Ulster County BOCES in Stone Ridge, New York, is a dynamic educational organization renowned for its Hudson Valley Pathways Academy (HVPA), a distinctive six-year P-TECH initiative situated on the SUNY Ulster campus. This innovative program offers a blend of high school and college-level studies, resulting in both a high school diploma and an associate's degree. Students can embark on specialized pathways in Network Administration/Computer Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, or Computer Science/Health Informatics, all within the framework of a curriculum infused with STEM, English Language Arts, and Social Studies.

Emphasizing a non-traditional learning environment, HVPA nurtures students with supportive and personalized instruction while maintaining strong partnerships with industry leaders. This approach bestows graduates with not only academic qualifications but also valuable internships and job placement opportunities. Beyond this, Ulster BOCES enhances educational access by offering adult career education, high school career and technical education, and special education services, fostering a collaborative spirit among eight public school districts in Ulster County. The institution’s commitment to quality and cost-effectiveness is reflected in its North Star Educational Commitments, which focus on nurturing individual potential and fostering community engagement, setting a benchmark in progressive education and workforce preparedness.