Breakfast with Santa
Westview students on a field trip
Student with red sunglasses at Ridgecrest Academy
Student carrying a pumpkin
Westview students giving back to the community
Student painting at Ridgecrest Academy
Students experimenting with color at Autumn Lane
Project SEARCH intern hard at work
Pre-K student in a classroom
Student with pumpkin

Department for Exceptional Children

News

Archived News
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Building life skills for the future at Westview

A visitor to the Professional and Technical Prep Program at Westview in the Department for Exceptional Children will meet focused, enthusiastic students who are learning how to safely use power tools while building life skills and valuable construction/engineering skills.
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Newest issue of Together is available now

Check out the newest issue of the flagship publication of Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, Together.
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SEPTO Gift Raffle: Great gifts, great cause

Buy your raffle tickets now for 24 amazing prizes - from fun, themed gift baskets to valuable gift certificates - now until May 28. All proceeds go to our SEPTO to support our students. Click here to see photos and descriptions of prizes and instructions on how to purchase tickets.
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College Students! Apply for Fall 2024 TIF Program

The Teacher Immersion Fellows Program (TIF) is a partnership amongst area colleges, BOCES 2, and local school districts that gives college students the chance to get paid while getting on-the-job experience in education.
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SEPTO Garden Factory gift cards available!

SEPTO is happy to announce we have Garden Factory gift cards for purchase. These are great to use now for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or simply preparing your own beautiful garden! Each $25 gift card earns $5 for SEPTO.
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Yoga for fun and health

Our friends from Learning Unlimited, a free program for adults with disabilities, recently participated in group yoga led by Monroe-2 Orleans BOCES occupational therapists Maureen McAnany and Amanda Entress. Great fun and healthy, too!
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Events

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SEPTO Meeting

All meetings are scheduled via Zoom. For meeting link and passcode or questions, please contact:
Colleen Dox-Griffith, SEPTO President, at 617-2393 [email protected] 
Tanya Frank, SEPTO Secretary, at 617-2447
[email protected] 

Our Philosophy

The Department for Exceptional Children will provide innovative programs and services to our students with the support, tools, and diverse opportunities to grow into contributing members of society.

We will create dynamic learners who possess social awareness, confidence, and a belief in their ability to succeed through:
  • High quality and personalized learning opportunities.
  • Communication and advocacy skills to reach the highest levels of independence.
  • Safe, inclusive, and nurturing school environments for all.
  • Engaging families and communities in a network of support focused on achievement and continual improvement.