BOCES

Abilities, Inc.

Youth Transition Services Program

The Youth Transition Services Program through Abilities is a district-based, half day program for students in the Life Skills Program. This half day program (AM/PM) is customized to fit the individual needs of the students and school district. Through this program, students receive pre-vocational services and work-based learning opportunities in community and classroom settings. 

BOCES

NOTE: Students must register with their guidance counselors and apply to the BOCES program during the spring semester of their sophomore year. Student attendance plays a critical role in the review process by BOCES when determining student acceptance into the program.

The Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Nassau County (Nassau BOCES) serves the 56 school districts of Nassau County, Long Island, including the Hempstead School District by providing cost-effective shared services, including career training for high school students and adults, special education, alternative schools, technology education, as well as dozens of programs to expand educational opportunity and help districts operate more efficiently. Nassau BOCES, which was created in 1967, is the youngest — and the largest — of the 37 BOCES in New York State.

As stated above, the Nassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) in conjunction with Hempstead High School course offerings provides a variety of services to school districts throughout Nassau County, including The Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC).

The Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC) prepares 11th and 12th grade High School students for skilled work force careers. Most CTEC programs require two years to complete and are offered primarily on a half day basis either during morning or afternoon sessions. The following CTEC courses are offered: ·Business/Information Services Human and Public Services ·Arts and Humanities ·Health Services ·Natural and Agricultural Sciences ·Engineering Technologies ·Senior Opportunities ·The Doshi STEM Progam (Science,Technology, Engineering, Math): This is a new 4 -year half-day high school program that was opened in September 2013. In this half-day program, students will be immersed in science and math courses taught through an interdisciplinary curriculum. Units of study will focus on current issues in STEM-related industries. Other key features include a small school design, field trips to laboratories and research facilities, a cohort of students with similar interests, expanded opportunities for real-world experiences and access to advanced AP courses.