Instructional Support Cooperative Services

Contact:

Melanie Lofaro, Assistant Director of Instructional Support Services, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext. 10702

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, NY 10924

This program provides opportunities beyond the traditional classroom to enrich the total learning experience for high school seniors. Students learn teamwork, leadership skills, appreciation of diversity as well as an understanding of complex organizational structures and cultural events that they would not otherwise access in a typical high school environment. 

Participants are engaged in monthly activities that have a theme for exploration.  The program begins with students meeting with their counterparts from various other schools and participating in mixed grouping and project adventure activities under the theme of Team Building/Leadership.  The school year themes continue with activities such as: Sight & Sound: Cultural Diversity, Art in Motion, Civic  Rights and Responsibilities, Group Cooperation, Popular Theater, and Hudson Valley Art and Culture. 

Activities include trips to cultural events, presentations and panel discussions.  Excursions may include New York City cultural events and areas of local interest where students are introduced to a variety of art forms including theater and nationally-renowned museums.  Each district provides an advisor, whose role is to prepare the students for each of the planned activities. It is also this advisor’s responsibility to chaperone the students during the events as well as to communicate to parents all information related to this program.

Admission:

Each district has the opportunity to select those academically talented students that meet district established criteria, with class ranking being the most common.  Students selected for this program must make the commitment to attend all of the planned activities throughout the year.   If a student cannot attend an event, it is suggested that the district have a list of alternates who could be available.

Cost Formula:

There is a per pupil fee for participation.

Contact:

Melanie Lofaro, Assistant Director of Instructional Support Services, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext. 10702

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, NY 10924

• This program provides opportunities beyond the traditional classroom to enrich the total learning experience for students in grades K-12. The program is highly flexible and responsive to individual districts' requests for enrichment opportunities both in the classroom and place-based field trip learning experiences. For example, while a class is studying the Revolutionary War, students may have the opportunity to participate in a field trip to Washington's Headquarters or Knox Headquarters in Newburgh. To enhance STEM learning, trips to the Liberty Science Center and other such places are coordinated by OU BOCES.  Excursions may also include New York City cultural events and areas of local interest where students are introduced to a variety of art forms including theater and nationally renowned museums. To supplement classroom-based curricula, OU BOCES will arrange for various programs such as The Museum of the Hudson Highlands to visit classrooms to facilitate presentations on a wide variety of science topics. These classroom curricula expansion opportunities can be tailored for any grade level. District requests can include a specific field trip destination or in-class program. If you would like suggestions, BOCES will research and make recommendations for topic-related destinations and programs. We will coordinate the enrichment experience from start to finish. This program expands the opportunities for students to participate in unique educational experiences that enhance the classroom curriculum and support the NYS Standards.

Admission:

This service is available to component school districts upon application.

Contact:

Melanie Lofaro, Assistant Director of Instructional Support Services, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext. 10702

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, NY 10924

• A variety of programs are offered to school districts to promote the teaching of diverse curricula in the outdoors, to develop environmental awareness and conservation, and to improve learning and social relationships. These programs may include a resident camp program, using the community as a learning resource, school site development, resources for the development of environmental studies curriculum, teacher training and field trips.
• Collaborations with organizations such as the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum and the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc., offer districts in-class educational programs. These collaborations expand the opportunities for students to participate in unique educational experiences that enhance the classroom curriculum and support the NYSED Learning Standards.
• Collaborations with regional partners allow for engineering trips and hands-on learning experiences.

Admission:

This service is available to component school districts upon application.

Cost Formula:

Charges are per service/per building basis.

Contact:   

Catherine Sherlock, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext 10745 

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, NY 10924

• Odyssey of the Mind provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students that encourages student analysis of situations using imagination or synthesis or best qualities in workable solutions. Students learn how to think divergently by answering open-ended problems in a team setting. Embedded in the process are the skills necessary for student readiness for careers and colleges such as creativity, innovation, problem-solving, critical thinking, global awareness, interpersonal and collaborative skills, self-direction and adaptability.
• This service provides coordination of a Regional Tournament where teams of students compete.  Coordination includes training of team coaches, recruitment and training of tournament judges and volunteers. Workshops including Spontaneous training. Dissemination of information critical to tournament participation. High-ranking teams may have the opportunity to compete at the state and world levels.

