Dutchess BOCES | Collaboration, Innovation, Efficiency, Excellence & Leadership

Job Fair Offers Opportunities In Schools

Have you considered putting your talents and abilities to use in an educational setting? School districts throughout the region are gathering at Dutchess BOCES on April 18 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m

BOCES Seeks Community Input On Future

As Dutchess BOCES moves forward on its journey of innovation, partnership, and growth, we are experiencing an increased demand for new and expanded services.

Ambulance Simulator Amps Up EMT Program

Brent Baugus from Rescue Simulation Products installs the final panel on the simulator. EMT Teacher Danielle Bohlmann and her students have a new tool to help them learn the skills needed to become EMTs with the installation of an ambulance simulator in the classroom. BOCES invested $65,000 to purchase the unit and have it installed.

Campus Raises Awareness Of Down syndrome

Marisa Poltrack and her students donned yellow and blue in recognition of World Down Syndrome Day. On Friday, Dutchess BOCES staff and students took time to honor World Down Syndrome Day, which was on Saturday, March 21. The day promotes inclusion and building a sense of belonging for all students.

Industry Partners Get Insight On Workforce Development

Dutchess County Workforce Investment Board Executive Director Louise McLoughlin speaks to the Main Advisory Committee on Thursday, March 19, 2026. A slide on the screen shows several reasons Dutchess employers noted for not hiring people in 2024. Developing Dutchess County’s workforce was the thrust of the Career and Technical Institute’s Main Advisory Council meeting today, March 19.

Students, Staff Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

An SPC student perfects her leprechaun trap Tuesday. Dutchess BOCES students and staff had the luck of the Irish leading up to St. Patrick's Day today, celebrating across the campus.
It all began Friday, as Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management students made savory corned beef Reubens with fresh-baked Irish soda bread and coleslaw on the side for staff lunches.

SPC Students Learn About Seasons From CTI Students

SPC student Jeremy Fischetti shows his season wheel to the class and his CTI student instructors As part of a yearly tradition, first-year students from the Career & Technical Institute’s (CTI) Careers in Animal and Plant Sciences (CAPS) read an agricultural-themed book to Salt Point Center (SPC) students and worked on a related hands-on activity with them during Agricultural Literacy Week, w

Conference Day Sessions Focus On Growing BOCES Staff

Teachers discuss the difference between "Doing Projects" and Project-based learning. At Dutchess BOCES’ Superintendent’s Conference Day March 10, faculty and staff attended meaningful sessions in support of their professional growth.

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