Harrold Campus welcomed students and families for Family Night on Wednesday. Thank you for taking the time to come talk with the instructors and see the classrooms– it was great to have you visit!
It was great to see our students and families at the Pole Campus for Family Night on Tuesday– we're glad you took the time to come talk with the instructors and see the classrooms. What a fun night!
ATTENDANCE MATTERS– WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Did You Know?
• Missing 10% or more of school days (about 18 days) is considered chronic absenteeism.
• Chronic absenteeism can lead to:
• Lower academic performance
• Increased dropout rates
• Social and emotional challenges
Why Students Miss School:
• Health Issues: Illness or disability
• Family Challenges: Responsibilities at home
• Transportation Problems: Lack of reliable transport
• School Environment: Bullying or disengagement
How You Can Help:
1. Communicate: Talk to your child about the importance of attending
2. Monitor: Keep track of your child’s attendance and any patterns of absenteeism
3. Support: Reach out for help if you notice challenges that affect attendance.
4. Engage: Get involved in school activities and communicate with teachers.
We’re Here to Help!
DCMO BOCES presented “Building Thinking Classrooms in Math K-12” on Monday at the Support Services Center in Norwich. Teachers from Unadilla Valley CSD, Walton CSD, Bainbridge-Guilford CSD, Otselic Valley CSD, Oxford CSD and DCMO BOCES ISS staff participated in the professional learning opportunity, led by Nan Gizowski, DCMO BOCES Coordinator of Staff and Curriculum Development. DCMO BOCES Instructional Support Services provides a full schedule of professional learning opportunities – visit www.dcmoboces.com/page/instructional-support-services to find out more.
We can't wait to welcome our DCMO BOCES families to our two campuses next week!
The Educator’s Forum on the Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures is this afternoon! If you are an educator, please join us online at 3:00 pm. There is no cost, but registration is required (link below).
There will also be a public forum on September 26 (free, registration required). Meeting attendees at both forums will have the opportunity to break into smaller groups to discuss and provide feedback directly to the Education Department on their proposed vision. Please attend and share your input!
Educator Forum Registration: https://tinyurl.com/blueribboneducatorforum
Public Forum Registration: https://tinyurl.com/blueribbonpublicforum
The DCMO BOCES School Store is back! The store will be open until October 13, with production taking approximately three weeks from when the store closes. Please read the details for each of the products for sizing and care. Get your DCMO BOCES gear here: https://zapathletics.chipply.com/DCMOBoces/
Information about our school safety drills, including the process for advance notification, can be found on our website: https://tinyurl.com/safetydrills
Staff were out in force to welcome students back to the Robert W. Harrold Campus this morning! We’re all looking forward to an exciting year!
It’s the first day of school, and students arriving this morning at the Alan D. Pole Campus in Norwich were greeted by staff, including District Superintendent Michael Rullo. We’re excited to welcome the students back, and look forward to a great year!
DCMO BOCES kicked off the 2024-2025 school year with an all-staff gathering on Tuesday at the Alan D. Pole Campus in Norwich. The traditional gathering of teachers, administrators and staff from all DCMO BOCES locations brings everyone together for collegial conversations, training, and lunch together. District Superintendent Michael Rullo welcomed the staff back, expressing appreciation for their contributions and excitement for the coming year. Vanessa Warren, President of the DCMO BOCES Board of Education, told the group that the board was aware how dedicated everyone was to the success of the students, and that their hard work was appreciated. Superintendent Rullo also introduce a new strategic plan for 2024-25: Blueprint for Excellence. It was an exciting start to the school year!
Facilitator Penny Ezell returned to the DCMO BOCES Support Services Center to continue with LETRS Vol. 1 training. LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) is an integrated literacy program, and educators from Delaware Academy CSD at Delhi, Greene CSD, Oxford Academy CSD and Unadilla Valley CSD are participating in this professional learning course series. DCMO BOCES Instructional Support Services provides a full schedule of professional learning opportunities – visit www.dcmoboces.com/page/instructional-support-services to find out more.
