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.

opens in a new windowCoSer 402 and 403 Paperwork

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

Student Programs is bringing Theaterworks USA performances to the CABOCES region next Spring (2024), through CoSer 403 (Arts in Education).  Districts will be able to choose the shows, locations, dates, and times that work best for their students, starting with any TWO grade levels of your choice.  We’ll extend invitations for additional students as space allows. Seats will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.  Below is the full Theaterworks schedule for 2024. 

CHOOSE ONE:

• May 5^th through May 8^th, 2025 @ Cattaraugus – Allegeny Counties, NY: Colonial Faire for students in grades K-4/5
  • Location TBD
  • 10:00 AM show (limited seat capacity)
  • 12:00 PM show (limited seat capacity)
  • Showtime is approximately 60 minutes
  • opens in a new windowSee more information on kitsinteractivetheatre.com.

• May 5^th through May 8^th, 2025 @ Cattaraugus – Allegeny Counties, NY: Women’s Rights for students in grades 4-7/8
  • Location TBD
  • 10:00 AM show (limited seat capacity)
  • 12:00 PM show (limited seat capacity)
  • Showtime is approximately 60 minutes
  • opens in a new windowSee more information on kitsinteractivetheatre.com.

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

Program Staff

• Sean Conklincreate new email, Coordinator of Arts Integration and Extra Curricular Events, (716) 376-8323opens phone dialer
• Khrystal Thompsoncreate new email, Keyboard Specialist, (716) 376-8292opens phone dialer
• Angelina Rosscreate new email, Keyboard Specialist, (716) 376-8208opens phone dialer