Every Student Succeeds
BOCES’ Special Education Classrooms provide structured, supportive learning environments tailored to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities.
From academic support to life skills training, our specialized classrooms are designed to help students achieve their fullest potential. Explore programs tailored to meet individual learning needs and promote success in school and beyond.ACES develops student success through creative lesson planning and active learning, giving each student tools to prepare them for success.
Personalized Education for Every Learner.
BOCES’ Special Education Classrooms provide structured, supportive learning environments tailored to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities that allow everyone to thrive.
Our programs offer customized instruction, behavioral support, and life skills training, helping each student overcome challenges and build essential skills for academic and personal success. With small class sizes and specialized staff, every student receives the individual attention and guidance needed to reach their full potential.
BOCES Special Education Classroom Types
BOCES’ Special Education Classrooms offer targeted programs for students with disabilities, focusing on individualized instruction, skill development, and social-emotional growth. With specialized support, small class sizes, and a dedicated staff, BOCES empower students to reach their academic and personal goals in a safe, nurturing setting.
15 Students - 1 Teacher: Classrooms with a 15:1 ratio provide services to students with mild to moderate learning disabilities. This classroom emphasizes intensive academic intervention, along with a focus on employability skills and the CDOS credential
12 Students - 1 Teacher: 1 Teacher Support Person:Classrooms with a 12:1 ratio provide services to students whose educational and developmental needs require additional adult support to access the curriculum. Students in this setting also receive instruction which focuses on social skills, life skills, career planning and emotional needs.
12 Students - 1 Teacher & 1 Teacher Support Person/every 3 students: Classrooms with a 12:1 (3:1) ratio are designed for students with multiple disabilities who require a program emphasizing habilitation and treatment. Speech therapy, adaptive physical education, occupational therapy and physical therapy services are integrated into these classrooms. Students involved in programming of this nature require very high levels of support and adult intervention.
8 Students – 1 Teacher –1 Assistant: Classrooms with an 8:1 ratio are designed for students whose management needs are determined to be intensive and who require a high degree of individualized behavioral intervention. Students’ participation in general education classes/activities is also promoted through the provision of varying levels of push-in and consultant support.
15 Students - 1 Teacher: Classrooms with a 15:1 ratio provide services to students with mild to moderate learning disabilities. This classroom emphasizes intensive academic intervention, along with a focus on employability skills and the CDOS credential
12 Students - 1 Teacher: 1 Teacher Support Person:Classrooms with a 12:1 ratio provide services to students whose educational and developmental needs require additional adult support to access the curriculum. Students in this setting also receive instruction which focuses on social skills, life skills, career planning and emotional needs.
12 Students - 1 Teacher & 1 Teacher Support Person/every 3 students: Classrooms with a 12:1 (3:1) ratio are designed for students with multiple disabilities who require a program emphasizing habilitation and treatment. Speech therapy, adaptive physical education, occupational therapy and physical therapy services are integrated into these classrooms. Students involved in programming of this nature require very high levels of support and adult intervention.
8 Students – 1 Teacher –1 Assistant: Classrooms with an 8:1 ratio are designed for students whose management needs are determined to be intensive and who require a high degree of individualized behavioral intervention. Students’ participation in general education classes/activities is also promoted through the provision of varying levels of push-in and consultant support.
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Director of Programs for Exceptional Students
Mike Lively mlively@boces.com
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BOCES Programs for Exceptional Students
The Special Education Department is here to support all students educational requirements. Contact us today to explore programs and opportunities designed to help you succeed.
Mike Lively, Director of Programs for Exceptional Students
315-779-7100
800-356-4356
mlively@boces.com
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