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February 22, 2012
News Archives, 2011-2012

News headlines from the home page of this Website are archived here. Read 2010-2011 archives

 

BOCES News:

arrow bulletFebruary 21, 2012: Career & Tech students will repair two Schoharie parks thanks to a grant from Lowes. DETAILS

arrow bulletFebruary 21, 2012: Congratulations to Special Education teacher Andy Lockwood on being named a WNYT Top Teacher. DETAILS

arrow bulletFebruary 10, 2012: Regent James O. Jackson tours the latest programs at Career & Tech, NERIC. DETAILS

arrow bulletFebruary 10, 2012: Career & Tech and Deaf/Hard of Hearing students collaborate on 'what's cookin' in the kitchen. DETAILS

arrow bulletFebruary 10, 2012: SkillsUSA/Red Cross blood drive at Career & Tech could save nearly 200 lives. DETAILS

arrow bulletFebruary 10, 2012: Thanks to 'Donors Choose,' Tech Valley High Art Teacher Ed Coolidge got the school a new kiln. DETAILS

arrow bulletFebruary 3, 2012:  iPad helps students say 'iCan!". DETAILS

arrow bulletJanuary 23, 2012: Chinese delegation bids TVHS, region a fond farewell. DETAILS at techvalleyhigh.org

arrow bulletJanuary 23, 2012:  Since the summer, 17 school districts have partnered with BOCES to use NWEA assessment tools for local evaluations. DETAILS

arrow bulletJanuary 23, 2012:  Two of our component school districts have signed on to use NERIC Connect, an exclusive online tool from the Northeastern Regional Information Center. DETAILS

arrow bulletJanuary 23, 2012:  SCCC, Career & Tech partner to train skilled manufacturing workers. DETAILS

arrow bulletJanuary 23, 2012:  Inspiring achievement is at the heart of the new Special Education mission statement. DETAILS

arrow bulletJanuary 10, 2012:  The Regional Spelling Bee takes place next month. But in the meantime, here's a chance for students to sharpen their spelling skills.

arrow bulletJanuary 9, 2012: A horse is a horse — and a teacher of course!

arrow bulletJanuary 9, 2012: Chinese delegation to visit Tech Valley High

arrow bulletJanuary 6, 2012: Welding is a family thing for latest Helping Hands scholarship recipient

arrow bulletJanuary 6, 2012: Journey Project celebrates American dreams

arrow bulletDecember 20, 2011: CTL21 offers engaging professional development opportunities

arrow bulletDecember 19, 2011: Innovative products, services showcased at Tech Awareness Day.

arrow bulletDecember 19, 2011: Thanks to generous donors, art and science lessons are heating up thanks to a new, functioning kiln.

arrow bulletDecember 13, 2011: TVHS to lend expertise to national STEM education panel

arrow bulletDecember 13, 2011: Health/Safety/Risk Management offers tabletop exercises for schools

arrow bulletDecember 13, 2011: The halls are alive with the sound of music

arrow bulletDecember 7, 2011: Innovation will abound at Regional Technology Awareness Day

arrow bulletDecember 7, 2011: CTE Culinary alumna cooks up Colorado championship

arrow bulletDecember 7, 2011: Improved decision-making, communication among changes in Special Education

arrow bulletNovember 21, 2011: BOCES, along with Questar III BOCES and Catskill CSD, have formed education partnerships with Chinese schools.

arrow bulletNovember 21, 2011: NERIC's telepresence room, a pilot project in partnership with Cisco/Tandberg, builds worldwide bridges to learning.

arrow bulletNovember 14, 2011: The location has been changed for this year's Regional Technology Awareness Day.

arrow bulletNovember 14, 2011: Clerk Michelle Rosenberger was recently named 'Self-Advocate of the Year' by Schenectady ARC.

arrow bulletNovember 14, 2011: This MSSC-certified course is addressing the region's growing demand for a highly-skilled workforce.

arrow bulletNovember 1, 2011: Special education staff highlights student learning success

arrow bulletNovember 1, 2011: Hundreds visit Career & Tech open houses

arrow bulletOctober 26, 2011: Instructional Services guides school districts with forming "inquiry teams" as required by Race To The Top.

arrow bulletOctober 21, 2011: Educators from local school districts and BOCES are traveling to China in November.

arrow bulletOctober 21, 2011: NERIC and Middleburgh work to restore flood-ravaged distance learning space.

arrow bulletOctober 20, 2011: BOCES sweeps state public relations awards

arrow bulletOctober 18, 2011: Capital Region BOCES, in partnership with Questar III BOCES, has released the publication "Understanding New York's Property Tax Levy Cap As It Relates To Public Schools."

arrow bulletOctober 18, 2011: Assistant District Superintendent Kathryn Gerbino announces her retirement.

arrow bulletOctober 12, 2011: Learn more about "Education Speaks," a blog devoted to thoughtful discussion about moving public education forward, and join the conversation.

arrow bulletOctober 12, 2011: Assistant District Superintendent Kathryn Gerbino recently participated in News Channel 13's "Education Nation" forum.

arrow bulletOctober 12, 2011: Students discover local businesses and innovators at Tech Valley High Exposium.

arrow bulletOctober 3, 2011: Communications in a time of crisis: District websites and social media become crucial resources during Irene/Lee aftermath.

arrow bulletOctober 3, 2011: New renovations, future plans for NERIC Help Desk will help fix problems before users even find them.

arrow bulletOctober 3, 2011: Shared decision-making is at the heart of changes taking place within Special Education.

arrow bulletSeptember 30, 2011: NYSED donates school supplies to weather impacted schools.

arrow bulletSeptember 30, 2011: Instructional Services offers school districts help with transitioning to the Common Core Learning Standards.