Admission:

This service is available to all school districts upon application.

Cost Formula:

The cost of this service is based on the following:

Co-Ser #577.000:  Per district charge

Co-Ser #577.001:  Per team charge

Contact:   

Melanie Lofaro, Assistant Director of Instructional Support Services, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext. 10702

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, NY 10924

• This service provides coordination for the New York State Mock Trial tournament at the county, regional and state levels.  The purpose of the Mock Trial competition is to further students’ understanding of the law, court procedures, and legal systems; to increase proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and reasoning; to promote better communication and cooperation between school and community; and to heighten appreciation for academic studies.  This program is open to students in grades 9 - 12.

Admission: 

This service is available to all school districts upon application.

Cost Formula:

Per district charge.

Contact:

Melanie Lofaro, Assistant Director of Instructional Support Services, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext. 10702

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, NY 10924

• The Amy Bull Crist Youth-in-Government Program for high school students strives for maximum understanding of, and participation in county and state government by the future voters and office holders of America.  The culminating activities for this program are County Service Day and a trip to Albany. On County Service Day, students shadow their actual officeholders in the Orange County government. The trip to Albany provides the students the opportunity to tour the New York State Capitol building and meet with a New York State government representative. This program is open to students in grades 9 - 12.

Admission:

This service is available to all school districts upon application.

Cost Formula:

Per district charge.

Contact:

Colleen Hamel, Executive Assistant, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext. 10715 

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, NY 10924

• This annual event event honors high school seniors who have demonstrated excellence in academic achievement throughout high school.  The event takes place in a local venue and includes the students from public and private high schools in the region, their parents/guardians, the high school principal, the superintendent of schools and the school board president.

Admission:

This service is available to all school districts upon application.

Cost Formula:

Per district charge.

Contact:

Colleen Hamel, Executive Assistant, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext. 10715 

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, NY 10924

This annual breakfast event honors high school seniors who have demonstrated excellence in the arts and humanities throughout high school.  The breakfast takes place in a local venue and includes the students from public and private high schools in the region, their parents/guardians, the high school principal, the superintendent of schools and the school board president.

Admission:

This service is available to all school districts upon application.

Cost Formula:

Per district charge.

Contact:

Elena Barnes, Senior Account Clerk, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext. 10708 

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, NY 10924

• A wide array of professional learning experiences are offered to school staff.  All topics related to success in school from Pre-K to 12th grade are addressed.  Research-based practices are employed to assure that all professional learning has positive impacts on students' school-based experiences.  

Admission:

These services are open to districts subscribing to the base Co-Ser.

Cost Formula:

Per session fee

Contact:  

Diane E. Lang, Ph.D., Director of Instructional Support Services, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext. 10701     

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, NY 10924

• Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and other specialized workshops are available to support district-based and regional responses to emergencies and incidents of loss among students and school personnel.

Admission:

This service is open to all districts participating in the School Improvement Co-Ser.

Cost Formula:

Annual subscription fee

Contact:

Judy English, Program Facilitator, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext. 10729 

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, NY 10924

• We offer community-based translation of school documents, meetings and events.

Admission:

Must join 578 and complete an application.

Cost Formula:

Per proposal.

Contact:

Melanie Lofaro, Coordinator of Professional Learning, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext. 10702       

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, NY 10924

• Current research on instruction and learning emphasizes the use of instructional coaching to support teachers to hone their pedagogy to meet the needs of all learners.  Instructional coaches work alongside teachers within the classroom in an effort to improve instruction and learning outcomes.

Admission:

These services are open to districts subscribing to the base Co-Ser.

Cost Formula:

Per day fee

Contact:

Melanie Lofaro, Coordinator of Professional Learning, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext. 10702

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, NY 10924

• In-district custom workshops can be designed and implemented on any Pre-K - 12th grade school topic requested by a district.  Historically districts have requested workshops on: instructional and assessment methods, teaching diverse student populations, social issues, NYS initiatives, supervision, curriculum development and many other topics.  The latest professional learning methods are used producing an engaging, impactful experience.

