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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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Board of Education Meeting

Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Southern Adirondack Education Center, 1051 Dix Avenue, Hudson Falls, NY 12839

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walk in wednesday

Walk-in Wednesday - Nov 12

WE are HIRING - JOIN US FOR Walk-in Wednesday! Hiring for: Special Education Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Speech Language Pathologist, Substitutes and more!
Commission Betty Rosa with instructor and 3 students at BOCES Expo. Table is set with promotional items, including a dog and rabbit.

Small Animal Science Students Represent WSWHE BOCES at Statewide BOCES Expo

On November 3, 2025, students from the Career and Technical Education Small Animal Science program represented WSWHE BOCES at the Fall BOCES Expo, hosted in partnership with the New York State Education Department. The event was held at the request of New York State Education Commissioner Dr. Betty A. Rosa and highlighted innovative BOCES programs that prepare students for college, careers and life after graduation.
Unity Day

Together Against Bullying: WSWHE BOCES Celebrates Unity Day

October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, and each year, students and staff across WSWHE BOCES come together to celebrate Unity Day through engaging and meaningful activities. The event is part of a national movement to stand together against bullying and promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.

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Code of Conduct

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

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.

About Us

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