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E1B in the Know: The Erie 1 BOCES Podcast

E1B in the Know: The Erie 1 BOCES Podcast

Written by: Gordon Block; Erie 1 BOCES Communication Services
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E1B in the Know shares updates and staff interviews showing the expertise and enthusiasm across Erie 1 BOCES in Western New York. Erie 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) supports school districts with comprehensive services to enhance the region's educational environment. Erie 1 BOCES offers diverse instructional programming to K–12 students, provides career training to adult learners, and optimizes school district performance through administrative services and technology integration. Founded in 1957, Erie 1 BOCES is part of a public organization created by the New York State Legislature. The function of a BOCES is to provide shared programs and services to support high-quality education across multiple school districts. E1B in the Know is a production of Erie 1 BOCES Communication Services. Learn more about Erie 1 BOCES at https://www.e1b.org/2025 Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Episode 6: Emergency Medical and Fire Services

    Episode 6: Emergency Medical and Fire Services
    Mar 25 2026
    For this episode's interview, we're talking about the Erie 1 BOCES Emergency Medical and Fire Services program with instructor Joshua Lembke and student Ava Kwiatkowski. The two-year program helps students explore a wide range of career paths in Emergency Medical and Fire Services while developing hands-on skills in patient assessment, treatment, team communication, and safe transport. Learn more about the program at https://careerandtech.e1b.org/programs/emergency-medical-and-fire-services -Erie 1 BOCES Student Art Challenge: https://artsined.e1b.org/events/art-challenge -Erie 1 BOCES FUSION Fashion Show 26: Unification: https://careerandtech.e1b.org/programs/fashion-design-technology/fusion-fashion-show-2026 Episode Rundown 00:00 - Opening 00:43 - Announcements 02:43 - Interview 11:05 - Trivia 11:59 - Closing
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    12 mins
  • Episode 5: Instructional Services Expansion with Jim Fregelette and Christa McHale

    Episode 5: Instructional Services Expansion with Jim Fregelette and Christa McHale
    Feb 13 2026
    For this episode's interview, we're talking about Erie 1 BOCES' Instructional Services expansion with Jim Fregelette, Executive Director of Administrative Services and Operations for Erie 1 BOCES, and Christa McHale, Director of Educational Partnerships and Workforce Development. The 219,000 square foot space at Walden Avenue in Depew will incorporate a wide range of educational opportunities. The new center is scheduled to open in the fall of 2027. Learn more at https://www.e1b.org/programs-for-students/instructional-services-expansion In this episode's announcements, we learn about how Erie 1 BOCES is highlighting its connections to local school districts through updated Collaborate reports. We also hear about hands-on substitute training through the STARS program, a major milestone in its LPN program with a 100 percent licensure pass rate for May 2025 graduates, as well as Erie 1 BOCES Participation Season. -To learn more about the Erie 1 BOCES STARS (Substitute Training and Recruiting Services), visit e1b.org/STARS. -Learn about the LPN Program at http://e1b.org/lpn. -Check out student highlights from the Collaborate series at https://www.e1b.org/view-all-news Episode Rundown 0:00- Opening 0:50 - Announcements 3:45 - Interview 19:31 - Trivia 20:28 – Closing
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    21 mins
  • Episode 4: IDEA Committee

    Episode 4: IDEA Committee
    Jan 5 2026
    For this episode, we talk with Nicole Kerner and Amy Tuzzolino of Erie 1 BOCES' Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Advocacy (I.D.E.A.) Committee about how the committee works to create an environment where all can be heard and valued. The pair also spoke to how the committee identifies issues of importance to staff, creating opportunities across the staff to take part in professional development and empowering students at Erie 1 BOCES to become leaders in their buildings and their communities. In the announcements, learn about how Workforce Development students are giving back and some of the ways you can support students at Erie 1 BOCES CTE centers. -Salon, Spa and Barbershop Client Services: https://wfd.e1b.org/ourprograms/salon-and-spa-client-services -Harkness CTE Center Clothing Drive: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:va6c2:c70ef78f-7d0f-4e13-b45a-7d3c31fddf3a -Potter CTE Center Career Closet: For information, contact Beth Feeney at efeeney@e1b.org or by calling 716-821-7351 Episode Rundown 0:00- Opening 0:42 - Announcements 1:56 - Interview 11:24 - Trivia 12:17 - Closing
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    13 mins
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