Admission:

These services are open to districts subscribing to the base Co-Ser.

Cost Formula:

Per workshop fee

Contact:

Dana Gropper, Technology Integration Specialist, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext. 10704         

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, NY 10924

• The eLearning experience consists of a variety of instructional and professional learning eSolutions applications for school districts utilizing cutting edge technologies that extend the learning beyond the walls of the traditional school setting.   This Co-Ser supports strategies including, but not limited to, videoconferencing, electronic field trips, project-based instructional activities between two or more sites, virtual learning, hybrid learning, professional learning activities, distance learning, on-line course offerings for students and adults, and peer-to-peer classroom interactions. This service also provides districts with the opportunity to participate in NYS distance learning activities to facilitate individual and group learning options. Contract arrangements for multiple district use of specific software and web-based instructional programs for content specific activities, remediation and assessment will be facilitated. All phases of eLearning and virtual learning are supported and cultivated. 

Admission:

This service is available to all school districts upon application.

Cost Formula:  

Base fee
471.000

eLearning & additional per event cost
471.010

Contact:

Jaclyn Ellefsen, Lead Technology Integration Specialist, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext. 10713 

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, NY 10924

• This extension enables districts to offer online learning opportunities for students to participate in elective, honors, and AP courses in a variety of subject areas, including foreign languages. Districts have the option of participating as either full members or partial members. Districts can choose to participate as full members allowing them to register up to 25 students in VHS courses per semester. Full member districts receive a discounted price by providing the VHS with a qualified teacher to facilitate one of the many offerings listed in the course catalog. Districts can choose to subscribe to VHS as a partial member by purchasing individual seats per semester. Partial member districts do not have to provide a teacher to VHS. Both full and partial members of the VHS are provided with a teacher of record from Orange-Ulster BOCES, which assists districts in overseeing student performance in each of the VHS courses.

Admission:

This service is available to all school districts upon application and that have subscribed to the eLearning Co-Ser and this specific offering.

Cost Formula:

Base fee plus membership fee.

Contact:

Diane E. Lang, Ph.D., Director of Instructional Support Services, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext. 10701     

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, NY 10924

• This eLearning experience provides Mandarin Chinese language instruction utilizing a variety of technologies including video-conferencing.  This initiative is designed to teach students to read, write, listen, and speak in Mandarin Chinese and explore Chinese culture and history. Language instruction is provided for grades 6 - 12 with entry points at all levels.
• Exploratory experiences for K - 5 students can be arranged.

Admission:

This service is available to all school districts upon application that have subscribed to the eLearning Co-Ser and as is allowable in the teacher’s schedule. Districts are encouraged to provide their own equipment.

Cost Formula:

Base fee plus per section fee and the cost of supplies. Fees for maintenance and repair may be charged for shared equipment.

Contact:  

Diane E. Lang, Ph.D., Director of Instructional Support Services, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext. 10701        

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, NY 10924

• The programs within data analysis provide trained instructional specialists to act as a resource and facilitator for districts in the use of data to inform instruction and improve student achievement.  The goal is to support data-driven decision making to improve student outcomes. Programs include:

Level I: Building a Foundation – reading and using NYS data;

Level II: Beginning with Questions – Item analysis to include work with gap analysis; student choices, regional comparison, rigor of question and analyze strengths and challenges; desegregation of subgroups;

Level III: Inviting Action – Use of NYS and/or Question reports; instructional coaching with grade level teams to include modeling of best practices, planning use of instructional strategies and common assessments;

Level IV: Building Capacity and Sustainability  –   Establish content/skill  goals  and provide support for data team development – to include analysis of formative assessment practices and looking at student work.

Admission:

This service is available to all school districts upon application and that have subscribed to the School Improvement Co-Ser #578.000.

Cost Formula:   

Data Analysis Level 1
578.070 per proposal

Data Analysis Level 2
578.071 per proposal

Data Analysis Level 3
578.072 per proposal

Date Analysis Level 4
578.073 per proposal

Contact:

Melanie Lofaro, Assistant Director of Instructional Support Services, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext. 10702

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, NY  10924

This service provides support and training for the district New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA).

