Broome Delaware Tioga BOCES-Practical Nursing Program

The Broome-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is one of 37 such entities located around the state, each functioning as an extension of the local school districts and as a liaison between those districts and the State Education Department. The BOCES system is designed to allow school districts to share the cost of certain educational and administrative services. [People in Hallway]When two or more districts join together to purchase a service from BOCES they become eligible for additional state aid, which then reduces the costs to local taxpayers.

Founded in 1954, Broome-Tioga BOCES has been opening the doors to opportunity in this community for more than 50 years. From enrichment programs to computer services, to occupational training and special education, BOCES works with public schools, area colleges, community agencies, and other local partners to enrich lives through education.

Broome-Tioga BOCES employs about 1,200 full- and part-time people. It serves 15 school districts in Broome and Tioga Counties, comprising more than 70 schools and nearly 38,000 students. The 15 districts include Binghamton, Chenango Forks, Chenango Valley, Deposit, Harpursville, Johnson City, Maine-Endwell, Newark Valley, Owego-Apalachin, Susquehanna Valley, Tioga, Union- Endicott, Vestal, Whitney Point, and Windsor.

[Student and Teacher Building]Broome-Tioga BOCES also offers community programs to roughly 12,000 adult students annually, and often collaborates with community agencies and local industry to provide specialized programs that are innovative and unique. Cooperative partners include IBM, The Kopernik Space Education Center, Waterman Center, United Health Services, Broome-Tioga Workforce Development System, Partnership 2000, Roberson Museum and Science Center, Broome County Early Childhood Coalition, Broome Community College, and Binghamton University.

The Broome-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is one of 37 such entities located around the state, each functioning as an extension of the local school districts and as a liaison between those districts and the State Education Department. The BOCES system is designed to allow school districts to share the cost ......