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What's New at OCM BOCES: For the 2016-2017 school year, there are some exciting new programs and initiatives at OCM BOCES. One of the most significant changes is that OCM BOCES now has a Main Campus, the home for all Syracuse-area adult education programming, at 110 Elwood Davis Road in the Town of Salina. Also housed at the Main Campus location are all of OCM BOCES administrative, instructional support and business services. The move of these programs to a single location has freed up space at additional OCM BOCES locations allowing for more appropriate groupings and enhanced opportunities for other programs. New at OCM BOCES : Seven Valleys New Tech Academy (315/317-6017) 240 Port Watson Cortland, NY 13045 Principal: Renae Montroy About the school: Seven Valleys is the second New Tech high school ... Adult Education Graduation Wednesday, August 10: More than 200 adult graduates of OCM BOCES' adult education programs will be recognized for their accomplishments in the organization's annual Adult Education and Literacy Program graduation ceremony to be held Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at Onondaga Community College’s SRC Arena (4585 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse). The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. The public and media are invited to attend. Bradley Carpenter, a graduate of OCM BOCES’ medical assisting program, will address his fellow graduates and ceremony attendees about his life changing experience with BOCES. Mr. Carpenter, a 2009 high school graduate from Watervliet, NY, came to BOCES approximately six months ago, after experiencing several disappointments with his work situation at the time. After learning ... Former Astronaut Leland Melvin Shares Inspiring Story at PBLNY:      When Leland Melvin was a young boy growing up in Lynchburg, Va., he had no desire to become an NFL football player or astronaut – both of which he eventually achieved.      Instead, Melvin wanted to become a professional tennis player like Arthur Ashe, an African American athlete who trained nearby. The reason was simple, Melvin explained: “He looked like me.”        Melvin discussed the importance of role models during his keynote speech this week at the OnCenter in Syracuse, where more than 250 educators from across the country are gathering for four-day conference sponsored by the Onondaga-Cortland-Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services (OCM BOCES) in conjunction with the nationally acclaimed ... 250 educators head to Syracuse for PBLNY:                          SYRACUSE, NY – More than 250 educators from across the country will converge Aug. 2-5 at the OnCenter for a convention that starts with a keynote address from former NASA astronaut and NFL player Leland Melvin, who is also a national education leader for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).       The conference is being sponsored by the Onondaga-Cortland-Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services (OCM BOCES) in conjunction with the nationally acclaimed Buck Institute for Education (BIE).      Much of the conference will focus on the research-driven success of Project Based Learning (PBL), in which “students gain knowledge ... LPN Graduates Inspire Each Other:         In the course of nine years, while her husband suffered from brain cancer, Marilyn Valkema found invaluable comfort from the nurses who stood by her side.      One nurse gra sped her hands and prayed fervently with her in the intensive care unit of a Toronto hospital, where Valkema’s husband, Andrew, had his first craniotomy. Another poured love on the entire family, not just Andrew, when he needed frequent care in his home. A third stayed with Valkema at the time of her husband’s death, giving her strength and calling family and friends in the pre-dawn hours.      On Thursday, July 21, Valkema recalled these stories as she stood on stage at Gillette Road Middle School in North Syracuse. She had just become ... Financial Aid Available: Adult students at OCM BOCES are eligible to receive many different types of financial aid. An average financial aid package may look something like this:   Average tuition: $7,593 Average Pell grant: $3,956 Student loan: $4,574   The actual cost for your education may vary. Not all students qualify for a Pell grant, local grant or student loan. However, our Financial Aid Office staff will assist you in securing the best available financial aid package to meet your goals. Why not give it a try? Give us a call at 315-453-4677 New CNYRIC Director Named for OCM BOCES:      Pamela. Mazzaferro, director of information technology for the Rome City School District, was appointed July 14 to become the new director of the Central New York Regional Informational Center (CNYRIC), which provides a broad range of technology services to 50 school districts in the region.       