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Promotes honor, excellence, respect, and optimism in students who have had difficulties succeeding in traditional high school settings.

Offers an amazing public high school program that has transformed the lives of young emerging artists from across Long Island through both its high school and summer programs. LIHSA is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. Under New York State’s “4+1” pathway assessment option, students must take and pass four required Regents Exams or Department Approved Alternative assessments and complete a comparably rigorous pathway to meet the fifth assessment requirement for graduation. Students can now do this with completion of the Career and Technical Education-approved exam and the core sequence of classes at LIHSA. Courses are offered in Performing Arts; Visual & Digital Arts; Scenic Construction & Production Technologies; Sonic Arts; Game Design; Multimedia Journalism; 3D Animation and Expressive Arts and Human Development. Call LIHSA for admissions requirements. In addition to classes for students LIHSA’s campus is available for rental space. Our 38,000 square feet of studios and workshops across three buildings are filled with professional workspaces and facilities. We have four dance studios on campus, a larger theatre that holds 350 audience members with lighting and sound equipment, two smaller black box theatres, a recording studio, numerous classroom spaces, practice rooms, art studios, film editing room, darkroom, digital music space and a carpentry shop for scenic design. Call for detailed information regarding rental availability.

Provides Special and Career & Technical Education to eligible students. The Carrier Educational Center is also home to the Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES administrative offices. Presently offers 7 Career & Technical Education Programs: Cosmetology Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Information Technology/Computer Systems Natural Resources: Aquaponics Small Animal Science

Provides Special and Career & Technical Education to eligible students. Presently offers 13 Career & Technical Education Programs: Automotive Body Repair Automotive Technology Computer-Assisted Design & Drafting Conservation/Natural Resource Management Construction Technology Cosmetology Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Diesel Mechanics/Heavy Equipment Repair Emergency Medical Services Health Careers Small Animal Science Sports Conditioning and Exercise Science

Meets the unique learning needs of students who are emotionally, behaviorally, or developmentally disabled to a mild/moderate degree through three distinct programs on a closed campus. The Nassau Education and Treatment (NET) Program which is a collaborative effort between Nassau BOCES, Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Hospital (Phase I) and North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center (Phase II). This meets the therapeutic, medical and learning needs for students diagnosed with various psychiatric disorders. The instructional program is aligned to the New York State Learning Standards and addresses students' cognitive levels and learning styles. Students are given the opportunity to: Earn a New York State Regents diploma or other state approved high school diploma and earn college credits through a partnership with S.U.N.Y Farmingdale State College. The Modified High School Program is designed to meet the learning and behavioral needs of students with varying abilities. The curriculum balances transitional and prevocational skills training, functional academics and New York State Learning standards. The instruction is aligned to the Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) standards and leads to a Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential (SACC). The Life Skills Enrichment Program, offers a daily living skills curriculum with a functional academic base to develop job readiness skills. The instruction is aligned with the Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential (SACC). Students participate in non-paid internships at public and non-profit facilities and agencies, such as supermarkets, offices, parks and small businesses supervised by Nassau BOCES staff and on-site personnel to learn a variety of entry level skills. CCA’s behavior support program encourages positive choices, recognizes student achievement and supports the school mission to provide specially designed instruction to meet the social-emotional, academic, behavioral and transitional needs of students. Through a collaborative process among students, staff, families, school districts and outside agencies, CCA maintains a safe and supportive learning community enabling students to become productive, functional and independent members of society.

Provides a hospital program located at South Oaks in Amityville which offers an educational program for hospitalized adolescents. Both disabled and non-disabled students can enroll in this program. Close contact is established initially with each child's home school guidance counselor to identify the level of instruction needed. The education program at South Oaks, consisting of basic high school subjects in English, social studies, mathematics and science, and is considered an integral part of the treatment program by hospital administration. The educational staff works in partnership with doctors, nurses and psychologists to facilitate comprehensive treatment. Call for more detailed information.

Offers a temporary home for 11 to 18 year old children who are court mandated. Provides a school program, individual counseling, and group dynamics. The Our Lady of Peace Academy is a free standing alternative school for grades 7 through 12. Individualized instruction and private tutoring is provided by qualified teachers.

Program serves disabled students, ages 11 through 21, who require highly intensive management needs due to conduct disorders. The program provides ongoing educational instruction that incorporates the Common Core Learning Standards. The services of a consulting psychiatrist are available for those conduct disordered students who also have psychiatric needs. In addition, strong emphasis is placed upon remedial instruction, vocational training and having each student's parents and family become part of the treatment. An after-school program is offered for students who are unable to attend a normal full-day school due to the students' disability(ies). This option is also suitable for students who are employed during the school day and who require after-school educational programming to complete their high school studies. Related services, support services and psychiatric consultation services are also offered for students who require these specialized services.

Specific programs and services include comprehensive education program for emotionally disturbed and learning disabled youth; educational and diagnostic testing; self-contained classroom program; exploratory career program; high school Regents courses; elective courses; individual education profiles; day student program.

A regional organization that provides quality educational, administrative, and technical services to component school districts, to enhance educational opportunities for students and cost-effectiveness of the educational system. Support services for districts include itinerant teachers and specialists, such as adaptive physical education instructors, speech therapists, psychologists, social workers, physical therapists, counselors, and occupational therapists for those districts that cannot afford a full-time position. Also includes management services, e.g., cooperative purchasing, educational communications, certification, labor relations, and staff development. Instructional programs cover a wide variety of areas, including career and technical courses, special education, academic and alternative programs, summer schools, and staff development.

