Careers
Staff Only
Personnel
Sub Call-In Service
Health & Safety
TEAM
Student Profile
Students identified as having multiple severe disabilities (Autistic, Medically fragile, Down Syndrome and other low incidence disabilities). These students exhibit severe intellectual disabilities, visual, hearing and/or physical impairments as well as other medical needs. Grade Range: K - 12.
Desired Outcomes
To address and improve specific communication, physical, academic, social and management needs.
Daily Activities
Daily activities of students are highly individualized. Many activities involve improving communication skills. Daily living skills and social skills are emphasized. Adaptive equipment and augmentative communication devies are used through out the program. Instruction occurs in natural and community settings for practical application of daily living skills to promote instructional opportunities success and transfer.
Referral Process
The office responsible for coordinating student services from the student's home district will contact Karen Koch, Assistant Director of OCM BOCES to begin the referral process.
Location of Programs
Solvay Middle School
Solvay Union Free School District
299 Bury Drive
Syracuse, NY 13209
Grimshaw Elementary School
LaFayette School District
5957 Highway 20
LaFayette, NY 13084
Baker High School
Baldwinsville School District
29 E. Oneida St.
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Cortland High School
Cortland Enlarged City School District
1 Valley View Dr.
Cortland, NY 13045
BOCES Contact
Student Profile
Students identified as having multiple severe disabilities (Autistic, Medically fragile, Down Syndrome and other low incidence disabilities). These students exhibit severe intellectual disabilities, visual, hearing and/or physical impairments as well as other medical needs. Grade Range: K - 12.
Desired Outcomes
To address and improve specific communication, physical, academic, social and management needs.
Daily Activities
Daily activities of students are highly individualized. Many activities involve improving communication skills. Daily living skills and social skills are emphasized. Adaptive equipment and augmentative communication devies are used through out the program. Instruction occurs in natural and community settings for practical application of daily living skills to promote instructional opportunities success and transfer.
Referral Process
The office responsible for coordinating student services from the student's home district will contact Karen Koch, Assistant Director of OCM BOCES to begin the referral process.
Location of Programs
Solvay Middle School
Solvay Union Free School District
299 Bury Drive
Syracuse, NY 13209
Grimshaw Elementary School
LaFayette School District
5957 Highway 20
LaFayette, NY 13084
Baker High School
Baldwinsville School District
29 E. Oneida St.
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Cortland High School
Cortland Enlarged City School District
1 Valley View Dr.
Cortland, NY 13045
BOCES Contact
Solvay Middle School
Tara Powless
Special Education Administrator
Phone: (315) 488-9034
tpowless@ocmboces.org
Grimshaw Elementary
Tara Powless
Special Education Administrator
Phone: (315) 488-9034
tpowless@ocmboces.org
Cortland TEAM
Cheryl Rogers
Special Education Administrator
Phone: (607) 758-5241
crogers@ocmboces.org
Baker High School
Tara Powless
Director Special Education
Phone (315) 488-9034
tpowless@ocmboces.org
