Working with the Superintendent’s, we have established the following areas to begin working on in anticipation of moving forward by the 2020-2021 school year. The areas are divided into four essential components:

Special Education: It is the intent of the BOCES to maintain and improve quality services for AU and Non-Au members. The refinement of personnel needs and how to bear the cost of services across the BOCES will be determined as we research next steps with all school systems.

Students: The SAC feels there are specific areas where the BOCES can provide high quality student services that support the mission/vision of each member system. The following are the areas that we are anticipating supporting next school year.

• Yampah Mountain High School Alternative and Teen Parent Programming

• Planning for a CTE center and infusion of CTE programming in local schools

• Enhanced concurrent enrollment opportunities and cost reduction

• Outdoor and Experiential Education Programming

• Mental Health Support for students

• Alternative Pathways to Graduation

Staff: The SAC feels there are specific areas where the BOCES can provide high quality staff services that support the mission/vision of each member system. The following are the areas that we are anticipating supporting next school year.

• Alternative Licensure

• Induction and Mentor Training

• Paraprofessional Training and “Grow your own programs”

• Summer Teacher Education Conference and Travel Abroad Teacher Education Programs

• Leadership Training for aspiring school leaders

• Mental Health Support for staff

Systems:  The SAC feels there are specific areas where the BOCES can provide high quality services for each system, that support the mission/vision of each BOCES  member. The following are the areas that we are anticipating supporting next school year.

• Third Party Investigations

• Educator Effectiveness Council

• Administrator Induction and Support

• Third Party Special Education Services Audits

• Regional and State-wide Purchasing

• MTSS Training and Support

• 504 Training and Support