Provides specialized education programs and career and technical education programs for eligible children in component school districts. CTE Programs offered at the LoGuidice Educational Center include: - Automotive Body Refinishing - Automotive Technology - Conservation / Natural Resource Management / Heavy Equipment - Construction Technology - Cosmetology - Criminal Justice / Forensic / Cybersecurity - Culinary Arts / Hospitality Management - Health Careers - Small Animal Science / Veterinary Science - Sports Conditioning & Exercise Science - Welding / Metal Fabrication

Provides formal instruction for students in Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade.

Membership in LEAH is through a local chapter. These support groups typically provide a network with experienced home educators, field trips, athletic activities, and various other events. Covers Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Schuyler, Tioga, Tompkins.

Provides formal instruction for students in 9th through 12th grades. Specialized topics include curriculum with a focus on automotive technology, biotechnology, computer engineering, culinary arts, media, and robotics.

Offer courses for those interested in completing a high school diploma, we offer a wide selection of classes. Classroom instruction includes Mathematical Reasoning, Language Arts (writing and reading for content), Social Studies and Science. All levels and grades are available through a highly personalized program of study. Wilson Tech offers: Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes and High School Equivalency (GED) preparation classes. Call (631) 667-6000 x327 to schedule an intake appointment. After your appointment with a counselor, you will be placed in a class that best suits your academic needs. Classes are offered at various locations.

Provides an alternative education program for students who struggle learning in a traditional classroom for various reasons. The program also reinforces educational opportunities, academic objectives, social and emotional growth.

Serves disabled adolescents, ages eleven through fourteen. This program provides an enriched educational environment that incorporates the Common Core Learning Standard while responding to many of the studentsâ social and psychological needs. Beyond basic academic instructions, many students receive services from consulting psychiatrist either employed by the Office of Mental Health or BOCES and participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities. The classroom teacher, the paraprofessional(s), a psychologist and a social worker assigned to each classroom unit create a team approach. Outreach services to involve families within the school community is an integral part of the Middle School Program. Also offered is the The PASS program at the Brennan Middle/High School. This program is serving disabled and non-disabled students of middle and high school ages. This program offers a highly structured environment in which instructional and behavioral deficits can be addressed within a small group setting for high school aged students. The educational environment parallels that of the Brennan High School. Students may or may not be classified as special education students. All are in need of alternative education. Truancy, non-compliance with school rules and generally disruptive behavior often characterize a student in crisis; such a student is appropriate for the PASS program. Students who are at risk due to poor achievement may also be referred to this program where they will be afforded many support services to ensure success.

Operates Pre-K through 2nd grade classes, with an enriched instructional curriculum with emphasis on Language Development, Creative Problem Solving, and Higher Order Thinking by using imaginative hands-on and minds-on approach.

Provides students, ages 16-21, who have been identified as having needs not being met in current school programs in our region. The program will be located in local area high schools and/or BOCES programs and offers our “at risk” students an opportunity to address individual and family issues that are currently hampering their progress toward a New York State diploma. The program will continue to offer academic education at a commencement level, development of transition skills, and development of social skills designed to foster improved functioning in a school setting. The Regional Alternative High School Program is also offering placement to students that have been suspended or are awaiting an out of district placement, as well as offering students the option to attend for credit recovery and test preparation for state assessments. The Regional Alternative High School is also offering placement to students who are English Language Learners. Students enrolled in this program will have a daily schedule that consists of four hour departmentalized format. Instruction takes place in “blocks” focusing on two core subjects (ELA and Math), and includes a daily CTE component.

Provides students who would benefit from a non-traditional academic setting an alternative learning environment in the late afternoon to evening. This is a Regents-based program that gives high school students in the Valley Stream District the essential tools to succeed and complete their high school academic requirements in this unique program or eventually return to their home high school to complete their degree. In Twilight, students attend smaller class sizes, receive a wide variety of teaching methods, participate in non-traditional evaluations, and work with teachers and support staff to have their social, mental, and emotional needs met. Call for detailed information.

Program works with out of school youth ages 16-24 from low-income families. Offers HSE prep, job training, counseling and leadership development. Students build affordable housing. Participants spend 6 to 12 months in the program and split time between the construction projects and GED preparation. Application is required.

Refers to a specific pedagogy supported by the online digital learning environment Brightspace. Through this environment, instructors engage with students, provide learning activities and materials, and conduct assessments. Student can expect to find engagement, activities and assessment, provided by their instructors, to fully participate in the course. Distance education is an attractive option for individuals who need flexibility and are self-motivated and can work independently. There is no difference in what you are expected to learn; it is the modality delivery that is different. The different types of online education courses include: Online (ONLINE) – engagement and instruction is provided by the professor through Brightspace the college’s learning management system, and students interact with faculty, other students and content working on their own time while adhering to course deadlines; Hybrid/Blended –Instructors meet with students in a classroom on one of the campus locations and the balance of the instruction takes place in Brightspace; or the instructor meets with students in a virtual classroom i.e. Zoom and the balance of the instruction takes place in Brightspace. Ergo, this is a blended format. Blended meetings may be weekly, monthly, or a specific number of times per semester as dictated by an instructor but meeting dates must be clearly advertised in the Banner course schedule and displayed in the course outline; Combined Online 50% Online and 50% online in real time; Real Time Online recreates a classroom experience with your instructor and other class members using live virtual instruction (Zoom) on scheduled days and times; and HyFlex – Simultaneously, some students attend on-campus and some students attend online in real time while all are enrolled in the same course. Call for detailed information regarding, system requirements, course offerings, registration and more.