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Made with love and power tools
If you had stopped into the woodworking lab at Westview in the Department for Exceptional Children just before winter break, you might have witnessed the creation of some beautiful handmade wooden Valentine’s hearts.
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Little things making a big difference
For most students, the importance of simply saying “hello!” to classmates every morning really can’t be overestimated. Making that connection with friends sets the tone for their entire day of learning. Now, with some students present in the classroom, and others working from home, teachers have to be creative to keep those small, yet vital, connections alive.
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Overview of BOCES 2 Transition Program options
There's a world of guided options for exceptional young people ready to transition from high school to life and career. From Hospitality and Applied Skills and Work-Based Learning to Project SEARCH, BOCES 2 can help. Check out this presentation featuring all of our Transition Programs.
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Going the distance
In the 6:1:1 physiology class at Westview in the Department for Exceptional Children, students learn about cells, homeostasis and the human body. Along the way, they also learn the importance of establishing and maintaining meaningful relationships.
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BOCES 2 teacher receives Better Beginnings Award
Katie McElhaney, who teaches a Medically Fragile 6:1:1 class located at Brockport’s Hill Elementary School, was recently recognized with the 2020 Helen Bach Moss Memorial Better Beginnings Award celebrating gifted elementary teachers.
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Trying new things at Westview
How many of us are ready to face new challenges, or brave enough to boldly taste new foods? Learning to enjoy new experiences is becoming second nature to the 6:1:2 students at Westview in the Department for Exceptional Children.
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Mar
09
SEPTO Meeting
All meetings are scheduled via Zoom. For information or questions, please contact:
Colleen Dox-Griffith, SEPTO President, at 617-2393
[email protected]
Georgeann Beres, SEPTO Secretary, at 617-2447
[email protected]
Mar
29
Spring Recess - No School
Apr
13
SEPTO Meeting
All meetings are scheduled via Zoom. For information or questions, please contact:
Colleen Dox-Griffith, SEPTO President, at 617-2393
[email protected]
Georgeann Beres, SEPTO Secretary, at 617-2447
[email protected]
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The Department for Exceptional Children
at Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES provides programs to meet the needs to students with a variety of abilities, which cannot be completely addressed by their local school districts. A wide range of educational opportunities is offered to expand and enrich learning for students with particular gifts and talents, to teach students with limited English proficiency, and to assist students with varying disabilities who require special instructional and support services.
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