New Paradigm for ISS

The Curriculum and Instructional Support Services (ISS) Division at Sullivan BOCES supports school districts in all curriculum, instruction, and school improvement areas. ISS plans and provides professional development programs covering a wide range of educational or instructional topics for educators of all levels.

In the past, each component school district paid into the ISS Coser and was allotted a certain number of days of access to BOCES specialists and programs based on the number of students in the district. This worked well for the most part, although sometimes districts wanted more days than they were allotted or were only able to utilize some of their days each year.

This model became problematic during the pandemic. As the dust began to settle and we all moved into the work of putting post-pandemic pieces back together, BOCES found that districts were not reaching out for support in the ways they had in the past

With a mindset of continuous improvement, adaptability, and responsiveness to the districts BOCES serves, the ISS division explored other models of providing Instructional Support Services and decided to try something different

With the new model, BOCES would coordinate independent consultants to fit specific needs instead of having full-time staff on staff The districts would identify who and what they wanted, and the ISS staff would coordinate the communication and paperwork to make that happen. Districts would pay into the ISS Coser, as in the past. After operational costs and a pool of money to cover county-wide initiatives are considered, each district will have a pre-determined number of dollars to spend as they like. If the district uses all of its allocated funds, it can still purchase additional services if they choose to do so.

This new structure allows for endless possibilities to help districts provide the best possible educational experience for each student in Sullivan County.

Key Dates

April 13th - BOCES Annual Meeting

April 25th - BOCES Board Member Election & Budget Vote

May 10th - Career & Technical Education Center Job Fair

May 18th - Career & Tech National Technical Honor Society Induction

May 30th - Academic Achievement Celebration

June 15th - Career & Tech Recognition Ceremony

June 21st - Alternative / Special Education Graduation