Welcome to the Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES
Established July 29, 1948

Alternative Student System

The Alternative Education Program (included in Coser 102) is provided for students grades 7 through 10, most of whom are at risk of dropping out of school.  It is offered at the North Franklin Educational Center in Malone. 

Emphasis is placed on helping students to improve in social skills and academic  areas.  Academic credit is recommended for students who meet success within the curriculum.  The program includes the development of social skills and problem solving strategies..

Many of these at-risk students can be described as having poor self-esteem and poor self-image, and who lack motivation and positive interpersonal skills.  It is within these areas that Alternative Education hopes to affect change.  The affective activities directly addresses students' social skills, self-motivation and self-discipline skills while delivering a modified and supported academic curriculum parallel to their peers.