CLINTON-ESSEX-WARREN-WASHINGTON BOCES

The Clinton-Essex-Warren-Washington Board of Cooperative Educational Services (CVES) is a regional educational agency based in Plattsburgh, New York, that serves as a vital support system for 17 component school districts across the North Country. Rather than operating as a traditional K-12 school, CVES functions as a collaborative partnership that provides shared educational services, specialized programming, and administrative support to improve efficiency and expand learning opportunities for students and districts alike. Their mission is focused on fostering student success by pooling resources to offer high-quality programs that individual districts might otherwise struggle to provide independently.

The organization’s offerings are diverse, spanning Career and Technical Education (CTE), Special Education, and adult literacy programs. Their CTE programs are particularly well-regarded, providing high school students with hands-on training in skilled trades such as culinary arts, healthcare, automotive technology, and information technology. In addition to direct instruction, CVES offers extensive professional development for educators, school safety coordination, and technology support services. By connecting local school districts with these specialized resources, CVES plays a critical role in bridging the gap between classroom education and workforce preparation in the Upstate New York region.