What Putnam - Westchester BOCES Practical Nursing Program does

Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES (PNW BOCES) is a New York State-approved Board of Cooperative Educational Services established in 1948 and headquartered at 200 BOCES Drive in Yorktown Heights. It operates as a public cooperative educational services organization serving 60+ component school districts across Putnam, Northern Westchester, and adjacent counties under the governance of the New York State Education Department. The organization delivers services exclusively through cooperative service agreements (CoSers) with member districts rather than through open-market transactions. Its portfolio spans Career & Technical Education (40+ courses for high school students and 300+ adult courses), Special Education (Walden School, Pines Bridge School, Fox Meadow High School), Adult & Continuing Education (including a Practical Nursing/LPN Training program leading to NYS LPN licensure and serving 3,000+ adults annually), and a wide array of shared support services.

The underlying technology stack combines conventional educational platforms with purpose-built operational tools. Core technology includes distance learning consortium partnerships (Educere for credit recovery, Flexpoint for K-12 online curriculum, iTutor for web-based tutoring by NYS-certified teachers), assistive technology for students with disabilities, the proprietary Science 21 K-5 curriculum with vertically articulated kits, a Building Management System for HVAC operations, and standard instructional software (Atlas curriculum mapping, Schoology LMS, eSchoolData student information, Renaissance STAR assessment). Specialized services include on-demand interpretation via the Proprio platform and the Lower Hudson Regional Partnership Center, one of 12 NYSED-funded technical assistance centers serving Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester. Leadership development is anchored by the Center for Educational Leadership, which provides doctoral programs and academies in partnership with Harvard Graduate School of Education, Bank Street College, Cornell ILR, Fordham, and Manhattanville University.

Revenue mechanics are entirely public-sector: school district CoSer payments, New York State education aid, and federal/NYSED grants (including Regional Partnership Center funding). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated annually via multi-year CoSer contracts with member districts. Marketing channels include annual Services Guides, a professional learning catalog via My Learning Plan, the Hudson River Teacher Center, Curriculum Council meetings with district administrators, the SkillsUSA student competition circuit, and a School Communications Service. As a government-established BOCES, there are no shareholders, no VC/PE ownership, and no market-based exit mechanism; growth is constrained by statute to the cooperative model.

Name

Putnam - Westchester BOCES Practical Nursing Program

Legal name

Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES

Website

https://pnwboces.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

PNW BOCES is a New York State cooperative educational services organization serving 60+ school districts in Putnam and Northern Westchester counties with career and technical education, special education, adult and continuing education (including a Practical Nursing/LPN program), and shared support services funded through district CoSers and state aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional Education Service Agencies (ESAs/BOCES/Intermediate Units) (EDADABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ), Home Health Aide (HHA) & Personal Care Aide (PCA) (EDAOAJAM), Workforce Support Services & Case Management (Coaching, Wraparound) (EDAAAOAK)

Keywords

• Practical nursing training
• Adult continuing education
• Career technical education
• Cooperative educational services
• LPN licensure program

Headquarters

HQ city

Yorktown Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Educational Services to School Districts: PNW BOCES generates revenue through cooperative service agreements (CoSers) with member school districts. Services include Career & Technical Education, Special Education, Adult & Continuing Education, Professional Development, and various support services. Funding comes from school district payments, state aid, and federal grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Putnam - Westchester BOCES Practical Nursing Program is a healthcare career training program within the Adult & Continuing Education division of Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES (PNW BOCES), preparing adult students for entry-level nursing positions and NYS LPN licensure. It operates as part of a broader cooperative educational services organization delivering Career & Technical Education (40+ courses), Special Education programs (Walden, Pines Bridge, Fox Meadow schools), Adult & Continuing Education (serving 3,000+ adults annually), and professional development services to 60+ member school districts in Putnam and Northern Westchester counties.

Product overview

Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES operates as a comprehensive educational services organization providing Career & Technical Education (including Practical Nursing/LPN programs), Special Education (via Walden, Pines Bridge, and Fox Meadow schools), Adult & Continuing Education, and regional support services. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected programs including Science 21 curriculum, Guidance and Child Study Center, Center for Educational Leadership, Regional Partnership Center, Hudson River Teacher Center, Distance Learning Consortium, School Library System, Regional Safety Services, Translation/Interpretation Services, Arts in Education, Educational Printing Services, and School Communications Service. The core offerings include CTE programs at the Tech Center (40+ courses) and adult education serving over 3,000 adults annually, with specialized programs for students with disabilities across multiple school sites.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hudson River Teacher Center: Professional development services for educators established in 1986, serving districts including Briarcliff Manor, Croton-Harmon, Hendrick Hudson, Lakeland, North Salem, Peekskill, and PNW BOCES.
• Guidance and Child Study Center
• Science 21
• Center for Educational Leadership (CEL)
• Lower Hudson Regional Partnership Center

