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.
“Mission accomplished,” said WSWHE BOCES District Superintendent Dr. Turina Parker as she spoke to campers, parents and other key partners at the Girls Construction Summer Camp which was aimed at breaking down gender barriers in the construction industry and fostering a new generation of empowered builders.
“Your next job is to dream big and keep trying new things. You can do anything,” said Dr. Parker.
Want to learn some new culinary techniques ? How about learning the latest hair braiding trends, seeing Mig welding, or checking out how to operate a mini-excavator? These are just a few of the demonstrations visitors can attend when WSWHE BOCES highlights its Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at the Washington County Fair August 19-25.
On June 27, 2024, a pinning ceremony recognized 31 students for their hard work, determination and effort that brought them to completion of the Adult Practical Nursing program. These students will now set out to make a difference in health care!
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.