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Director outlines growth and services at the RISE Center for Success
Summary
Dr. Matthew Slattery described special-education program growth at the RISE Center for Success, including expanded autism, life-skills and itinerant services and collaboration with CVS/BOCES.
Dr. Matthew Slattery, executive director of special education at CVS/BOCES, outlined the RISE Center for Success and related special-education supports, telling the board the program has seen significant growth in autism supports, life-skills instruction and itinerant services.
Slattery said many teachers, assistants and aides are certified in special-education practice and described collaborative work with families and partner programs. He highlighted handouts provided to the board and invited questions about program delivery. The presentation emphasized both service breadth and student-centered supports, including transportation of students from other BOCES to access higher-level programs.
Board members thanked Slattery for the presentation and the board was encouraged to attend regional meetings and support continued collaboration with CVS/BOCES on special-education services.
