LEADERS ACADEMY CO-SER 501

The Future School Leaders Academy (FSLA) prepares and certifies candidates for service as school and district leaders through a collaborative and hands-on approach to leadership preparation. To receive the Advanced Master's degree, participants must complete the equivalent of 30 units of academic credit and an approved internship. This is accomplished in five semesters with a July semester between the two school years. Upon completion, candidates receive New York State certificates as School District Leader and School Building Leader. FSLA is sponsored jointly by Bank Street College of Education, Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES and participating school districts. Candidates are enrolled by superintendent’s recommendation only.

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HR AUDIT

STAFF DEVELOPMENT FOR SCHOOL BUSINESS AND SUPPORT STAFF

CO-SER 603

CO-SER 614

Districts experiencing changes in the Human Resources Office may want to consider selecting an HR audit for a review of current processes and practices. This in-district audit will provide recommendations regarding alignment between district procedures and human resources best practices. Partial or complete audits can be conducted based on district needs.

The work of every office professional requires a unique composition of skills and talents. CEL offers a variety of programs geared toward enhancing those skills and talents while supporting the professional development of business office employees, district clerks and support staff. In addition to programs held at Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES throughout the year, districts may schedule on-site programs of their choice.

REIMAGINING FISCAL LEADERSHIP IN THE NEW NORMAL CO-SER 512

STRATEGIC COHERENCE PLANNING CO-SER 512

The budgetary burdens and fiscal stress on our districts are real. This service offers a customized review of your school district’s general fund revenue and expenses; examines federal and other funds usage; and examines all factors forcing budgetary increases not attributable to current mandates or contractual requirements. Customized consultant support includes resource allocation recommendations for district officials. It also includes workshops, and professional development for school administrators and staff on aligning scarce resources to priority instructional efforts that are evidence- and research-based. Support also includes development of a revised, sound budget built on the twin pillars of quality education and taxpayer sensitivity.

This on-site service focuses on adaptive change as the lever for a strategic coherence planning process. Moving from an overview of systems thinking and barriers to learning processes for building mission, vision and beliefs, the program concludes by reviewing data collection and goal setting processes as well as creating a plan for change. SUPEREVAL CO-SER 603

SuperEval is an online evaluation system for school superintendents based on a rubric developed by the New York State Council of School Superintendents (NYSCOSS). The SuperEval platform subscription provides access to the SuperEval tool for the superintendent and all of a district’s Board of Education members. Access to evaluation tools for school principals, assistant principals and central office administrators as well as a variety of training options are also available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATORS CO-SER 512

Upon district request, pursuant to Education Law §§3012-d(4)(b)(2), an impartial, independent, trained evaluator or evaluators can be provided to support teacher observations and principal school visits.

THOUGHTEXCHANGE

OPERATION RESPECT

CO-SER 603

CO-SER 512

Thoughtexchange is a community alignment software platform that enables school leaders to crowdsource what is most important to their community (either internal or external) on any given topic while also building a sense of ownership among those who are engaged.

Operation Respect works to advance the social and emotional growth of children and youth and help them develop into compassionate, respectful, ethical and civically engaged adults. Co-founded by Peter Yarrow of the folk group Peter, Paul & Mary and Dr. Charlotte Frank, the organization uses music and educational tools. It also uses advocacy strategies that foster peace, harmony and strong community among children and youth, as well as the adults who influence their lives. Operation Respect offers Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), Peer Mediation, Bullying Prevention and Respect for All workshops, classroom presentations, assembly programs, songwriting workshops, staff/professional development, and leadership coaching for K–12 schools and districts. SCHOOL METER CO-SER 603

School Meter is a powerful web-based communication and analysis tool designed for district leaders. It helps superintendents and assistant superintendents make the most of state assessment data for the benefit of both students and district stakeholders. School Meter features comparative views of Regents and grades three through eight performance, employing subgroup data to highlight how a district is meeting the needs of all of its students.

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GUIDANCE & CHILD STUDY CENTER

GUIDANCE & CHILD STUDY CENTER The Guidance & Child Study Center offers a wide array of services and professional development opportunities to ensure pathways to success for every student, with a focus on improving school, community and lifelong outcomes of students who are the most vulnerable or those who are marginalized. This includes but is not limited to students with mental health challenges, students with disabilities, students of color, English Language Learners, immigrants and refugees, and students who are LGBTQIA. ANDREW J. ECKER, Ed.D.

ANN NARCISSE

COORDINATOR

BILINGUAL EDUCATION, COUNSELING, AND ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST

aecker@pnwboces.org (914) 248-2352

anarcisse@pnwboces.org (914) 248-2386

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GUIDANCE & CHILD STUDY CENTER

EVALUATION AND CONSULTATIVE SERVICES ANN NARCISSE, ANARCISSE@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2386

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY EVALUATIONS CO-SER 333

An assistive technology evaluation conducted by a specialist through a collaborative process to determine what technologies would improve a student’s performance, participation and independence.

FUNCTIONAL VISION ASSESSMENT (WITH ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY)

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EVALUATION AND CONSULTATION

CO-SER 333

Vision therapy assessment and consultation as requested by the district Committee on Special Education.

Comprehensive assessment of fine motor, visual motor, sensory motor, and self-care skills, and related consultative services.

GUARDIANSHIP AFFIDAVIT

PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION

AUDIOLOGICAL PROCESSING EVALUATION AND CONSULTATION

CO-SER 333

Consultation and services related to the guardianship affidavit process for schools.

An audiological assessment is conducted by a licensed and certified audiologist. MULTICULTURAL (BILINGUAL) EVALUATIONS AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION (AAC) EVALUATIONS CO-SER 333

A comprehensive evaluation to assist in determining what communication strategies, language systems or devices will assist a student’s learning and communication.

CO-SER 333

Multicultural evaluations include educational, psychological, speech and/or language and/ or sociocultural developmental histories, as well as school-based consultations.

NEUROLOGICAL CONSULTATION

CO-SER 333

An array of psychiatric evaluation and/or consultation services around a variety of student and classroom needs are available.

PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION CO-SER 333

A complete range of diagnostic tools will be used to trace a developmental history, identify areas of primary and secondary learning difficulty, assess cognitive and social/ emotional/ behavioral status and specify the impact on student functioning.

CO-SER 333

BEHAVIORAL CONSULTATION CO-SER 333

Consultation with school personnel is provided to develop strategies to address a range of behavioral concerns including those for students exhibiting challenging behaviors in a classroom environment. In addition, behavioral consultants who have credentials as Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) are available.

EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION

A neurological evaluation and/or consultation is provided to diagnose and/or assist in appropriate placement of students.

NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTATION CO-SER 333

Comprehensive evaluations and/or consultations are available for preschool children, schoolage children and adolescents with schoolrelated difficulties.

CO-SER 333

A comprehensive evaluation of educational skills is provided for students in K–12.

PHYSICAL THERAPY EVALUATION AND CONSULTATION CO-SER 333

FEEDING EVALUATIONS CO-SER 333

A comprehensive evaluation to identify structural, physiological, sensory or behavioralbased oral/pharyngeal/esophageal deficits that may contribute to the student’s inability to take adequate nutrition orally.

Comprehensive assessment of ability to move throughout the school environment and participate in all aspects of the educational curriculum, along with related consultative services.

SOCIAL HISTORY CO-SER 333

Social histories for initial referrals or reevaluation purposes are prepared individually or as part of a more comprehensive assessment. Bilingual social histories can also be arranged as requested.

SPEECH AND/OR LANGUAGE EVALUATION CO-SER 333

An evaluation of speech and/or language skills is provided for students in K–12.

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SHARED SERVICES ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

PUPIL SERVICES COORDINATION

CO-SER 333

CO-SER 334

ANN NARCISSE ANARCISSE@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2386

ANDREW J. ECKER AECKER@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2352

A certified Assistive Technology Specialist will provide consultative and training services for students, families and school staff.

Coordination/supervision supports district activity by providing professional assistance, advice, supervision or leadership.

DOCUMENT TRANSLATION

SHARED SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

CO-SER 333

LOUISE DUTRA LDUTRA@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-3811

ANDREW J. ECKER AECKER@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2352

PNW BOCES translates general, educational, legal, medical, financial and literary documents into the following languages: Albanian, Arabic, French, Malay, Polish, Russian and Spanish. Translations into additional languages are available upon request.

A certified school psychologist will provide testing, diagnostic and/or counseling services.

INTERPRETER SERVICES CO-SER 333 MEGAN KING MKING@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2380

PNW BOCES offers a range of interpreting services to meet the needs of our school districts. Currently we have the capacity to provide interpretation services for most world languages. NURSING SERVICES CO-SER 333 DEBRA LAPADULA DLAPADULA@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2383

A certified licensed practical nurse or registered nurse can provide services for students.

SHARED SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER CO-SER 333 ANDREW J. ECKER AECKER@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2352

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND STUDENT CONFERENCE SERVICES ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT TRAINING CO-SER 333 ANDREW J. ECKER AECKER@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2352

Training for pupil services personnel is provided in administration, scoring and interpretation of a variety of assessment tools. DIVERSITY AND CULTURAL PROFICIENCY CO-SER 512 ANDREW J. ECKER AECKER@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2352

Through interactive exercises and group discussions, diversity awareness and conflict resolution workshops, students learn positive and productive ways of interacting with others and resolving issues that accommodate the diverse nature of a multicultural environment.

