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The Division of Instructional Support Services is proud to offer professional learning opportunities to help districts establish a strong foundation for the implementation Portrait of a Graduate.
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Raymond C. Cramer students recently enjoyed a visit from Two By Two Animal Haven, a hands-on traveling program promoting animal welfare, conservation, and the importance of kindness and empathy toward all living things.
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The Orange County Mock Trial Tournament kicked off Saturday, March 21 at OUB’s Emanuel Axelrod Auditorium, where talented high school teams are argued a fictitious criminal case, The People vs. A. Carmen Erickson and Carson Blocker, before real Orange County judges.
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Luke Hand (left) of C.J. Hooker Middle School (Goshen Central School District) has been named the first place winner and will represent Orange County at the National Spelling Bee. He secured the win by correctly spelling 44 out of 50 words on the proctored tie-breaker written test, which was administered on March 20.
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Across 40 competitions - ranging from Animal Careers and Criminal Justice to Carpentry and Digital Cinema - OUB students showcased the hands-on training and real-world preparation they receive in their programs.
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March 9 - the birthday of pioneering educator Amy Bull Crist - has been officially designated as Amy Bull Crist Day at Orange-Ulster BOCES, honoring a woman whose historic ties to Orange County and visionary leadership helped shape the region’s educational landscape.
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A total of 66 teams from 12 school districts from Orange and Dutchess counties came together to compete in the Mid-Hudson Regional Odyssey of the Mind Competition (New York State Region 5) on Saturday, Feb 28, 2026. Orange-Ulster BOCES hosted the event at the Emanuel Axelrod Education Center on the Amy Bull Crist Campus in Goshen.
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Enrollment is open for the 2026–2027 Practical Nurse Program, your opportunity to launch a meaningful and in-demand career in healthcare.
Learn more about the Practical Nursing Program, enrollment steps, and financial aid options here.
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Orange-Ulster BOCES celebrated the send-off of the first tiny home built by its Carpentry students.
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At OUB, we’re proud to serve fresh, healthy meals made with care, helping students stay energized, focused, and ready for the day!
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Career & Technical Education Completion Rate
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Through more than 1,500 professional learning sessions each year, our Instructional Support Division empowers educators with research-based strategies, content, and support.
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Each year, our Technical Support Services Division purchases more than 10,000 computers and tech devices on behalf of local school districts.
81%
More than 81% of OUB Special Education students met or exceeded proficiency standards on the NYS Alternate Assessment.
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OUB's business and community partners immerse our CTE students in real-world, career-focused opportunities.
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