Mazzaferro replaces former CNYRIC directo r Michael Fay, who retired earlier this year after 11 years at the helm. The CNYRIC is a division of the Onondaga-Cortland-Madison Board of Cooperative Education Services (OCM BOCES). It is based at 6075 East Molloy Road in Syracuse.      “We are extremely fortunate to have Pam on board because she possesses a great depth of knowledge, has experience in both the public and private ... Lieutenant Governor Visits BOCES Summer School: SPECIAL GUEST:   New York State Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul visited Cortland Junior Senior High School this week to check out a free summer food program available to millions of children across the country. OCM BOCES is hosting a regional summer school at the Cortland site, where dozens of students can take advantage of the program for breakfast, lunch and snacks. The program, called the Summer Food Service Program, is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It is open to anyone 18 years old or younger and has no other eligibility requirements.   Hochul visited the program on the second day of its launch and had a great time chatting with food-service workers, serving trays of food and checking out a register to see how many students ... Summer reading made easy with free digital books: This sum mer, more than 60,000 students across Central New York will have access to thousands of free e-books through their school district because of a pilot program being offered through the Onondaga-Cortland-Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services (OCM BOCES). The OCM BOCES School Library System is participating in the myOn digital library, which gives students access to thousands of books that can be read on computers, laptops and other devices. Since May, students have already finished more than 20,000 books. OCM BOCES School Library System Coordinator Doreen Bergman is excited to bring the program to Central New York students. “The program allows students to choose books at their reading level and within their areas of interest to keep them reading all ... More than 300 CNY high school students earn NYS CTE Endorsement: More than 300 students from the 23 component school districts of Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES have earned the distinction of receiving a New York State Career and Technical Education (CTE) Endorsement on their 2016 high school diploma. Earning a CTE Endorsement is considered a distinction of honor. Having achieved the designation demonstrates a student’s academic strength and signifies their readiness to enter the workforce or enroll in college.   “Earning a CTE endorsement is a complex process, requiring a student’s excellence in their field of study, as the tests are developed according to industry standards and the endorsement signifies that students have attained the necessary entry-level technical skills,” says OCM BOCES District Superintendent Jody ... OCM BOCES web site gets a NEW LOOK!: Did you notice? OCM BOCES this week launched a brand new web site with a fresh, colorful look. Our new site continues to have the same information you've to come to expect (and then some), but it will also be easier to navigate and much more pleasing to the eye. We hope you will use it and spread the word! OCM BOCES is committed to giving you the information you need to have access to all our programs and services. Please take the time to check out our site. You'll be amazed at everything OCM BOCES has to offer. You can also find us on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/OCMBOCES/. One great summer offering for educators: Our "Making Learning Happen@PBLNY 2016" conference, which we are hosting in August in conjunction with the Buck Institute for Education. ... Kenneth Ciccarelli of North Syracuse inducted to CTE Alumni Hall of Fame: This June, OCM BOCES proudly recognized its two 2016 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Alumni Hall of Fame inductees at individual ceremonies for its Syracuse and Cortland-area CTE students. The 2016 inductees, Kenneth Ciccarelli of North Syracuse and Suzanne Osterhoudt ( click here to read about Suzanne ) of Preble were selected for their demonstrated leadership and success in their chosen fields. To be considered for the OCM BOCES CTE Alumni Hall of Fame, individuals must be a graduate of an OCM BOCES CTE program, must be currently engaged in a career related to their BOCES program of completion and must demonstrate leadership in their field and civic responsibility. Kenneth Ciccarelli: Following his 1988 graduation from OCM BOCES, Ken furthered his education in the automotive ... Suzanne Osterhoudt of Preble inducted to CTE Alumni Hall of Fame: This June, OCM BOCES proudly recognized its two 2016 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Alumni Hall of Fame inductees at individual ceremonies for its Syracuse and Cortland-area CTE students.   