Colorado BOCES Association
BOCES exist to supply educational services to two or more school districts that alone cannot afford the service, or find it advantageous and cost-effective to cooperate with other districts. These services represent a financial commitment that is best met by several districts sharing costs and programs. In some instances, BOCES also operate as Special Education Administrative Units, in which Colorado Revised Statutes require a minimum number of students or participants in order to qualify.
BOCES in Colorado
School Districts Served
BOCES News
Building Relationships at the Capitol
Over the summer and fall, CBA’s legislative team has met with legislators and, in this election year, with candidates to learn their priorities. Many candidates have K-12 backgrounds, including former school board members, so they already know BOCES and the work we do for Colorado schools.
Tracking Colorado’s Budget Outlook
CBA’s legislative team, Bowditch & Cassell, follows the state’s quarterly revenue estimates. The September estimates give an early look at the budget challenges ahead of the next legislative session, and CBA will keep members informed as the projections are updated each quarter.
Colorado BOCES Association Announces Appointment of Dr. Ken Haptonstall as Co-Executive Director
April 21, 2025 — Denver, CO – The Colorado BOCES Association (CBA) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Ken Haptonstall as Co-Executive Director, effective August 1, 2025. Dr. Haptonstall will join current Executive Director Dr. Dale McCall in a shared leadership model designed to ensure continuity, strategic growth, and enhanced statewide support for Colorado’s Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES)
BOCES Events
Legislative Committee Meeting
- Event Category: Legislative
Legislative Committee Meeting
- Event Category: Legislative
CBA Winter Business Meeting
CBA quarterly business meeting for association leadership and invited participants. Meeting access and supporting materials are available through the members area.
- Event Category: General
CBA Winter Quarterly Meeting
February 8, 2027 – Legislative Meeting – State Board Room, 201 East Colfax, Denver, CO 80203
February 9, 2027 – CASB Office, 2253 South Oneida St, Denver, CO 80224
CBA Quarterly Meeting, bringing together association leadership, program staff, job-alike groups, and invited partners. See the members-area agenda for session details closer to meeting date.
- Event Category: General
Legislative Committee Meeting
- Event Category: Legislative
CBA Spring Business Meeting
CBA quarterly business meeting for association leadership and invited participants. Meeting access and supporting materials are available through the members area.
- Event Category: General
BOCES are an important and vital part of the public educational system in Colorado.
Colorado’s BOCES (or Educational Services agencies) are unique in that they are an extension of the local member school districts. A BOCES in Colorado exists at the discretion of its members and provides only those programs and services authorized by its members.
Colorado Educational
Associates and Partners