Admission:

This service is available to all school districts upon application and that have subscribed to the School Improvement Co-Ser #578.000.

Cost Formula:

The cost of this service is based on the following:

578.090:  Per-teacher cost (Experienced)

578.092:  Per-teacher cost (New) and/or

Contact:

Diane E. Lang, Ph.D., Director of Instructional Support Services, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext. 10701       

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, NY 10924

This service supports component school districts in planning, implementing and support for continuous school improvement, strengthening teacher/ leader effectiveness, and increasing student outcomes. Assistance is provided in the following ways:

• Professional learning experiences and support are designed to provide educators with knowledge and skills that will improve student achievement and learning.  Specialists offer sessions that provide techniques and facilitation strategies that teachers and professionals can tailor to their current and future needs.
• District-based services assist in planning, providing specialized training for particular groups, in-school, or district-wide support for change efforts.  Areas for customized services include goal development, strategic district planning, instructional support, assessment, content area articulation, curriculum design and specific educational methodologies. Other areas of expertise include: curriculum/instruction, assessment, leadership development, facilitated data analysis and shared decision making, team training, teacher evaluation and leadership strategies.
• Regional professional learning provides coordination for multi-district activities to strengthen instruction, raise standards, improve curriculum and assessment practices, and build capacity.
• Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and other specialized workshops are available to support district-based and regional responses to emergencies and incidents of loss among students and staff.
• Participating districts are members of electronic mailing lists that facilitate information sharing. Participating districts are also BOCES Instructional Council (BIC) participants in a variety of regular meetings, (BIC, Principals’ and content area meetings) and ad hoc meetings as needed, such as forums on revised/updated learning standards and assessments.
• Instructional Coaching is available in all academic subjects and for development of Data Teams.
• The School Improvement service also provides leadership and coordination of the BOCES grant-based and regional curriculum assessment projects.
• Coordination and school district support from the Regional Test Site is also provided through School Improvement Services.

Admission:

This service is available to all school districts upon application.

Cost Formula:

The cost of this service is based on the following:

• Co-Ser #578.000:  Base fee per district
• Co-Ser #578.001: Plus RWADA
• Co-Ser #578.010: School Improvement Workshop
• Co-Ser #578.020: School Improvement Teacher Replacement Cost
• Co-Ser #578.030: Critical Incident Stress Management
• Co-Ser #578.111-141: School Improvement Custom in-district workshop
• Co-Ser #578.100-156: School Improvement instructional facilitation (instructional coaching)

Contact:

Melanie Lofaro, Assistant Director of Instructional Support Services, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext. 10702

Contact:

Diane E. Lang, Ph.D., Director of Instructional Support Services, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext. 10701   

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, NY 10924

• Grant writing support for schools.

Admission:

Must join 578.

Cost Formula:

Per proposal.

Contact:

Melanie Lofaro, Assistant Director of Instructional Support Services, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext. 10702

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, NY 10924

• The program supports school improvement through comprehensive teaching, learning, and assessment support service. This service advances best practices in teaching, learning, and assessment.

Admission:  

Must join 578.

Cost Formula:

Per proposal.

SHARED LIBRARIAN Co-Ser  #315.000

Contact:  

Melanie Lofaro, Assistant Director of Instructional Support Services, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext. 10702

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, NY 10924

• This service provides a certified, part-time shared library media specialist. The shared librarian is available to collaborate with classroom teachers to create lesson plans utilizing inquiry and resources, work with students directly to promote information literacy. Will also to manage the needs of the library, including the physical space, collection development, and weeding;

Orange-Ulster BOCES will:

• Hire itinerant librarian(s) with input from participating component district staff
• Provide specialist with relevant curriculum, media and technology and skills matrix
• Provide necessary staff development for implementation
• Observe and evaluate librarian(s) and provide support   
• Confer with districts as needed to support the librarian(s)

Admission:

This service is available to all school districts upon application.

Cost Formula:

The cost of this service is a per-diem charge.

