Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES

What Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES does

Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES (OCM BOCES) is a public Board of Cooperative Educational Services established under New York State Education Law, headquartered at 110 Elwood Davis Road, Liverpool, NY. The organization delivers shared educational and administrative services to 23 component school districts across Onondaga, Cortland, and Madison counties in Central New York. OCM BOCES operates through four principal divisions: Adult Education (full-time certification programs, part-time continuing education, business and industry training, and literacy/high school equivalency services), K-12 Programs (Career & Technical Education, Special Education, and Innovative Education including the New Tech Network-affiliated Innovation Tech and Seven Valleys New Tech Academy), Instructional Support Services (Arts in Education, eLearning & Model Schools, STEM/Science Center, School Library System serving 147 member libraries, Youth Development, and Mid-State RBERN serving 126 districts), and Administrative Services (Business Office, Central Business Office, Asset Management, Facilities, Health & Safety, and Labor Relations). The technology backbone integrates SchoolTool (student information system), ParentSquare (school-to-home communication), Google Platform (Virtual Learning Academy), Frontline (workshop registration), MAXIMUS ASSETMAXX (asset tracking), WinCap (financial management), and O²CM CAT (interlibrary loan catalog).

The business model is a public-sector cooperative funded through New York State aid and component district CoSer (Cooperative Service Agreement) contributions, supplemented by tuition from adult education programs, nominal certification fees (e.g., $100 for Dignity Act Certification), and employer-paid business and industry training. Distribution occurs through direct enrollment via website registration portals, K-12 district referrals, and formalized CoSer agreements with member districts. Leadership is vested in District Superintendent Matthew L. Cook, Ed.D., supported by divisional directors across adult education, special education, innovative education, instructional support, fiscal services, labor relations, and marketing/communications. OCM BOCES also operates CNYRIC (Central New York Regional Information Center) as a technology services arm providing infrastructure to regional districts.

Name

Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES

Legal name

Onondaga-Cortland-Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services

Website

https://ocmboces.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

OCM BOCES is a New York public Board of Cooperative Educational Services delivering shared educational, instructional support, and administrative services to 23 component school districts across Onondaga, Cortland, and Madison counties, serving K-12 students, adult learners, and member districts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Cooperative Services

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (611710), Business Service Centers (56143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Back-Office Administration & Shared Services (HR, Payroll, Finance/AP/AR) (EDAEALAA), Facilities Operations Outsourcing (Integrated FM, Work Orders, Asset Mgmt) (EDAEALAF), Immigrant/Integration Language Programs (ESL/ESOL, Civics-Integrated) (EDAMAFAK), Workplace-Based ASE & Employer-Sponsored High School Equivalency (EDAAABAN), Adult Basic Education (ABE) & Foundational Skills Remediation (EDANAJAK)

Keywords

• Vocational education services
• Special education programs
• Career technical training
• Adult education services
• Shared educational services

Headquarters

HQ city

Liverpool

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES is a public Board of Cooperative Educational Services that delivers shared educational programs and back-office services to 23 component school districts across Onondaga, Cortland, and Madison counties in Central New York. The organization's offerings span Adult Education (full-time certification, part-time continuing education, business and industry training, literacy/GED), K-12 Programs (career and technical education, special education, innovative education including project-based New Tech high schools), Instructional Support Services (arts integration, eLearning, STEM, library system, RBERN), and Administrative Services (central business office, asset management, labor relations, health and safety).

Product overview

Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES (OCM BOCES) is a Board of Cooperative Educational Services providing a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and administrative support services. The organization operates as a multi-platform educational enterprise with four main divisions: Adult Education (Full-Time Certification Programs, Part-Time Continuing Education, Business & Industry Training, and Literacy/High School Equivalency Programs), K-12 Programs (Career & Technical Education, Special Education, and Innovative Education including Innovation Tech and Seven Valleys New Tech Academy), Instructional Support Services (Arts in Education, eLearning & Model Schools, STEM/Science Center, School Library System, Youth Development, and Mid-State RBERN), and Administrative Services (Business Office, Central Business Office, Asset Management, Facilities, Health & Safety, and Labor Relations). The organization serves 23 component school districts across Onondaga, Cortland, and Madison counties in Central New York, offering both direct student instruction and shared services for member districts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Innovation Tech: A New Tech high school program delivered by OCM BOCES to Central New York, located at the Lee G. Peters Career Training Center in Liverpool. Part of the New Tech Network.
• Seven Valleys New Tech Academy
• Career & Technical Education
• Special Education
• Innovative Education
• Adult Education
• CNYRIC (Central New York Regional Information Center)

