Offers courses in: Business Skills; Bookkeeping Basics; How to Start-up and Operate a Small Business; Notary Public Workshop; Quickbooks and Abstract Title Reader. All programs offered at various sites throughout Suffolk County. Course selection varies each semester.

A program to prepare students for potential employment opportunities after graduation. Focus is placed on life skills training in domestic, travel and basic areas, and job skills for a variety of occupations.

Offers English classes to help adults to learn to speak, read and write English. No charge for English classes to those eligible. Wilson Tech also offers citizenship education to help prepare for USCIS Civics Test. Call (631) 667-6000 x327 for an appointment for a pre-test which is used to place you in the appropriate level. A Spanish-speaking representative is available on most days. Courses are offered at various times and locations. Call for detailed information.

Enables students to enrich their education through additional courses; make up work for courses they failed or were unable to complete during the school year; complete high school programs in less than the time normally required; or improve their competencies in basic skills. It also provides for the administration of Regents exams in accordance with the Commissioner's regulations. Any two school districts that house their summer school population at a common site may participate in the Nassau BOCES Regional Summer School on a BOCES-aidable basis. The courses offered at any particular site are determined by the participating school districts in collaboration with Nassau BOCES, and may include remedial secondary courses and short-term academic or exploratory enrichment subjects at the elementary and secondary level. Call for more detailed information.

Offers comprehensive education and training to students entering the job market, seeking a new career or looking to upgrade their skills. The Employment Resource Center offers students the essential edge to successfully compete in today’s global workplace. Services Include: Our exclusive job bank; Career and labor market information; Resume and cover letter assistance; Computers with internet and printing access; Photocopying and fax services; Telephone services for contacting employers; Career development and job search workshops; Interviewing techniques and mock interviews; One-on-one employment counseling and Ongoing follow-up and support. Day and evening hours are available to current students and alumni.

Offers a program for students who are at least age 21. This program will prepare you to earn your high school diploma. Non-traditional instruction allows you to meet with an assessor/advisor at times most suitable to your schedule. EDP offers maximum flexibility and academic support. Please call (631) 667-6000 x327 to schedule your initial appointment with an advisor. Call for detailed information.

Offers courses in: Plumbing I (Introduction). Courses vary each semester. Call for detailed information.

Offers an Advanced Plumbing Technician Program. Sample course offerings include: Plumbing Technician Program; Blue Print Reading and Trade Electric Theory. Courses vary each semester. Call for details and a brochure.

Teachers utilize a student's interest in a particular career area to motivate change in behavior that interferes with the learning process and potential employment opportunities. These programs offer the small group instruction, supervision structure and support students need to be successful. Classes include, Auto Mechanics, Carpentry, Cosmetic Services, Culinary Arts, Manicuring/Nail Sculpturing, Electronic Circuitry, Small Engine Technology, and Urban Forestry.

Provides comprehensive educational services for students with multiple disabilities including students with physical and developmental impairments as well as students with autism spectrum disorders, aged 5 to 21. All students are placed in small ratio classes allowing for a true individualized learning experience. Multiple methodologies of teaching are used in conjunction with state-of-the-art technology to provide stimulating educational experiences for all students. Language, academic readiness, social competence and activities of daily living are taught within a structured, aided language classroom environment. Trained staff use visual strategies combined with sensory activities and technology to encourage the growth of communication and interpersonal skills. Learning is enriched through clubs, specialized programs, community involvement, field trips and sports programs. Carman Road utilizes a collaborative team approach including push-in related services enabling staff to provide students with individualized plans to address their needs. Support services are provided by physical and occupational therapists, speech teachers, school psychologists, school social workers as well as nursing staff and a consulting physician. Parents are active participants in their child’s education and participate in ongoing training and support groups enabling them to make connections with one another and share resources. Call for more detailed information.

Serves students with disabilities from the component school districts. This program provides a self-contained learning environment with modifications as determined by the Committees on Special Education (i.e., 12-1-1 and 8-1-1). The Gary D. Bixhorn Technical Center, the Islip Career Center and Harry B. Ward Technical Center serve high school students who are 15.5 (15 years and 6 months) of age by September 1st until the age of 21. Special Career Education (SCE) creates opportunities for all students by providing them with the technical and academic skills needed to prepare for future employment and a successful path to college or other post-secondary programs. SCE provides technical training to prepare students for a successful career. The structured training gives students the tools needed to be successful in a job after high school and/or further post-secondary education. Each student is encouraged to explore various areas of study and to develop the essential skills to feel competent in entering today's competitive job market, while helping them to learn how to cope with their disabilities in the workplace. For more information or to arrange a tour, please feel free to contact us at (631) 244-1629 or email us at [email protected].

Course offerings include: Dog Grooming; Veterinary Assistant and Basic Animal Care and First Aid. Courses are offered at various locations. Also offered is Dog Grooming and Bathing Services. Call Riverhead Day: (631) 369-8100 or (631) 369-7567 and Bellport Day: (631) 286-6585 for appointments.