Contact:

Scott Sibilla, Coordinator of Library Services, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext.10743

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, NY 10924

• The Orange-Ulster BOCES Media Library supplements and strengthens instruction by offering curriculum-related multimedia in support of the NYS Standards and digital literacy. Different media formats accommodate a variety of student learning styles necessary for component resource-rich learning experience of digital media.
• The Media Library also provides Internet access to more than 98,000 digital videos and clips, audio titles, pod casts and digital images through a wide range of video streaming systems.
• We also subscribe to an audio streaming system that provides staff and students access to royalty free music, audio themes and sound effects to ensure copyright safety for our member schools.  These can be used for presentations, reports, video yearbooks, etc.
• The collection can be accessed and booked online. You may also request materials by phone or email. Our staff will prepare and send you a variety of multimedia resources for a specific unit upon request by a teacher or school library media specialist.
• The Media Library resources cover all curricular areas PreK-12 and are aligned to support New York State Learning Standards. Our professional media staff assists teachers with locating, evaluating and integrating media resources to increase student learning and prepare students for higher standards.
• The online booking system provides easy searching on the integrated media catalog by subjects, keywords, and curriculum standards.  Onsite media training is available throughout the school year upon request. Teachers are encouraged to evaluate and recommend media for inclusion in the library.  Additional services are laminating and LCD projector loans.

Admission:

This service is available to all school districts upon application.

Cost Formula:

The cost of this service is based on the RWADA of participating school districts.

Contact:

Scott Sibilla, Coordinator of Library Services, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext.10743

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, NY 10924

• Media are delivered to and picked up from designated sites within each school district on appointed days.  Delivery and pick-up points are determined by each district.

Admission:

This service is available to all participants in the Orange-Ulster BOCES Media Library Service Co-Ser #504.000.

Cost Formula:

Base cost includes one stop - Co-Ser #504.020.  Additional fees for added stops within district - Co-Ser #504.021.

Contact:

Scott Sibilla, Coordinator of Library Services, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext.10743

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, NY 10924

• This service supports districts in automating their school libraries through Follett Destiny and OPALS Automation Software Systems.  The Library Automation Service supports school library media centers with an up-to-date online public access catalog (OPAC), a circulation management system and interlibrary loan.  The service provides initial professional consultation and planning, the acquisition and installation of hardware and software, and MARC record conversion services.  Continued support via training, maintenance and upgrades, and database management of student records. Other services and enhancements may be added.

Admission:

This service is available to all component school districts upon application.

Cost Formula:

Service is based on a per library base fee -
Co-Ser #505.000 plus the cost of software and equipment as needed Co-Ser #505.010.

Contact:

Scott Sibilla, Coordinator of Library Services, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext.10743

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, NY 10924

• This service supports districts in converting from one library automation system to another.  Orange-Ulster BOCES currently supports Follett Destiny and OPALS automation software systems.  This service provides districts with professional consultation and planning, technical supports and MARC record conversion services when converting automation systems.  Custom conversion services may also be requested.

Admission:

This service is available to all component school districts upon application.

Cost Formula:

Per proposal.  

Contact:

Scott Sibilla, Coordinator of Library Services, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext.10743

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, NY 10924

• The Professional Reference Library provides support services and access to professional materials on current issues in education with an emphasis on curriculum, educational trends, and instructional practices.  Easy access to documents, research articles, instructional kits, books, DVDs, eBooks, and databases are available through the online catalog.
• The facility is staffed by professional librarians who are available to provide assistance for specific administrative and curricular needs. In addition, collections of popular books for whole class instruction or literature circles are available to loan.
• The Database Access service provides assistance in selection, purchase, and management of online database resources. Management services include coordinating trial access, monthly data analysis updates, troubleshooting connection problems and arranging training.

Admission:

This service is available to all component school districts upon application.

Cost Formula:

Cost of this service is based on RWADA of participating school districts –  Co-Ser #508.000.  Any additional costs will be charged under Co-Ser 508.010.

Contact:

Scott Sibilla, Coordinator of Library Services, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext.10743

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, NY 10924

• This service allows users to access books available in an electronic format either on-site or from home.  eBook loading provided through this Co-Ser properly installs newly-purchased eBooks making them readily available.

Admission:

This service is available to all component school districts upon application.

