For School Counselors

Focused, interested in STEM disciplines, first in family to attend college, underachieving, capable, high risk students are the best fi t for P-TECH.

School counselors should contact their administrative supervisor to determine the number of P-TECH placements the district has reserved for their school and district.

Once it is determined there are openings, school counselors should contact the P-TECH principal to set up an interview. An application by both the parent and counselor should be completed prior to the interview. If a student has an IEP, please also contact your district’s CSE Chairperson.

While we welcome a diverse group of students, we are unable to provide special education services beyond Resource Room and counseling at the present time. We ask that access to the student’s current IEP be provided prior to moving forward with the admissions process.

Students and their parents should work with counselors during the application process.

Once an application is complete, all materials should be submitted by the school

counselor to P-TECH.

If parents or students haven’t already visited the P-TECH website, please refer them to www.rocklandboces.org/ptech. It is important to discuss with parents the application process and availability of placements to the P-TECH program.

No, students’ education is funded as if they were attending their home district

P-TECH is located at the Tappan Zee Education Center, 561 Route 9W, Piermont, NY.

This is certainly possible for P-TECH students, and every effort will be made to accommodate this on a case-by-case basis.

The student’s home district will transport.

Yes, there is also a summer component.

Currently, RCC. We anticipate that there will be others as the program is further developed.

The high school curriculum follows graduation requirements as required by all public schools. However, there is a six-year scope and sequence that integrates college courses with high school. At the end of six years, students will have completed their high school graduation requirements as well as an associate degree.

The instructional framework incorporates an inter-disciplinary approach to learning with a focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Teachers work together to create opportunities for students to work both in teams and as individuals through Project Based Learning. The schedule is designed to meet the needs of the instruction at hand, and there is greater flexibility in how time and space are utilized. An extended school day and extended school year are vital to the success of the program.

Today’s business world is constantly changing, challenged by national and global financial transformations and legislative, social, ethical and environmental changes. People who earn business administration degrees and learn to effectively navigate this changing business world develop great potential for high earning power and lifetime employment opportunities. Graduates of this program will be prepared for entry-level employment in public and private companies of all sizes, and in virtually all industry sectors. Career paths include marketing, insurance, banking, finance, small business management and human resources.

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The need for innovative programmers and developers to design and build increasingly sophisticated and capable computer information systems continues to grow. For those who enjoy challenge, logic, systems, and technology, the fi eld offers rewarding careers for developers who incubate software programs and programmers who create the instructions (code). The AS degree in Computer Information Systems is designed for students who want to work in the fi eld of software engineering, computer programming or program development. Students who complete the degree will be prepared to transfer to a four-year institution to continue their education and attain their career goals.

The AS degree in Computer Information Systems provides students with a broad-based programming and mathematics background in preparation for a career as a computer programmer or developer. Students who complete this degree program and programs to which they may transfer may find positions in the computer programming or software engineering fields.

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In an ever-changing technological world, the ability to use and understand computer hardware and software is crucial. The AAS degree in Computer Support Services is for students who want to work in the technology field as computer support technicians. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of computer support specialists is expected to grow year over year. Computer support specialists provide help and advice to people and organizations using computer software or hardware (equipment). Technical support specialists provide support for information technology (IT) employees within their organization and help-desk technicians assist non-IT users who are having computer problems. The AAS degree in Computer Support Services provides students with a broad-based technology background in preparation for a career as a computer support technician, help-desk administrator, network technician and more.

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Protecting and defending information and information systems by ensuring their availability, integrity, and confidentiality is vital. The demand for personnel with cyber security skills exists in virtually every industry, from ensuring national security to day-to-day business operations. In the rapidly changing world of technology, it is imperative that businesses and individuals are able to keep their information secure. The AAS degree in Cyber Security is for students who plan to pursue a career in the fi eld of data and network security and administration. Graduates of this program are prepared for entry-level positions as computer security specialists, information security analysts, and network administrators.

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Engineers apply the principles of science and mathematics to develop solutions to technical problems, and their work is the link between scientific discoveries and commercial applications. Starting salaries are among the highest of all college graduates, and employment outlooks are favorable due to growing demand for qualified engineers. With a combination of liberal arts and general education, plus a rigorous concentration in mathematics, physics, chemistry and basic engineering courses, this program thoroughly prepares students for transfer to four-year colleges. Engineering positions are in aerospace, agriculture, biomedical, chemical, civil, computer hardware and software, electrical, environmental, health and safety, electronics, marine/ naval, mechanical, mining and geological, petroleum, nuclear, and even law or medicine. Most engineers work in offi ce buildings, laboratories or industrial plants, but other settings include construction and oil and gas exploration sites. Numerous high-level executives in government and industry began their careers as engineers.

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The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Legal Studies Through Technology prepares students for careers in the legal industry, working under the supervision of attorneys. According to the American Bar Association, “a legal assistant, or paralegal, is a person, qualified by education, training or work experience, who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which the lawyer is responsible.” Paralegals are not licensed and always work under the supervision of an attorney. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law. The goal of the Legal Studies degree is to prepare students to become entry-level paralegals.

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