NYS Education Commissioner, internationally known experts part of March Literacy Symposium

Make your reservation today for the 2nd Annual P-12 Literacy Symposium, scheduled for March 2-3 at Union College. Join area teachers, administrators, parents, students and public officials to explore the challenges and opportunities in literacy education. The two-day conference will feature internationally known authors and speakers, and is sponsored by seven BOCES. Download registration form (PDF)

 

2010-2011 Services Guide available online

The 2010-2011 Services Guide, including pricing for next school year, is now available online as a PDF. Printed versions were distributed to districts in late January.

 

Career & Tech hosts open houses, releases new course guide

Do you know a student interested in medicine, law, journalism, theatre, education, human services or technical careers? Career & Tech Education has released its 2010-2011 course guide (PDF) and scheduled open houses. [READ MORE]

 

Districts see the light in new energy education service

Service lowers district energy costs, helps environment

An idea to help smaller school districts save on energy costs and help the environment has grown into a first-of-its-kind BOCES service.[READ MORE]

 

BOCES receives $25,000 grant to investigate new service

Capital Region BOCES has received a $25,000 grant to investigate if starting a coalition for districts and municipalities to purchase prescription drugs collectively would reduce those groups’ health care costs. [READ MORE]

 

Student-built house for sale

House offered by charity is fifth built by students

Do you know a low-income family or resident looking to buy a new home in the new year? They may want to consider a three-bedroom Cape Cod built by Capital Region BOCES Career & Tech students. [READ MORE]

 

Educators, board members invited to 21st century study tours

Three-hour tours start in February

Do you want to learn about an educational model that employs different ways of learning and teaching? Three-hour study tours are scheduled at Tech Valley High School for February 23, March 24, April 28 and May 26. [READ MORE]