LIFE PROGRAMS (WALDEN PROGRAM) | PUTNAM/NORTHERN WESTCHESTER BOCES
200 Boces Drive, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Eligibility
Students, ages 16-21, with special needs
Hours
Agency requests client call for details
914-248-2308
Fax·
Fax
914-245-2700
Voice·
Main
Website
http://www.pnwboces.orgLanguages
Spanish
Application process
Call for Information or Check Website
Fees
None/Not Applicable
Service area
Putnam County, NY
Northern Westchester County, NY
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.
Last assured
01/24/2023
What's Here
Providing organization
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.