Bergen County Technical Schools
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We congratulate Alison Belkin, Guidance Counselor; Irma (Lule) Seltzer, World Language teacher; Karen Waller, Visual and Graphic Design teacher; Marc Press, Speech/Language Specialist, Child Study Team; Marci Hernandez, Spanish teacher; and Sharon Genicoff, Guidance Counselor, all of whom were recently honored for their efforts on behalf of students by the Bergen County Teacher/Educational Services Professionals Recognition Program. The Teacher Recognition Program was developed in 1985 to acknowledge classroom teachers who exhibit exceptional performance, and broadened in 2004 following the enactment of the Annual Educational Services Professionals Recognition Act. The goal of this program is to recognize outstanding teachers and educational services professionals at the local and county levels. An outstanding teacher is “one who uses effective and innovative instructional techniques, establishes a positive classroom climate, utilizes educational technology in an effective manner, and fosters feelings of self-worth and love of learning in students.” An outstanding educational services professional is “one who functions as a frontline advocate for the student between home and school, fosters an appropriate environment for learning, supports classroom instruction by addressing the needs of all students, and demonstrates professionalism while retaining respect, humor, compassion, and concern for the whole child.”
Pictured with Superintendent Dr. Howard Lerner are Alison Belkin (left) and Lule Seltzer (right).
The 2017-18 Girls Varsity Fencing team had many outstanding accomplishments this season. They include the BPFL league championship, the District 5 title and capturing its second straight state championship. About Us
The Bergen County Technical Schools District was founded in 1951 to oversee the County's growing need for vocational education. The following year, Bergen County Vocational-Technical High School, the first full-time facility of its kind in the state, opened at 200 Hackensack Avenue. At that time, students studied the union trades of plumbing, carpentry, masonry, and electrical work.Museum building photo
Because technical and vocational schooling is always closely tied to the job market, the cornerstone of the district’s success has been its ability to adapt to the changing needs of local industry. When industry’s needs later changed from hand tools to computers, technical education had to adapt as well.
The district believed students needed strong academic and technical skills to meet the challenges of the future. In the late 1980s, the district began offering before- and after-school enrichment classes for students interested in high-tech areas such as computers, physics, and electronics. The program opened the world of modern vocational education to gifted and talented students. With the aid of a $6 million county bond, the district began to bring unparalleled technology to the county. Secondary students from throughout Bergen County used the campus’s computer and science labs in cooperative and exploratory programs. Middle school students—and their teachers—were exposed to new technologies through a program called ECEMS (Enrichment and Career Exploration in Math and Science). In-service workshops and a professional development school, Apple Academy East, one of the most successful test sites for Apple Computer, followed. These innovative offerings helped initiate full-time programs in technical, career-driven areas for talented students who wished to study in an exciting, non-traditional learning environment.
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Community Members,
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Community Members,
The first day of school, September 6, is fast approaching. Administration, faculty, and staff eagerly anticipate the beginning of each new school year. It is a time for fresh starts, as each student progresses through their school program, acquiring the academic and social skills they’ll need to continue on to postsecondary education or entrance into the workforce, as well as becoming active participants in their local communities.
We welcome new students and families joining our district this year. Please check out the many opportunities that exist for parents to become actively involved in their children’s education and social development. Visit our individual school website pages for information on upcoming events and activities.
I am looking forward to visiting our district campuses in September as the 2018-2019 school year gets into full swing!
Sincerely,
Sincerely,
Howard Lerner, Ed.D. Superintendent
Information for Parents
Parents: Please click HERE to view a video of our recent “Digitally Distracted” presentation by Dr. Tom Kersting. To read articles exploring the connection between mental health and technology, and to view a PowerPoint presentation on drugs and alcohol presented by High Focus Center, please click on the links below. Here are the links:
- https://theconversation.com/with-teen-mental-health-deteriorating-over-five-years-theres-a-likely-culprit-86996
- https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/20/opinion/how-evil-is-tech.html
- PowerPoint Presentation
Legal Notice Tech Board of School Estimate 2017 click HERE to view
Dear Parents and Guardians:
Lead in Drinking Water Sampling Report
Lead in Drinking Water Sampling Report Phase II
Water Sampling at Filter Report
Information on Lead in Drinking Water
Click here for BCTS Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights - Self Assessment Grade for 2016-17
Safety and Security Letter 2018-19
Epi-Pen Auto-Injector Recall
Measles Mumps and Rubella Vaccine Information
Bergen County Department of Health Measles Letter
CDC's Response to Zika Information
