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Arts in Education (COSER 403)

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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.

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

 

CHOOSE ONE:

  • Wednesday, May 29th, 2024 @ Genesee Valley Central SchoolDot, Dot, Dot: A New Musical for students in grades 1-5
  • Thursday, May 30th, 2024 @ Franklinville Central SchoolDot, Dot, Dot: A New Musical for students in grades 1-5
  • Friday, May 31st, 2024 @ Franklinville Central SchoolDot, Dot, Dot: A New Musical for students in grades 1-5

 

CHOOSE ONE:

  • Thursday, June 6th, 2024 @ Franklinville Central SchoolAda Twist, Scientist & Friends (originally called Rosie Revere, Engineer & Friends) for students in grades K-4
  • Friday, June 7th, 2024 @ Franklinville Central SchoolAda Twist, Scientist & Friends (originally called Rosie Revere, Engineer & Friends) for students in grades K-4
  • Monday, June 10th, 2024 @ Salamanca Central SchoolAda Twist, Scientist & Friends (originally called Rosie Revere, Engineer & Friends) for students in grades K-4

 

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

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