It was a spook-tacular Halloween season for students attending Capital Region BOCES Special Education programs. From pumpkin decorating collaborations to sensory walks and trick-or-treating, staff at the programs organized a variety of sensory-rich activities that build confidence and school camaraderie.  Students at Airline Drive Academy gathered in their school gym for a Halloween parade, pumpkin …

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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 …

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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 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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When it comes to planning activities that get students moving and socializing, staff at Maywood Academy are full of ideas. Speech Therapist Kristin Degan and Physical Therapist Jamie Ascher work as a team to plan events that support students’ developmental skills.  With the help of School Social Worker Christine Scherbyn, Degan and Asher took students …

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Emily Cetnar has joined Capital Region BOCES as assistant principal of special education public school programs (Region 2). Cetnar will work alongside Region 2 Principal John Clausson.  “Emily is a great addition to our team,” said Clausson. “She has a wealth of knowledge and cares deeply about the students we serve. Her leadership will go …

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