A school social worker will provide counseling and/or consulting services to students, parents and staff as well as other services as requested.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES

TRANSITION COORDINATION SERVICES

ANDREW J. ECKER AECKER@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2352

CO-SER 333 ANDREW J. ECKER AECKER@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2352

Our guidance department will work with district teams to provide support in developing plans for postsecondary education, vocational training, competitive employment, the college planning process, career planning process, ACCES-VR application process, as well as guardianship and the Medicaid waiver process.

CO-SER 512

Training for administrators, educators, school social workers, school counselors, psychologists and other helping professionals in social and emotional wellness and special-educationrelated areas.

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REGIONAL FORUMS CO-SER 512

ACTION COLLABORATIVE NETWORK (ACTING CONSCIENTIOUSLY TO IGNITE OPPORTUNITY NOW) ANDREW J. ECKER AECKER@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2352

ACTION is a collaborative network of regional school districts committed to learning and working together to accelerate the adoption of gap-closing policies and practices to support the extraordinary performance of all students. ACTION seeks to develop collaborative relationships with regional, state and national partners and provides a forum for inter-district collaborations and shared learning. GUIDANCE DIRECTORS FORUM ANDREW J. ECKER AECKER@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2352

Directors and leaders in school counseling meet regularly throughout the year to network and address professional needs and interests. REGIONAL ENGLISH AS A NEW LANGUAGE PROFESSIONALS FORUM ANN NARCISSE ANARCISSE@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2386

ENL professionals meet regularly throughout the year to network and address professional needs and interests. SCHOOL CLINICIANS FORUM ANDREW J. ECKER AECKER@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2352

School clinicians meet regularly to network, address needs and share and learn best practices and student bright spots.

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P R O F I L E S I N S U C C E S S : Dr. Margie Daniels If ever there was a year for school counselors, it was 2020: the year of COVID. It was also the year that Dr. Margie Daniels came to grips with her new role as Administrator of Equity and Diversity in the Peekskill City School District.

"We don’t want equity and diversity to just be buzzwords: There must be meaningful change that becomes a way of life in our schools," she says. "I feel that I am in the right place at the right time, and it’s good to be collaborating with BOCES to move the needle for our children."

"It’s a behemoth of a challenge," says the former middle school guidance counselor, who also spent several years as a high school administrator. Fortunately, for Daniels, the PNW BOCES Guidance and Child Study Center has her back.

Daniels also values the big picture vision that some BOCES programs offer, such as a recent workshop with New York State Regent Fran Wills, to understand the direction that the state is taking with regard to diversity and inclusion.

An educator of 24 years, Daniels says there is always room to learn, and BOCES is there with the tools. "BOCES has been fantastic," she says. "From the ACTION Collaborative Network to professional development and the collegial support, BOCES never lacks in giving us what we need."

And she really values the extent of the resources provided by BOCES, citing in particular a weekly digital newsletter issued by the guidance department, which she finds especially useful tool to share with her team.

Striving to support all students, the ACTION Collaborative Network develops relationships with regional, state and national partners and provides interdistrict collaborations and shared learning.

Daniels notes that when the pandemic hit and schools switched to remote learning, the Guidance and Child Study Center "didn’t skip a beat. BOCES offers a plethora of opportunities for development and growth around social and emotional learning, and, even through the pandemic, was able to give us what we needed. It was so appropriate for the times."

In recent years, there have been big strides in the field of equity and diversity in schools, and Daniels says that PNW BOCES has been at the forefront of helping schools implement those changes. "BOCES doesn’t shy away from controversial situations and is willing to take on big issues. There’s a ‘let’s get together and see what we can do’ approach," she says. "I’m honored to be working with BOCES and proud of the work that it is doing."

When the schools were in remote learning, Daniels took what she had learned through BOCES equity and inclusion programs to develop a Superintendent’s Youth Advisory Council in Peekskill schools. It helped retain cohesiveness in the schools and ensure good communications between the superintendent and the student body.

She references work on increasing inclusivity for Black and brown students, workshops on self-care, and topics surrounding the LGBTQ community.

"These kinds of tools are so valuable. I just hope that BOCES continues to be on the forefront of what is needed," Daniels concludes.

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CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES The Curriculum and Instructional Services (CIS) department partners with educators, schools and districts to help address their needs as they pertain to curriculum, instruction and assessment initiatives. With a dedicated staff committed to evolving the learning process for all learners in all content areas, CIS provides exceptional professional learning, innovative curriculum services and exemplary student programs for the Putnam|Northern Westchester region and beyond. FRED ENDE DIRECTOR

fende@pnwboces.org (914) 248-2333 SAMANTHA HIRSH ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

shirsh@pnwboces.org (914) 248-2382

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CURRICULUM CENTER CO-SER 504 FRED ENDE FENDE@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2333 SAMANTHA HIRSH SHIRSH@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2382

The Curriculum Center works closely with districts to provide quality curriculum design, staff development, strategic planning and support for school improvement. It also acts as a clearinghouse to communicate information about district and regional curriculum and instruction initiatives, promotes sharing and networking among Curriculum Council members, and coordinates partnerships with districts, other BOCES, universities and leading service providers. In addition, the center assists districts in obtaining information about current issues and new practices in curriculum and instruction and in their exploration of new programs. The center also acts as a liaison with the State Education Department to provide districts with the latest information regarding curriculum, instruction, assessment and other initiatives. Programs offered support quality instruction through in-person and virtual workshops, collegial circles, clinics, leadership institutes and curriculum development projects. Programs are developed in response to the needs identified by Curriculum Center districts. ON-SITE STAFF DEVELOPMENT CO-SER 504 SAMANTHA HIRSH SHIRSH@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2382

Curriculum Center consultants work with individual schools and districts to provide on-site staff development. Consultation areas include curriculum development, standards alignment, APPR implementation, school-based inquiry, leadership support, social and emotional learning, content area support, pedagogical practices for in-person and virtual learning and literacy. The service includes keynote addresses for conferences and workshops with teachers and administrators in half-day, full-day, afterschool and multiday formats.

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LITERACY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CO-SER 504 DANIELLE COLANGELO DCOLANGELO@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2343

Literacy is an essential part of learning for all students, and a comprehensive set of regional and on-site services is available to support districts. These offerings support all readers and writers and address the five pillars of literacy: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. This is facilitated through partnerships with literacy leaders including Wilson Language Training®, The Rose Institute at Manhattanville College, Generation Ready, and Teachers College Reading and Writing Project. The Curriculum Center Literacy Service will continue to lead schools in supporting students to become inspired readers and writers. INTEGRATED SOCIAL STUDIES/ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS CURRICULUM CO-SER 504 GREG FREDRICKS GFREDRICKS@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2359

SS/ELA is an innovative, web-based, integrated elementary social studies and English Language Arts curriculum development project. The content of the grades K-8 curriculum is based on the Framework for Social Studies and Next Generation ELA standards and uses an Understanding by Design (UbD) template that includes targeted understandings, essential questions, evidence, knowledge and skills needed, as well as teaching and learning experiences. The curriculum supports a balanced literacy classroom and includes technology, literature, writing, student assessments and video streaming. Staff development workshops. HUDSON RIVER TEACHER CENTER (HRTC) CO-SER 512 DANIELLE COLANGELO DCOLANGELO@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2343

The Hudson River Teacher Center is led by a policy board of teachers and administrators from member districts, which include Briarcliff Manor, Croton-Harmon, Hendrick Hudson, Lakeland, North Salem, Peekskill, and PNW BOCES. The Teacher Center provides a comprehensive set of services for all educators and support staff. Professional learning opportunities designed to support districts are offered through a variety of formats, online courses, including in-person and virtual workshops, study groups, graduate courses and on-site trainings.

REGIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM C0-SER 608 DANIELLE COLANGELO DCOLANGELO@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2343 LORETTA BUTLER LBUTLER@PNWBOCES.ORG

The internship program is a regionally based model, which deepens the preparation of pre-service teachers while providing additional coverage for public school districts. This mutually beneficial program is based upon reciprocal needs: the need for better training for pre-service teachers in preparing them for the complexities of teaching as well as the need of local school districts to find qualified teachers. SCIENCE 21 INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS CO-SER 522 DAVID JACOB DJACOB@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2336 HARRY ROSVALLY HROSVALLY@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2246

Hands-on science kits that support the SCIENCE 21 curriculum, assessment and professional learning program. SCIENCE 21 CURRICULUM AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING CO-SER 542 DAVID JACOB DJACOB@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2336 HARRY ROSVALLY HROSVALLY@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2246

SCIENCE 21 is an inquiry-based K-5 elementary science service that provides curriculum and assessment development along with relevant and diversified professional learning in national and state science standards, concepts and skills. SCIENCE 21 aligns to science standards and integrates curriculum with other subjects. In addition to regional SCIENCE 21 workshops, on-site consultation can be provided to assist districts with local implementation and related instructional strategies in science. EXECUTIVE COACHING CO-SER 504 FRED ENDE, FENDE@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2333

Executive Coaching utilizes exemplary educational leaders trained in the coaching process to work with school administrators seeking growth in their professional lives.

