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School librarians focus on wellness and self-care amid censorship pressures

Capital Region BOCES partnered with Hamilton Fulton Montgomery BOCES (HFM), Questar III BOCES and Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES (WSWHE) to host a Communication Coordinators meeting that focused on wellness and self-care for school librarians.  The event, “The Resilient Library: Navigating Challenges and Building Futures,” was held as part of a routine meeting for librarians with the state …

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Capital Region students win at Odyssey of the Mind regional tournament

Students from Capital Region BOCES (CRB) and Questar III BOCES component school districts put their skills to the test at the Odyssey of the Mind (OM) regional tournament. More than 650 students between both regions participated in the region 7 (CRB) and region 4 (Questar III BOCES) joint tournament on Saturday, Feb 28. The event …

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Instructional coach takes helm as assistant principal at Maywood Academy 

Cara Bronner, a former instructional coach within our Special Education division, is Maywood Academy’s new assistant principal. Hired in 2022, Bronner has provided mentorship to special education teachers within the Capital Region BOCES network,  helping to improve classroom learning and instruction. Now, she will work alongside Principal Gabriele Barbato to lead the day-to-day operations at …

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CRB superintendents launch 2026 legislative advocacy agenda

Focus on special education, workforce shortages and zero-emission buses The Capital Region BOCES Superintendents’ Legislative Committee outlined a strong advocacy agenda at their annual Legislative Breakfast held on Jan. 9 at the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center in Albany. Joined by local elected officials, the committee announced a list of new and ongoing priorities …

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SELFI students help deliver hundreds of Christmas Pajamas to Capital Region families

Hundreds of new pajamas are providing comfort to children across the Capital Region thanks in part to the work of students in the Skills for Employment, Life & Functional Independence (SELFI) Program. In partnership with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Christmas Pajamas Inc., and New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), the SELFI team sorted 900 …

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Notice of Public Comment on Safety Plan Changes

The Capital Region BOCES Board of Education is accepting public comments on the BOCES-Wide Safety Plan.  Updates to the safety plan include New York’s Desha’s Law to incorporate a cardiac emergency response plan.  The comment period is December 15, 2025, through January 15, 2026.  Please submit comments to the Board Clerk no later than January …

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Capital Region students gather for first session of BOCES’ Elevating Students Voices program

Students from districts throughout the region gathered at Capital Region BOCES for the first session of the Fourth Annual Elevating Student Voices (ESV) program on Friday, October 17.  Approximately 101 students filled BOCES’ administrative building, eager to begin exploring the issues that shape how they experience and view the world. Their conversations focused on topics …

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New York State Education Department, New York State School Boards Association, Capital Region BOCES host first-ever student Board of Education Training

Student school board members from across the state gathered virtually and in-person for the first-ever Board of Education Training.  Held at Capital Region BOCES’ administrative building in Albany, the New York State Education (NYSED) Department and New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) held the training in response to a new law which took effect …

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Book collaboration makes reading more inclusive for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students

A recent Capital Region BOCES graduate is the voice behind an innovative collaboration that aims to make reading more accessible and engaging for students in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) community. Staff at Capital Region BOCES and Northeastern Regional Information Center (NERIC) partnered with Schenectady-based global author Constance Clarke to make two of …

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BOCES welcomes Catie Magil as new Director of Special Education

Capital Region BOCES is proud to welcome Catie Magil as our new Director of Special Education. Magil succeeds Caralee Kardash, the division’s previous director. Magil was appointed as the new Special Education Director at the August 18 board of education meeting. In addition, she will  serve as a facilitator of the regional Directors of Special …

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