The BOCES Professional Development Plan Committee hopes that the Mini-Grant Program will encourage creative problem-solving, and provide an avenue for employee to demonstrate the philosophy and value of the BOCES organization through innovative projects!

The Mission of the Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga BOCES is to provide leadership, programs and service on a regional basis and to assist its component districts in meeting the needs of their communities more completely, effectively, and efficiently through cooperative planning and action.

In implementing its mission, the Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga BOCES endorses the following philosophy and values statements:

The achievement of organizational objectives is the result of cooperation among

People. For this reason, we encourage and support teamwork and cooperative approaches to problem-solving.

Individual and professional growth are an integral part of organizational growth. For this reason we encourage and support a system which acknowledges the value of the individual.

A commitment to quality services delivered by qualified professionals implies a commitment to the concept of change. For this reason, we endorse a process which values risk-taking, experimentation and growth.

A professionally and personally satisfying work atmosphere results from a commitment to development in growth. For this reason, we support an environment within which the organization, as well as its individuals, recognizes success with pride and mistakes as opportunities.

Final awards will be determined based on evaluation scores and to the greatest extent possible will reflect the variety of programs and services throughout our BOCES.