Questar III BOCES

About
About
Questar III BOCES helps school districts operate more efficiently and cost effectively by pooling their resources and sharing costs. BOCES services are created when two or more school districts have similar needs that can be met by sharing staff members, classroom/office space, equipment, time or expertise.
Programs
Programs
A majority of Questar III programs are instructional in nature. This includes special education and related services for students with disabilities, career and technical programs for high school students, literacy programs and employment training for adults and K-12 enrichment programs.
Services
Services
School districts face many challenges that require innovative solutions or a high level of technical expertise today.

Whether it’s providing health and safety programs or communicating with the public, Questar III’s services solve problems, simplify tasks and support the operations of participating districts.
Resources
Resources
Looking to complete your certification, obtain fingerprinting, apply for a job, report an absence or find a building? This section provides links to a wide range of resources for Rensselaer, Columbia and Greene counties.
News/Events
News/Events
- News
- E-News
- Calendar
- Photos/Videos
- Publications
- Style Guide
- Contact
BOCES like Questar III allow school districts to offer programs and services they may be unable to provide on their own. Learn how Questar III provides a rich variety of learning experiences for students of all interests, ages and abilities.
Locations
Locations
Looking to find a BOCES building? Questar III is located throughout Rensselaer, Columbia and Greene counties.
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Odyssey of the Mind tournament relocated

The location for the March 7 Region 4 Odyssey of the Mind tournament has been changed to Algonquin Middle School in Averill Park. Please click the link below for updated information as it becomes available.

Deadline for STEM and Theater programs extended

The deadline for applying to Questar III’s CNSE STEM and Theater Institute at Sage programs is now Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Interested students should meet with their school counselors before applying online at https://apply.questar.org/new-visions/.

Interested in becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse?

Questar III offers a full-time LPN program in Hudson and Troy for adults. Students are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN exam upon successful completion of the 10.5 month program. Click the link below to learn more about the program, including a list of upcoming entrance exam dates.

Learn more about the Summer Science Research Program

Questar III is currently seeking applicants for its second annual Summer Science Research Program. The hands-on experience includes paid summer lab work at local research facilities, professional development and a second-year mentor program. Click the link below to learn more about the program.

Criminal justice students use the iPad as learning tool

This year, Questar III students are participating in a tablet pilot program at Sackett Educational Center, Columbia-Greene Educational Center and Rensselaer Educational Center. Learn how criminal justice students are using the technology in their classroom.

Impact of 37 BOCES

Did you know that 93 percent of students enrolled in a New York State BOCES Career and Technical Education program will graduate? Or that there are more than 27,625 adult students taught by BOCES workforce development programs? The impact of all 37 BOCES across New York State is clear. Check out this report to see how BOCES are helping schools.

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Parent brochure explaining Common Core Learning Standards

Questar III’s School Improvement Office developed a brochure to help parents and guardians better understand the changes happening in public education. The brochure, which is available by clicking the link below, provides suggestions on how to help your child with English language arts (ELA) and mathematics.

QIII welcomes new staff in Jan/Feb

QIII welcomes Jennifer Mulligan

Consultants meet with CTE faculty

Learning through the arts

Preparing for forensics career

QIII celebrates CTE month

Questar III closed 2/9

How the power grid works

QIII students help staff eat healthier

Questar III closed 2/2

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Questar III educates students from pre-kindergarten to adults through a variety of programs and services.

Adult Education and Workforce Development – learn how adults can learn new skills in GED, ESOL and other programs.

Career-Tech Education – learn about hands-on programs ranging from aviation to welding.

General Education – learn about alternative learning, enrichment and pre-K programs.

New Visions – learn about these accelerated programs for high school seniors.

Special Education – learn more about how Questar III helps students with disabilities.

Tech Valley High School^® – learn more about the only high school of its kind in New York.

Parent Requests for APPR Final Quality Rating and Composite Scores of Teachers/Principals

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Student success begins with involvement, engagement and knowing where your resources are.

Learn more about business and community opportunities at Questar III by exploring these links.

Take a class
> Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
> GED
> ESOL
> Adult CTE

Get involved
> Employment
> Business Partnerships
> Scholarships/Funding
> Substitute Teaching

How to do business
> Bidding
> RFPs/Contracts
> Surplus
> Accounts Payable/Receivable

Resources
> Certification
> Listing of School Districts
> NYS Education Department
> Fingerprinting

School districts served
Dignity for All Students Act
Year founded
Understanding New York's property tax cap
Programs and services
Register for a workshop
Districts pool $1.3 million to improve achievement
Understanding New York’s learning standards
Evaluation system for teachers

Questar III BOCES

10 Empire State Boulevard

Castleton, New York 12033

T: 518.477.8771

F: 518.477.9833

Email: webmaster@questar.org

Questar III hereby advises students, parents, employees and the general public that it offers employment/educational opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, national origin or disability. More information for students/prospective students and employees/applicants.

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