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Erie 1 BOCES Special Education provides programs designed for students with disabilities whose instructional needs cannot be appropriately served by their local school district. Special education classes, for students ages 5 through 21, are hosted within our component school districts.

Special programs exist to specifically meet the needs of students with autism, behavior disorders and students who have previously not been successful in a traditional public school setting. Transition services are an important part of the curriculum for all Special Education students. Students have an opportunity to participate in a variety of work-based learning opportunities including school-based training.

Related Service professionals are also available to support classroom teachers in meeting each student's instructional need as outlined in the Individual Education Program (IEP) and the New York State Common Core Learning Standards.

Erie 1 BOCES offers the following related services:

  • Speech and Language Therapy
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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 Coordinator are provided below:

eAcademy | (716) 558-5068

  • Lindsey Meyers, Principal

EDGE Academy | (716) 558-5050

  • Jacquelyn Boss, Principal

Harkness Career & Technical Center | (716) 961-4070

  • Jacob Backe, Assistant Principal
  • Simone Klubek, Assistant Principal

Kenton Career & Technical Center | (716) 961-4010

  • Matthew Ciurczak, Assistant Principal

Maryvale Academy | (716) 821-7026

  • Gina Dailey, Principal

Northtowns Academy | (716) 961-4040

  • Liza Fiorello, Assistant Principal

Potter Career & Technical Center | (716) 821-7331

  • Kimberly Biniasz, Assistant Principal
  • Kevin Hurley, Assistant Principal

Special Education Satellite Locations | (716) 821-7017

  • John Pope, Supervisor

Twilight Program | (716) 558-5068

  • Lindsey Meyers, Principal

Winchester Academy | (716) 558-5088

  • Lisa Blesy, Assistant Principal

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Erie 1 BOCES closely adheres to Medicaid rules and regulations. Under the supervision of a Medicaid compliance officer, all of our Medicaid service providers have received annual Medicaid compliance training as well as periodic updates. "Under the Direction of" supervision is provided for our Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants by Occupational Therapists and our non-licensed speech-language teachers are supervised by a Speech-Language Pathologist who devotes a portion of each week to "Under the Direction of" Medicaid supervision.

Erie 1 BOCES Medicaid Service Providers:

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  • Occupational Therapists
  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants
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