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STUDENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES MANDARIN LANGUAGE

ARTS IN EDUCATION

CO-SER 352

CO-SER 477

DR. LYNN ALLEN LALLEN@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2310

STACY CHRYSSIKOS SCHRYSSIKOS@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2349

The enrichment program provides elementary students with exposure to Mandarin language and culture through music, movement and art. BOCES provides on-site Mandarin Language Teaching Assistants to school districts interested in offering this option to their students

This is a comprehensive support service to assist in the planning, scheduling, booking and evaluating of a full range of arts-related consultant services, including in-school, virtual and off-site workshops, performances, residencies and arts-related field trips. Staff development in the arts is also part of the service.

CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (CEE)

AUGUST REGENTS ADMINISTRATION

CO-SER 406

CO-SER 504

DANIEL NOVAK DNOVAK@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2335

JOSEPH MANNOZZI JMANNOZZI@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2392

The Center for Environmental Education (CEE) provides environmental education outreach and team-building services virtually, in-person at schools and directly on our Yorktown BOCES campus. It also facilitates access to a broad range of environmental education consultant services with partner organizations.

This service provides regional coordination for August Regents administration. ONLINE COURSES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY (OC 21)

CEE programs address the New York State Science Learning Standards, New York State social and emotional learning benchmarks and sustainability concepts standards. CEE connects students to nature, each other, and the world around them. Unique offerings include sustainability programming, Native American studies, colonial living skills and the Earth Portable Classroom.

CO-SER 504 GREG FREDRICKS GFREDRICKS@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2359

This cutting-edge project provides blended online elective high school courses aligned to the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards and 21st century skills. Participating students engage with peers across the region in a dynamic learning experience taught by outstanding teachers from the consortium.

CEE is a leader in team-building. Whether on CEE’s Challenge Course or at a school, the center’s work focuses on increasing group effectiveness through improved interconnectedness and individual development. CEE offers professional development for those interested in improving team dynamics in their classrooms and districts and leadership team support for retreats and district initiatives. CEE also offers consultation services on how to better utilize the outdoors as an effective educational space and infuse environmental education into everyone’s daily lives.

YOUNG AUTHORS CONFERENCE CO-SER 506 DANIELLE COLANGELO DCOLANGELO@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2343

A full-day conference for high school students who demonstrate interest and achievement in writing, the Young Authors Conference features a number of speakers and a series of workshops led by authors, journalists, poets, playwrights, publishers and editors. A special Young Authors Master Class is also available for select participants, where students are given the opportunity to share their writing and receive feedback from professional editors. In addition, a Young Authors Middle Level program allows middle school student writers an opportunity to come together and learn from each other and regional educators.

EXPLORATORY ENRICHMENT CO-SER 410 STACY CHRYSSIKOS SCHRYSSIKOS@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2349

The Exploratory Enrichment service supports districts in providing standards-based programming in a variety of disciplines to students in order to extend and enhance the classroom experience. These include math, science, social studies, ELA, health, and physical education.

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LIBRARY SERVICES JOSEPH MANNOZZI, JMANNOZZI@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2392

LIBRARY RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL LIBRARY SERVICE

LIBRARY MEDIA AND RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

VIDEO STREAMING/VIDEO ON DEMAND

CO-SER 516

The Professional Library and Information Service provides faculty and administration of participating districts with a plethora of services. Teachers and administrators receive personalized research and reference services provided by BOCES staff. The Professional Library maintains a collection of resources to support professional development, curriculum, and instruction: books, e-books, periodicals, DVDs, subscription databases and other online resources. Many resources can be accessed online and those that cannot may be reserved by phone or email.

The School Library System offers workshops and conferences on best practices, learning standards, technology, research, and resources for administrators, teachers, and library media specialists at a reduced rate. Individual and group consultation, and outreach site visits providing personalized support are also available.

Teachers can download or stream contentspecific segments from full-length videos that support classroom content. Class management and assignment features allow teachers to select content for students to view and monitor their progress. LIBRARY AUTOMATION CO-SER 520

Computerized library management systems allow students and faculty to effectively use the resources of the school library media center. Library automation includes data conversion of shelf list cards into electronic bibliographic records and the development of an online catalog and circulation system, which patrons can access both on-site and remotely around the clock. On-site training provides improved technical services and maintenance of the library collections.

SUBSCRIPTION DATABASES AND E-BOOKS CO-SER 516

This service provides online database subscriptions, e-books and library resources that keep school libraries open around the clock. A variety of subscription resources is available for all grade levels and curriculum areas, including a subscription to a shared OverDrive collection. A unique proxy database portal page for each school is also included. Consortium discounts help to save districts funding on these products.

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P R O F I L E S I N S U C C E S S : Christine Drysdale Christine Drysdale is on her second career. Or perhaps, more accurately, her third. And BOCES is playing a valuable part in ensuring it’s a success.

between subjects," she explains. The library is so many things: It’s a place to get work done, to help students manage their workload, assist with printing, provide project supplies, and research support. Above all, she strives to help students develop their love of reading, gain confidence in accessing information, while always trying to move them toward independence.

A former corporate communications professional, Drysdale turned to education when her three children were young. She obtained a master’s in education and became an English Language Arts teacher at Somers Middle School, and later, the high school. When the school was working toward its International Baccalaureate certification, Drysdale was invited to open and run a college-style writing center, adjacent to the school library, to help students develop the necessary writing skills.

All of these efforts are bettered with dialogue and the sharing of best practices with other librarians. That’s another place where BOCES comes in. Drysdale is a regular attendee at the BOCES Library Media and Resource Professionals meetings, where she finds the connections and networking opportunities invaluable. "I think I learned as much in those meetings as in my college coursework," she says. Two of those connections were Mahopac High School librarian Dara Berkwits, and Putnam Valley High School librarian Marifran DeMaine, who both became valuable mentors.

Proximity to the library sparked another interest, and "I realized that library science might be my next venture," she says. "But it probably wouldn’t have happened without BOCES." To shore up the shortage of qualified school librarians, BOCES was sponsoring a cohort of library media specialists through Long Island University with a 25% discount. It was a timely opportunity for Drysdale: two years later she was the Somers High School library media specialist and the district’s K–12 library curriculum leader.

In-person monthly meetings turned virtual during COVID-19, and morphed into more casual weekly check-ins. "These have been wonderful," says Drysdale. "Librarians are usually so isolated, because they are typically the only one in their building, and the weekly connections are fabulous. In addition to sharing ideas and best practices, we feel we’re part of the professional community. The ability to talk to other librarians validates what we do. And, of course, when we hit a challenge we know we are not alone."

The function of a high school library today is a far cry from the quiet reading space equipped with rows of book stacks of just 15 years ago. Drysdale says that her job involves much more than to ensuring a robust book collection. It’s more about "minding the gap," as she puts it. "Every school is different, and every school has gaps – between the classroom and home,

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MANAGEMENT SERVICES Shared services such as School Communications, Regional Safety Services and Cooperative Bidding, among others, enable districts to cost effectively participate in exceptional programs and services. JAMES M. RYAN, Ed.D. DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

jryan@pnwboces.org

(914) 248-2302

LYNN ALLEN, Ed.D.

TODD CURRIE

LOUIS T. RIOLO

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR BUSINESS

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

lallen@pnwboces.org (914) 248-2310

tcurrie@pnwboces.org (914) 248-2320

lriolo@pnwboces.org (914) 248-2304

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MANAGEMENT SERVICES JAMES M. RYAN, Ed.D., DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT, JRYAN@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2302 LYNN ALLEN, Ed.D., ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT, LALLEN@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2310 LOUIS T. RIOLO, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT, LRIOLO@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2304

COORDINATION OF REGIONAL SERVICES Upon request, the District Superintendent and/or his designees will consult with chief school administrators and local boards on issues such as planning, board-administrator relations, mergers, adjustment of school boundaries and/or any other relevant issues.

COORDINATION/INTERCESSION WITH STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (SED) The District Superintendent will assist local districts in clarifying matters of law and regulations and in facilitating better communication between New York State Education Department and component districts.

THE CHIEF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION The Chief School Administrators Association meets monthly and BOCES provides support services such as coordination, agenda development, researching, arranging professional development activities, retreats and any other tasks designed to assist superintendents in their leadership work.

RECRUITMENT SERVICE The District Superintendent and his designees may assist local school districts in recruitment and selection of chief school administrators.

SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION Monthly meetings are scheduled with an agenda of topics crucial to the application of school business management. BOCES provides the necessary coordination and communication to assist business officials in their roles. Regional meetings are also held during the year with districts in southern Westchester and Rockland counties.

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P R O F I L E S I N S U C C E S S : Andrew Selesnick For Andrew Selesnick, Superintendent of KatonahLewisboro Schools, the connections with other school districts facilitated by PNW BOCES are essential. "Some of my most valuable relationships are with my counterparts in other districts," he says.

"Because New York State school districts operate on a relatively small, local level, BOCES plays a crucial role in providing the kinds of services that can only be provided when the scale is larger. PNW BOCES supports 18 districts and provides services that few, if any of us could manage or financially support by ourselves," says Selesnick.

Those relationships are forged through the Chief School Administrators Association, a forum organized by PNW BOCES Management Services. Local superintendents typically meet monthly but throughout the pandemic they have connected far more frequently to discuss topics like how to maximize in-person experiences for students, manage competing and conflicting community wishes and needs, and work with county and state Departments of Health.