Products and services

• Full-Time Certification Programs Career training programs offering certificates in Cosmetology, Health-Related Occupations (Central Sterile Processing, Dental Assisting, Practical Nursing, Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy), Office Technology (Administrative Support Specialist, Bookkeeping & Accounting, Medical Billing & Coding, Office Support Specialist), and Trade & Technical Programs (Construction Trades, Electrical Maintenance, HVAC/R, Welder/Fitter) for adult learners.
• Part-Time Continuing Education Part-time classes offered four sessions per year (fall, winter, spring, summer) in art, business, computer training, culinary arts, languages, recreation, plus online courses through UGotClass partnership and legal studies courses through Center for Legal Studies, for adult learners in Central New York.
• Business & Industry Training Customized corporate training including mechanical, electrical & computer training, and professional development seminars with Electrical/Electronic Courses, Predictive Maintenance, Industrial Motor Drives, Mechanical, PLC, and Fluid Power courses for businesses and their workforce.
• Literacy & High School Equivalency Programs Flexible literacy programming for adults over 21 including GED Classroom Instruction, Home Study Distance Learning, National External High School Diploma Program, and English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) Career-focused programs at Thompson Road (Syracuse) and Cortlandville (Cortland) campuses for high school students on college track or planning immediate workforce entry, including Automotive Collision Technology, Automotive Technology, Computer Technology, Construction Technology, Cosmetology, Culinary & Pastry Arts, Early Childhood Education, Engineering Technology, Firefighting and EMT, Graphic Communications, Health Occupations, Heavy Equipment Repair, Laboratory Technician, Media Marketing, Physical Therapy Professions, and Welding Technology.
• Special Education Programs Programs for students with cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities including SKATE (Scaffolding Kids Abilities Through Education) for Autism, Stellata 12:1:3:1, STAR (Skills Toward Adult Responsibility), TEAM (Towards Educational Achievement for Students with Multiple Disabilities), Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program, Students with Emotional Disabilities, Transition program, Work Based Learning, and Special Education GED.
• Innovative Education Programs Alternative high school programs and new tech schools including STARS Alternative High School, Cortland Alternative School, Innovation Tech, Seven Valleys New Tech Academy, Reach Program (Grades 7-8), High School Equivalency (GED), Choices half-day program, Alternative to Homebound, and Virtual Learning Academy for grades 7-12.
• Innovation Tech High School New Tech high school using project-based learning approach with authentic learning and meaningful collaboration, the first in Central New York. Part of New Tech Network; located at Lee G. Peters Career Training Center in Liverpool.
• Seven Valleys New Tech Academy New Tech school in the New Tech Network of 180+ schools transforming learning for 72,000 students. Emphasizes critical thinking, communication, collaboration and self-directed learning through Project Based Learning. Located at 240 Port Watson St., Cortland NY.
• Instructional Support Services Professional development and support services for component districts including Arts in Education, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, eLearning & Model Schools, Literacy/Humanities, Mid-State RBERN, Regional Partnership Center, Regional Summer School, School Library System, STEM, and Youth Development.
• Arts in Education Cooperative Service Agreement (CoSer 443) providing financial incentives, professional learning, and communities of practice for music, theater, dance, literary arts, visual arts, and media arts integration into K-12 classrooms.
• eLearning & Model Schools Instructional technology strategies including expanded course access, immersive enrichment through HD streaming connecting classrooms with NASA and museums, AI integration, data-informed instruction, and blended learning professional development for component districts.
• STEM (Science Center) K-12 science learning experiences with curriculum material kits, Fish Hatching Program, Planetarium Program, Adirondack Field Studies Program, Marine Studies Enrichment Program, and Science/Math Leadership Networks for component district educators and students.
• School Library System Support, resources, and professional development for 147 member school libraries including O²CM CAT Union Catalog, automation, Battle of the Books, digital library, ebook platforms, and MediaConnect resource sharing.
• Crayon Box PreSchool Tuition-free preschool program for children 2.5 years old by September 1, run by Early Childhood Education high school students under certified teacher supervision at the Lee G. Peters Career Training Center in Syracuse.
• Administrative & Management Services Business support services including Business Office, Central Business Office (CoSer 605), Facilities, Health & Safety, Labor Relations, and Personnel for component districts and internal operations.
• Central Business Office Services Back office support for accounting functions including accounts payable, claims auditing, payroll, ledger accounting, and STAC Support Services for High Cost aid reporting provided to component school districts.
• Asset Management Service Asset tracking service (CoSer 680-0) using MAXIMUS ASSETMAXX software to track asset location, value, and depreciation for school districts with compliance to GASB 34 & 35 state and federal regulations.
• Dignity Act Certification Course NYS-approved 6-hour certification course meeting requirements of Chapter 102 of the Laws of 2012, consisting of 3 hours online self-paced content and 3 hours virtual live class, priced at $100.00.
• Regional Summer School Summer school program offering students in grades 7-12 who have failed a course or Regents examination an additional opportunity to successfully complete it. Sites include North, South, East, and West locations.
• Mid-State RBERN Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network providing technical assistance, professional learning, and resources to improve instructional practices and outcomes for English Language Learners (ELLs) in 126 school districts across the region.
• Regional Partnership Center Educational Partnership focused on enhancing services for students with disabilities from early childhood through post-school opportunities, implementing IDEA and improving equity and access across the region.
• New Vision Programs College-preparatory programs including Criminal Justice (Syracuse), Environmental Science (Cortland), Engineering Professions (Syracuse), Medical Professions (Cortland and Syracuse) for high-achieving high school students.
• Career Development Program Half-day academic and experiential learning program for grades 9-12 at Thompson Road Campus introducing students to world of work and CDOS (Career Development and Occupational Studies) credential requirements.
• Youth Development Programs Programs including Alcohol & Drug Addiction Prevention Education (ADAPEP), Community Schools, Dignity Act NYS Certification, Home Instruction, Hospital Based Program, Itinerant services, Medical Homebound Tutoring, MTSS, and Professional Learning for LMHC/LMSW/LCSW.

