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Dufour leads BOCES into the future STORY AND PHOTOS BY PATRICIO ROBAYO
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obert M. Dufour, Ed. D., who took the helm as District Superintendent at Sullivan County BOCES in November, has an extensive resume in education, with a demonstrated passion for education and improvement. After seven years as the head of Eldred Central District, Dufour has brought his knowledge of education and the many connections he has Dr. Robert M. Dufour is leading the way for improvements and modernization at Sullivan BOCES.
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made throughout the years to lead BOCES into the future. “I started as a substitute teacher and worked my way up to superintendent, it is where I learned the education business,” said Dufour. The BOCES strives to be more proactive than reactive. One goal of the BOCES is to improve and modernize the many campuses that BOCES has to teach their students. “BOCES is here to serve the component districts,” said Dufour. “Right now we are looking to create a fiveyear facility plan to modernize our campuses, working with properties that we own and lease to secure the future of our facilities going forward so we can make programming plans that are long range.” The BOCES is also looking to embed select classrooms into local
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businesses and the community to enhance the students’ learning experience which will not only benefit the students, but benefit the facilities. Sullivan BOCES not only provides career and tech courses for the young people in the school districts as alternative ways to learn important and usable skills in life, but also
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to enrich the Adult and Continuing Education population. BOCES also fills the needs of the school districts when it comes to special education and looks to provide special education programs that the school districts are looking to expand upon. Additionally, BOCES wants to be at the forefront of the hospitality and tourism industry by home growing a workforce that will be needed with the influx of new hotels, businesses that are coming to Sullivan County, in addition to Resorts World Catskills which is already here, by creating the Hospitality and Tourism Academy. “We want students to know that this isn’t just a summer job but it can be a career,” said Dufour. “We are looking for our students to get real life training along with academics to make an informed decision when they graduate from high school… They can see and plan their own reality.” Students will learn and work at the actual hotels and tourist attractions that are located in Sullivan County. They’re working with the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce, the Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development, and the Sullivan Catskills Visitor Association on determining the current needs of the community and seeing how BOCES can fulfill those needs. One example is if a business needs more English speaking workers, BOCES can offer English as a Second Language course. In doing so, the adult student also has the opportunity to take other courses for free such as carpentry and household plumbing to further improve their skills as a worker. BOCES is looking to grow as the county does, in all aspects of industry from hospitality, tourism to agriculture and health and wellness.
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new program is starting at Sullivan BOCES, the Hospitality and Tourism Academy. With the recent rise of the tourism industry in Sullivan County, new opportunities are now available for students who are able to train with local hospitality and tourism professionals and gain valuable experience. Currently the tourism industry is one of the largest and fastest growing industries with a contribution to the world’s economy at $2.3 trillion, offering 100 million jobs. According to the Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development, in 2016, $419 million in visitors spending was realized in Sullivan County. This new program is geared towards high school students who are planning to major in Hospitality and Tourism related fields at a community or four-year college program. In addition to classroom work, the students will be provided with onsite learning at the various hospitality locations in Sullivan County. This allows students to see the industry first hand and determine if they want to make it a lifelong career. “The diversity of the industry is going to be the challenge,” Principal Scott Palermo said, referring to the fact that there are so many avenues one can take with tourism and hospitality. Topics of study will include: Introduction to the Hospitality & Tourism Industry, Introduction to Leadership and Management, Hospitality Management, Lodging Ownership and Management, Managing Food and Beverage Operations, Managing Business Operations, Operational Leadership, Recreation and Leisure, Sales and Marketing, Safety and Security, and Travel and Tourism. The
curriculum will be a reflection of the diversity of the industry and other topic areas may be added as the industry continues to expand. The program is competitive, as BOCES is seeking highly motivated high school students who are interested in this growing field. Furthermore, students must have passed all 9th and 10th grade courses, as well as two Regents exams. Students have the opportunity to earn up to seven high school credits
In addition to classroom work, the students will be provided with on-site learning at the various hospitality locations. towards graduation while still meeting industry standards and learning the essential job skills that will make them immediately employable in the industry after graduation. The student must also plan to attend a college or university after graduating and must secure recommendations from a school guidance counselor and two teachers. Students will also have the chance to earn college credits towards an associate or bachelor’s degree while they are enrolled in the program. Also, the student will have to complete an essay on a selected topic and have an interview with an interdisciplinary team of teacher guidance counselors and administrators. This is an exciting new program that will serve both the students and the needs of Sullivan County well! Interested students should contact their guidance counselor for an application. Openings are still available!