Cost Formula:

Per proposal. 

Contact:   

Scott Sibilla, Coordinator of Library Services, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext.10743

Locations:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, NY 10924

• The New York State Learning Standards stress the use of an inquiry method and a hands-on approach to elementary science.  The K-6 Science Kit Program contains both physical science and life science strand.  Each of the units contain a detailed teacher guide, classroom activities, and an inventory of items included to complete the lessons. 
• The following kits are currently available:

Physical Science - K-6

K - Waterplay                                 

Gr. 1 - Properties                            

Gr. 3 - Buoyancy  

Gr. 4 - Electrical Circuits     

Gr. 5 - Electromagnetism            

Gr. 6 - Powders & Crystals          

Life Science - K-6

K - Classroom Plants                     

Gr. 1 - From Seed to Plant, Animal Coverings                   

Gr. 2 - Growing Older, Frogs: Their Habitats and Habits               

Gr. 3 - Butterflies

Gr. 4 - Plant Life Cycles

Gr. 6 - Rocks & Minerals

Admission:

This service is available to all school districts upon application.

Cost Formula: 

The charge includes the cost of maintenance.  Additional supplies may be purchased if necessary.

Contact:

Scott Sibilla, Coordinator of Library Services, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext.10743

Locations:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, NY 10924

• StarLab is an inflatable, dome-shaped, portable planetarium. This practical science teaching tool comes with digital software and a 3-ring binder which includes a curriculum manual that is a compendium of related programs and activities. Requests for StarLab are made through the Library Services Science Kit Program.  Training is available through OU BOCES will include utilization, set up/take down instructions, and care of the equipment.

Admission:

This service is available to component school districts upon application.

Cost Formula:

The charge will include the cost of a one week use of StarLab: One-Week StarLab CoSer #517.010; 2nd week StarLab Co-Ser #517.011

Contact:

Scott Sibilla, Coordinator of Library Services, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext.10743

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, NY 10924

• The School Library System is a non-charge service overseen by the New York State Education Department.  All school libraries, public and non-public that meet NYS Commissioner of Education Library Regulations, may be members.  The School Library System (SLS) provides services to member schools through each local district’s school library media specialist.  A council consisting of representatives from stakeholders within the BOCES region governs the SLS.  Workshops related to library information skills and literacy are coordinated through the SLS, as are visits to member librarians.  
• Small group and one-on-one professional development is also offered. Cooperative collection development, a union catalog and inter-library loan are coordinated through the system office to enable sharing of resources.  The SLS assists members in borrowing materials from public and academic libraries in the Southeastern Library Resources Council region and across the U.S.

Admission:

This service is available to all school districts upon application.

Cost Formula: 

There is no charge for this service.  It is funded through Library Development, New York State Education Department.

Contact:

Scott Sibilla, Coordinator of Library Services, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext.10743

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, NY 10924

• eBooks are provided and curated. 

Cost Formula

Per rate sheet.

Contact:

Jaclyn Ellefsen, Lead Technology Integration Specialist, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext. 10713 

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, New York 10924

• The Model Schools service offers professional learning experiences focused on the implementation and integration of instructional technology into the learning environment. Membership in this service provides a wide array of support. The base membership of Model Schools includes three days of onsite professional learning and on-going guidance and support through our monthly tech leader meetings.

Admission:

This service is available to component districts upon application.  This service is required for districts belonging to the Instructional Technology Service Co-Ser #571.000.

Cost Formula:

The cost of this service is based on a per-building charge - maximum two sites.  Plus plan-specific proposal fee.

Contact:

Jaclyn Ellefsen, Lead Technology Integration Specialist, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext. 10713 

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, New York 10924

• Model Schools provides an in-district Technology Integration Specialist for ongoing support and in-depth personalized training of teachers to ensure full implementation of district technology initiatives. Technology Integration Specialists can work one-on-one with teachers throughout the day, coaching them, and modeling best practices. They can also provide demonstration lessons, workshops, and co-teaching.

Admission:

This service is available to component districts upon application and that participate in the base Model Schools Co-Ser #570.000. 

Cost Formula:

The cost of this service is a one day per week for a full year.

