Librarians from across the region gathered at Capital Region BOCES on Oct. 21 for their first Communication Coordinators meetings of the year. The meeting began with an icebreaker followed by a special introduction to the Library Services team and their newest member, Librarian Leah Silecchia. The agenda also included School Library Systems (SLS) updates, a …
Members of the Verdoy Volunteer Fire Department visited Capital Region BOCES for an interactive fire safety presentation for elementary and middle school students at Airline Drive Academy. Students learned about batteries, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and more. The presentation consisted of an in-door experience where students enjoyed demonstrations such as watching a firefighter put on …
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The launch of the New York Inspires Transformation Coalition saw a huge turnout at Capital Region BOCES on Friday, Oct. 2. About 90 participants from 23 of our component districts participated in the region’s first coalition meeting with the New York State Education Department (NYSED). The coalition was created to support district leaders with the …
Capital Region BOCES Educational Support Services welcomed high school students from across the region for the fifth annual Elevating Student Voices (ESV) facilitator training on Friday, Oct. 2. The training was led by Dr. Eva Jones, ESV program co-creator and consultant. Student facilitators lead breakout group discussions during the ESV sessions that will commence at …
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Student Board of Education members from the Capital Region and beyond met for the second annual Student Board of Education training on Sept. 30. The training took place at the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) and was live streamed to all 36 BOCES and school districts across the state. “Students joined us from …
Staff at Airline Drive Academy and Maywood Academy set the tone for a productive school year as they welcomed new and returning students to their classrooms. The goal for the start of the school year is to ensure students feel grounded, supported and ready to learn. “Walking through our halls and visiting classrooms, I am …
Students at Maywood Academy capped their first full week of school with an interactive activity to help familiarize them with key areas of their school building. Organized by Maywood’s Culture Committee, students across grade levels participated in the Ultimate School Scavenger Hunt on Friday, Sept. 18. The goal of the activity, according to Speech Therapist …
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A former Capital Region BOCES data and instructional coach with more than a decade of experience in education has circled back to serve students in a greater capacity. Gina Bulson assumed her new role as Deputy Director of Educational Support Services (ESS) in August. She comes to BOCES from the Shenendehowa Central School District where …
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A story about an octopus whose tentacles represent the qualities one needs to overcome adversity brought joy to students at Maywood Academy. Jennifer Hendricks-Fogg, an author and motivational speaker—whose son, Logan, attends Maywood— visited the school for an interactive storytime. She read her latest book, Ocho the Brave Octopus, which was inspired by true events. …
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More than 100 adults from across the region graduated Aug. 19 from Capital Region BOCES during an emotion-filled ceremony. The adult learners were celebrated during a ceremony at William S. Hackett Middle School in Albany for completing the BOCES high school equivalency (HSE); English as a New Language (ENL); Building Trades; Welding; Heating, Ventilation, Air …
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