Special Education

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Erie 1 BOCES provides special education programs designed for students with disabilities whose instructional needs cannot be appropriately served by their local school district. We provide special education classes for students ages 5 through 22, at a variety of locations across Western New York.

Special programs are specifically designed to meet the needs of students with a variety of developmental, learning, and behavioral and emotional disabilities. Programs are ideal for students who have not been successful in a traditional public school setting. Transition services are an important part of the curriculum for all Special Education students. Students also have an opportunity to participate in a variety of work-based learning opportunities based on their individual interests and abilities.

Special Education Registration

Resources for Parents and Professionals

Our Programs

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Winchester Academy

Grades K-5, 9-12

Highly structured educational setting benefiting students with a variety of classifications and diagnoses, and those with specialized social emotional needs.

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Northtowns Academy

Grades K-8

Highly structured educational setting benefiting students with a variety of classifications and diagnoses, and those with specialized social emotional needs.

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RISE-Reaching Individual Student Excellence

Grades K-8

Supports for students struggling with trauma and mental health needs.

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Integrated Special Classes

All Grade Levels

Primary, intermediate, and secondary classes including academic, life skills, and/or functional curricula.

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College and Career Readiness Academy (CCRA)

Grades 9-12

CCRA at EDGE Academy provides a special education placement for NYS High School diploma bound students requiring a more supportive special education setting in order to be successful.

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Maryvale Academy

Grades 9-12

Maryvale Academy provides a small, structured educational environment for high school aged students.

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WNYCPC Day Treatment

Grades 5-12

The WNY Children's Psychiatric Center Day Treatment program provides community-based mental health services integrated within a small school environment.

WNYCPC Day Treatment, Learn More

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Work-Based Learning

Our Work-Based Learning programs open doors for students to explore careers, develop skills, and gain hands-on experience — all while building confidence for the future.

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Related Services

All Grade Levels

Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy / Hearing Services / Vision Services / Counseling / Audiology

Related Service professionals are available to support students through unique, tailored skill development in a variety of therapeutic areas supporting their access to instruction and educational programming.

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Extended School Year (ESY)

Grades K-12

A 30-day summer instructional program, including field trips and school-wide events.

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Family Fun at Northtowns Academy

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Wellness Day Brings Maryvale Academy Students Together for Fun, Mindful Activities

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Elementary School Students Celebrate, Learn About Winter Olympics

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A Place For You: Erie 1 BOCES Breaks Ground on New Instructional Services Campus Specially Designed for Students of All Abilities

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Extended School Year Program is Scorching Success

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Northtowns Academy Celebrates 8th-Graders Moving Up!

Accessibility

Adult Career Training

Code of Conduct

FERPA Regulations

Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)

Health and Safety Updates

Fight Flu at Home and School:

According to the NYS Department of Health, the flu spreads easily. You can spread it to others before you know you're sick. It can cause serious illness in infants and young children. Getting the flu vaccine is the best way to prevent flu and its complications. The vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months and older every year. To learn more about the flu, use the links below:

Medicaid

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:

Speech-Language Pathologists
Speech-Language Teachers
Occupational Therapists
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants
Physical Therapists
Licensed Clinical Social Workers

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