arrow bulletSeptember 26, 2011: BOCES deaf/hard of hearing student Nathan Scott is leading the pack as co-captain of Guilderland's X-country team.

arrow bulletSeptember 26, 2011: Congratulations to Tech Valley High senior Xena Pulliam, who recently won a writing award from MTV.

arrow bulletSeptember 26, 2011: BOCES recently played a prominent role in an upcoming NYS Dept. of Health webinar.

arrow bulletSeptember 19, 2011: View some snapshots of BOCES students returning to class at the former Woestina Elementary after the flooding.

arrow bulletSeptember 19, 2011: BOCES wins $1.4 million grant to run resource center

arrow bulletSeptember 19, 2011: Students show off skills at STEM Expo

arrow bulletSeptember 19, 2011: Expanded fashion show struts summer-long student effort

arrow bulletSeptember 19, 2011: Chinese English teacher begins work at Tech Valley High.

arrow bulletSeptember 19, 2011: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has scheduled a series of Public Agency Briefings in September for local agencies, including school districts, that sustained damage from Hurricanes Irene and Lee.

arrow bulletSeptember 15, 2011: Dedrick provides testimony to regional economic council

arrow bulletSeptember 13, 2011: NERIC offers tech, data recovery help after the storm

arrow bulletSeptember 13, 2011: TVHS freshmen hear from businesses at school orientation.

arrow bulletSeptember 13, 2011: Health/Safety/Risk Management takes action after Irene

arrow bulletSeptember 13, 2011: Special Ed staff, Schalmont cooperate on donation space

arrow bulletSeptember 7, 2011: New freshman students started classes at Tech Valley High Sept. 7.

arrow bulletSeptember 5, 2011: Taiwanese leaders tour Tech Valley High.

arrow bulletSeptember 2, 2011: Are you looking for ways to help local hurricane relief efforts? Check out the list of districts and organizations that are collecting items or seeking volunteers

arrow bulletAugust 30, 2011: Saturday, Sept. 10 is a very busy day for BOCES staffers.

arrow bulletAugust 30, 2011: APPR trainings canceled/rescheduled due to Hurricane Irene

arrow bulletAugust 30, 2011: Energy Management Service helps school districts save more than $500,000.

arrow bulletAugust 30, 2011: BOCES staffer helps students show off sizzling culinary skills.

arrow bulletAugust 1, 2011: BOCES Communications Service picks up 13 national awards.

arrow bulletAugust 1, 2011: CTE students star in an instructional video on diesel technology, maintenance and repair.

arrow bulletAugust 1, 2011: Tech Valley High School and BOCES build connections at annual New Tech Network conference.

arrow bulletJuly 15, 2011: More than 100 educators converged at BOCES headquarters July 14 for the NWEA Summit on closing student achievement gaps.

arrow bulletJuly 15, 2011: Career & Tech graduate Anthony Lewis lands a job at GlobalFoundries thanks to our HVAC class.

arrow bulletJuly 15, 2011: Read the summer issue of 'Great Expectations,' our newsletter highlighting our special education programs.

arrow bulletJuly 12, 2011: TVHS, BOCES leaders to take part in New Tech Network conference.

arrow bulletJuly 12, 2011: 118 graduate from Career & Tech's practical nursing program.

arrow bulletJuly 12, 2011: Learn more about our 2011 special education program graduates.

arrow bulletJuly 6, 2011: Career & Tech's Global Fashion Studies students are looking for models.

arrow bulletJuly 1, 2011: Learn more about our 2011 Special Education program graduates.

arrow bulletJuly 1, 2011: Read the summer issue of 'Great Expectations,' our newsletter highlighting our special education programs.

arrow bulletJuly 1, 2011: Career & Tech's Global Fashion Studies students are looking for models.

 

Other News:

arrow bulletFebruary 5, 2012: Commentary: Cuomo and the schools. Timesunion.com

arrow bulletJanuary 23, 2012: Commentary: A new head of the class. TIMESUNION.COM

arrow bulletJanuary 13, 2012: Grant allows TVHS to purchase distance learning equipment. WNYT.COM

arrow bulletJanuary 11, 2012: Shelly to AQE: "You're the students' lobbyist." Timesunion.com

arrow bulletNew York State School Boards Association responds to Governor's State of the State address. YOUTUBE.COM

arrow bulletJanuary 11, 2012: Tech Valley High photos featured in the latest edition of NYSSBA's On Board publication. TECHVALLEYHIGH.ORG

arrow bulletJanuary 11, 2012: Tech Valley High photos featured in the latest edition of NYSSBA's On Board publication. TECHVALLEYHIGH.ORG

arrow bulletJanuary 11, 2012: Read the text of the Governor's second State of the State address. governor.ny.gov

arrow bulletJanuary 11, 2012: Cuomo announces new education panel. NYTIMES.COM

arrow bulletEDITORIAL: State must fund schools fairly POSTSTAR.COM

arrow bulletWho has more impact: teachers or parents? - Op-ed piece from Tom Friedman titled "How about better parents?" NYTIMES.COM

arrow bulletNew York state's testing director resigns. NYTIMES.COM

arrow bulletNYS Education Commissioner King talks about coming challenges. WCNY.ORG

arrow bullet'I am the future. Education me.' A video message from Massena High School senior Elizabeth Ruddy. WATCH THE VIDEO

arrow bulletGovernor promised mandate relief, so where is it? EVENINGTRIBUNE.COM

arrow bulletTeachers return from China. FOX23NEWs.COM

arrow bulletOctober 25, 2011: Education delegation looks to China to form partnerships.

arrow bulletAugust 3, 2011: NYC Mayor Bloomberg raises money for statewide administering of January Regents.

arrow bulletJuly 29, 2011: Duanesburg saves $40K with help from Capital Region BOCES Energy Management Service.

 

 

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