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of Tech Center graduates go on to colleges or technical institutions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Bank Street College of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Future School Leaders Academy - Cohort XIV (2025-2027) providing leadership development programs for educational administrators.
• Cornell University ILRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for leadership and professional development offerings with additional programs coming soon.
• Fordham UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for NY Education Policy Leadership Program (NY EPLP) providing graduate-level leadership education.
• Harvard Graduate School of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Harvard University Certificate in School Management and Leadership program.
• Manhattanville UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership with three pathways: Signature Ed.D. Pathway, Dissertation Completion Pathway, and Higher Education Leadership Pathway. Cohort 17 admissions open for Fall 2026.
• EducerecoreTechnology or IntegrationVirtual education solutions provider for credit recovery, original credit, home instruction, and alternative education with access to NYS certified teachers.
• FlexpointcoreTechnology or IntegrationInternationally recognized K-12 online education provider offering customizable digital curriculum, teacher/administrator training, and ongoing customer support.
• iTutorcoreTechnology or IntegrationPremier web-based tutoring platform providing online tutoring by NYS certified teachers.
• NYSCOSS (New York State Council of School Superintendents)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for leadership development and professional learning opportunities for school superintendents.
• SAANYS (School Administrators Association of New York State)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for professional development and leadership training for school administrators.
• Westchester-Putnam School Boards AssociationsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for regional educational leadership and governance support.
• Lower Hudson Regional Partnership CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 12 centers funded by NYSED Office of Special Education to provide technical assistance and professional development improving outcomes for students with disabilities in Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester counties.
• American Reading CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiteracy partner providing professional learning opportunities through the Curriculum Center.
• Wilson Language TrainingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiteracy partner providing specialized professional learning including Wilson Language Training and Orton-Gillingham methodology.
• The Windward InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiteracy partner providing professional development in language and literacy instruction.
• Teachers College: Advancing LiteracyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiteracy partner providing research-based professional development for educators.
• Manhattanville College - Changing Suburbs InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Changing Suburbs Institute providing collaborative professional development.
• Empire State Purchasing Group / IPT by BidNetDirectminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperative bidding partnership for posting bid opportunities and facilitating vendor participation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Erie 1 BOCES: Western New York BOCES of comparable scale operating the full portfolio of shared CTE, special education, adult education, and leadership development services. Functions as a public-sector benchmark for operating efficiency and program diversification.
• Monroe 1 BOCES: Rochester-area BOCES offering equivalent cooperative services and a strong CTE/Adult Ed footprint. Comparable governance, comparable scale, and similar revenue mix of CoSers and state aid - a direct operating peer.
• Southern Westchester BOCES: Neighboring BOCES serving southern Westchester County districts with overlapping cooperative services (CTE, special education, adult ed, professional development), competing for similar member districts and student pools in the same regional labor market as PNW BOCES.
• Rockland BOCES: Adjacent BOCES covering Rockland County, one of the same counties PNW BOCES serves for special education and Curriculum Council coordination. Directly comparable in governance model, CoSer-based revenue, and shared CTE/Adult Ed program mix.
• Questar III BOCES: Capital Region BOCES providing the same menu of cooperative services including instructional staffing, CTE, special education and adult programming across multiple counties. Functions as another statewide direct peer under identical statutory authority.
• Sullivan BOCES: Regional BOCES whose districts participate directly in PNW BOCES's Curriculum Council. Operates under the same NYS BOCES statutory framework with comparable CTE, special education, and adult learning offerings.
• Orange-Ulster BOCES: Mid-Hudson Valley BOCES providing shared CTE, special education, and adult workforce services under the same NYS Education Law framework. Comparable scale and program breadth, providing a useful benchmark for PNW BOCES performance and growth.
• Dutchess County BOCES: Hudson Valley BOCES adjacent to PNW's footprint delivering parallel cooperative services (Career & Technical Education, Adult Education, special education, professional learning) to component districts with the same statutory structure.
• Ulster BOCES: Neighboring New York BOCES offering similar shared educational services including adult education, career and technical training, and special education. PNW BOCES documents even mention Ulster-area districts in collaborative programming, evidencing direct engagement.
• Nassau BOCES: Large Long Island-based BOCES that has actively collaborated with PNW BOCES via the Curriculum Council, providing a scale comparable on adult ed enrollment, CTE breadth, and centralized special education programming under the same Education Law.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/pnwboces
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/putnam-northern-westchester-boces

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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