Early in their careers, the superintendent and Dr. Mary Ford, Katonah-Lewisboro’s Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, attended the Future School Leaders Academy (FSLA), a collaboration between PNW BOCES and Bank Street College of Education, which results in New York State certification as a School District Leader and School Building Leader. Both say the relationships and educational leadership philosophy formed during that experience are pivotal to decisions they make every day.

It’s just one of the many ways that the myriad services provided by PNW BOCES course through the KatonahLewisboro School District, supporting students, staff, and families. Others inlude: • Each time a student or parent clicks on the KLSD website or mobile app, they benefit from BOCES’ cost-effective contracts for digital media services. • Sixth graders at John Jay Middle School catapulted into their year with a visit to the BOCES Center for Environmental Education’s Challenge Course, discovering how to work as a collaborative unit. • Sports fans can sports fans can watch livestreamed games through games through a relatively new BOCES service, LocalLive; another example of BOCES sourcing programs and services that enhance schools. • The stories and photos on the school’s websites showing students learning are provided by a Communications Specialist contracted through BOCES School Communications Service. • Field trips and visits from guest educators in all schools, including a dance coach for middle and high school musicals, are all contracted for through BOCES Arts in Education Service.

Selesnick, who is currently an active member of the FSLA Advisory Committee and was among the first cohort of FSLA graduates, says that "The learning and the relationships remain with me to this day." The collaboration with BOCES and Selesnick’s school leader colleagues is not limited to working hours. In winter months, the PNW superintendents talk regularly at 4 am about impending ice and snow on a Zoom call hosted by BOCES. "It was a little daunting at first to think about seeing and being seen by my colleagues at that hour of the day,” laughs Selesnick, "but I wouldn’t want to contemplate those early hour decisions without them."

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TODD CURRIE, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR BUSINESS, TCURRIE@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2320

EDUCATIONAL PRINTING SERVICE

LABOR NEGOTIATIONS

CO-SER 517

CO‐SER 602

EPS@PNWBOCES.ORG

NEIL BOYLE NBOYLE@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2306

JACKIE ZENHAUSERN, JZENHAUSERN@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2396 PATTI PFISTER, PPFISTER@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-3698

This digital storefront online ordering system integrates the ordering and printing process electronically and projects emerge as finished offset quality publications whether in black and white or color. The Educational Printing Service offers high quality laser printing; finishing options such as stitching, GBC punch, trimming, folding, creasing, thermal binding and perfect binding, tab insertion, variable paper size, and carbonless paper forms and student records. Services include sign-making, wide-format color copying on paper or vinyl and assistance in graphic design. Postal preparations are available to districts. Districts can submit their jobs and follow the production process through the user-friendly web-based site. LAMINATING

MAIL DELIVERY SERVICE

CO-SER 515

CO-SER 517

EPS@PNWBOCES.ORG

Documents, posters, pictures and certificates can be laminated to any size up to 36 inches, with a quick turnaround time.

EPS@PNWBOCES.ORG

An annual delivery service is available for districts. This service provides pickup and delivery of materials processed by the Educational Printing Service as well as a wide variety of educational materials and general correspondence between PNW BOCES and participating districts.

The service collects, analyzes and publishes to a web-based database a compilation of regional data summarizing financial, salary and contract statistics for classified and certificated staff of more than 60 school districts in the lower Hudson Valley region. Special surveys are also part of the service. Workshops are offered to participants and attorneys are available to discuss trends and concerns of recent negotiations and results of ratified contracts. MANAGEMENT/INSURANCE COORDINATION CO‐SER 699 BHARAT MISTRY BMISTRY@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-3694

The Putnam | Northern Westchester Health Benefits Consortium provides coordination of a self-funded health insurance plan to participating districts. Representatives from participating districts meet regularly on a Governance Board and a Finance Committee to provide direction for the consortium. PLANNING SERVICES, MANAGEMENT CO‐SER 603 MONA KELLY MKELLY@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2315

BOCES provides support to districts in planning, assessment of management functions, assessment of organizational structure, facilitation of goal-setting processes, human resources audits and other related functions.

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HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES

OLAS - ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM CO-SER 608 JAMIE MOLINA JMOLINA@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-3825

OLAS for K–12 Education is a cost-effective, robust online recruitment tool designed with schools in mind. As the go-to recruitment site for nearly 600 school districts across New York State, OLAS is trusted by candidates to assist them in their job searches. And, with a pool of more than 135,000 candidates, participating schools are able to secure high-quality educators, school leaders, non-instructional and clerical staff all through one site, saving both time and money. OLAS helps schools find their ideal match – even for hard-to-fill positions – through advanced filtering and search capabilities. Developed by educational professionals at PNW BOCES to assist schools in streamlining the hiring process, OLAS is committed to recruiting education professionals, to providing personalized and responsive service, and to continually evolving to meet the changing needs of the K–12 landscape. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) CO-SER 616 NEIL BOYLE NBOYLE@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2306

School districts today are dealing with many challenges, all of which can impact employees on a personal level. In this climate, the Putnam/Rockland/Westchester Regional Consortium for Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers a free, confidential, 24-hour-aday counseling service to employees of participating school districts and their immediate families and can address a wide range of issues that can have an impact on performance. EAP provides face-to-face counseling, telephone consultations, online resources, referrals, presentations, trainings and more. To access the program, call 1-800-252-4555 or 1-800-2252527 or visit the EAP online at www.EducatorsEAP.com. SUBSTITUTE PLACEMENT AND ABSENCE MANAGEMENT CO-SER 606 NEIL BOYLE NBOYLE@PNWBOCES.ORG (914) 248-2306

This service, provided by Frontline (formerly Aesop), is available for purchase through Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES.

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EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY The Educational Technology Department at Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES helps districts explore new ways to inspire and empower students with a variety of opportunities to support the infusion of technology into teaching and learning, all with an eye toward improving student outcomes.

JENNIFER HARRITON-WILSON, Ed.D. EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR

jhwilson@pnwboces.org (914) 248-2329

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MODEL SCHOOLS

DISTANCE LEARNING

CO-SER 575

CO-SER 460

The Model Schools service supports teachers and administrators in leveraging technology in the classroom. Subscription to this service comes with the ability to purchase select instructional software. The subscription includes access to Tech Tuesdays, Think Tanks and user groups. In addition, member districts receive a discount on all workshops sponsored by the Education Technology Department.

PNW BOCES is part of the New York State Distance Learning Consortium, which offers a large variety of solutions to support the needs of the region. In addition, we have a partnership with Elevate K–12 and iTutor (for special programs).

Tech Tuesdays: These half-day workshops focus on different instructional topics. Each workshop is structured to allow participants to learn about the topic, share what they know, reflect on their practice and plan for a future lesson. User Groups: To help districts make the best use of software purchased through our service, we hold user groups where participants can examine software, learn about new features and analyze data. Please consult My Learning Plan for details and further information. Think Tanks: Think Tanks are offered as a series of workshops and are all about sharing best practices. Each Think Tank will have a specific theme, such as:

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES CO-SER 504

WORKSHOPS We are pleased to offer a variety of workshops related to how to leverage technology to improve student outcomes. Please consult My Learning Plan for specifics. PROFESSIONAL LEARNING We have partnered with a number of consultants and will work with you to identify needs and develop a customized solution.

FORUMS CO-SER 504

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FORUM The assistive technology forum seeks to explore the definition, development, delivery and challenges of quality assistive technology services in an effort to support student learning. This free forum is open to all.

• Educational Technologist – Stay current with educational technology trends. • Special Education – Explore ways to support all learners using technology.

TOPP PLC The Technology, Occupational and Physical therapy Practices Professional Learning Community looks at ways to improve student outcomes. Group members support each other through the exploration of strategies, including technology, within school-based OT and PT therapy. This free forum is open to all.

• Teacher Teams – Modify a unit by incorporating technology; try it out with your students and share results.

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CREATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT Creative Services is a national and state level award-winning department that specializes in visual communications dedicated to the impact of creative and strategic design and video production services. PNW BOCES Creative Services Department is leading the creative resource landscape by helping school districts create a visual language through a wide array of solutions. Whether it is branded poster designs for building hallways or a Spotlight Video to describe the district success plan or strategy, Creative Services is dedicated to delivering the highest quality products possible.

LYNN ALLEN ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

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THE THIRT Y–SECOND

ANNUAL YOUNG

AUTHORS

CONFERENCE

James M. Ryan, Ed.D.

Todd Currie

Richard Kreps

Tina Mackay

PRESIDENT

TRUSTEE

Jennifer Rosen

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

Lynn Allen, Ed.D.

Louis T. Riolo

Catherine Lilburne

Mary Cay Nilsen

Frank Schnecker

DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

VICE PRESIDENT

TRUSTEE

Michael Simpkins TRUSTEE

TRUSTEE

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CREATIVE SERVICES

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REGIONAL SAFETY SERVICES

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Emergency Planning and Response OSHA/PESH Mandated and Recommended Training

REGIONAL SAFETY SERVICES

Chemical Management and Training Services Conferences, Workshops, Lunch ʻn Learns Crisis Response Regional Committees Consultant Services

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Navigating with Safety

CEL Grows Leaders

Pathways to Success

VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES CO‐SER 690

Video content is an increasingly crucial creative component of a visual communications strategy. REGIONAL The Creative Services SAFETY Department with our SERVICES School Communications Service will provide resources that will help districts achieve their messaging goals.