DCMO BOCES provided training for DASA (Dignity for All Students Act) Coordinators from area schools Monday at the Support Services Center in Norwich. Dignity Act Coordinators play a vital role in setting the school-wide climate in relation to prevention of bullying, harassment, and discrimination. This training session covered a wide range of topics, from reporting requirements to best practices, with a focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The training was led by Roseann Bayne, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction at CiTi BOCES in Fulton, and was hosted by DCMO BOCES Mental Health Coordinator Amanda Hoover. Participating schools included DCMO BOCES Pole and Harrold Campuses, Oxford Academy CSD, Unatego CSD, Unadilla Valley CSD, Hancock CSD, Otselic Valley CSD and Gilbertsville-Mount Upton CSD. DCMO BOCES Instructional Support Services provides a full schedule of professional learning opportunities – visit www.dcmoboces.com/page/instructional-support-services to find out more.
DCMO BOCES Public Information Specialist Dean Russin was recognized by the Board of Education on Wednesday for the state and national awards he has received in his role providing public information services to Sherburne-Earlville CSD. Board President Vanessa Warren presented the certificate. The DCMO BOCES Public Information Service provides communications and public information services to a number of area school districts; Dean Russin currently supports Sherburne-Earlville CSD and Gilbertsville-Mount Upton CSD. https://www.dcmoboces.com/o/dcmo-boces/page/public-information-service
DCMO BOCES Coordinator of Staff & Curriculum Development Christine Newell introduced teachers to a variety of tools they could use to better understand oral language and literacy on Tuesday at the DCMO BOCES Support Services Center in Norwich. “Word Walls to Sound Walls” helped participants from DCMO, Unadilla Valley CSD and Norwich CSD through a variety of learning activities related to sound walls, including fun “Vowel Valley” posters. DCMO BOCES Instructional Support Services provides a full schedule of professional learning opportunities – visit www.dcmoboces.com/page/instructional-support-services to find out more.
On Tuesday, DCMO BOCES Coordinator of Staff & Curriculum Development Dianne (Nan) Gizowski helped area teachers become more familiar with new NYS testing and education standards in High School: Earth & Space Science and Life Science: Biology. Participants in this class reviewed course maps, had open discussions with peers, and reviewed the new required investigations for science teachers. Participating teachers came from Cooperstown CSD, Downsville CSD, Sherburne-Earlville CSD, Norwich CSD, Andes CSD, Oxford Academy CSD, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton CSD, Delaware Academy CSD at Delhi, Milford CSD, and Afton CSD.
DCMO BOCES Instructional Support Services provides a full schedule of professional learning opportunities – visit www.dcmoboces.com/page/instructional-support-services to find out more.
Educators from Unadilla Valley, Oxford Academy and Sherburne-Earlville Central School Districts learned how to utilize de-escalation strategies to increase instructional time and student performance Monday at the DCMO BOCES Support Services Center in Norwich. “Understanding the Conflict Cycle” was hosted by DCMO BOCES and led by Behavioral Specialist Gretchen Jones of the Regional Partnership Center. Thank you to the Office of Special Education Educational Partnership, the Regional Partnership Center, and Family and Community Engagement Centers for developing and sharing this resource.
DCMO BOCES Instructional Support Services provides a full schedule of professional learning opportunities – visit www.dcmoboces.com/page/instructional-support-services to find out more.
Last week, the DCMO BOCES cosmetology class from the Pole Campus spent two days at the Chenango County Fair in Norwich. The first day the students participated in a hair style competition, and the second day they participated in Senior Citizen Day and gave our area seniors free manicures.This year, our third, we had 19 students participate. Good practice, good fun, and community service too!
In November 2023, the Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures presented their recommendations for future diploma requirements to the Board of Regents. Since then, the Department created a vision to implement these recommendations. DCMO BOCES has partnered with ONC, BT and GST BOCES to sponsor two upcoming forums designed to gather input, one for the public and another specifically for educators. Meeting attendees will have the opportunity to break into smaller groups to discuss and provide feedback directly to the Education Department on their proposed vision. Both are free, but registration is required. Please attend and share your input!
Public Forum Registration: https://tinyurl.com/blueribbonpublicforum
Educator Forum Registration: https://tinyurl.com/blueribboneducatorforum
The Cosmetology class at DCMO BOCES Harrold Campus created and designed an educational collections display for the Delaware County Fair this year. The display, which represents some of the creative hairstyling skills and educational learning tools used within the classroom, is in the Home & Garden Building. Find out more about the DCMO BOCES Cosmetology program at www.dcmoboces.com/o/dcmo-boces/page/cte-cosmetology.
