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E1B in the Know: The Erie 1 BOCES Podcast

E1B in the Know: The Erie 1 BOCES Podcast

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
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  • Episode 3: Artificial Intelligence

    Episode 3: Artificial Intelligence
    Dec 2 2025

    For this episode, we talk about artificial intelligence with Michelle Okal-Frink, Director of Business Continuity, Research and Innovation for the Western New York Regional Information Center, also known as the WNYRIC; Joe Roaldi, Supervisor for Leadership, Mentoring, & Technology Integration for the WNYRIC, and Nathan Thoma, a Technology Coordinator in Erie 1 BOCES Instructional Services.

    In the announcements, learn about the inaugural SMART Collaborative Youth Mental Health Summit, the induction of students into the National Technical Honor Society and the first-of-its-kind Theatre Jam event to support the learning of high school arts performers!

    SMART Collaboraitve Youth Mental Health Summit: https://www.e1b.org/post-details-page/~board/erie-1-boces-news/post/empowering-student-wellness-smart-youth-mental-health-summit-launches

    Theatre Jam: https://www.e1b.org/post-details-page/~board/erie-1-boces-news/post/theatre-jam-2025-a-day-of-creativity-and-collaboration

    00:00 - Opening

    00:58 - Announcements

    02:14 - Interview with Michelle Okal-Frink, Joe Roaldi and Nathan Thoma.

    13:11 - Trivia

    13:43 - Closing
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    14 mins
  • Episode 2: Board of Education Service

    Episode 2: Board of Education Service
    Oct 22 2025
    For this episode, we had a chance to speak with Cameron Hall, a Board of Education member for Erie 1 BOCES and the Hamburg Central School District. Hall shared his experiences as a Board member, recalled his favorites parts of serving local schools and offered advice for those considering board service in their school community. Learn more about the Erie 1 BOCES Board of Education at https://www.e1b.org/about-us/board-of-education In the announcements, learn about the declaration of Erie 1 BOCES Day, CTE educator reimbursement rate changes in New York and Erie 1 BOCES' Sunrise Seminar. Erie 1 BOCES Day: https://www.e1b.org/post-details-page/~board/erie-1-boces-news/post/e1bexpansiongroundbreaking CTE Reimbursement Changes: https://www.e1b.org/post-details-page/~board/career-and-technical-education-news/post/erie-1-boces-celebrates-increase-in-state-funding-to-cte-instructors Sunrise Seminar: https://www.e1b.org/post-details-page/~board/erie-1-boces-news/post/inside-the-sunrise-seminar-2025 Episode Rundown 00:00 - Opening 00:40 - Announcements 02:12 - Interview with Cameron Hall 10:40 - Trivia 11:05 - Closing
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    11 mins
  • Episode 1: Educator Hour

    Episode 1: Educator Hour
    Sep 22 2025

    Learn about the Educator Hour, a professional development program connecting educators with some of the most interesting sites and groups in Western New York. Dan Lynch, senior coordinator of the Arts in Education program for Erie 1 BOCES and creator of the Educator Hour program, speaks with host Gordon Block about how the program began and how it benefits participating educators.

    Learn more about the Educator Hour program and how to register at https://artsined.e1b.org/events/educator-hour

    00:00 - Opening

    01:10 - Announcements

    02:00 - Interview with Dan Lynch

    09:54 - Trivia

    10:21 - Closing
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    11 mins
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