January 2023
Service
- 100+ warm coats collected for those in need—one of many charitable acts by students and staff this holiday season.
- Needed daycare for area children now hosted by YMCA at our Albany CTE campus.
- 60+ educators learn at NERIC retreat about next generation tech tools and practices to engage students and improve learning.
- New NERIC eSports curriculum helps districts integrate this exciting virtual learning into their programs.
Value
- More than half of age-eligible learners in our Special Education programs also attend Career & Technical Education.
- Digital Media students “wrap” donated vehicle—to showcase their skills and spread the word about CTE.
- 70 + area guidance counselors tour new CTE center, kicking off the 23-24 recruitment season.
- Nearly 20 Careers in Construction Month offerings with industry professionals offer students tools for career success.
Excellence
- Congrats Karen Pacelli and Katherine Scheib, recognized with commitment awards for their positive contributions to the BOCES community.
- Hundreds of area educators join at Tech A-Day for learning on today’s educational technology innovations and applications.
- CVLA Teacher Jamie Stutzman selected as NYSCATE Lee Bryant Outstanding Teacher of the Year.
- 10+ regional school districts approve capital projects with public information support from our Engagement & Development division.
Improvement
- New Shared Food Services partnership with Tara Kitchen restaurants adds more cultural diversity to students’ meals.
- 85 statewide educational leaders learn together about making grading more equitable.
- Three component districts secure NYSED funding for full-day pre-K with support of our Grants Team.
- 30 + professional development offerings made available to educators this quarter for a successful school year.
Leadership
- Students showcase innovations in project-based learning at fall NYS Board of Regents meeting at Tech Valley High School.
- Three dozen area librarians take a “deep dive” into inquiry-based learning NYC Librarian of the Year, Olga Nesi.
- Schoharie CTE celebrates 50 years of student learning and area workforce development.
- SkillsUSA membership now available fee-free to every CTE student.