Layers of Learning

SIGNATURE VIDEO A two- to four-minute interview-based message from the district featuring multiple locations. Your district can communicate with your school community audience in a way that will more powerfully form a connection than simply through using print copy.

DISTRICT VIDEO It is never too early in the school year to begin PROGRAMS filming for the purpose of capturing the essence AND SERVICES of what a district represents. More often than SPOTLIGHT VIDEO not, the nuances of growth and experience Emergency Planning and Response With a professional set including background, can only truly be viewed and appreciated OSHA/PESH Mandated lighting, cameras and production staff, the through the lens of captured moments through and Recommended Training Spotlight Video is designed to capture thought time. An example of a District Video features Chemical Management leaders in conversation. and Training Services highlights of events throughout the school year Conferences, Workshops, from homecoming to graduation. Lunch ʻn Learns

PROMOTIONAL VIDEO Crisis Response Regional Committees What is the most crucial element Consultant of aServices DESIGN SERVICES promotional video? Capturing the attention CO‐SER 690 of the audience through an interesting and compelling story. This category of video Success in articulating a vision, communicating service will support and define your district’s a concept, and delivering on an actionable brand while boosting district morale and plan is multifaceted in today’s modern age. strengthening community engagement. Thoughtful, strategic design helps districts to communicate with their communities effectively and seamlessly to deliver the HIGHLIGHT VIDEO intended message. A highlight video is a series of clips that showcase key features of a program initiative, event or achievement by capturing your CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT DESIGNS audience’s attention and potentially compelling Campus culture is often influenced by the them into action. messaging surrounding the community. School www.PNWBOCES.org/Regional-Safety-Services Navigating with Safety hallways and campus grounds provide a canvas for your district’s voice. Create a poster, EXPLAINER VIDEO wall decals and signage to tell your story. Whether you are looking to describe a simple process or a complex explanation of the overview of a budget, an explainer video will SPECIAL EVENT MATERIALS provide your district with the ability to tell its story. Successful event execution is dependent upon These animated videos are often used to inform the communication with your audiences. the community about proposed programs, Creative messaging designs include print initiatives, capital projects and budgets. or digital save the dates, invites, programs, banners, lawn signs and more.

Navigating with Safety

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STRATEGIC/SUCCESS PLAN STRATEGIES When a strategic plan has been created to guide organizational direction, an implementation strategy follows. Our design services will aid in the process of defining how to bring the strategic plan to life through: • Posters of varying sizes that outline goals and objectives • Palm cards defining the district’s mission, vision and core values • Custom designs that can be used on the web, in presentations, print materials and more • Presentation templates in PowerPoint, Prezi, etc. REGIONAL SAFETY SERVICES

HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE A high school profile needs to be comprehensive and accurately portray the uniqueness of SERVICES your school. Our VENDOR design services will CATALOG help Placeholder copy for section title you achieve a professional-level presentation. Placeholder copy for section title Placeholder copy for section title Placeholder copy for section title

PROFILE OF A GRADUATE Placeholder copy for section title Communicating the profile of the local school district graduate has the ability to motivate and influence the school community as a whole. Whether it is posters in the hallways, statements on the pages of event programs or a posting on your district website, we can help to give this message form, function and personality. BRAND DESIGN COLLATERAL Brand Design Collateral is the collection of materials and media used to create awareness and promote your messaging and identity. These materials speak for your district brand because they are created congruently with the district’s mission, vision and core values. Brand Design Collateral materials include: • Logos • Banners & Posters • Signage • Postcards & Palm Cards • Event Displays • Branded PowerPoints • Flyers • Brochures • Stationery Kit • Catalogs

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REGIONAL SAFETY SERVICES Districts are provided with customized emergency response training and safety programs to enhance their prevention, preparedness, response and recovery capabilities. The department conducts health, safety and security inspections/investigations, assists with regulatory compliances, and provides a wide range of chemical-management services. Through our consultant services programs, the department is able to address a broad range of needs. These include services such as weather reporting and alerts, chemical waste management, safety speakers, fire inspections, private investigations and air quality, and other industrial hygiene programs. FRANK GUGLIERI COORDINATOR

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CONTRACT SERVICES CO‐SER 698

ADVANTAGE EMERGENCY DEVICES, INC. provides districts with periodic inspections and maintenance of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) along with audits/ consultations of the equipment. They can also provide CPR, AED and first aid training. ALL PRO CLEANING & RESTORATION, A BELFOR COMPANY provides districts with emergency response cleaning of mold, fire and water damage. They deliver full service property restoration and repair services.

CPRed provides CPR and first aid education to school districts throughout Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties. Classes for either American Heart Association Basic Life Support, American Health & Safety Institute or American Red Cross are taught to students, non-medical staff, nurses/health care professionals and athletic coaches. ENVIROSCIENCE CONSULTANTS, INC. assists districts with cost effective solutions for safer school buildings through specialized expertise that includes, but is not limited to, industrial hygiene (asbestos/lead survey, design and air monitoring), biological assessments, environmental assessments, environmental and social impact studies and feasibility studies. FACILITIES INSPECTION SERVICES, LLC specializes in fire inspections and annual visual inspections for school buildings in New York State. It is owned and operated by Edward Braddick, who has served in school facilities for 35 years.

MILLER ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC. offers a wide variety of services to our districts. They respond quickly and professionally to chemical spills and are used for their LabPack services. They restoration services, “When I was a boy and I offer would see scary things in theor including fire flood cleanup, smoke news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for and the helpers. damage, drying and mold remediation. You will always find people • Bedford CSD

• Garrison UFSD

• North Salem CSD

• Brewster CSD

• Haldane CSD

• Ossining UFSD

• Briarcliff Manor UFSD

• Hendrick Hudson CSD

• Peekskill CSD

• Carmel CSD

• Katonah-Lewisboro UFSD

• Putnam Valley CSD

• Chappaqua CSD

• Lakeland CSD

• Somers CSD

• Croton-Harmon UFSD

• Mahopac CSD

• Yorktown CSD

• Child Advocacy Center of Putnam County • ESI Employee Assistance Group • Four Winds Hospital • MHA of Westchester

• Newtown Comfort Dogs

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS

CORPORATE SCREENING AND INVESTIGATIVE GROUP, LLC assists school districts with investigative, security and risk management consulting. The group is comprised of highly skilled investigators. They perform comprehensive background information analysis, digital forensics, and school district residency investigations.

WSP USA SOLUTIONS, INC. provides expert consulting and engineering services. Experienced project managers and field staff are able to respond quickly, with the most up-to-date screening and sampling equipment available, and at the most reasonable prices. They perform industrial hygiene, indoor air quality, and safety services and move any environmental or health and safety project expeditiously through the due diligence, exposure assessment, and/ or OSHA documentation process. Services include emergency/comprehensive air quality assessments; OSHA compliance sampling; LEED oversight and assistance; risk assessment and HVAC design; lead/asbestos air monitoring; and comprehensive asbestos/lead/PCB inspections.

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OMNIWEATHER, LLC provides districts with geographically customized weather RCT information using the latest technology. OmniWeather sends text messages instantly about important weather changes or developments. Notifications are provided as needed, and service includes unlimited call-in phone access to the meteorologists. The winter storm advisory service helps make the right decisions at the right time when facing winter weather threats. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO ACTIVATE OR REQUEST ASSISTANCE FROM THE RCT, CONTACT:

REGIONAL CRISIS TEAM

SUPERINTENDENTS

James M. Ryan, Ed.D. DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT

Lynn Allen, Ed.D.

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

Frank Guglieri

Dr. Lynn Allen

fguglieri@pnwboces.org (914) 248-2457

lallen@pnwboces.org (914) 248-2351

REGIONAL SAFETY COORDINATOR

PRIVATE INVESTIGATION SERVICES CO‐SER 698

AF INVESTIGATIONS provides districts with private investigation services. Illegal 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, and theft of services and/or supplies) and surveillance of unlawful driving habits of school bus drivers.

RCT REGIONAL CRISIS TEAM

PARTICIPATING DISTRICTS

ANONYMOUS ALERTS is a patented antibullying app, which helps combat bullying and other negative activity in schools by empowering students to come forward. Anonymous Alerts is already in use by several participating school districts, helping improve student safety by eliminating or reducing issues such as bullying, cyberbullying, weapons and drugs on campus, mental health issues, and more. This app allows students, parents and community members to report issues.

REGIONAL SAFETY SERVICES

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

Recipient of the American Red Cross of Westchester Community Impact Award – May 2009

Taking proactive measures to assist our component districts should they need additional assistance in the aftermath of a serious crisis situation related to a national disaster, school violence or death of a school community member.

