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The Very Special Prom is a much anticipated annual event—now in its 28th year—that gives Special Education students, alumni and their guests a chance to celebrate and shine. Spotlight on Special Education: Very Special Prom gives students a chance to shine More than 120 BOCES Special Education students, alumni and their guests spruced up and stepped out for a night of food, fun and dance at this year's Very Special Prom, held on May 22 at the Best Western Sovereign Hotel in Albany. The prom is a much anticipated annual event begun at the request of a number of special education students hoping for a celebration they could call their own. MORE Congratulations Class of 2009! Click here to learn more about our exceptional Special Ed grads and their plans for the future. Student's photo exhibit shows limitless imagination
Sports & Rec programs and supports for children with special needs and their families Wondering how to add some fun into your child/teen's summer? Looking to connect with other families of children with special needs? At the following link, you'll find a host of possibilities for you and your child, teen or young adult: • Parent Supports and Recreation Programs for Children, Teens and Young Adults with Disabilities (PDF) Expanded Transition Service Web page Curious about what the BOCES Transition Coordination Service has to offer? At the newly expanded Web page for the service, you'll have your questions answered and learn what's new in Transition. Information about H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) With recent attention to the Swine Flu, the Center for Disease Control, New York State and the State Health Department have made information and updates available: • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • FAQ - State Health Department • Press release from New York State Web site • Preventing the flu: good health habit tips 2009-10 BOCES Services Guide now available
To view or download the BOCES 2009-2010 Services Guide, please click on the link. To request a printed version, call (518) 862-4920. New York State Alternate Assessment blog Teachers, staff and others responsible for administering the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) will find current information and answers to questions about state alternate assessment at The Capital Region BOCES NYSAA Trainers Blog: http://nysaa0809.blogspot.com. More Special Education News...
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Bright Futures 2008-09 issue #3 featuring a look at the "greening" of Special Education. Great Expectations 2008-09 issue #3 featuring a look at assessment in special education and a tribute to our '09 grads.
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Special
Education student Robert Wright is currently showcasing his art work
in the library of the Mohonasen Central School District High School.
The exhibition titled “The Only Limitation is the Imagination,”
which opened June 8, is a collection of photographs taken through
the eyes of a student with disabilities.
The Capital Region
BOCES Services Guide is an annual publication prepared to help component school
districts plan for and select BOCES services they will use in the
next year. This document includes detailed service descriptions, as
well as 2009-10 pricing.
