Alternative Education
"Unique Opportunities. Exceptional Results."
Erie 1 BOCES' Alternative Education programs offer options for students who have faced difficulty with:
- Absenteeism
- Excessive Tardiness
- Lack of Academic Progress or Motivation
- Negative Behavior Choices
The goal of Alternative Education is to provide an individualized approach for students who have not experienced success personally, socially or academically in previous placements. Alternative Education students benefit from increased staff support and positive reinforcements. Team-building activities and community outreach activities enhance students' educational opportunities while reinforcing academic objectives and social/emotional growth. Students may return to their home school when consistent attendance, passing grades and positive behavior are demonstrated.
EDGE Academy
Grades 9 through 12
EDGE Academy is a full-day academic program for Regents diploma-bound students who need an alternative to the traditional High School setting in order to thrive. EDGE students explore a series of five curriculum pathways designed to help them focus their goals and find their passion in a structured and supportive environment.
Home Hospital Instruction
Grades K through 12
Home Hospital Instruction is for those students who are unable to attend school due to medical issues, students who are suspended short term or students who are in the hospital. Core subjects are provided in a 1:1 instructional setting. Certified teachers are available in both general and special education areas. Elementary students receive five hours of instruction per week and secondary students receive up to 10 hours per week (two hours of instruction per day).
MiddleTech Academy
Grades 7 and 8
MiddleTech Academy is a full-day educational program for academically and socially at-risk 7th and 8th grade students. MiddleTech incorporates Career and Technical Education and state-of-the-art Maker Space experiences as part of a project-based curriculum.
Out of School Suspension
Grades 9 through 12 (New! Now offering grades 6 through 8 at Northtowns Academy.)
The Out of School Suspension program provides full day instructional support by certified teachers. Short term suspension is available for students who have been suspended by their home district for one to five days. Long term suspension is designed for students who have been suspended for six days or more. Core content area instruction is provided by certified teachers utilizing curriculum and instructional materials provided by the student's home school. Guidance counselors and social work staff also provide student support.
Twilight (After School Education Options)
Grades 9 through 12
Twilight is a unique opportunity that caters to students outside of traditional school hours. Twilight is available at EDGE Academy and offers after school education options for Regents diploma-bound students. Twilight is appropriate for students who may be credit deficient or for those who need an alternative placement. This structure provides a pathway to graduation and career readiness for students in grades 10, 11 and 12. Students may join Twilight at anytime throughout the year.
Notices
| Adult Career Training |
| Learn more about our Adult Career Training Programs, including High School Equivalency. |
| Code of Conduct |
| Erie 1 BOCES' Code of Conduct Plain Language Summary. |
| Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) |
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Erie 1 BOCES is committed to providing a safe, supportive environment free from harassment, bullying and discrimination for all students. The agency encourages the involvement of staff, students, parents and community members in the implementation and reinforcement of the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). If you believe you, or someone else, has been the target of harassment, bullying, cyber-bullying, and/or discrimination, please contact the Dignity Act Coordinator at your child’s center. All complaints will be treated in a confidential manner. Anonymous reports may limit the district's ability to respond to the complaint. A prompt and thorough investigation will be conducted for all incident reports. For more information, contact the Dignity Act Coordinator in your child’s center. The names and contact information for each buildings' Dignity Act Coordinators are provided below: E1B Learning Center | (716) 821-7025
EDGE Academy and Twilight | (716) 558-5050
Harkness Career & Technical Center | (716) 961-4070
Kenton Career & Technical Center | (716) 961-4010
Maryvale Work Readiness | (716) 821-7098
Northtowns Academy | (716) 961-4040
Potter Career & Technical Center | (716) 821-7331
West Seneca West Elementary | (716) 821-7022
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| Nondiscrimination Policy |
| Erie 1 BOCES' Nondiscrimination Policy. |
| Parents' Bill of Rights |
| PARENTS BILL OF RIGHTS FOR DATA PRIVACY AND SECURITY
Erie 1 BOCES is committed to protecting the privacy and security of student, teacher and principal data. In accordance with New York Education Law § 2-d, the BOCES wishes to inform the community of the following: (1) A student's personally identifiable information cannot be sold or released for any commercial purposes. (2) Parents have the right to inspect and review the complete contents of their child's education record. (3) State and federal laws protect the confidentiality of personally identifiable information, and safeguards associated with industry standards and best practices, including but not limited to, encryption, firewalls, and password protection, must be in place when data is stored or transferred. (4) A complete list of all student data elements collected by the State is available for public review at http://www.p12.nysed.gov/irs/sirs/documentation/NYSEDstudentData.xlsx, or by writing to the Office of Information & Reporting Services, New York State Education Department, Room 863 EBA, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12234. (5) Parents have the right to have complaints about possible breaches of student data addressed. Complaints should be directed in writing to the Chief Privacy Officer, New York State Education Department, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12234. Complaints may also be directed to the Chief Privacy Officer via email at: CPO@mail.nysed.gov. APPENDIX In the course of complying with its obligations under the law and providing educational services, Erie 1 BOCES has entered into agreements with certain third-party contractors. Pursuant to such agreements, third-party contractors may have access to “student data” and/or “teacher or principal data,” as those terms are defined by law. Each contract the BOCES enters into with a third party contractor where the third party contractor receives student data or teacher or principal data will include the following information: (1) The exclusive purposes for which the student data or teacher or principal data will be used; (2) How the third party contractor will ensure that the subcontractors, persons or entities that the third party contractor will share the student data or teacher or principal data with, if any, will abide by data protection and security requirements; (3) When the agreement expires and what happens to the student data or teacher or principal data upon expiration of the agreement; (4) If and how a parent, student, eligible student, teacher or principal may challenge the accuracy of the student data or teacher or principal data that is collected; and (5) Where the student data or teacher or principal data will be stored (described in such a manner as to protect data security), and the security protections taken to ensure such data will be protected, including whether such data will be encrypted. |
| Parent Portal |
| The Erie 1 BOCES Alternative Education Parent Portal Page can be accessed here. |
| Star 360 Assessment |
| The Star 360 Assessment can be found here. |
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