Together, We Can Learn, Share and Connect
EdCo's Mission:
The Education Collaborative of WNY facilitates collaboration among educators, students, and community partners to learn, share, and connect to build a just and thriving future.
Guiding Principles
Learn
- Empower Educators and School Leaders through dynamic professional development, coaching, mentorship, and collaborative learning communities.
- Elevate Student Voice through leadership conferences, educational immersion programs, civic engagement, and leadership development.
- Leverage Technology to expand access to high-quality, flexible, and inclusive learning opportunities through synchronous and asynchronous models.
Share
- Strengthen School Communities by facilitating affinity groups, shared purchasing agreements, and hiring pipelines.
- Reduce Barriers to Participation through targeted grant opportunities, scholarships, and financial aid.
Connect
- Link educators, students, families, and community partners through programs that inspire learning, leadership, and community growth.
- Foster Strategic Partnerships between and among schools, educators, nonprofits, businesses and funders to build a sustainable, collaborative educational network.
Organizational Values
- Collaboration
We believe in the power of partnerships and collective action to drive learning and sustainable growth. - Learning and Leadership Development
We nurture continuous learning for students, educators, and communities, recognizing that lifelong learning is dynamic, leads to growth, and essential for leadership. - Belonging
We intentionally create inclusive spaces where every student, educator, and partner feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive. - Innovation
We embrace new ideas, tools, and approaches to meet evolving educational needs and opportunities. - Courage
We lead with conviction and take bold steps to challenge inequities, pursue justice, and shape a more inclusive future for education. - Excellence
We hold ourselves and our partners to high standards, striving for quality and integrity in everything we do.