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. 

**Stay tuned for a Google Form that will be used to track your requests**

CHOOSE ONE:

• Thursday, February 15^th, 2024 @ the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts opens in a new window: The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System for students in grades 1-5

• • 3261 West State Street, Cornelius Welch Drive, Saint Bonaventure University, NY 14778
    • 10:00 show (limited seat capacity)
    • 12:30 show (limited seat capacity)
    • Showtime is approximately 60 minutes
    • opens in a new windowhttps://twusa.org/shows-artists/on-tour-2/the-magic-school-bus/

• Friday, February 16^th, 2024 @ the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts: The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System for students in grades 1-5
  • 116 East Third Street, Jamestown, NY 14701
  • 10:00 show (limited seat capacity)
  • 12:30 show (limited seat capacity)
  • Showtime is approximately 60 minutes
  • opens in a new windowhttps://twusa.org/shows-artists/on-tour-2/the-magic-school-bus/

• Wednesday, May 22^nd, 2024 @ Genesee Valley Central School: Pete the Cat for students in grades PreK-3
  • 1 Jaguar Drive, Belmont, NY 14813
  • 10:00 show (1,500 seat capacity)
  • 12:30 show (1,500 seat capacity)
  • Showtime is approximately 50 minutes
  • opens in a new windowhttps://twusa.org/shows-artists/on-tour-2/pete-the-cat/

• Thursday, May 23^rd, 2024 @ Salamanca Central School: Pete the Cat for students in grades PreK-3
  • 50 Iroquois Drive, Salamanca, NY 14779
  • 10:00 show (1,100 seat capacity)
  • 12:30 show (1,100 seat capacity)
  • Showtime is approximately 50 minutes
  • opens in a new windowhttps://twusa.org/shows-artists/on-tour-2/pete-the-cat/

 

CHOOSE ONE:

• Wednesday, May 29^th, 2024 @ Genesee Valley Central School: Dot, Dot, Dot: A New Musical for students in grades 1-5
  • 1 Jaguar Drive, Belmont, NY 14813
  • 10:00 show (1,500 seat capacity)
  • 12:30 show (1,500 seat capacity)
  • Showtime is approximately 60 minutes
  • opens in a new windowhttps://twusa.org/dot/

• Thursday, May 30^th, 2024 @ Franklinville Central School: Dot, Dot, Dot: A New Musical for students in grades 1-5
  • 31 North Main Street, Franklinville, NY 14737
  • 10:00 show (800 seat capacity)
  • 12:30 show (800 seat capacity)
  • Showtime is approximately 60 minutes
  • opens in a new windowhttps://twusa.org/dot/

• Friday, May 31^st, 2024 @ Franklinville Central School: Dot, Dot, Dot: A New Musical for students in grades 1-5
  • 31 North Main Street, Franklinville, NY 14737
  • 10:00 show (800 seat capacity)
  • 12:30 show (800 seat capacity)
  • Showtime is approximately 60 minutes
  • opens in a new windowhttps://twusa.org/dot/

 

CHOOSE ONE:

• Thursday, June 6^th, 2024 @ Franklinville Central School: Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends (originally called Rosie Revere, Engineer & Friends) for students in grades K-4
  • 31 North Main Street, Franklinville, NY 14737
  • 10:00 show (800 seat capacity)
  • 12:30 show (800 seat capacity)
  • Showtime is approximately 60 minutes
  • opens in a new windowhttps://twusa.org/shows-artists/on-tour-2/ada-twist/

• Friday, June 7^th, 2024 @ Franklinville Central School: Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends (originally called Rosie Revere, Engineer & Friends) for students in grades K-4
  • 31 North Main Street, Franklinville, NY 14737
  • 10:00 show (800 seat capacity)
  • 12:30 show (800 seat capacity)
  • Showtime is approximately 60 minutes
  • opens in a new windowhttps://twusa.org/shows-artists/on-tour-2/ada-twist/

• Monday, June 10^th, 2024 @ Salamanca Central School: Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends (originally called Rosie Revere, Engineer & Friends) for students in grades K-4
  • 50 Iroquois Drive, Salamanca, NY 14779
  • 10:00 show (1,100 seat capacity)
  • 12:30 show (1,100 seat capacity)
  • Showtime is approximately 60 minutes
  • opens in a new windowhttps://twusa.org/shows-artists/on-tour-2/ada-twist/

 

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

Program Staff

• Coordinator, (716) 376-8323opens phone dialer
• Victoria Blakelycreate new email, Keyboard Specialist, (716) 376-8292opens phone dialer
• Joan Haynescreate new email, Keyboard Specialist, (716) 376-8208opens phone dialer