What Centennial Board of Cooperative Educational Services does

Centennial Board of Cooperative Educational Services (CBOCES or Centennial BOCES) is a public educational cooperative established under 1965 Colorado legislation, headquartered in Greeley with a secondary office in Fort Morgan. The organization pools resources across 17 member school districts spread over 6,611 square miles in northern Colorado (Adams, Boulder, Larimer, Logan, Morgan, Washington, and Weld Counties) to deliver shared services that individual districts, especially rural ones, could not cost-effectively operate alone. It reports serving more than 7,800 students and employs between 101 and 250 staff.

CBOCES runs three core operating lines. First, it is the Administrative Unit for Special Education for Weld and Morgan County districts, providing Child Find screenings, evaluations, IEP support, and the School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP). Second, it operates two state-accredited alternative high schools — CBOCES High School (campuses in Greeley and Longmont) and iConnect High School — for students who have struggled in traditional settings. Third, its Innovative Education Services division delivers state-approved Alternative Teacher Licensure (ATLP) and Alternative Principal Licensure (APLP) programs, Teacher and Administrative Induction programs, Gifted and Talented services and Advanced Learning Plans, ELL resources, and College & Careers support. Federal Programs administration covers McKinney-Vento homeless education and Title I Part C Migrant Education. Technology is primarily third-party: Infinite Campus for student information, Edlio for the website CMS, and Tyler Portico for HR/payroll; no proprietary AI or platform layer is evident.

Revenue comes from three streams: recurring member-district dues that fund shared cooperative services, fee-based programs priced in tiers for member vs. non-member districts (e.g., ATLP/APLP at $6,300/$7,350 on multi-year contracts; induction programs at $1,600/$1,900 annually), and federal/state grant funding (Title I Part C, McKinney-Vento) administered for districts. Governance runs through a Board of Directors and a Superintendent Advisory Council, making this a member-driven cooperative rather than a venture-financed entity. Capital intensity is low, the operating model is mature, and the organization holds state accreditation and Colorado Department of Education approvals that function as regulatory moats.

Name

Centennial Board of Cooperative Educational Services

Legal name

Centennial Board of Cooperative Educational Services

Website

https://www.cboces.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Centennial BOCES is a Colorado public educational cooperative that pools resources across 17 member school districts in northern Colorado to deliver shared services including special education administration, alternative high schools, alternative teacher and principal licensure, induction programs, and federal programs such as migrant and homeless education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cooperative Educational Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Alternative, Continuation & Credit-Recovery Schools (EDAJAAAG), Specialized Inclusive / Co-Taught Special Education Programs (EDAKAAAK)

Keywords

• Cooperative educational services
• Special education services
• Alternative teacher licensing
• School district support
• Federal education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Greeley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Member District Dues: School districts pay member dues to access services provided by the cooperative. Districts join BOCES to share costs of programs and services that would be difficult or impossible to offer individually.
2. Program Fees: Fees charged for alternative licensure programs (ATLP, APLP), induction programs, and professional development workshops. Fees vary by member vs non-member district status.
3. Federal and State Grant Funding: Administration of federal programs including Title I Part C (Migrant Education), McKinney-Vento homeless education, and other grant-funded initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Centennial BOCES is a cooperative agency providing shared educational services to 17 member school districts across northern Colorado. It delivers special education administrative unit services, two alternative high schools (CBOCES High School and iConnect High School), alternative teacher and principal licensure programs, federal programs including McKinney-Vento Homeless Education and Migrant Education, gifted and talented services, English Language Learner resources, and professional development for educators.

Product overview

Centennial Board of Cooperative Educational Services (CBOCES) operates as a cooperative agency providing educational services to 17 school districts across northern Colorado. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of programs including two alternative high schools (CBOCES High School in Greeley and Longmont, and iConnect High School), Special Education services with Child Find/Preschool and SWAP programs, alternative licensure programs (ATLP and APLP) for teachers and principals, Teacher and Administrative Induction Programs, Gifted and Talented programming with Advanced Learning Plans, Federal Programs including McKinney-Vento Homeless Education and Migrant Education services, ELL Resources, and College & Careers guidance. The organization serves over 7,800 students across 6,611 square miles in Adams, Boulder, Larimer, Logan, Morgan, Washington, and Weld Counties through a full-service cooperative model that leverages economies of scale for member districts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CBOCES High School: State accredited alternative high school program serving students 17 years old and older in Northern Colorado with locations in Greeley and Longmont.
• iConnect High School
• School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP)

