SETRC

The Special Education Training and Resource Center at Orange Ulster BOCESis located at the Harriman Learning Center at 163 Harriman Heights Road, Monroe, New York. SETRC is a New York State network of trained educators designed to provide professional development, technical assistance and special education resources to local school districts, parents and community organizations.

The purpose of SETRC is to build the capacity of school districts and educators to support the achievement of students with disabilities. SETRC works with school districts based on the needs identified by the district and NYSED through its planning processes.

SETRC Services include the following:

Staff Development on topics related to Students with Disabilities: achievement, Special Education procedures and law, behavior/classroom management
Committee on Special Education (CSE) Member Training
Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) Member Training
Quality Improvement Plan(QIP) Facilitation

Transition services
IDEA
Inclusionary practices
Collaboratively identified topics for workshops in school districts
Web and paper resources related to NYS regulations, best practices, etc.
Research on Special Education topics as needed
Support to CSE Chairs in meeting SED State Performance Plan requirements

Carol Bliefernich
SETRC Coordinator
cbliefernich@ouboces.org, 845-781-4363 Ext. 10788

Caroline Almeida
SETRC Professional Development Specialist
calmeida@ouboces.org, 845-781-4363 Ext. 10789