BOARD MEMBERS

Todd Currie

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

Louis T. Riolo

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

Richard Kreps PRESIDENT

Catherine Lilburne VICE PRESIDENT

Tina Mackay TRUSTEE

Mary Cay Nilsen TRUSTEE

Jennifer Rosen TRUSTEE

Michael Simpkins TRUSTEE

Frank Schnecker TRUSTEE

PLAYGROUND MEDIC will perform inspections and audits on playground surfaces, equipment and design. They will then provide a detailed report with recommendations for an action plan. Routine inspections identify hazards, needed repairs, and preventative maintenance. They have been designing, inspecting and maintaining playgrounds for over 25 years. All inspectors are Certified Playground Safety Inspectors (CPSI). QUALITY ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS & TECHNOLOGIES INC. offers training courses in asbestos, lead and hazmat awareness; provides field and technical services including air monitoring and CADD services; environmental services with industrial hygiene, water and soil testing; and safety consulting including PPE reviews, ergonomics, fire and electrical safety, ADA compliance, and trenching and excavations.

Offering professional support, when needed the most.

REGIONAL CRISIS TEAM & ADMINISTRATORS REGIONAL CRISIS TEAM CO-SER 333

The crisis teams are available upon request to provide guidance, support and assistance to component school districts in the aftermath of a serious school crisis. Additionally, members receive crisis intervention training as well as share best practices and resources. CYBERSECURITY SERVICES CO-SER 698

Currently, we have eight companies that provide Cyber Security Services to school districts in an effort to help mitigate the risks associated with running a network. This includes a variety of services from auditing to penetration testing. • Acture • Amplify IT • BlueOrange Compliance • Core BTS, Inc. • Education Framework • Trusted Technologies, LLC • National Business Technologies • Virtru

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SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE Mobile apps, e-newsletters and social media all play a role in today’s fast-paced, high stakes public arena. Services include producing traditional newsletters, brochures, calendars, annual reports and press releases as well as creating and maintaining social media accounts such as Facebook pages, Twitter feeds and YouTube channels. The staff of former magazine and newspaper journalists and professional public relations consultants has been consistently recognized for excellence by state and national school public relations associations. Because every school district is different, BOCES creates custom service packages to meet each district’s communications needs and budget. Two service models are offered. ELLEN LANE DIRECTOR

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SCHOOL BUDGET NEWSLETTER 2018–19

MAY 2019

HENDRICK

HUDSON

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at a glance # OF STUDENTS

AVERAGE ELEMENTARY CLASS SIZE

2,479 PROPOSED BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS

AN ENGAGING, RELEVANT, AND ACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

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Dear Community Member,

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Class sizes will continue to be favorable and support an active learning environment Innovation Grants for the second of a two-year program for teachers to develop units of study that embody the KL Learning Commitment Continued integration of interdisciplinary units of science, technology, research, engineering, art, and math

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Expanding the services of our Therapeutic Support Program to younger adolescents

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Updating elementary classroom libraries and purchasing new social studies materials

On May 15, 2018, we hope you will join us to vote on the 2018-2019 Katonah-Lewisboro School District budget and the election of two Board of Education trustees. This newsletter provides you with valuable information about the proposed budget, how it will support the education of our students, and how it will impact you and our community. We are proposing a budget that we believe maintains our community’s commitment to excellence in education and carefully weighs the need for fiscal responsibility. Proposed spending will increase next year by less than 2%. Despite a $1.2 million increase in health insurance costs next year, we are once again presenting a budget that is below the New York State tax levy cap. We believe the proposed budget thoughtfully supports today’s students and positions our schools and community well for the future. Thank you for entrusting us to act on your behalf as the Board of Education and for taking time to vote on May 15, 2018. Respectfully, Marjorie Schiff, President Scott Posner, Vice President

Julia Hadlock

Richard Stone

Jeff Holbrook

Stephanie Tobin

William Rifkin

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COLLEGE PREPAREDNESS

# OF HS COURSES OFFERED TO EIGHTH GRADERS

Advanced Placement Courses

CollegeLevel Courses

ATHLETICS

Varsity sports offered

90+

Percentage of Hen Hud teams recognized by NYS as Scholar Athlete teams

62%

of students in grades 7-12 participated on a Hen Hud athletic team last year

Hendrick Top Hudson High High School School is regularly named one of New York State’s top 100 high schools by various publications.

TAX INFO Average tax levy increase from 2011-12 to 2017-18 Among the lowest in Westchester County

100% 98%

Rachel Joseph, right

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Somers High School senior, Rachel Joseph took the 2nd place award in the Environmental Engineering category at the prestigious INTEL International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). ISEF is the world’s largest international pre-college science competition and Rachel is the first student to place at ISEF in Somers Science Research history. She was awarded $1500 for her project, Opti mi zi ng Therma l Hydrol ys i s for Increa s ed Bi oga s Genera ti on i n Wa s tewa ter Trea tment.

AP SCORES % of students earning AP test scores of 3 or better

WWII Solider and Holocaust Survivor Speak to Students

Principal Mark Bayer, School Counselor Eileen Cawley, Katie Taylor, Assistant Principal Pete Rodrigues

Senior Katie Taylor received a highly coveted National Merit Scholarship in the amount of $2,500. Merit Scholarship awards are given to students based on their abilities, skills, and accomplishments. A variety of information is used to select the winners, including the finalist's academic record, information about the school's curricula and grading system, two sets of test scores, the high school official's written recommendation, information about the student's activities and leadership, and the Finalist's own essay. Katie will attend Yale University this fall.

Wax Museum in 11th Year

85%

TECHNOLOGY of K-12 core academic classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards and projectors Wi-Fi access in all school buildings

2018–19 PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY

Student to Computer Ratio

Student to Mobile Device Ratio

Proposed Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $108,692,382 Proposed Budget-to-Budget Increase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.76% Proposed 2018-19 Tax Levy Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.09%

2:1

2 1/2 : 1

Katonah-Lewisboro Proposed School Budget 2018 –19 / VOTE ON MAY 15, 2018

The Latest News from Somers Schools

MUSIC

95%

Esther Geizhals and Alan Moskin answer questions about the Holocaust and WWII.

of 4th and 5th graders play an instrument and 100% participate in chorus

Eighth-graders at Somers Middle School heard first-hand accounts from Esther Geizhals and Alan Moskin about the Holocaust and World War II during an assembly and a small group discussion. This is the eighth year that the eighth grade social studies classes have had the opportunity to listen to these personal accounts and ask questions of these courageous American citizens.

Inspire. Explore. Discover. Visit our website at www.henhudschools.org

James Radding poses as Mickey Mantle at the Wax Museum.

Fifth-grade students in the classes of Mrs. Sisca/Mrs. Salamone, Mr. Camarra, Mr. Ringer, and Mrs. Gjonaj participated in the 11th Annual Wax Museum at Somers Intermediate School. The children researched a famous person who has made a positive impact on the world and then wrote an autobiography on that person. The culminating event was an evening at the Wax Museum. The children dressed as their subjects and with their published essays hanging behind them, they “posed” as wax figures for parents and families.

DISTRICT COMMUNICATIONS CO‐SER 690 IN-DISTRICT SERVICE: Districts may contract for a communications

RETAINER/À LA CARTE: Alternatively, communications and design

specialist to work a set number of days in district providing whatever communications services are needed. This allows the communications specialist to work closely with district leadership while having the support of BOCES’ creative and technical team of specialists in graphic design, videography, social media, web maintenance and print.

services may be purchased by retainer or a la carte on a per project/ hourly basis. Districts may purchase a specific number of newsletters or videos or other services.

DIGITAL MEDIA SERVICES MOBILE APPS Mobile apps bring districts' resources to a device that parents can access wherever they go. Given that more than 50% of web searches are done on a phone, it makes sense for districts to go mobile. Because economically disadvantaged families are more likely to access the internet from a smartphone than a computer, mobile apps can help close the engagement gap in districts. With a good mobile app, parents will not only be able to access critical district information, they will have a choice of language. VIDEOS The fact that more than 500 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every minute is a testament to the power of video storytelling. With PNW BOCES Video Production Service, school districts can harness that power without ever stepping inside a studio or behind a camera. We will write the script, film and edit videos ranging from highlights that provide fly-on-the-wall glimpses into the classroom to animated explainers to promotional videos to capture your district's brand. Complete service includes professional voice-over artists.

E-NEWSLETTERS E-newsletters provide up-to-the-minute news and can be accessed anywhere from a home or business computer to a smartphone. Readership is automatically tracked, allowing districts to gauge the effectiveness of their communication efforts. Because they are paperless, e-newsletters save on printing and mailing costs and are eco-friendly. SOCIAL MEDIA Social media has dramatically changed the way school districts tell their stories and communicate with stakeholders. At the School Communications Service at PNW BOCES, our specialists are expert at launching and managing Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram feeds. We’ll manage them for you, so your social media feeds are always fresh, up-to-date and appropriate. The School Communications Service will work with the district’s staff to recognize news that’s social and disseminate it at the lowest cost to the district.

PODCASTING Nearly one-quarter of all households report listening to podcasts weekly, and these audio-only broadcasts continue to grow in popularity. If your district wants to reach stakeholders with a podcast of its own, the School Communications Service can help create it.

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TRADITIONAL MEDIA PRINT NEWSLETTERS Print newsletters remain a valuable tool for reaching certain segments of your audience and are the only way to ensure that the district is reaching every household in the community including those of non-parents. Districts generally use printed newsletters for disseminating school budget information. PRINT MATERIALS For communities that prefer printed calendars, the School Communications Service offers branded two- and four-color printed calendars with original photography on glossy or matte paper. Other print materials include posters, palm cards, programs and invitations.

