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

Agency requests client call for details

Voice

914-245-2700

Main

Voice

914-245-2700

Main

Fax

914-248-2308

Fax

Application process

Call for Information or Check Website

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.