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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Reisman to Lead Social Studies PD in October

Dr. Abby Reisman, former director of the “Reading Like a Historian” Project at Stanford University will hold professional development for grade 6-12 social studies educators on October 5.

Looking Back, Looking Ahead

As we bring another school year to a close, District Superintendent Dr. Gladys I. Cruz offers an update on our work as a BOCES.

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Questar III Named Top Workplace

Questar III BOCES was named one of the Capital Region’s Top Workplaces for 2017, according to a survey published in the Times Union on April 9. This is the third time the organization has earned this regional honor.

Check Out Our Latest PD Offerings

Questar III's School Improvement Office is always hosting a variety of engaging professional development. Learn about the latest available courses and register today!

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Career and Technical Education is on Twitter!

Follow our CTE centers at @QIIICareerTech to see what our students are up to in their classes and communities.

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Questar III Seeks New Education Facility

Questar III BOCES issued a request for proposal (RFP) for a state-of-the-art education facility housing career and technical education and special education programs by September 2018. This new facility would replace the Rensselaer Educational Center located on Colleen Road in Troy, NY. Learn more about this building modernization initiative by clicking the link below.

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Information on Student Programs

Interested in learning more about Questar III’s Career & Technical Education, Career Studies and New Visions programs? Learn more about our programs by clicking the catalog below.

Interested in Becoming a CNA?

Questar III offers a Certified Nurse Aide Program at Hudson HS for adults. Learn more about the program by clicking "learn more" below.

R-C-G Health Insurance Trust Report Card

The Rensselaer-Columbia-Greene Health Insurance Trust report card is now available.

Reisman to lead PD in October

Board reelects Hill, Noonan

Students to explore Tech Valley

Morris finishes 9th in the country

Thank you to our retirees!

Year-End celebrations in Special Ed

Questar III earns 25 national awards

Adult graduates honored

Sheriff donates cruiser to REC

Students at CGEC honored

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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
> 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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