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tudents who are looking to get extra creative might be interested in one of the newest programs that BOCES has to offer, innovative design. The program was created for students who are interested in digital manufacturing and gaming industries to those interested in becoming architects, designers, builders, game designers and landscapers and engineers. While using the latest modeling software and working with state of the art computers, students will learn to harness their creativity to explore plans and bring their ideas to life on the screen or with the 3D printer. Students who have an interest in this program are recommended to
have a high school grade of 80 or above in math and/or science. With the advancement of digital manufacturing and the use of the computer-based systems to visualize products and ideas in 3D, students now need to have the tools ready for when they enter the workforce and/or college. Whether you making a car, airplanes or the latest iPhone, companies are looking for engineers, designers and computer engineers who have the skills to compete in this technology-filled world. Working with other programs in BOCES, students are able to use the skills they have learned in a real life situation. One example is working CONTINUED ON 8S
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Innovative design touches on a variety of disciplines. Students can take what they learn and apply it to real life situations.
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Robert Woytowick, who teaches the Innovative Design course and is an accomplished architect and enjoys seeing the accomplishment the students have.
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with the construction tech program in helping with the design and visualization of a ramp that was built at the school. “The programs we use are industry standard so when the student leaves us, they already know how to use the programs,” said Robert Woytowick, who teaches the Innovative Design course. The current classroom will soon be converted to a full design studio with new desks and computers that will allow students to use their designs to mimic a real work environment that they might encounter
after their time at BOCES. This program is very unique for Sullivan County where the latest in state of art computers and design gives students a chance they might not have had a few years ago. This forward thinking program looks to prepare the students for not only the local workforce but the global one as well. If a student decides to go to college and further their learned skills from BOCES, they will be a step ahead of most students because of the indepth learning and hands-on skills using the industry standard software that is available. The program has already seen an
increase of students who want to participate. “This year we have about 14 students in the program, and the projected students for next year will be 50,” said Woytowick. “This program has given students a sense of accomplishment. Some students come into the class not knowing the programs, but once they start to learn, the students start coming out of their shell.” Game design is one of the newer industries that current students have grown up with and it offers exciting and competitive careers around the world. Students learn all aspects of game design from building characters to
animating the game which uses different aspects of science, engineering, mathematics, design and art. “These students have grown up with this technology, now they get to learn how everything is made,” said Woytowick. Students are benefited with hands-on training with state-of theart technology and a career and technical endorsement on their Regents diploma. Additionally, they will be able to create a portfolio and resume that will impress future employers and colleges. Students will also obtain membership in SkillsUSA Club and earn college credits.
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The outdoor learning program is one of the newer ones offered at BOCES’ White Sulphur Springs campus.
