Special Education
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.
News & Announcements
![A student celebrates by holding up a certificate at the Northtowns Academy Moving Up ceremony.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751917073/e1borg/uvwd55zidairfkzufor9/SpEd_Northtowns_MovingUp20251.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751917073/e1borg/uvwd55zidairfkzufor9/SpEd_Northtowns_MovingUp20251.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1751917073/e1borg/uvwd55zidairfkzufor9/SpEd_Northtowns_MovingUp20251.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1751917073/e1borg/uvwd55zidairfkzufor9/SpEd_Northtowns_MovingUp20251.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1751917073/e1borg/uvwd55zidairfkzufor9/SpEd_Northtowns_MovingUp20251.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1751917073/e1borg/uvwd55zidairfkzufor9/SpEd_Northtowns_MovingUp20251.jpg","width":2200}])
![Winchester Academy Sings and Celebrates the School Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751470949/e1borg/uheuevfux9umsbjfmurl/SpEd_Winchester_CelebrateMe_2025_5.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751470949/e1borg/uheuevfux9umsbjfmurl/SpEd_Winchester_CelebrateMe_2025_5.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1751470949/e1borg/uheuevfux9umsbjfmurl/SpEd_Winchester_CelebrateMe_2025_5.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1751470949/e1borg/uheuevfux9umsbjfmurl/SpEd_Winchester_CelebrateMe_2025_5.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1751470949/e1borg/uheuevfux9umsbjfmurl/SpEd_Winchester_CelebrateMe_2025_5.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1751470949/e1borg/uheuevfux9umsbjfmurl/SpEd_Winchester_CelebrateMe_2025_5.jpg","width":2200}])
![eAcademy Graduates Celebrate Achievement in Statewide Ceremony]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751034707/e1borg/dqi8o86s9hwntzsfu5bb/IMG_6180.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751034707/e1borg/dqi8o86s9hwntzsfu5bb/IMG_6180.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1751034707/e1borg/dqi8o86s9hwntzsfu5bb/IMG_6180.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1751034707/e1borg/dqi8o86s9hwntzsfu5bb/IMG_6180.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1751034707/e1borg/dqi8o86s9hwntzsfu5bb/IMG_6180.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1751034707/e1borg/dqi8o86s9hwntzsfu5bb/IMG_6180.jpg","width":2200}])
![Maryvale Academy receiving award for second place.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749676234/e1borg/zzd2zgd01hephfn2hjfu/SPED_Maryvale_TalentShow025-093.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749676234/e1borg/zzd2zgd01hephfn2hjfu/SPED_Maryvale_TalentShow025-093.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749676234/e1borg/zzd2zgd01hephfn2hjfu/SPED_Maryvale_TalentShow025-093.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1749676234/e1borg/zzd2zgd01hephfn2hjfu/SPED_Maryvale_TalentShow025-093.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1749676234/e1borg/zzd2zgd01hephfn2hjfu/SPED_Maryvale_TalentShow025-093.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1749676234/e1borg/zzd2zgd01hephfn2hjfu/SPED_Maryvale_TalentShow025-093.jpg","width":2200}])
![Maryvale Academy receiving award for second place.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749130184/e1borg/a6paixjswlhewneospot/SPED_Maryvale_Prom2025-101.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749130184/e1borg/a6paixjswlhewneospot/SPED_Maryvale_Prom2025-101.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749130184/e1borg/a6paixjswlhewneospot/SPED_Maryvale_Prom2025-101.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1749130184/e1borg/a6paixjswlhewneospot/SPED_Maryvale_Prom2025-101.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1749130184/e1borg/a6paixjswlhewneospot/SPED_Maryvale_Prom2025-101.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1749130184/e1borg/a6paixjswlhewneospot/SPED_Maryvale_Prom2025-101.jpg","width":2200}])
![Maryvale Academy receiving award for second place.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748614729/e1borg/slohrnvmh0kgijkkwdla/SpecialEd_Maryvale_RainBarrelContest_2025.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748614729/e1borg/slohrnvmh0kgijkkwdla/SpecialEd_Maryvale_RainBarrelContest_2025.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748614729/e1borg/slohrnvmh0kgijkkwdla/SpecialEd_Maryvale_RainBarrelContest_2025.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748614729/e1borg/slohrnvmh0kgijkkwdla/SpecialEd_Maryvale_RainBarrelContest_2025.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1748614729/e1borg/slohrnvmh0kgijkkwdla/SpecialEd_Maryvale_RainBarrelContest_2025.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1748614729/e1borg/slohrnvmh0kgijkkwdla/SpecialEd_Maryvale_RainBarrelContest_2025.jpg","width":2200}])
Our Programs
![College and Career Readiness Academy (CCRA)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748623607/e1borg/e2myf9hhezryscgw7zxj/SpecialEd_CCRA2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748623607/e1borg/e2myf9hhezryscgw7zxj/SpecialEd_CCRA2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748623607/e1borg/e2myf9hhezryscgw7zxj/SpecialEd_CCRA2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748623607/e1borg/e2myf9hhezryscgw7zxj/SpecialEd_CCRA2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1748623607/e1borg/e2myf9hhezryscgw7zxj/SpecialEd_CCRA2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1748623607/e1borg/e2myf9hhezryscgw7zxj/SpecialEd_CCRA2.jpg","width":2200}])
Grades 9-12
Alternate placement for Regents bound students requiring a more restrictive special education setting.