Contact:

Jaclyn Ellefsen, Lead Technology Integration Specialist, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext. 10713 

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, New York 10924

• This package provides ten days for technology integration support as a service experience.

Admission:

This service is available to all component school districts upon application.

Cost Formula:

Set of ten days.

Contact:

Jaclyn Ellefsen, Lead Technology Integration Specialist, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext. 10713 

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, New York 10924

• This service is for a single day of technology integration.

Admission:

This service is available to all component school districts upon application.

Cost Formula:

Cost for a single day.

Contact:

Jaclyn Ellefsen, Lead Technology Integration Specialist, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext. 10713 

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, New York 10924

• GradPoint is a digital learning solution that provides districts with a flexible means of reaching students in grades 6-12.
• GradPoint offers general education courses in either a sequential, prescriptive, or flex track based on individual student learning needs. Additionally, GradPoint offers solutions for students who wish to participate in electives, honors, and AP courses in a flexible online environment.
• GradPoint software is web-based and the user licenses run concurrently.

Admission:

This service is available to all school districts upon application who have subscribed to the eLearning Co-Ser and this specific package offering.

Cost Formula:

Base fee plus membership fee.

Contact:

Jaclyn Ellefsen, Lead Technology Integration Specialist, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext. 10713 

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, New York 10924

• Apex Learning offers a comprehensive digital curriculum to meet high school graduation requirements in math, science, English, social studies, world languages, and selected electives.
• Students come to high school with varying levels of readiness. Therefore, Apex Learning has designed its digital curriculum with multiple course pathways, designed to meet varying needs of students as they transition from middle school to high school, and continue toward graduation. Apex also offers a number of different courses intended to challenge students beyond traditional class work. Students can take honors and AP courses to extend their studies, adding evidence of rigor to college applications.

Admission:

This service is available to all school districts upon application and that have subscribed to the eLearning Co-Ser and this specific offering.

Cost Formula:

The cost of this service is a base fee plus subscription fee.

Contact:

Jaclyn Ellefsen, Lead Technology Integration Specialist, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext. 10713 

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, New York 10924

• Whether you are considering a 1:1 implementation, want to develop blended learning options for your students, or want teachers to be flipping their classroom, a Technology Implementation Plan will provide you with the guidance to create a vision for how to meet the needs of 21st century students and develop a plan for realizing that vision.
• Model Schools' staff will assist a district team to collect and analyze data from all stakeholders, develop a vision statement, create a measurable action plan, and present that plan to the community and school board.

Admission:

This service is available to all school districts upon application and who participate in the base Model Schools Co-Ser #570.000.

Cost Formula:

The cost of this service is a base fee plus subscription fee.

Contact:

Jaclyn Ellefsen, Lead Technology Integration Specialist, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext. 10713 

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, New York 10924

• This extension provides districts with an affordable way to send their staff and faculty to Model School school-day workshops. Model Schools offers a full array of in-depth 3-hour and 6-hour courses during the day, giving teachers a full immersion in utilization of technology in the classroom. 
• Engineering is Elementary (EiE) kits are available for rental.  The units provide the opportunity for hands-on exploration by K-6 students.  EiE professional development workshops are offered as well.

Admission:

This service is available to component districts upon application who participate in the base Model Schools Co-Ser #570.000. 

Cost Formula:

The cost of this service is on a daily (FTE), per diem basis, per facilitator or workshop.

Contact:

Jaclyn Ellefsen, Lead Technology Integration Specialist, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext. 10713 

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, New York 10924

• This service provides STEAM professional learning.

Admission:

Must join 570 and file an application.

Contact:

Jaclyn Ellefsen, Lead Technology Integration Specialist, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext. 10713  

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, New York 10924

• This service provides a subscription of tech professional learning. 

Admission: 

Must join 570 and file an application. 

Contact:

Jaclyn Ellefsen, Lead Technology Integration Specialist, Phone: (845) 781-4363 ext. 10713 

Location:

Orange-Ulster BOCES, Regional Education Center at Arden Hill, 4 Harriman Drive, Goshen, New York 10924

• This service provides PLCs that address specific software. 

Admission:

Must join 570 and file an application.