Big Buddy/Little Buddy program fosters connection & leadership

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 …

A Journey of Perseverance and Triumph

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 …

Introducing ParentSquare for increased school-to-home communications

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 …

Lynn Palmateer honored with 2023 Extra Mile Award

Lynn Palmateer, a special education teacher and lead mentor at Airline Academy, has received our 2023 Extra Mile Award.  This award recognizes staff who go the Extra Mile by making a significant positive contribution to our Capital Region BOCES community and exemplify all of our guiding commitments throughout their work. Recipients are nominated and awards …

Congratulation 2023 Work-Based Learning Grads!

Students in our Work-Based Learning/SELFI (Skills for Employment, Life and Functional Independence) program recently celebrated a successful end to their high school career during a ceremony attended by proud family, teachers and friends of the program. Students also used the occasion to thank their business and community partners for the opportunity to work in their …

Creative Collective showcases students’ writing, artistry

The Creative Collective anthology of student writing and artwork is back after a short break and is better than ever. Featuring nearly 90 pieces of original student writing—from non-fiction to poetry—along with artwork, the collective is designed to showcase our students’ growth and creativity with writing. Since 2017, our Special Education division has been working …

Congratulations to our Maywood Academy graduates!

Students exiting our Maywood School program this year were recently celebrated for their many accomplishments and a successful end to their high school career during a ceremony attended by proud families, teachers and friends. Congratulations one and all! Many of the exiting students have been in our programs for years. They will now be moving …

Airline’s Buddy Project Partners Students for Learning… and a Whole Lot of Fun!

On Feb. 16, students in Becky Breeyear’s class at Airline Drive Academy celebrated the 100th day of school with a fun math lesson involving 100 bright red cups. But this wasn’t an idea Breeyear cooked up, or one she even led. The activity was courtesy of Malachi Lee, one of Airline’s middle schoolers. Lee and …

New community partner, Bring on the Spectrum, offers sensory-friendly fun

Learners in our Work-Based Learning program got a jump-start–in some cases, literally!–on the recent winter break week with a morning of sensory-friendly games and activities at Bring on the Spectrum (BOTS) community space and sensory gym.  BOTS is an Albany-based space where individuals with autism and similar conditions–from the very young to adult–can play, explore …

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