BOCES Arts and Exploratory Enrichment encompasses the coordination of a broad range of services to help school districts integrate arts and enrichment activities into curriculum and help address the New York State Learning Standards.

Services include management of payment to vendors and BOCES Co-ser aid requirements for schools scheduling workshops, performances, residences and enrichment activities aligned with state learning standards. 

Arts in Education - Arts integration with other core subject areas results in problem-based learning. 21st Century skills such as multi-cultural literacy, creativity, innovation and problem solving are embedded in this learning. 

Exploratory Enrichment - Enrichment activities support all curricular areas and can take place in schools, museums, environmental education centers, historical sites

• NYS Arts-in-Education Network Roster — online searchable database of vendors
• Arts & Enrichment Calendar — see the calendar of vendors our districts have booked
• Arts FAQ - frequently asked questions about the process
• Forms - fillable forms for scheduling and reporting on programs
• Annual BOCES Student Art Show — celebrating student work and the inspiration of art teachers 

Visiting Experts - Bringing visiting experts to your school can increase student interest, broaden classroom expertise and enhance learning

• Career Jam
• Junior Achievement 

Extracurricular Activities - Provides opportunity for participation in an open-ended problem solving team tournament and a question-and-answer academic competition. 

• Odyssey of the Mind
• MasterMinds

Supporting the integration of the arts in subject areas across the curriculum while providing enrichment opportunities that support the New York State Learning Standards.