South Central BOCES

Headquartered at 323 South Purcell Boulevard in Pueblo West, Colorado, South Central BOCES operates as an active educational service agency within the Pueblo metropolitan area. Situated in a fringe town setting, this non-charter regional organization is designed to deliver shared administrative resources, specialized student services, and cooperative programming to partner districts rather than operating standalone individual schools. Operating continuously for the 2024–2025 academic year, the agency functions as a centralized support hub tailored to regional needs rather than maintaining a traditional direct-enrolled grade-level structure.

To fulfill its specialized mission across southern Colorado, South Central BOCES maintains a distinct staffing model tailored toward widespread support services. The agency is backed by a total workforce of approximately 77.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. The vast majority of this team—nearly 69 FTE positions—is composed of specialized support staff who coordinate regional programs, itinerant services, and district-level assistance. This operational backbone is further supported by a core team of roughly 5 FTE teachers and nearly 4 FTE instructional aides. For parents, educators, and researchers, South Central BOCES represents a vital collaborative framework that pool resources to expand educational equity and specialized services throughout the region.