PUBLICITY Districts that keep community members informed about accomplishments and challenges are more likely to build consensus among voters who ultimately must support district programs and budgets. A School Communications specialist can be assigned to work out of a district, if desired. This arrangement gives districts the best of both worlds: an on-site resource to handle school communications, and the financial benefits and flexibility of a shared service.

WEB DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT A school district’s website serves as the district’s public face, and should be the best source of comprehensive information about everything from school events to district policies. Working with a number of vendors, the School Communications Service offers districts custom-designed and maintained websites that are lively, user-friendly and attractive at prices districts can afford.

COLLATERAL SERVICES BOND/FUNDRAISING Whether your district is seeking to pass a bond referendum to make needed improvements or trying to raise funds to enhance facilities, a fundraising professional can help sell your plan to the public with newsletters, flyers, posters, social media campaigns and more. BRANDING When a school district has a strong brand, the community knows what it stands for and, more important, supports its goals and initiatives. That’s why more and more school leaders are borrowing from the corporate sector to create brand identity for their districts. The School Communications Service, working in concert with BOCES Creative Service Department, can help your district create logos, taglines and a consistent image.

CAPTIONING As more districts are streaming board of education meetings and other events, many are turning to captioning services to ensure that broadcasts are accessible to all. Working with CaptionSync and 3Play Media, the School Communications Service provides both post-production and livestream captioning for school districts.

LIVE PRODUCTION VIDEO We’ve partnered with LocalLive to bring school districts across New York access to a live production service for sporting and other events on campus. Cameras are installed on your campus wherever requested, and event producers operate the cameras remotely. The district has a branded video channel and a portal for 24/7 on-demand viewing.

CRISIS MANAGEMENT When a district faces a crisis, it is important to contain the damage and control the message so that public confidence in the school system is not lost. BOCES School Communications professionals, many of whom worked in the news industry for years, have the expertise to help your district respond quickly and effectively. We’ll help you gather the facts, develop a plan of action, notify the key audiences, deal with the media, prepare written materials and put your best foot forward quickly and effectively.

MARKET RESEARCH & SURVEYS Knowing how the district is perceived and what the public values is critical to success. That’s why the School Communications Service has partnered with respected vendors like K–12 Insight and Panorama Education to offer top-notch market research and community engagement services.

GRANT WRITING Working with seasoned grant writers, the School Communications Service is ready to help districts find potential funding sources for everything from small, classroom initiatives by a single teacher to districtwide programs aimed at all learners.

MEDIA TRAINING School leaders are often asked to speak with the media, to convince the community to pass a bond, to share innovative programming and ideas or to address a crisis. The skill and comfort with which leaders communicate can have a lasting impact on the issue at hand and the reputation of the district. Our media trainer, Amanda Bergen, has decades of experience in broadcast news and as a corporate and political communications executive. She will work one-on-one to help leaders learn how to craft and deliver messages effectively.

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PNW BOCES PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS

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PARTNERSHIPS

LOWER HUDSON REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP CENTER (RPC) JOHN BONIELLO, JBONIELLO@PNWBOCES.ORG

The Lower Hudson Regional Partnership Center is one of 12 centers statewide dedicated to improving outcomes for students with disabilities. The center supports all districts in the Lower Hudson region by providing professional development including training, on-site technical assistance and coaching in the implementation of evidence-based instructional practices and systems that have been proven to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. This includes regional trainings open to all educators, families and community groups; targeted skills groups for districts around a shared problem of practice; and intensive and embedded technical assistance to high needs districts.

Supports are provided to develop the capacity of regional educators in implementing: • • • • • • • • •

Our support is offered at no cost to districts and school communities in Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester counties in partnership with Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES, Rockland BOCES, Southern Westchester BOCES and Yonkers Public Schools.

Student self-determination and goal-setting High quality individualized educational programs Proactive, positive school cultures and discipline systems Explicit and specially designed instruction and lesson study Literacy and behavioral interventions Culturally Responsive and Reflective Practices Transition planning systems and postsecondary options Work-based learning Equitable systems to meet the needs of all learners

THE LOWER HUDSON REGIONAL INFORMATION CENTER (LHRIC) JOHN HALL, JHALL@LHRIC.ORG (914) 922-3333

The Lower Hudson Regional Information Center (LHRIC) is a nonprofit consortium providing educational and administrative technology services to 62 school districts in Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland counties. The LHRIC is one of 12 Regional Information Centers located throughout New York State. It operates with an annual budget of $70 million and employs approximately 200 information technology professionals based in Harrison, New York. In our region, the LHRIC provides a full range of educational technology services to more than 205,000 students and nearly 17,000 teachers, located in approximately 300 school buildings connected to the internet via our Wide Area Network. As one of our primary offerings, the LHRIC provides network support and technical services to its component school districts, using more than 60,000 devices. The LHRIC provides a comprehensive menu of services, including Managed IT with procurement and project management, internet access, regional internet filtering, unified communications via VoIP, test scoring, data warehousing, state reporting and verification, CIO mentorship and support, financial and student information systems, data integration, staff development, technology planning, distance education (video conferencing and online learning), video streaming, Ed Law 2d compliance, emerging technologies and data privacy and security, to name a few. The LHRIC continues to remain on the cutting edge of trends in research and development and mandates that impact the technology needs of our member districts.

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 full service instructional supports that are positioned 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 provide high quality professional growth opportunities for all district personnel. The LHRIC sees itself as a valued partner in providing these services, helping districts meet their education technology goals and playing a significant role in the education of children.

INDEX A

COSMETOLOGY CAREER ACADEMY 5

ABSENCE MANAGEMENT 38

COSMETOLOGY I AND II 5

INDEPENDENT EVALUATORS 23

ACADEMICS 8

CREATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT 41

INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP COUNSELING 18

ACTION COLLABORATIVE NETWORK 27

CRISIS MANAGEMENT 47

ADMINISTRATORS REGIONAL CRISIS TEAM 44

CULINARY ARTS 7

INTEGRATED SOCIAL STUDIES/ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS CURRICULUM 30

ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION 9

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES 29

ADULT EDUCATION COORDINATOR 9

CURRICULUM CENTER 30

ANIMATION & MOTION GRAPHICS 4

CYBERSECURITY SERVICES 44

AQUA THERAPY & POOLS 19

ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING 5

DESIGN SERVICES 42

ARTS IN EDUCATION 31

DIGITAL FILM AND SOUND/SOCIAL MEDIA

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY EVALUATIONS 25

MARKETING 4 DIGITAL MEDIA SERVICES 46

AUDIOLOGICAL PROCESSING EVALUATION &

DISTANCE LEARNING 40 DISTRICT COMMUNICATIONS 46

AUGMENTATIVE & ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION (AAC) EVALUATIONS 25 AUGUST REGENTS ADMINISTRATION 31 AUTO BODY 8 AUTO MECHANICS I & II

INTERPRETER SERVICES

INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION TRADES 5 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH OCCUPATIONS

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST 26 CONSULTATION 25

INTENSIVE THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT PROGRAM (ITSP) 14 & 16

DISTRICT VIDEO 42 DIVERSITY AND CULTURAL PROFICIENCY 26 DOCUMENT TRANSLATION 26

E EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 25

INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE 6

L LABOR NEGOTIATIONS 37 LAMINATING 37 LAW ENFORCEMENT 6 LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS 8 LEARNING CENTER AT LSB 17 LIBRARY MEDIA & RESOURCE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 32 LIBRARY SERVICES 32 LIFE LEVEL PROGRAMS 8

EDUCATIONAL PRINTING SERVICE 37

BACK ON TRACK 16

EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY 39

BAKING AND PASTRY ARTS 7

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN 6

BANK STREET FUTURE SCHOOL LEADERS ACADEMY 22

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) 38

BARBERING 5

E-NEWSLETTERS 46

BEHAVIORAL CONSULTATION 25

ENGINEERING 5

LOWER HUDSON REGIONAL INFORMATION CENTER (LHRIC) 49

BILINGUAL TRADES 9

ENGLISH AS A NEW LANGUAGE LEARNER CAREER ACADEMY (ENL) 9

BOND/FUNDRAISING 47 BRANDING 47 BRAND DESIGN COLLATERAL 42 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 37 BUSINESS CAREER ACADEMY 4

C CAPTIONING 47 CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT DESIGNS 42 CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION 2 CAREER EXPLORATION 8 CARPENTRY 5 CDOS COMMENCEMENT CREDENTIAL 8 CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP 21 CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION 31 CERTIFIED FIRST RESPONDER 6 CERTIFIED NURSE’S AIDE 6 CHIEF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION 35 CHILD DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION I 7 CHILD DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION II 7 CLASS 14 & 17 COLLABORATIVE LANGUAGE ACADEMIC & SOCIAL SKILLS 14 & 17 COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR 9 COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS 22 COMMUNICATIONS 46 COMMUNICATIONS CAREER ACADEMY 4 CONSTRUCTION CAREER ACADEMY 5 CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICITY 5 CONSTRUCTION TRADES 5 CONTINUING EDUCATION 9 CONTRACT SERVICES 44 COORDINATION/INTERCESSION WITH STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (SED) 35 CORE PROGRAMS 8

ENL IMMERSION 9 ENVIRONMENTAL CAREER ACADEMY 6 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (CEE) 31 EVALUATION & CONSULTATIVE SERVICES 25

