SAINT LAWRENCE-LEWIS BOCES

Saint Lawrence-Lewis BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services) serves as a vital educational collaborative for school districts throughout St. Lawrence and Lewis counties in New York. Operating from its headquarters in Canton, the organization acts as a shared service provider, allowing local school districts to pool their resources to offer specialized programming, professional development, and administrative support that would be difficult for individual districts to maintain on their own. Their mission focuses on fostering equity and excellence in education by bridging gaps in curriculum, technology, and student services across a wide, largely rural geographic region.

The agency is perhaps best known for its robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, which provide high school students with hands-on training in skilled trades such as culinary arts, automotive technology, healthcare, and construction. Beyond vocational training, Saint Lawrence-Lewis BOCES offers extensive support for special education, alternative learning environments, and adult literacy programs. By functioning as a centralized hub for educational innovation and regional coordination, the institution plays a critical role in workforce development and ensuring that students in Northern New York have access to diverse academic and career pathways.