Learning beyond the classroom BY PATRICIO ROBAYO he outdoor learning classroom at the White Sulphur Springs School has had great success! In its fourth year of existence, the initiative continues to grow and provide students with expanded learning opportunities. Jill Holland, occupational therapist, and Cheryl Johnstone, teacher, spearheaded the project. The goal of the program is to use multi-sensory re-learning to let the child become
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inspired by the natural world around them and enhance what they are learning in the classrooms. With discovery learning and direct observation, along with hands-on experience, students are able to use skills such as math and science in real life situations. Students also use the outdoor learning space to achieve their occupational and physical therapy goals through projectbased learning. The White Sulphur Springs School
has created garden beds for students to learn how to grow fruits and vegetables. Dolch (Sight Words) rocks were also placed in the garden so students can identify words (associate with the outdoor learning space) and make sentences, which will increase their reading and writing skills. Students learn how to plan a garden, which involves math and science, and they then apply what they learned to actual production work. The program illustrates the impor-
tance of the sustainable use and preservation of our natural environment. Grants from Sullivan Renaissance and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County and the Catskill Mountainkeeper Edible Garden Project have been instrumental in assisting with the program by providing items for the gardens such as the fences and benches. Cornell Cooperative Extension also helped establish the curriculum that helps
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more accessible to students who might not otherwise have outdoor experiences. The outdoor learning space has provided so many benefits for the students. The students now learn first hand where their food comes from, starting from a seed to growing the plant and then eating the food they’ve grown through project-based learning. The garden would like to supplement the salad bar that was recently installed with a Healthy School grant. Furthermore, the gardens will also help out with the Backpack program which helps families who are less fortunate to be able to come home with food when school is not in session. Equally important, the students
participate in creating a Farm Market stand where staff and students can buy the food that is grown in the garden. The money made from the farm
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stand goes right back into the program to be able to expand the tools the students need and further the program.
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with agriculture literacy. Additionally, Sullivan Renaissance, Cornell Cooperative Extension will help with the building of a garden shed and shade area for the students working outside and doing yoga. The outdoor learning classroom has also created a garden bed that is specifically for pollinating other plants. Bees and butterflies are a welcome sight at the gardens as they help the plants flourish and teach the children about the natural world. The outdoor garden features garden beds that are at ground level and also garden beds that are off the ground and are handicap accessible. During the winter months, the children learn about the birds using bird feeders and track temperature changes. The future goals are to increase the outdoor learning space and make it
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Teaching the adults of today!
STORY AND PHOTOS BY PATRICIO ROBAYO OCES does not only teach the young people of tomorrow but also the adults of today, offering them an extensive array of programs. The adult and continuing education program provides a high quality of learning with technical and vocational services for adults returning to education or out of school youth. One focus that the adult education program has is helping those individuals whose primary language is not English. The support services at BOCES helps to empower families with much needed life skills and citizenship training to be able to create lifelong home, school and community involvement. One example of the benefits a person gets when they enroll at BOCES is receiving English for Speakers of Other Languages (ELS) which is offered as a free course.
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English for speakers of other languages is one of the fastest growing classes at Sullivan BOCES, and it’s offered for free.
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The courses are offered at various locations like Monticello, Liberty and South Fallsburg. Furthermore, adults can also sign up for free New York State High School Equivalency (HSE/TASC) courses which are held at the St. John Education Center in Monticello or offered as a Distance Learning Program where students can study at home. Attending students are expected to drop off and pick up work packets at least bi-weekly and schedule six hours to work on homework each week and attend a three-hour session at various libraries throughout the county. Another benefit of taking an ELS class at BOCES is that the students are able to take a certificate or trade program. The certificate program offers courses in office procedure and management and in the trade program, students will be able to learn basic construction skills and general home repair. Equally important, students will earn occupational safety and health administration certifications. Maria Hernandez is one student who is taking advantage of what BOCES has to offer and is currently enrolled in a HSE/TASC program. “I worked in construction in the past and want to learn more skills for
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a future potential job,” said Maria Hernandez. “I am happy to be able to take these courses and learn new skills.” HSE/TASC examinations are also offered at the school and are given at the Rubin Pollack Education Center in Liberty with public testing offered on Friday and Saturday evenings. The St. John Street Education is also an official Pearson VUE testing center. Furthermore, BOCES offers professional development, personal enrichment along with personal enrichment classes. Some of the more popular and in demand courses are the wellness workshops such as Natural Whole Food Detox, Low Carb living, Essential Oils, Menu Planning and Goal Setting with Daily Planners. Furthermore, adults can learn trade such as auto and motorcycle and truck tech, small engine maintenance and repair. Additionally, students can prepare for the CDL Class for A and B permits along with air brake systems. There are also personal enrichment courses such as dog obedience, interior design, Medicare 101, painting along with drawing and creative insights to writing. Whether you have a career in mind or want to explore something new, BOCES has plenty of choices available for you!
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