Instructional Services

Special Education

Box 70, Middle Settlement Road
New Hartford, NY 13413

M. Ellen Mahanna, Principal
(315) 793-8605
FAX (315) 223-4718
emahanna@oneida-boces.org

8:1:1 Program (201) 

Waterville Elementary School
    Grades     K-2     (1)
                    3-4      (1)
                    5-6      (1)

Special Education Center
    Grades    7-8        (2)
                    9-12     (4)

Designed for students with severe behavior management needs who can not be maintained in a 12:1:1 setting. IEP related services must include a minimum counseling service of 1x30. Emphasis is on developing a student's emotional control and appropriate behavior in social and individual situations. Instructional programs are provided within a structured behavior modification program. Alternative Learning Rooms and Time-Out rooms are used as integral parts of the behavior program component. All staff is trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques. Pre-Vocational and Career and Technical Education training is conducted throughout the program. Diploma tracks include Regents/Local and IEP diploma programs. Students participate fully in the State Testing Program.

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