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Our Mission
To collaborate with districts, agencies and communities to meet their educational challenges by providing regional leadership and cost effective, high quality services.
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Center for Career Services
On January 8th and 9th, 24 students from Nelson Mandela/Dr. Hosea Zollicoffer High School visited the Center for Career Services for a student orientation. During this orientation, the students had the opportunity to visit the CTE programs in which they had an interest. These 24 students officially started at the Center for Career Services Campus on January 28, 2013. They are now enrolled in the following programs: Construction/Plumbing, Automotive Technology, Fashion Design and Merchandising, Emergency Medical Services, and Culinary Arts. The students are all doing well and transitioning wonderfully in this new collaboration with the Mt. Vernon City School District.
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Valentine's Day Sale at Career Services
On Thursday, February 14th, the Horticulture Program will be having a Valentine's Day Sale in the "D" Building Conference Room. They will be selling novelty items and flowers for the holiday.
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Center for Special Services
Experiential Learning Program
The Experiential Learning classes used SmartBoard technology and the internet to take a tour of the new Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. "The Stone of Hope" has fourteen quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the Inscription Wall which the students heard and discussed in recognition of Dr. King's birthday.
Project AIIM
At Concord Road, two staff members have conquered technology, opening new doors for our students. Damion Fragoso and Isiah Arvin have taken the initiative to learn how to navigate the IPAD and how to install programs designed specifically for students with Autism. Damion and Isiah are applauded for going above and beyond to ensure the success of our students.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program
Students in the DHH Program recently participated in the Blind Brook High School Career Day. Students had the opportunity to attend presentations given by a diverse group of professionals and ask questions regarding potential career paths.
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LINKS
Our bi-weekly newsletter compiled for the staff members of Southern Westchester BOCES.
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From Sandy Simpson
Dear Staff,
Well the ground hog has indicated that we will have an early spring....we can hope! And next week will be Valentine's Day. When I was a teacher, I really loved this holiday. In the first grade, each child had a "mailbox" on the side of their desk and each child's were overflowing with cute Valentine cards. I also used to make silhouettes of each child as gifts that they could give to their families. That was my "Valentine" to each of them and it was fun to do.
I want to thank each of our departments who have conducted reviews of their school safety plans. Many of you have also conducted safety exercises. As an organization, we are reviewing our needs and will continue to be proactive in training for all departments.
Before our Annual Meeting on April 10th, we will be holding a gathering to celebrate our 65th year of service to our communities. The Tarrytown UFSD has agreed to let us use their auditorium for this event. Each of our programs will be on display and local dignitaries will be invited. Following this celebration, our Annual Meeting will be held.
Until next time,
Sandra A. Simpson
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Rich Silverstein Joins SWBOCES as Assistant Director of Interscholastic Athletics 
Richard Silverstein has joined Southern Westchester BOCES as its new Assistant Director of Interscholastic Athletics.
In this role, Mr. Silverstein is responsible for compliance with the New York State Public High School Athletics Association for 80 school districts, for overseeing all district athletic directors and committees, and for the governance of public school associations.
Working with Section One Director Jen Simmons, Mr. Silverstein has responsibility for the Sports Desk staff and 1,400-plus referees, for administering all local championships and for the overall governance of the 80 schools in Section One. He is directly responsible for several committees within Section One --- the Sportsmanship, Modified, Safety and Awards Committees --- as well as the Athletic Director mentoring program.
Previously, Mr. Silverstein served as Director of Physical Education, Athletics & Health for the Solomon Schechter School in Hartsdale, where he administered the school's K-12 physical education and athletics programs.
Mr. Silverstein received his bachelor's degree in physical education recreation from Indiana State University, a master's in adapted physical education from Brockport State University and a master's in school administration from the College of New Rochelle. He also holds professional teaching licenses and certifications in both New York State and Nevada.
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Former NYC Education Administrator Heads Up SWBOCES Adult Education Center 
Michele Celestino, a foreign language expert, teacher and experienced educational administrator, has joined SWBOCES as Supervisor for Adult Education and Community Services.
The Center provides education programs, workforce preparation and access to community services for more than 8,500 adults and high-risk youth each year, including nursing, citizenship, GED, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and programs for incarcerated youth and adults.
Ms. Celestino, who joined SWBOCES in November, brings to the role a wealth of experience gained from the administrative and foreign language teaching positions she has held over the course of her career, most recently as the K-12 English as a Second Language (ESL) Administrator for the Bureau of Non-Public Schools with the New York City Department of Education.
In that position, which she held from 2008-2012, Ms. Celestino traveled throughout the five boroughs to monitor, assess and evaluate teachers and Title I programs in 77 schools. She reviewed and implemented federal, state and city mandates in the Title I programs for the non-public division, and was instrumental in bringing technology services to teachers working in non-public schools, including webinar access, video conferencing, laptop initiatives and Cloud technology.
Ms. Celestino earned a bachelor's degree in Spanish and French from New York University, a master's degree in Spanish, French and ESL from NYU's Steinhardt School of Education, and earned Supervision and Administration certification credits at Iona College.
She holds a permanent Supervisory license and teaching certifications in Spanish for grades 7-12, ESL for grades K-12 and Foreign Language in the Elementary Schools (FLES N-6) in Spanish.
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