Products and services

• CBOCES High School (CBHS) State-accredited alternative high school providing competency-based learning for students 17 years and older in Northern Colorado, operating two locations (Greeley and Longmont) and offering state-certified diplomas upon completion.
• iConnect High School (Innovative Connections High School) Alternative high school for students who have not been successful in traditional settings, providing student-centered, positive, and safe educational environment with focus on career and academic growth.
• Special Education Services Administrative unit for Special Education services including Child Find/Preschool screenings, evaluations, and support for Weld County and Morgan County school districts.
• Alternative Teacher Licensure Program (ATLP) State-approved non-traditional clinically-based one-year teacher preparation training for individuals seeking Colorado teacher licensure without traditional university program completion.
• Alternative Principal Licensure Program (APLP) Colorado Department of Education approved non-traditional licensure program for educational leaders seeking principal licensure through intensive on-the-job training including self-assessment, research-based applications, and field studies.
• Teacher Induction Program Professional development program based on Colorado Teacher Quality Standards to assist educators in developing professionally and advancing knowledge, resulting in recommendation for professional license.
• Administrative Induction Program Program bringing new administrators innovative experiences based on Colorado Principal Quality Standards, providing flexible environment to meet needs of new administrators regardless of district role.
• Gifted and Talented Program Services for gifted and talented students following Colorado State definition, including identification, Advanced Learning Plan (ALP) development, and dispute resolution support for 17 member districts.
• Homeless Education Services (McKinney-Vento) Federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act compliance services including enrollment assistance, transportation support, and rights protection for students experiencing housing instability.
• Education Program for Agricultural Families (Migrant Education) Title I Part C funded program providing supplemental services to migratory children ages 3-21 to ensure access to free public education and academic achievement.
• Child Find / Preschool Screening Program Free developmental screening and evaluation services for children ages 3-21 with potential special needs, covering vision, hearing, speech/language, cognition, motor coordination, social development, and self-help skills.
• School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP) Collaboration with Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to assist young adults ages 15-24 with employment services including job placement, career exploration, job coaching, and mentorship.
• College & Careers Services College and career preparation resources including college prep materials, technical/vocational school information, financial aid guidance, scholarship opportunities, and career assessment tools.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 75% graduation rate for alternative high school programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Colorado BOCES AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide association of BOCES organizations in Colorado that works to further stretch resources and potential across educational cooperatives.
• Colorado Association of School BoardscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting school board governance and education policy in Colorado schools.
• Colorado Association of School ExecutivescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation supporting school executives and administrators in Colorado educational leadership.
• Colorado Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education department that approves BOCES programs including alternative licensure programs and provides regulatory oversight.
• Colorado Division of Vocational RehabilitationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with CBOCES on the School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP) to assist young adults ages 15-24 with employment services.
• Sierra SchoolminorOthersReferral resource for special education parent resources page.
• Peak Parent CenterminorOthersReferral resource for special education parent resources page.
• The Arc of Northeast ColoradominorOthersReferral resource for special education parent resources page.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pikes Peak BOCES: A Colorado BOCES serving school districts in the Pikes Peak region (El Paso County). Operates the same cooperative model with shared educational services including special education, alternative programs, and professional development — directly comparable structure and statutory basis.
• San Juan BOCES: A Colorado BOCES serving school districts in the southwestern region. Operates under the same 1965 Colorado legislative framework with cooperative services for member districts including special education and federal programs administration.
• East Central BOCES: A Colorado BOCES serving rural districts in the east central region. Comparable cooperative structure serving smaller, geographically dispersed member districts with similar service offerings.
• Northwest BOCES: A Colorado BOCES serving school districts in the northwestern region. Provides shared educational services including special education, professional development, and federal program administration to member districts.
• Mountain BOCES: A Colorado BOCES serving mountain region districts. Same cooperative framework and member-driven service model, comparable in scale and rural member district composition.
• Rio Blanco BOCES: A Colorado BOCES serving rural districts in the Rio Blanco area. Operates the same cooperative model under Colorado statute, providing educational services to small member districts.
• San Luis Valley BOCES: A Colorado BOCES serving school districts in the San Luis Valley region. Comparable cooperative structure serving rural member districts with shared services including special education and migrant education.

Others

• Weld County School District 6 (Greeley-Evans): A large member district of CBOCES. While not a peer in the cooperative sense, it is the largest district within CBOCES's membership and serves as both a customer and partial employee pipeline for CBOCES programs.
• St. Vrain Valley School District: A large member district of CBOCES in Boulder and Weld counties. Functions as a key customer/member and shares the geographic service area with CBOCES High School's Longmont campus.

Regional players

• Colorado BOCES Association: The statewide association of all 21 Colorado BOCES organizations. Not a direct competitor but an industry-level peer organization that advocates for and coordinates across the BOCES network, including CBOCES itself.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cboces
• Xx.com/CBOCES
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centennial-boces-adm-ofc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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