What they call their work
What they do
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Interscholastic Athletic Governance 1 activity
- Coordinating interscholastic athletic competitionsManages over 20,000 athletic contests annually across three seasons as part of sports coordination services.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Delivering instructional services to students and school districtsEducates over 4,000 students annually and provides instructional services to over 300 school districts each year through Erie 1 BOCES programs.
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Organizational DEI Capacity Building 1 activity
- Delivering professional development on diversity, equity, and inclusionProvides ongoing professional development to increase awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and integrates DEI considerations into hiring practices.
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Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
- Ensuring public access to records and operational plansProvides public access to board-approved district-wide operational plans and responds to Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests within five business days via an online portal.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Funding scholarships for financially needy studentsFunds scholarships to support financially needy students participating in programs or activities offered by the Board of Cooperative Educational Services.
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Student and User Data Privacy & Security 1 activity
- Implementing data privacy and security protectionsProtects student, teacher, and principal data in compliance with New York Education Law § 2-d and implements cybersecurity practices aligned with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (Version 1.1).
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Career and Technical Education Programs 1 activity
- Operating career and technical education centersOperates four career and technical centers that offer more than 25 career and technical education programs to high school students.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Providing alternative and special education programsOffers alternative and special education programs in partnership with local school districts to support diverse student needs.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Providing educator training and liaison servicesProvides professional training for educators on technology integration, curriculum development, New York State standards, and reporting requirements as a liaison to the New York State Department of Education.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publishing educational achievements and programsPublishes the Erie 1 BOCES Journal to highlight accomplishments in career and technical education, special education, professional development, and technology solutions in Western New York.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Supporting alumni engagement and networkingProvides social and career opportunities, facilitates professional networking, and fosters lifelong connections among alumni through tailored programming and outreach.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Coordinating regional instructional calendarsSupports coordination of common instructional calendar dates across school districts in Western New York to promote alignment and efficiency.
- Hosting regional information services for school districtsHosts the Western New York Regional Information Center (WNYRIC), providing technology and data services to over 100 school districts across five BOCES regions.
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Who runs it
- ANNE SPADONE — DIRECTOR
- CAROLYN BRIGHT — DIRECTOR
- DAN WAGNER — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH ANGELBECK — DIRECTOR
- JAY GALLIGAN — DIRECTOR
- JUDITH H KATZ — DIRECTOR EME
- MELODY JASON — DIRECTOR
- RYAN G SMITH — DIRECTOR
Who they work with
- Board of Cooperative Educational Services Partner — Provides financial support and resources for programs offered by the Board of Cooperative Educational Services.
- Erie 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services Partner — Primary beneficiary and collaborator in supporting educational programs and staff activities.
- National Institute for Standards and Technology Government — Framework provider whose Cybersecurity Framework (Version 1.1) guides Erie 1 BOCES’ data privacy and security practices.
- New York State Committee on Open Government Government — Source of regulatory guidance for public access to records and FOIL compliance.
- New York State Department of Education Government — Liaison office providing educator training on state standards and reporting.
- New York State Education Department Government — Primary state agency with which Erie 1 BOCES complies regarding student data privacy and to which complaints about data breaches may be submitted.
- Western New York Regional Information Center (WNYRIC) Network — Hosts WNYRIC, a regional information center serving multiple BOCES regions.
How they approach the work
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- Integrated Educational Support Modelmethodology: comprehensive_educational_supportBy combining instructional programming, career training, and administrative optimization, the organization enhances regional education outcomes because integrating multiple support domains creates synergistic effects that address both academic and systemic barriers to student success.
- Needs-Based Program Developmentmethodology: needs-based_program_developmentBy continuously assessing student, district, and regional needs, the organization adapts its programs to maintain relevance and effectiveness, because responsive adaptation ensures that educational services remain aligned with actual community demands and produce better regional education outcomes.
- Peer Mentorship Through Alumni Engagementmethodology: peer_mentorshipBy leveraging alumni as peer role models to mentor current and former students, the organization supports student development because relatable, lived-experience mentorship increases engagement, aspiration, and persistence more effectively than non-peer-led approaches.