Two innovative Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs at the BOCES LoGuidice Center in Fredonia have been officially recognized as "Champions of Change" by the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA). The New York State Cookie Project and the Small Animal Science program were honored during the Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES Board of Education meeting on Wednesday.
The New York State Cookie Project is a collaboration between the Culinary Arts program at the LoGuidice Educational Center and the Chautauqua Lake Central School District. For nearly 30 years, junior Culinary Arts students have baked sugar cookies in the shape of New York State for 4th-graders to decorate as they learn about the state's geography, including its capital, rivers, and major landmarks.
The Small Animal Science program was recognized for its work with the Whiskers Veterinary Hospital in Dunkirk. Seniors in the program recently assisted during a high-volume feline neuter clinic, where they performed tasks ranging from monitoring animals after sedation to reviewing discharge instructions with owners.
The Champions of Change program was initiated by NYSSBA to provide a "pat on the back" for creative and meritorious programs throughout the state.
Photos by Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES
