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Student-led ‘Kindness Cart’ makes a splash at Airline Drive Academy

Students at Airline Drive Academy are spreading good vibes and strengthening their communication and writing skills at the “Kindness Cart.” Created to make students’ rehabilitation therapies more engaging, the Kindness Cart is a student-led iced coffee station for staff that operates bi-weekly. The Kindness Cart was started by three Airline staff members, Speech Therapists Rebecca …

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Superintendents’ Legislative Breakfast a success

The Capital Region BOCES Superintendents’ Legislative Committee held their annual Legislative Breakfast on Jan. 24 at the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center in Albany and announced five key policy and state budget priorities for the 2025 Legislative Session. Each year, the CRB Superintendents’ Legislative Committee—representing the 24 BOCES component school districts—work to identify and …

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September 2024 Quarterly Commitment Report

Our quarterly reports offer an at-a-glance look at work underway through the lens of our Commitments of Service, Value, Excellence, Improvement and Leadership. We share these reports internally, as well as eternally with our stakeholders and partners. September 2024 Service 130+ adults are pursuing a career in nursing by enrolling in the Capital Region BOCES …

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Big Buddy/Little Buddy program fosters connection & leadership

Inclusion, connection and leadership are words that come to mind when describing the Big Buddy/Little Buddy program at Airline Drive Academy. Created to enhance school spirit, the Big Buddy/Little Buddy program pairs younger students with older students as mentors. The result: improved communication skills, positive self-image and stronger bonds. “What made me want to be …

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A Journey of Perseverance and Triumph

Maywood Academy’s Class of 2024 came together to celebrate their remarkable achievements in an early June morning graduation ceremony. Principal Gabriele Barbato described his graduating class as embodying the spirit of resilience and commitment throughout their years. “Over the last three years, I have had the privilege of watching you do amazing things everyday, including …

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Introducing ParentSquare for increased school-to-home communications

The following message was sent to parents/guardians on Thursday, Sept. 14. We’re excited to announce a significant change in our communication systems at Capital Region BOCES schools. Beginning this school year, we’re shifting from using Blackboard for non-emergency communication to ParentSquare, a comprehensive platform designed to improve communication between the school and home. Some of …

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Lynn Palmateer honored with 2023 Extra Mile Award

Lynn Palmateer, a special education teacher and lead mentor at Airline Academy, has received our 2023 Extra Mile Award.  This award recognizes staff who go the Extra Mile by making a significant positive contribution to our Capital Region BOCES community and exemplify all of our guiding commitments throughout their work. Recipients are nominated and awards …

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Congratulation 2023 Work-Based Learning Grads!

Students in our Work-Based Learning/SELFI (Skills for Employment, Life and Functional Independence) program recently celebrated a successful end to their high school career during a ceremony attended by proud family, teachers and friends of the program. Students also used the occasion to thank their business and community partners for the opportunity to work in their …

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Creative Collective showcases students’ writing, artistry

The Creative Collective anthology of student writing and artwork is back after a short break and is better than ever. Featuring nearly 90 pieces of original student writing—from non-fiction to poetry—along with artwork, the collective is designed to showcase our students’ growth and creativity with writing. Since 2017, our Special Education division has been working …

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