The 2016 inductees, Kenneth Ciccarelli ( click here to read Kenneth's bio ) of North Syracuse and Suzanne Osterhoudt of Preble were selected for their demonstrated leadership and success in their chosen fields. To be considered for the OCM BOCES CTE Alumni Hall of Fame, individuals must be a graduate of an OCM BOCES CTE program, must be currently engaged in a career related to their BOCES program of completion and must demonstrate leadership in their field and civic responsibility.   Suzanne Osterhoudt : Following her 1988 graduation from OCM BOCES, where she received the Rose ... Partnership award bestowed on OCM BOCES, Cortland Regional Medical Center: Partner of the Year Award: Left to right: Phil Grome , director of the Career & Technical Education (CTE) Program at OCM BOCES; Bonnie Georgia Griffith , director of marketing and communications for the Cortland Regional Medical Center; Scott Mayberry , director of rehabilitation services for the Cortland Regional Medical Center; OCM BOCES Assistant Superintendent Colleen Viggiano , who oversees student programs; OCM BOCES CTE Principal Chris DiFulvio , who works at the OCM BOCES McEvoy campus; and Joe Vargo , executive director of Partners for Education and Business. Cortland Regional Medical Center and OCM BOCES honored for school-business partnership   Syracuse, NY – The Cortland ... U.S. Rep. John Katko visits Innovation Tech: U.S. Rep. John Katko paid a visit to I nnovation Tech on Monday (June 6) to share his experiences as a first-term C ongressman and answer questions from students. Students asked him about Trump, abortion, gun control, ISIS, terrorism, why he became a Republican and much more. Thank to Mr. Katko and his staff for taking time to visit us. BOCES students selected as nominees for Cortland County Youth of the Year: Mackenzie Pendell , left, a BOCES Cortland Alternative School (CAS) and culinary arts student from the Marathon Central School District, was recently nominated for Cortland County Youth of the Year along with several other BOCES students who have exhibited the qualities of leadership, service and resilience. The organization, Cortland Area Communities that Care, honored many of our BOCES students among 17 nominees for the award at a ceremony on May 12.   In addition to Mackenzie, the other nominees who attend BOCES were:   Sara Brigham , an 11 th grader from Marathon High School who attends the health occupations program at BOCES; Kayli Marshall , a junior at McGraw High School who studies culinary arts at BOCES; Gwendolyn O’Neill , a senior from Marathon High School ... Reaching Out - BOCES Helps Cuban Doctors: When it comes to community outreach, OCM BOCES is always willing to help. In fact, it is part of our mission. Recently, OCM BOCES assisted a pair of Cuban physicians through a local community organization called Partners in Learning. Partners in Learning supports adults, children and families of diverse cultures and languages in their efforts to learn, earn and live well in Syracuse and Onondaga County. In the case of the Cuban doctors, OCM BOCES helped them enroll in phlebotomy classes because much of their paperwork had been left behind in Cuba, a situation that is forcing them to get re-training here in the United States. For more information about community partnerships, please give us a call at 315-453-4455. OCM BOCES is looking for teachers!: Excited about sharing a hobby? Teaching a special skill? Sharing your expertise in the professional arena? If you are, consider teaching a class at OCM BOCES! We are always looking for instructors for our part-time continuing education programs and have a wide variety of teaching formats available. If you are interested in teaching a class, please ask for Matt Tarolli today or give him a call at 315-453-4455. You can also send him an email at mtarolli@ocmboces.org. We would love to listen to your idea!  Interested in teaching? Let us know!: Congratulations to our 2016 retirees!: At the end of each school year, we take a moment to congratulate all of our OCM BOCES colleagues who are retiring or have retired in the past year and to thank them for their dedication and commitment to our students, districts, clients and community. We wish them well in their retirement and any new adventures that may await them. Following is a listing of these valued colleagues with their departments and dates of service. Jane Ayers, CNYRIC Information Systems Coordinator (9/7/99 - 7/30/15) Stephen Brown, Alternative Education Mathematics Teacher (4/27/87 - 6/30/16) Mary Burzynski, Career and Technical Education Business Teacher (9/1/88 - 6/30/16) Donald DeJohn, CNYRIC Project Manager (6/1/05 - 3/24/16) Darlene Devendorf, Instructional Support Services Teacher Trainer ...

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