About
Orange-Ulster BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) is accepting applications for the 2020-2021 Little Dreamers Preschool Program. Little Dreamers provides a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for preschool children. Its focus is to offer a stimulating early care and education experience which promotes each child's social/emotional, physical and cognitive development. The goal is to support children's desire to be life-long learners. CTEC's unique pre-school, a component of the Education Careers Academy, provides important training experiences for high school students pursuing teaching careers. Under the direct supervision of fully-certified teachers, high school students work with preschoolers to learn about child development as well as planning, implementing and evaluating pre-school curricula. Children enrolled in this exceptional program are immersed in a wide number of experiences including art, science, math, social studies, sensory, kindergarten readiness, cooking, physical education and music on a regular basis.
Organization
Orange Ulster BOCES - Regional Education Center at Arden Hill
Orange-Ulster BOCES, located in Goshen, NY, serves a diverse body of K-12 and ungraded students in a fringe rural setting. Known for its impressive student-teacher ratio of 4:1 to 5:1, the school prioritizes individual attention and boasts a 56-58% minority enrollment, contributing to a rich and varied educational experience. Primarily focusing on career readiness, Orange-Ulster BOCES offers over thirty career and technical education (CTE) programs which start typically in the 11th grade. These two-year programs not only equip students with essential skills for the workforce, but often provide opportunities to earn college credits.
Additionally, the school is committed to adult and continuing education, offering programs that align with workforce demands and personal enrichment goals. Its special education services are exemplary, featuring both self-contained and integrated placements to meet the varied needs of its students. Emphasizing community involvement, the school organizes events such as transition fairs and recognition ceremonies. The institution's focus on high-quality, cost-effective education is further reflected in its active engagement and diverse program offerings, striving to create an above-average educational environment, as evidenced by positive feedback on diversity and teaching metrics.