BOCES Brand
At BOCES, we believe education should meet people where they are and help move them forward — with purpose, with care, and with confidence. Every service we provide is grounded in our promise to lead with empathy and deliver practical, lifelong impact.
Whether you're a student, an educator, a parent, or a partner across our 18 component districts, BOCES is here to support your goals. From technical training and adult education to district-wide services and specialized instruction, our work is focused on expanding opportunities, improving access, and building stronger communities across the North Country.
Together, we’re shaping futures and making school something more.
Our Promise
We transform education through leadership and empathy.
BOCES exists to make education work for everyone. We partner with schools, families, and employers to provide the programs, resources, and support that help people reach their full potential.
If you're a student exploring a career path, an adult returning to learn new skills, or a district looking to meet evolving needs, we meet each person where they are, and help them move forward with purpose.
Every service we offer is shaped by the real needs of our communities and delivered with the care, experience, and commitment our community deserves.
Our Priorities
Our commitment goes beyond the classroom—supporting students for a lifetime of growth, opportunity, and fulfillment.
We empower every individual to realize the full potential of what BOCES makes possible.
We foster a culture of collaboration that strengthens our entire BOCES community.
We support students at every stage, preparing them for lives of purpose and personal fulfillment.
BOCES believes in the potential of every person we serve. By fostering a collaborative culture that connects educators, students, and communities, we create the conditions for lasting success.
Caring. Confident. United.
At BOCES, everything we do is grounded in three values that guide how we serve students, families, and communities. We consider this our personality that guides every action and interaction with staff, students and the community.
Caring
We believe in the dignity and potential of every person. We lead with empathy, meet people where they are, and create opportunities that help them move forward — in school, in work, and in life.
Confident
We bring deep experience and real-world insight to every challenge we face. With professionalism, skill, and heart, we deliver services that make a meaningful difference — and we do it with pride.
United
We’re stronger together. Our schools, educators, families, and partners work in unison to solve problems, uplift students, and build a future where everyone has the chance to thrive.
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