The Sullivan BOCES 2018-2019 Administrative Budget ($2.9 million) was unanimously approved by the county’s component school boards on April 17.
It is a pleasure to share with you the first issue of the BOCES Edge Newsletter
Sullivan BOCES in partnership with the Catskill Art Society proudly presents the Annual Sullivan County High School Art Show. Student work will be on display from April 20th through May 5th at the CAS Arts Center in Livingston Manor.
Students from the Career & Technical Education Center took center stage as they displayed their skills to board members and administrators from the eight component school districts that comprise Sullivan County BOCES. The event, featuring a dinner prepared by the culinary students, was held April 10 at the Rubin Pollack Education Center in Liberty.
April 27th - Learn about Sullivan 180, and their focus on the health and well-being of Sullivan County, NY. Joel Fuhrman, M.D. - renowned family physician and author, who has appeared on Dr. Oz, Good Morning America and PBS will present Eating Your Way to Better Health. The presentation will begin at 5:00pm. Please register at info@sullivan180.org or call (845) 295-2682. On April 28th – Sullivan Renaissance will hold its Annual Conference and Spring Market. Hear renowned community development strategist Peter Kageyama speak about “Love Where You Live”. Conference doors open at 9:00am and the Market will open at 10:30am. Please register at info@sullivanrenaissance.org or call (845) 295-2445
Don't wait! Check out what courses the Adult Program is offering for 2018. Click on the Adult Education Tab at the top of the page to view the catalog. Courses start soon - register now by calling (845) 295-4915
The following Sullivan County Schools are looking for people to work in their district as substitutes. Eldred • Fallsburg • Liberty • Monticello • Sullivan BOCES • Sullivan West • Tri-Valley
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Sullivan BOCES is located in the southern Catskill region of New York State. 100 miles from New York City, Sullivan County is known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreation, open spaces and close proximity to the New York Metropolitan Area, all of which makes Sullivan County an ideal location for cultural and economic growth.
The County is home to the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival, the resort casino: Resorts World Catskills, legendary fly fishing of the Beaverkill and Willowemoc Rivers, the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts & Museum, bald eagles, challenging golf courses, resorts and much more.
Residents of the County are also within commuting distance from several community and SUNY colleges. Sullivan County is also within 45 miles of Stewart International Airport and is the home of the Sullivan County International Airport, which is large enough for small and corporate jets. The County is deeply involved in Sullivan Renaissance (a county-wide beautification program) and offers quaint surroundings, affordable housing, friendly neighborhoods and a great deal of community pride, making Sullivan County a prime choice for new residents.
The supervisory district serves eight component districts (Eldred CSD, Fallsburg CSD, Liberty CSD, Livingston Manor CSD, Monticello CSD, Roscoe CSD, Sullivan West CSD, and Tri-Valley CSD). Sullivan BOCES also provides cross contract services to districts throughout the state.
Sullivan BOCES consists of:
Sullivan County BOCES delivers a wide-range of instructional and management services to its eight school districts and several other schools. Our three-hundred staff members collaborate with our customers to create solutions to educational challenges, increase operational efficiencies, and reduce costs. We improve student success by providing quality educational experiences, helping students achieve their goals, learn skills, increase knowledge and develop a work ethic for the 21st century.
Our Career and Technical Education program offers juniors and seniors hands-on training in a variety of fields, guided by expert Advisory Boards, ensuring that students are ready for employment or for college study. Our Career & Tech programs have articulation agreements with colleges or trade schools, and can earn credit toward an associate or bachelor degree while still in high school at a significant savings.
Children and young adults are the main focus of the Special Education and Alternative Education Programs, which create and implement strategies to develop each individual’s potential utilizing state-of-the-art technology to enrich instruction.
Adults interested a career change, learning new skills or hobbies, preparing for the HSE/TASC diploma, or learning English as a second language find offerings at the BOCES Adult & Continuing Education. The program offers day and evening courses, on-line courses, and works with area businesses to provide specialized training to meet the needs of the individual business.
The Instructional Support Services Division is an important resource helping educators adapt to the new State–mandated learning standards, and providing professional development. We work with the districts to integrate technology into their classrooms.
We also offer cooperative school support services designed to increase efficiencies, save time and money and eliminate duplication of staff, facilities, and equipment. Our goal is simple, do everything we can to collaborate to increase student success, optimize efficiencies and enhance cost savings.
