Contact:
Lisa McCrary, Program Assistant
(585) 344-7918 or 658-7918
lmccrary@gvboces.org

ARTS RELATED
Shared Assembly
(at school)
CoSer: 406.010 / 406.011

Description:
The Shared Assembly Program service is composed of several components:

Assembly Programs
Schools choose art-related assembly programs and workshops to meet their needs from both the Young Audiences Rochester and Young Audiences of Western New York rosters, as well as from a Program Selection List developed by a committee of representatives of each district participating in the service. These assemblies and workshops are booked by BOCES staff. Advance study guides are provided when available. Evaluations are conducted to monitor the quality of the presentations.

Artist Residencies
Districts are matched with experienced teaching artists in the visual or performing arts. The structure and length of the residency is determined by the district in collaboration with the individual artist. A roster of local teaching artists is provided as well as the Young Audiences of Rochester roster. Technical assistance with planning, implementation, and evaluation of the residency can be provided upon request.
Grants of up to $1000 are available for performing and visual arts residencies on a competitive basis from the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts through NYSCA regrant funds. These grants support residencies that teach academic subject matter through the use of the art form and that meet NYS Learning Standards in both the Arts and the academic area.

Plays, Musicals, and Concerts
Live theatre and musical theatre performances, most often based on classic children's or young adult literature, are scheduled into local auditoriums. Several shows are scheduled each school year to appeal to a range of grade levels. Orchestra or chamber concerts are also offered when available. Districts are charged on a per seat basis. Study guides are provided. 

Links:
Brochure
Artist/Vendors (coming soon)
TheatreWorks (coming soon)
Request for Payment Form (coming soon)
Confirmation Form (coming soon)
Evaluations (coming soon)
Directions (coming soon)
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Tickets
(outside of school)
CoSer: 406.020 / 406.021

Description:
School districts select arts-related programs offered at theaters, museums and centers to complement and enrich their curricular offerings. Tickets for plays, concerts or movies, as well as museum or art gallery admissions may be requested by the District Arts Coordinator.
The BOCES staff confirms the request and expedites payment. Advance study guides are provided when available. An evaluation is conducted to determine the quality of the presentations.

Links:
Brochure
Vendors (coming soon)
Request for Payment Form (coming soon)
Confirmation Form (coming soon)
Evaluations (coming soon)
Directions (coming soon)
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NON-ARTS RELATED
Visiting Experts
(at school)
CoSer: 415.000 / 415.001

Description:
Visiting Experts is a BOCES service specifically designed to provide enrichment programs directly connected to core curriculum areas that are not arts-related, such as science, math or social studies. General enrichment opportunities will be provided for all students, plus challenging workshops will be designed for high achieving students. (Discover class)BOCES will provide a listing of experts for participating districts. The list may include, but is not limited to historian, naturalist, geologist, zoologist, architect, forestry specialist, mathematician, etc. Other experts requested by the district or suggested by BOCES are also eligible. Districts may also request experts in particular fields and BOCES staff will work to identify appropriate people.In general, presenters may provide assembly programs for specific grade levels, or they may work with each classroom individually in a particular grade level.

All visiting experts offer one Discover Class when requested by the district. Up to 12 students may be selected by the teachers to participate in an upper level, challenging enrichment program lasting from 30 to 90 minutes.

Links:
Brochure
Experts/Vendors (coming soon)
Request for Payment Form (coming soon)
Confirmation Form (coming soon)
Evaluations (coming soon)
Directions (coming soon)
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On-The-Go
(outside of school)
CoSer: 410.510 / 410.511

Description:
The Exploratory Enrichment will allow districts to participate in curriculum-based programs in academic areas (social studies, science, technology, environmental education, health, etc.) wherein students visit various sites, institutions, and exhibits related to the academic area.

Visits to planetariums, science museums and exhibits, zoos and nature centers, technology fairs, historical museums and sites, etc. are included. Aidable fees covered under this CoSer are limited to facility use fees, program fees, and presentation fees.

The BOCES staff will confirm requests of districts and expedite payment to sites. Advance study guides are provided when available. An evaluation is conducted to determine the quality of the programs/sites. (This service is similar to the Tickets/Admissions which is part of Arts-in-Education and is limited to arts-related events and sites.)

Links:
Brochure
Vendors (coming soon)
Request for Payment Form (coming soon)
Confirmation Form (coming soon)
Evaluations (coming soon)
Directions (coming soon)
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