A resounding applause of congratulations to our 2025 graduates! We look forward to celebrating this huge milestone with our students and their families at the Maywood Academy graduation ceremony on Friday, June 13. Jacob Angus Jacob Baker Jacob Bilicki Nickolas Eilts Raymond Janicke Eric Lounsbury Isaiah Melendez Sierrah Rivera Mathew Stocks Daireem Tibbs Joseph Toubman …
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Whether organizing a donation drive to help families or providing support to Capital Region BOCES administrative teams, students in the Skills for Employment, Life and Functional Independence (SELFI) Program gain more than just experiences for their resumes; they also gain a community of supporters and mentors they can trust. “I like being here at school—I …
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A new program at Maywood Academy is helping students with complex needs get a strong start to their independence after high school. The Hangout Program happens once a week, providing “hangouts” where high school and some middle school students can partake in activities with less support from instructional staff. With the help of their colleagues, …
Students at Airline Drive Academy are spreading good vibes and strengthening their communication and writing skills at the “Kindness Cart.” Created to make students’ habilitation therapies more engaging, the Kindness Cart is a student-led iced coffee station for staff that operates bi-weekly. The Kindness Cart was started by three Airline staff members, Speech Therapists Rebecca …
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The Capital Region BOCES Superintendents’ Legislative Committee held their annual Legislative Breakfast on Jan. 24 at the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center in Albany and announced five key policy and state budget priorities for the 2025 Legislative Session. Each year, the CRB Superintendents’ Legislative Committee—representing the 24 BOCES component school districts—work to identify and …
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Our quarterly reports offer an at-a-glance look at work underway through the lens of our Commitments of Service, Value, Excellence, Improvement and Leadership. We share these reports internally, as well as eternally with our stakeholders and partners. September 2024 Service 130+ adults are pursuing a career in nursing by enrolling in the Capital Region BOCES …
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Inclusion, connection and leadership are words that come to mind when describing the Big Buddy/Little Buddy program at Airline Drive Academy. Created to enhance school spirit, the Big Buddy/Little Buddy program pairs younger students with older students as mentors. The result: improved communication skills, positive self-image and stronger bonds. “What made me want to be …
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Maywood Academy’s Class of 2024 came together to celebrate their remarkable achievements in an early June morning graduation ceremony. Principal Gabriele Barbato described his graduating class as embodying the spirit of resilience and commitment throughout their years. “Over the last three years, I have had the privilege of watching you do amazing things everyday, including …
In 2022, students and staff who attend our Maywood Academy moved into a brand new learning space at 925A Watervliet Shaker Road in Albany. The school is bright and welcoming, with many amenities and accommodations for meaningful growth and education. Blending past with present Like any move, it is fun to make a new space …
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The following message was sent to parents/guardians on Thursday, Sept. 14. We’re excited to announce a significant change in our communication systems at Capital Region BOCES schools. Beginning this school year, we’re shifting from using Blackboard for non-emergency communication to ParentSquare, a comprehensive platform designed to improve communication between the school and home. Some of …
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