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Erie 1 BOCES
355 Harlem Road
West Seneca, NY 14224

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About WNYRIC

     "Committed to collaboration, communication, and innovation in support of the educational environment." 
 
What is the WNYRIC? 
WNYRIC is an acronym for Western New York Regional Information Center, a regional public education service organization. There are 12 RICs statewide. The WNYRIC serves over one hundred school districts covering 7 counties (Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara, Orleans and Greater Southern Tier) in the western region of New York State.
 
What is a Regional Information Center?
Several years ago, educators in New York State expressed a need for a statewide telecommunications network. It was not cost effective for more than 40 separate BOCES to compete with each other to deliver this service. As a result, 12 BOCES computer centers were selected to serve as the backbone for EdNet NY, the communications network. These locations are called Regional Information Centers (RICs) or Regional Computer Centers (RCCs) and they are an intermediate unit of the NYS Education Department. They work cooperatively with all BOCES and school districts throughout the State to deliver mainframe, mini- and micro-based services.
 
How the BOCES Regional Information and Computer Centers can help.
As non-profit organizations designed solely to serve the needs of school districts, the centers offer a variety of affordable high quality instructional and administrative services. From designing technology platforms to training personnel, selecting appropriate software programs to providing a high speed telecommunications networks, the centers help districts remain on the cutting edge of technology in education.
 
The BOCES Regional Information and Computer Centers are staffed by experienced professionals who are familiar with national and state initiatives. They work in collaboration with the NYS Education Department and assist districts in meeting State reporting requirements. The staff also is well-versed in and able to support a variety of technology platforms.
 
The services and associated hardware and software provided by the centers are eligible for state aid.
 
The Western New York Regional Information Center provides informational and technological services to support instructional and administrative functions. Our goal is to maximize the quality of instruction and to improve learning; efficiency and effectiveness of educational institutions; and to enhance the decision making process. 

Our Vision

The WNYRIC provides cost-effective technology solutions to support and enhance learning. We foster a climate of trust through responsive decision-making and communication.  Our diverse partners understand who we are and what we do.

Our Mission
The WNYRIC is an information and learning technology service provider that delivers technical support, resources and solutions for school districts, communities, and various other partners to enhance learning and manage the total educational environment.
We Believe
...in risk-taking
...in continuous evaluation and improvement
...that modeling best practices is critical
...that staff must be well-informed, and we must create a supportive climate for this
...excellent communication is imperative
...that we provide "added-value" services
...that we are an extension of our districts
...our success is based on the successes of our partners
...that building positive relationships with our partners is the key to our effectiveness
...in providing a diverse array of service options
...that we must lead in the area of technology
...that we must provide cost-effective services
 
Adopted April 18, 2009 by WNYRIC Advisory Council