LITERACY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 30 LOCAL SCHOOL BUILDING PROGRAMS 17 LOWER HUDSON REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP CENTER (RPC) 49

MAIL DELIVERY SERVICE 37 MANAGEMENT/INSURANCE COORDINATION 37 MANAGEMENT SERVICES 34 MANDARIN LANGUAGE 31

EXECUTIVE COACHING 30

MANHATTANVILLE DOCTORAL PROGRAM IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP 22

EXPLAINER VIDEO 42

MARKET RESEARCH & SURVEYS 47

EXPLORATORY ENRICHMENT 31

MASONRY 5

MEDIA 47

FALLS ACADEMY AT MAHOPAC FALLS 17

MEDICAL ASSISTANT 6

FASHION DESIGN & MERCHANDISING 4 FEEDING EVALUATIONS 25

MICROCOMPUTER TECHNOLOGY/CYBERSECURITY/ PROGRAMMING/CODING/GAMING 4

FOX MEADOW HIGH SCHOOL 16

MOBILE APPS 46

FSLA 22

MODEL SCHOOLS 40

FUNCTIONAL VISION ASSESSMENT (WITH ORIENTATION & MOBILITY) 25

MULTICULTURAL (BILINGUAL) EVALUATIONS 25 NEUROLOGICAL CONSULTATION 25

GED (GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT) 9

NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTATION 25

GRANT WRITING 47 GRAPHIC DESIGN & DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 4

NEW SCHOOL BUILDING LEADER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM 22

GUARDIANSHIP AFFIDAVIT 25

NEW VISIONS ENGINEERING (HYBRID/ELECTRIC) 5

GUIDANCE & CHILD STUDY CENTER 24

NEW VISIONS HEALTH 6

GUIDANCE DIRECTORS FORUM 27

NURSING SERVICES 26

HEALTH CAREER ACADEMY 6

OASIS AT WALTER PANAS HIGH SCHOOL 17

HEARING IMPAIRED 18

OC 21 31

HEATING/VENTILATING/AIR CONDITIONING/ PLUMBING /PIPE FITTING 5

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 18

HIGH SCHOOL PROFILE 42

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EVALUATION & CONSULTATION 25

HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING/UTILITY FIELD

OLAS - ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM 38 ONLINE COURSES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY 31

TECHNICIAN 6 HOSPITALITY CAREER ACADEMY 7

ON-SITE STAFF DEVELOPMENT 30

HR AUDIT 23

OPERATION RESPECT 23

HUDSON RIVER TEACHER CENTER (HRTC) 30 HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES 38

INDEX P

STRATEGIC/SUCCESS PLAN STRATEGIES DESIGNS 42

PACE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUSINESS LEADER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM 22

STUDENT PROGRAMS & SERVICES 31

PAES LAB 19

SUBSTITUTE PLACEMENT & ABSENSE MANAGEMENT 38

PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS 48 PHYSICAL THERAPY 18

SUBSCRIPTION DATABASES & E-BOOKS 32

SUPEREVAL 23

PHYSICAL THERAPY EVALUATION & CONSULTATION 25

PINES BRIDGE AT SUNSHINE 15

TEACHERS COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL POLICY

PLANNING SERVICES, MANAGEMENT 37

LEADERSHIP PROGRAM 22

PODCASTING 46

TEACHING CAREER ACADEMY 7

PRESERVATION/RESTORATION/COMMERCIAL MASONRY 5

TECHNICAL ENDORSEMENTS 8

PRINT MATERIALS 47

THE CHIEF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION 35

PRIVATE INVESTIGATION SERVICES 44

THE LEARNING CENTER AT FOX MEADOW 16

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES 26

THE LEARNING CENTER AT WALDEN 14

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & STUDENT CONFERENCE SERVICES ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT TRAINING 26 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR LEADERS 22 PROFILE OF A GRADUATE 42 PROMOTIONAL VIDEO 42 PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION 25 PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION 25 PUBLICITY 47 PUPIL SERVICES COORDINATION 26

R RECRUITMENT SERVICE 35 REGIONAL CRISIS TEAM 44 REGIONAL ENGLISH AS A NEW LANGUAGE PROFESSIONALS FORUM 27 REGIONAL FORUMS 27 REGIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 30 REGIONAL SAFETY SERVICES 43 REIMAGINING FISCAL LEADERSHIP IN THE NEW NORMAL 23

THE LOWER HUDSON REGIONAL INFORMATION CENTER (LHRIC) 49 THE PINES BRIDGE SCHOOL 15 THERAPEUTIC CANINE PROGRAM 19 THE WALDEN SCHOOL AT FOX MEADOW 14 THOUGHT EXCHANGE 23 TOPP PLC 40 TRANSITION COORDINATION SERVICES 26 TRANSITIONS AT PINES BRIDGE 15 TRANSITIONS AT WALDEN 14 TRANSPORTATION CAREER ACADEMY 8

U URBAN FORESTRY/ARBORICULTURE 6

V VETERINARY SCIENCE 6 VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES 42 & 46 VIDEO STREAMING/VIDEO ON DEMAND 32 VISUALLY IMPAIRED 18

W WALDEN SCHOOL 14

RELATED & SHARED SUPPORT SERVICES 18

WEB DESIGN & MANAGEMENT 47

REMEDIAL READING 18

WELDING 5

WORK-BASED LEARNING 8

SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION 35

SCHOOL CLINICIANS FORUM 27

YOUNG AUTHORS CONFERENCE 31

SCHOOL COMMUICATIONS SERVICE 45 SCHOOL METER 23 SCIENCE 21 30 SHARED SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST 26 SHARED SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER 26 SHARED SERVICES 26 SIGNATURE VIDEO 42 SMALL ENGINE/DIESEL 8 SOCIAL HISTORY 25 SOCIAL MEDIA 46 SPANISH GED . 9 SPANISH PRE-GED . 9 SPECIAL EDUCATION 12 SPECIAL EVENT MATERIALS 42 SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY 18 SPEECH AND/OR LANGUAGE EVALUATION 25 SPOTLIGHT VIDEO 42 SPORTS MEDICINE 6 SS/ELA 30 STAFF DEVELOPMENT FOR SCHOOL BUSINESS & SUPPORT STAFF 23 STRATEGIC COHERENCE PLANNING 23

DIRECTORY PARTICIPATING SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS

CENTRAL OFFICE STAFF

BOCES BOARD MEMBERS

Joel Adelberg, Ed.D.

James M. Ryan, Ed.D.

Richard Kreps

BEDFORD

DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

P R E S I D E N T, C A R M E L

Laurie Bandlow, Ed.D BREWSTER

Lynn Allen, Ed.D.

Catherine Lilburne V I C E P R E S I D E N T, G A R R I S O N

A S S I S TA N T S U P E R I N T E N D E N T

James Kaishian, Ed.D. BRIARCLIFF

Todd Currie

Mary-Margaret Zehr

A S S I S TA N T S U P E R I N T E N D E N T FOR BUSINESS

CARMEL

Christine Ackerman, Ph.D. C H A P PA Q U A

Louis T. Riolo A S S I S TA N T S U P E R I N T E N D E N T

Neil Boyle

Tina Mackay T R U S T E E , P U T N A M VA L L E Y

Mary Cay Nilsen TRUSTEE, BREWSTER

Jennifer D. Rosen TRUSTEE, BRIARCLIFF

EXECUTIVE DIREC TOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Frank Schnecker

CROTON-HARMON

Carl Albano

Catherine Balestrieri

Michael Simpkins

Stephen Walker

GARRISON

D I R E C T O R , C A R E E R & T E C H N I C A L E D U C AT I O N

Philip Benante, Ed.D.

John Boniello

HALDANE

Joseph Hochreiter

DIREC TOR, LOWER HUDSON REGIONAL PA R T N E R S H I P C E N T E R

HENDRICK HUDSON

Katharina Cerreta

Andrew Selesnick

D I R E C T O R , S C H O O L FA C I L I T I E S , & O P E R AT I O N S

K AT O N A H - L E W I S B O R O

Karen Gagliardi, Ed. D. (Interim)

Fred Ende

LAKELAND

DIREC TOR, CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES

Anthony DiCarlo

Lisa Hammel

M A H O PA C

D I R E C T O R , S P E C I A L E D U C AT I O N

Kenneth Freeston, Ed.D.

Ellen Lane

NORTH SALEM

D I R E C T O R , S C H O O L C O M M U N I C AT I O N S

Raymond Sanchez, Ed.D.

Bharat Mistry

OSSINING

D I R E C T O R O F H E A LT H & W E L FA R E B E N E F I T S

David Mauricio, Ed.D.

Jamie Molina

PEEKSKILL

Jeremy Luft, Ph.D. P U T N A M VA L L E Y

Raymond Blanch, Ph.D. SOMERS

Ronald Hattar, Ed.D. YORK TOWN

D I R E C T O R , I N F O R M AT I O N T E C H N O L O G Y

TRUSTEE, OSSINING

TRUSTEE, PEEKSKILL

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Lower Hudson Regional Partnership Center (RPC) 48

Curriculum & Instructional Services 29

Management Services 34

Regional Safety Services 43

Educational Technology 39

Career & Technical Education 2

School Communications Service 45

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