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Arts in Education (COSER 403)

Through the Arts in Education COSER, districts can provide students with engagement in the arts through a variety of opportunities including but not limited to cultural field trips, art/music lessons and performances, museums and art exhibitions.  Students experience the arts by attending regional live theatrical performances throughout the year.  This service also allows participating school districts to purchase student tickets to arts related educational events according to the COSER guidelines.  Artists in residence and authors can be brought into districts with prior CA BOCES Board of Education approval.

COSER Guidelines

  • Activities should align with NYSED Learning Standards for the Arts; submit a lesson plan showing alignment.
  • Activities may be scheduled on weekends.
  • Food, lodging, and transportation costs are not eligible for BOCES aid.
  • Any travel involved must be considered a ‘school event’, requiring the district responsible for transportation.
  • No share between districts is required.
  • Events hosted within districts must be approved by the CA BOCES Board of Education prior to the event.

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Your district may also choose to participate in a live performance of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (COSER 403.040)

 

Student Programs will be bringing several artists to the CA BOCES region this next school year (2026-2027) through CoSer 403 (Arts in Education). Look out for invitations to the following: 

  • Lockport Locks Erie Canal Cruise: September 29, 2026; Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruises
  • “American Revolution” & “Colonial Faire” by Kit’s Interactive Theatre: October 15 & 16; Location TBD
  • “Our Revolution” by Theaterworks: Date and Location TBD
  • “Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol” by Palmer Opera House: December 2 & 3, 2026; Palmer Opera House
  • “Peter Pan” by Barter Players Tour: March 1 & 2, 2027; Location TBD
  • “Come From Away” by Palmer Opera House: May 13 & 14; Palmer Opera House
  • Cultural Arts Days: May 20 & 21, 2027; JCC Olean Campus

 

Contact Janelle Freer, Program Manager for Student Services, for assistance (716) 376-8284opens phone dialer or janelle_freer@caboces.orgcreate new email

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