Nearly two dozen Career & Technical Education students showed in-depth knowledge of the skilled trades and earned medals at the regional SkillsUSA competition Wednesday, March 16. The students showed expertise in such diverse areas as carpentry, commercial baking, diesel engine repair and networking. They competed against their peers from Questar III and other BOCES during …
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Students, staff and others represent the organization during Lobby Day From an aspiring personal trainer to a fashion designer, state legislators heard directly from Capital Region BOCES students about their variety of learning experiences. “I couldn’t be more proud of our staff, students, board members and component superintendents who represented Capital Region BOCES during NYSUT’s …
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Career & Technical School Integrated Science Teacher Joanne Clegg, Ph.D. is among 230 educators selected for the New York State Master Teacher Program, as announced recently by Governor Kathy Hochul. Clegg is the first teacher from our Career & Technical School to receive the state’s designation that honors educators considered to be “leaders in STEM education …
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High School Teams Compete for Esports Title Thanks to The University at Albany, student Esports teams from the Mohonasen and Washingtonville Central School Districts were able to compete face-to-face at the New York High School Esports Rocket League Championship. For some students, it was the first time this year they were able to play together …
STEM Kits To Promote Hands-on Learning and Family Engagement In addition to learning their traditional ABCs, kindergarten students from across the Capital Region will learn the ABCs of STEM® — a program that introduces science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts to young children. Capital Region BOCES is helping coordinate the local launch of this …
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Strategic funding helps meet students’ academic, social and emotional needs The superintendents of the Capital Region BOCES area, who represent approximately 80,000 students in Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie counties have produced the following statement about prioritizing student needs and sustainability in spending plans. Federal coronavirus relief aid and the 2021-22 increase in state Foundation Aid …
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Donation, resources to fuel creation of curriculum on repair and maintenance of electric and hybrid vehicles With New York State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa and Chancellor Dr. Lester Young on hand, officials with the New York Power Authority helped propel our Automotive Trades Technology program into the 21st Century. A 2013 Ford Fusion hybrid vehicle, …
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October is National Careers in Construction Month, and there’s no better place for area high school students and adults to learn the trade than at Capital Region BOCES.
Nearly 180 adults from across the globe graduated from our High School Equivalency (HSE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs on Aug. 26, marking a major milestone in their lives. The ceremony celebrated members of the class of 2020, who had their ceremony delayed by COVID-19, and 2021. For some of the graduates, …
More than 400 Career & Technical School students were honored this month for their skill and excellence in more than 40 programs ranging from diesel technology to health careers, welding and culinary. Members of the Class of 2021 will go on to college and trade schools or straight into the workforce. Among them are Reilly …
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