Offers English classes to help adults to learn to speak, read and write English. No charge for English classes to those eligible. Wilson Tech also offers citizenship education to help prepare for USCIS Civics Test. Call (631) 667-6000 x327 for an appointment for a pre-test which is used to place you in the appropriate level. A Spanish-speaking representative is available on most days. Courses are offered at various times and locations. Call for detailed information.

Offer courses for those interested in completing a high school diploma, we offer a wide selection of classes. Classroom instruction includes Mathematical Reasoning, Language Arts (writing and reading for content), Social Studies and Science. All levels and grades are available through a highly personalized program of study. Wilson Tech offers: Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes and High School Equivalency (GED) preparation classes. Call (631) 667-6000 x327 to schedule an intake appointment. After your appointment with a counselor, you will be placed in a class that best suits your academic needs. Classes are offered at various locations.

Offers a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely over the Internet. All of our courses are led by expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you. Courses are offered in: Arts and Design; Business; Computer Applications; Computer Science; Construction and Trades; Health and Fitness; Hospitality; Information Technology; Language; Legal; Math and Science; Teacher Professional Development; Test Prep and Writing. Call or visit Nassau BOCES website for more detailed information.

ACCESS-VR is a vocational education, job search and other services to eligible individuals with disabilities to enable them to achieve independence through education, training, employment and support.

Provides the foundation for careers in accounting, business management, court reporting, office technology, and medical office. Full and part time schedules are available with both day and evening classes offered.

Offers courses in Electrical Installation I, Electrical Installation II, Electrical Motor Control and Motor Control-Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)-Advanced. Courses vary each semester. Call for detailed information.

Offers courses in: Gas Burner Systems Introduction; Oil Burner Service I & II; Refrigeration/Air Conditioning I & II; and Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification Review and Exam and Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification Exam Only. Courses vary each semester. Call for detailed information.

Offers students a full-time, two-year program that qualifies students to sit for any of five registry examinations in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. This accredited School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Western Suffolk BOCES prepares students to work with patients and medical staff in physicians’ offices, hospitals and clinics. The BOCES curriculum integrates basic sciences, medical sciences and instruction in diagnostic medical sonography with supervised clinical experience in hospitals and doctors’ offices from Manhattan to Southampton. These clinical sites provide unique opportunities for learning and excelling as students rotate through five specialties of Abdominal, Breast Ultrasound, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Adult Cardiac and Vascular Sonography. Students will receive hands-on training with color flow Doppler and 3D/4D imaging. Western Suffolk BOCES has been accredited as an authorized provider by: Commission of the Council on Occupational Education and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Joint Review committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Call for more detailed information regarding admission requirements and program details.

Offers courses in: Floral Design. All programs offered at various sites throughout Suffolk County. Selection varies each semester.

Offers English classes to help adults to learn to speak, read and write English. No charge for English classes to those eligible. Wilson Tech also offers citizenship education to help prepare for USCIS Civics Test. Call (631) 667-6000 x327 for an appointment for a pre-test which is used to place you in the appropriate level. A Spanish-speaking representative is available on most days. Courses are offered at various times and locations. Call for detailed information.

Offers English classes to help adults to learn to speak, read and write English. No charge for English classes to those eligible. Wilson Tech also offers citizenship education to help prepare for USCIS Civics Test. Call (631) 667-6000 x327 for an appointment for a pre-test which is used to place you in the appropriate level. A Spanish-speaking representative is available on most days. Courses are offered at various times and locations. Call for detailed information.

Offers remedial courses for students in grades 6–12 to make up deficiencies in academic work. This wide variety of remedial courses can benefit students with low or failing grades. These courses help to address regression or summer slide in order to prepare students for upcoming courses. This does not replace a full course year. Residents within the ten (10) participating districts (listed below) whose children are registered in public, private or parochial schools, grades 6-12, are eligible to attend, with permission of their home school principal or designee. Non-resident students (in districts not listed below) are permitted to register after all residents are accommodated. Participating Districts for 2022 include: Babylon UFSD; Commack UFSD; Deer Park UFSD; Elwood UFSD; Huntington UFSD; Kings Park CSD; North Babylon UFSD; Northport-East Northport UFSD; South Huntington UFSD and Wyandanch UFSD (Regents Exams Only). Call for more detailed information regarding admission requirements and program details.

Offers a Fast-Track 7-hour course for those contractors and experienced operators who have experience as a heavy equipment operator and are not certified. Nassau BOCES has partnered with The LEARN Center to offer a solution that will protect you or your business from OSHA/NYC DOB safety violations. New laws and regulations are requiring that operating engineers be certified in the safe operation of heavy equipment. Certification is available on the backhoe, bulldozer, excavator, front-end loader and skid-steer. This 7-hour evaluation course consists of a 4-hour safety class and evaluation of the operator skills through practical exams for up to 3-hours. Upon registration, you will be given the contact information to schedule your class. Call for detailed information.