Dutchess BOCES

We’re partnering with the Hudson Valley Writing Project (HVWP) this month to provide teachers with training in place-based writing, leadership skills in facilitation and working with multilingual language learners. A series of three workshops is being offered.

Dutchess BOCES’ Extended School Year (ESY) started July 7, a day later than anticipated due to severe storms over the weekend, but it was buzzing with 221 elementary, middle and high school students ready to have a blast learning in a different location.

Summertime is here, and while it is largely about having fun, keeping safe while doing so is vital. Before leaving on break, Salt Point Center students learned tips related to being in the heat and water.

Across the agency, Dutchess BOCES employees shape and change lives for the better. The annual Employee Recognition Awards ceremony is a time when all staff gather to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year and honor the contributions of colleagues.

Thirty-two Resilience Academy (RA) students are now officially graduates following the annual Graduation Day Ceremony & Celebration on June 24.

Thirteen students from Dutchess BOCES’ Practical Nursing Program are now ready to complete the New York State licensure exam following the program’s Pinning Ceremony on June 22 at the large Conference Center.Following words of encouragement from Career & Technical Institute P

Salt Point Center (SPC) kindergartners closed out their school year in style, wearing handmade vests bearing the letters of the alphabet during the annual Kindergarten Moving Up Day and Alphabet Parade celebration on June 17.

For eighth grade students, touring the high school they will attend in the new school year is crucial so they know what to expect when they begin classes.