Instructional Support
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Arts in Education
The Arts in Education cooperative service (CoSer) offers a way for schools to provide arts and educational programs within their districts by bringing artists in or by going out to cultural venues. Arts in Education helps schools enrich students’ lives by supporting opportunities to experience the arts both during the school day and after. This service is designed to provide resources for schools to integrate the arts through all NYS Learning Standards. Arts in Education also covers teacher professional development relating to the arts.
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Bilingual Education: RBERN
The Regional Bilingual Education-Resource Network (RBERN) West is part of a statewide system of support funded by the NYSED, Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (OBEWL). Our mission is to collaborate with educators, parents, and community members to promote academic excellence and ensure high school graduation for all multilingual learners.
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Community Schools
Community Schools resources support the whole child by addressing students’ social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs. Through partnerships with districts and vetted community organizations, schools can access services like mental health support, professional development, wellness resources and in-school medical care, all eligible for state aid to reduce district costs.
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Creating Healthy Schools and Communities
Creating Healthy Schools and Communities works to reduce the risk of obesity and chronic disease by increasing access to healthy food and physical activity. We create meaningful, sustainable change through the implementation of policy, systems, and environmental improvements.
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E-Team
The E-Team is a group of professional development coordinators who provide expertise to teachers and administrators across the region on a wide range of topics in all content areas. The team includes the Instructional Resource Team (IRT), which focuses on core subjects, special education, and behavioral supports, while CSLO/tech integrators help bring the latest technology into classrooms and support both teachers and students with implementation.
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Library Services
Erie 1 BOCES School Library System is a member of a statewide consortia of NYSED Certified School Librarians who enable students to become lifelong learners through engagement, instruction, and leadership provided to their regional school community. We facilitate services to access quality educational resources, information literacy, the sharing of ideas and advocacy. Library Services also provides professional development to empower and support physical and remote learning environments to help students achieve lifelong learning skills.
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Professional Development
Multiple expert teams provide professional development and school support through workshops, conferences, and consortiums. With thousands of hours of training available, there is something for every teacher and administrator across the region. Teams offering professional development include the Instructional Resource Team, Technology Integrators, RBERN, Creating Healthy Schools and Communities, Community Schools, WRPC, and more.
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Sexual Health
Leaving Our Legacy (LOL) is a group of teens and young adults who connect and guide their peers through sexual health systems of care by providing education and creating a platform, specifically, for LGBTQ+, youth of color, and their allies.
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West Regional Partnership Center
The West Regional Partnership Center (RPC) is part of the NYSED Office of Special Education (OSE)'s educational partnership network. We engage in systems change work, providing a variety of supports, including regional learning opportunities, targeted skills groups, and intensive partnerships. We provide technical assistance and professional development to a variety of stakeholders. We work toward sustainability and share promising/effective practices within the region and across the state.
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WNYRIC - Technology Services
Western New York Regional Information Center (WNYRIC) delivers future-focused educational technology support, resources, and solutions to over 100 school districts. Thorough data, cybersecurity, and technology support, our experienced team creates innovated and interconnected learning environments to maximize the quality of instruction.
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Workshops for Certification
Erie 1 BOCES offers professional development across a wide range of areas. For administrators, educators, and school support staff who require specific training for certification, many options are available through our offerings.