![Extended School Year (ESY)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748624740/e1borg/qgpbdz7xuevipdizrkld/SpecialEd_ESY3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748624740/e1borg/qgpbdz7xuevipdizrkld/SpecialEd_ESY3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748624740/e1borg/qgpbdz7xuevipdizrkld/SpecialEd_ESY3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748624740/e1borg/qgpbdz7xuevipdizrkld/SpecialEd_ESY3.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1748624740/e1borg/qgpbdz7xuevipdizrkld/SpecialEd_ESY3.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748624740/e1borg/qgpbdz7xuevipdizrkld/SpecialEd_ESY3.jpg","width":2000}])
Grades K-12
A 30-day summer instructional program, including field trips and school-wide events.
![Integrated Special Classes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748624965/e1borg/xfexukxl5inqeycrks53/SpecialEd_IntegratedSpecialClasses_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748624965/e1borg/xfexukxl5inqeycrks53/SpecialEd_IntegratedSpecialClasses_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748624965/e1borg/xfexukxl5inqeycrks53/SpecialEd_IntegratedSpecialClasses_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748624965/e1borg/xfexukxl5inqeycrks53/SpecialEd_IntegratedSpecialClasses_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1748624965/e1borg/xfexukxl5inqeycrks53/SpecialEd_IntegratedSpecialClasses_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1748624965/e1borg/xfexukxl5inqeycrks53/SpecialEd_IntegratedSpecialClasses_1.jpg","width":2200}])
All Grade Levels
Primary, intermediate, and secondary classes including academic, life skills, and/or functional curricula.
![Maryvale Academy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748625182/e1borg/e0gmh8wtuotph5dub5gd/SpecialEd_Maryvale.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748625182/e1borg/e0gmh8wtuotph5dub5gd/SpecialEd_Maryvale.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748625182/e1borg/e0gmh8wtuotph5dub5gd/SpecialEd_Maryvale.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748625182/e1borg/e0gmh8wtuotph5dub5gd/SpecialEd_Maryvale.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1748625182/e1borg/e0gmh8wtuotph5dub5gd/SpecialEd_Maryvale.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1748625182/e1borg/e0gmh8wtuotph5dub5gd/SpecialEd_Maryvale.jpg","width":2200}])
Grades 9-12
Providing a small, structured educational environment for high school aged students seeking higher education, employment training, and work exploration.
![Related Services]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738150349/e1borg/jyrpup0duubadjhodfbe/SpecialEd_RelatedServices.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738150349/e1borg/jyrpup0duubadjhodfbe/SpecialEd_RelatedServices.jpg","width":325}])
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.
![RISE-Reaching Individual Student Success]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748629607/e1borg/qvloyglb2kvueq6cfahx/SpecialEd_RISE-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748629607/e1borg/qvloyglb2kvueq6cfahx/SpecialEd_RISE-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748629607/e1borg/qvloyglb2kvueq6cfahx/SpecialEd_RISE-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748629607/e1borg/qvloyglb2kvueq6cfahx/SpecialEd_RISE-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1748629607/e1borg/qvloyglb2kvueq6cfahx/SpecialEd_RISE-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748629607/e1borg/qvloyglb2kvueq6cfahx/SpecialEd_RISE-2.jpg","width":1800}])
![Winchester Academy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748629131/e1borg/ol88f1bexnqswhsar1xj/SpecialEd_WinchesterAcademy-6_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748629131/e1borg/ol88f1bexnqswhsar1xj/SpecialEd_WinchesterAcademy-6_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748629131/e1borg/ol88f1bexnqswhsar1xj/SpecialEd_WinchesterAcademy-6_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748629131/e1borg/ol88f1bexnqswhsar1xj/SpecialEd_WinchesterAcademy-6_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1748629131/e1borg/ol88f1bexnqswhsar1xj/SpecialEd_WinchesterAcademy-6_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1748629131/e1borg/ol88f1bexnqswhsar1xj/SpecialEd_WinchesterAcademy-6_1.jpg","width":2200}])
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.
![WNYCPC Day Treatment]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748630037/e1borg/m64d07jonfkq3uiua0dh/SpecialEd_WNYCPC.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748630037/e1borg/m64d07jonfkq3uiua0dh/SpecialEd_WNYCPC.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748630037/e1borg/m64d07jonfkq3uiua0dh/SpecialEd_WNYCPC.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748630037/e1borg/m64d07jonfkq3uiua0dh/SpecialEd_WNYCPC.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1748630037/e1borg/m64d07jonfkq3uiua0dh/SpecialEd_WNYCPC.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1748630037/e1borg/m64d07jonfkq3uiua0dh/SpecialEd_WNYCPC.jpg","width":2200}])
Grades 5-12
The WNY Children's Psychiatric Center Day Treatment program provided community-based mental health services integrated within a small school environment.
- Accessibility
- Code of Conduct
- Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
- FERPA Regulations
- Health and Safety Updates
- Medicaid
- Nondiscrimination Policy
- Parents' Bill of Rights
- STAR 360 Assessment
- Technology Support