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
Visiting Experts - Bringing visiting experts to your school can increase student interest, broaden classroom expertise and enhance learning
Extracurricular Activities - Provides opportunity for participation in an open-ended problem solving team tournament and a question-and-answer academic competition.