LIFE PROGRAMS (WALDEN PROGRAM) | PUTNAM/NORTHERN WESTCHESTER BOCES
Life classes are designed to prepare special needs students for the world of work. A three-step approach is used for school-to-work transition.Phase I-Exploratory Rotation: This phase exposes students to a variety of career options by rotating through 4 different vocational programs. The programs are Auto Detailing, Building Maintenance, Floral & Greenhouse Services, Food Service Preparation.Phase II-Full Year Classes: -Students receive intensive skill development in one career and technical education program. Programs include Auto Mechanics, Childcare Aide, Construction and Building Maintenance, Floral & Greenhouse, Food Service Preparation, Landscaping, Office and Business, Retail Services, Small Engine RepairPhase III-Community Placement: In this phase, students participate in supervised community work. Students work in the field four days of the week and one day in the classroom to review worksite attitudes and behaviors, specific job skills, time management, appropriate work attire, personal hygiene, self-advocacy, problem solving and safety awareness.
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211 Hudsson Valley / ADK
Physical Address
200 Boces Drive, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Hours
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Fax
914-248-2308
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Application process
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Fee
None/Not Applicable
Eligibility
Students, ages 16-21, with special needs
Languages
Spanish
Service area
Putnam County, NY Northern Westchester County, NY
Agency info
PUTNAM/NORTHERN WESTCHESTER BOCES
Assists local school districts in providing a wide range of educational services for both children and adults in the areas of occupational education, special education, adult education, curriculum development, guidance and management, ESL and literacy services.