Quantifiable outcome

• Programs accredited through Council on Occupational Education
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CNYRIC (Central New York Regional Information Center)coreTechnology or IntegrationCNYRIC provides technology services and support to OCM BOCES, including website hosting, student information systems (SchoolTool), and educational technology infrastructure. CNYRIC operates as a shared services arm providing technology solutions to regional school districts.
• UGotClass / Learning Resources Network (LERN)coreTechnology or IntegrationOCM BOCES partners with UGotClass to offer online certificate courses and programs in areas including business, health, new media marketing, professional development, social media for business, and education. UGotClass is affiliated with LERN (Learning Resources Network).
• New Tech NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation Tech and Seven Valleys New Tech Academy are part of the New Tech Network of over 180 schools nationwide that have transformed learning for 72,000 students. The network emphasizes project-based learning, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and self-directed learning with technology-based environment.
• Council on Occupational EducationcoreOthersOCM BOCES is accredited through the Council on Occupational Education, located at 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350. The Adult Education division is currently applying for reaffirmation of accreditation.
• New York State Association for College Admission CounselingminorOthersOCM BOCES is a member of the New York State Association for College Admission Counseling (NYSACAC), supporting college admission and transition services.
• Work-Based Learning Employer PartnerscoreOthersThe Work Based Learning program partners with 30+ businesses and higher education institutions to provide authentic work experience opportunities for students aged 16-21. These partnerships enable students to acquire work skills while continuing academic progress.
• Component School Districts (23 districts)coreOthersOCM BOCES serves 23 component school districts across Onondaga, Cortland, and Madison counties through cooperative service agreements, providing shared educational services, specialized programs, and administrative support that individual districts cannot efficiently provide independently.

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Syracuse City School District: Largest component school district in OCM's region and a primary referral source for OCM programs. Comparable as a K-12 public education organization rather than a cooperative; functions as a customer and constituent rather than a direct competitor.

Regional players

• Onondaga Community College: Local community college with overlapping Continuing Education/Workforce Development offerings in the Syracuse area. Comparable as a regional adult education and workforce credentialing provider serving overlapping adult learner segments.
• Syracuse University - School of Education: Regional higher education institution in Syracuse that is a key Work-Based Learning partner and a talent pipeline for OCM K-12 and adult programs; comparable as a major regional educational services provider in OCM's service area.

Direct peers

• Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES: BOCES serving component districts in the Rochester region of Western New York. Highly comparable as a multi-campus cooperative offering adult ed, CTE, special ed, alternative ed and shared administrative services.
• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES: Adjacent NYS BOCES serving districts in Oneida, Herkimer and Madison counties. Direct peer offering parallel adult education, CTE, special education and instructional support CoSers to component districts in Central New York.
• Broome-Tioga BOCES: BOCES providing adult ed, CTE and instructional support to districts in Broome and Tioga counties in the Southern Tier. Structurally identical to OCM with the same NYS funding model and CoSer delivery framework.
• Erie 1 BOCES: One of NYS's largest BOCES, serving component school districts in Western New York around Buffalo. Directly comparable as a public cooperative providing adult ed, CTE, special education and shared services under the same NYS Education Law framework.
• Oswego BOCES: Adjacent Central NY BOCES serving Oswego County districts. Provides adult education, CTE and instructional support services under the same NYS BOCES legal framework as OCM.
• Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming BOCES: BOCES serving rural districts in Western NY. Comparable for CTE programming, alternative education, and shared back-office services with a similar rural district profile to OCM's footprint.
• Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES (CiTi BOCES): Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation BOCES in Northern NY. Operates adult ed, CTE and shared services with parallel structure and degree of program diversification as OCM.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC9FGHS2vZYQdMEy8b9dsn_Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/innovationtechhs
• Instagraminstagram.com/ocm_aie
• Xx.com/ocmboces1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ocm-boces

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles33 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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