The North Country Regional Partnership Center (NCRPC) is one of 12 centers funded by the New York State Education Department’s Office of Special Education. The goal of the Office of Special Education Educational Partnership is to create a coordinated statewide network of technical assistance and professional development that improves outcomes for students with disabilities in New York State. 

The North Country Regional Partnership (NCRPC) supports all districts in the three “rooftop” BOCES to include Champlain Valley Educational Services (CVES), Franklin-Essex Hamilton (FEH) and St. Lawrence Lewis (SLL) BOCES. The NCRPC provides professional development including training, on-site technical assistance and coaching in the implementation of evidence-based instructional practices and systems that have been proven to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

The North Country Regional Partnership Centers (NCRPC) is comprised of a multi-disciplinary team of specialists that engage in systems change work, providing a variety of supports to families, education professionals, and other interested parties.  Specialists within the NCRPC offer assistance and training on a variety of topics including special education, transition, early childhood, culturally responsive-sustaining education, academic and behavioral supports, and family engagement. 

The North Country Regional Partnership Center provides a coordinated system of high-quality regional technical assistance, professional development, and on-site support to district and school communities within the three rooftop BOCES regions.  Regional learnings are at no cost to stakeholders and are provided to develop the capacity of regional educators:

• Develop high-quality individualized educational programs (IEPs)

• Proactive, positive school cultures and discipline systems

• Specially designed instruction 

• Literacy and behavioral interventions

• Transition planning systems and post-secondary options.

At a recent conference, our team had the opportunity to connect with key leaders from the New York State Education Department’s Office of Special Education and our regional partners. Pictured from left to right:

• Chris Suriano – Assistant Commissioner, NYSED Office of Special Education
• Abby Seymour – Systems Change Facilitator, North Country Regional Partnership Center
• Shawna Belanger – TAP for Behavior Associate, Technical Assistance Partnership for Behavior
• Danielle Emburey – Special Education Training Specialist, North Country Regional Partnership Center

This collaboration reflects our ongoing commitment to aligning local efforts with state initiatives and ensuring all students receive the support they need to succeed.