Students in the Mohonasen, Niskayuna, Schalmont, and Schenectady City Central School districts with disabilities are offered hands-on experience at local business while learning work skills. Offers training from job coaches and are transported to and from work sites by the participating school district. Services include work habits, job seeking skills, and different career areas.

Training for school districts needing help meeting New York State-required educational needs of children with disabilities.

Offers a literacy program for children and parents/guardians. Presents books and hands-on activities centered around a theme based reading experience for each day.

Provides free tutoring for non-native speakers who wish to learn conversational English. One-on-one tutoring, confidential, and at times/places convenient for learner.

Provides a wide range of educational services to meet the special needs of children with behavioral issues. Features small classrooms, a high degree of structure, and prominent adult supervision.

BOCES provides these services to nine area school districts: career and technical education special educationschool improvement staff development instructional support related school support services central business office regional summer school regional alternative education printing serviceAdult Education Services includes: High School Equivalency (TASC) defensive driving classes coaching certification classes occasional welding English as Second Language (ESL) instruction For information and applications for teacher certification, contact Teacher Certification.

* Helps with education, specifically students with disabilities, those who may be at risk, and those who want to learn about jobs and careers.

The Adult Literacy Program offers classes to help adults acquire reading, writing and math skills to pass the TASC exam, plus critical thinking exercises, life management skills and career exploration.The program offers High School Equivalency (TASC) at various locations in the community.For students over 21, a GED home study program (GRASP) and an online HSE class (SKILLSTUTOR) are offered.

Provides formal, bilingual instruction for students in Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade with a Spanish-speaking background.

Offers a full range of services and activities for adults and children including computer access, story programs for preschoolers, programs for seniors, and summer reading clubs for children and teens. Also provides one-on-one computer and technology instruction and HSE/TASC classes.

Provides a year-round program for teens ages 13 to 19 years residing on the Westside of Syracuse focused on accepting and respecting individual differences, developing a positive identity, empowering teens, and treating them as valued members of the community. Activities include help with homework, field trips, study time, and a summer program.

* Offers adults education including: High school equivalency instruction. Defensive driving classes. Coaching certification classes. Welding. English as Second Language instruction. * Offers online courses including: Accounting. Computer instruction. Grant writing. Spanish.

* Offers a variety of community education courses and short-term career trainings to adults.

Provides assistance preparing for the TASC exam for individuals not currently enrolled in high school over the age of 16.

Provides free tutoring for adults below 9th-grade reading level who wish to improve reading skills. One-to-one tutoring at times/places convenient for learner. Free and confidential.

Provides a wide variety of services for community members including ACT and SAT preparation, babysitter training, basic computer skills, driver education, online courses, and certificate programs.

* Offers career training to provide affordable, short-term, industry-specific programs for adult learners.

Offers a full range of services and activities for adults and children including computer access, story programs for preschoolers, programs for seniors, and summer reading clubs for children and teens. Also provides computer and technology training (one-on-one or group classes), ESL classes, and job search and preparedness assistance.

* Provides technical/career education programs for high school, disabled students and adults. Centers in Flint, Williamson, Newark Special education classes for disabled children Clinical support services Alternative programs for high school Adult literacy Staff and workforce development programs TASC (GED) exam preparation Some literacy programs

* Offers training at affiliated centers for the blind. Services include: Comparing software and devices Show new users what technology may be helpful to them Give advice on how to comply with accessibility standards Aide employers and employees on workplace accommodations Provides information on where to get training and equipment* Offers youth programs that include: NFB Youth Slam - a four-day academy engages and inspires the next generation of blind youth to consider careers in science, technology, engineering, and math NFB Scholarship program - gives a broad array of scholarships to recognize achievement by blind scholars Braille Pals Club - an early literacy program that fosters positive attitudes about Braille for children and their families and promotes a love of reading by encouraging parents to read daily with their blind or low vision child Early Explorers- designed to introduce young blind children and their families to the long white cane

* Provides services and programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or other challenges, such as: Aging Services for all populations. Broker services. Respite. Residential habilitation. Independent living skill training. Day services. Recreation services for children. Supported employment and placement services. Residential services. Vocational training. Autism Services at The Arc Ontario. Bus transportation for participants and the general public. Pet Connections - a training for individuals interested in training their dogs to be therapy dogs.

Child Find is a statewide program to assure that children will receive the help needed for the best growth and development in the early years. Assistance is available to families of children under 3 years of age who are at high risk for health problems, delays or disabilities. Child Find works as a partnership with parents, focusing on the best possible outcome for the child.

Provides individual and small group instruction for adults from other countries who want to learn to speak and understand English better.

Provides program classes, related services, itinerant services, and summer school classes for students with physical, behavioral, academic, and/or emotional disabilities.