ERIE 1 BOCES

Erie 1 BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services) is a regional educational cooperative serving school districts across Erie County, New York. Rather than functioning as a traditional K-12 school, it operates as a shared service provider that helps local districts pool their resources to offer specialized programs that might otherwise be too costly or complex to maintain individually. Its primary mission is to foster student success through innovative programming, including Career and Technical Education (CTE), special education services, and robust professional development for educators and administrators.

At its West Seneca campus and various satellite locations, Erie 1 BOCES provides vital support for both students and school staff. For students, the organization offers high-quality vocational and technical training that prepares them for high-demand careers, as well as highly specialized classrooms for students with unique learning needs. Beyond classroom instruction, Erie 1 BOCES serves as a critical infrastructure partner for districts, providing technology services, data management, labor relations support, and administrative consulting. By acting as an extension of the local school districts, Erie 1 BOCES plays a central role in leveling the educational playing field across Western New York.