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What is WSWHE BOCES?

The Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex Board of Cooperative Educational Services (WSWHE BOCES) serves 31 school districts in a five-county region. The BOCES Board of Education, a governing board made up of representatives from component school districts, is responsible for the oversight of curricular, financial and other policy decisions. The chief executive officer of a BOCES is the District Superintendent who works closely with local school districts as a liaison/agent of the New York State Commissioner of Education.

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Regional Schools Job Fair

Time: 4 PM – 6 PM
Location: Ballard Road Conference Center, 267 Ballard Road, Suite 5 Wilton, NY 12831

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Regional Schools Job Fair

Regional Schools Job Fair

Want to work in education, but don’t know where to start? Attend the Regional Schools Job Fair on March 11 from 4-6pm to learn about the many different career options available at your local school districts, including BOCES. From teachers and bus drivers to school nurses and maintenance staff, we hope to see you there. Click more info for the pre-registration link.
NYS Museum visit by ECCA

ECCA Students Glean Insights From NYS Archives

Students in the the Early College Career Academy (ECCA) New Media program are working on Votes for Women: A Zine Revolution, which centers around researching New York State’s pivotal role in the women’s suffrage movement.
Women in Trades

Celebrating Women in Trades

March is International Women's Month and we are celebrating Women in the Trades. Throughout the month, WSWHE BOCES will be holding events and highlighting current students and opportunities available to prospective students in the trades.
Walk-in Wednesday

Walk-in Wednesday - March 19

WE are HIRING - JOIN US FOR Walk-in Wednesday! Hiring for: Special Education Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Speech Language Pathologist, Substitutes (all positions), and more!
Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh, SkillsUSA students, Dr. Turina Parker and Regent Roger Catania.

Chief School Officers Outline 2025-26 Legislative Priorities

Educational leaders and stakeholders from across the region gathered on January 24 at WSWHE BOCES to discuss critical priorities for the 2025-2026 school year, including the full funding of Foundation Aid, updated graduation requirements, workforce development challenges, and the transition to zero-emission school buses.

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District-wide School Safety Plan

New York State School Districts and BOCES are required to develop a district-wide school safety plan designed to prevent or minimize the effects of serious violent incidents and emergencies and to facilitate the coordination of the district with local and county resources in the event of such incidents or emergencies.

Code of Conduct

To review the Code of Conduct and future drafts, click the link below to visit the webpage.

About Us

  • 31 School Districts
  • 36,000 Students
  • >20 CTE Programs
  • 10+ Enrichment Programs
  • 100s Professional Development Workshops