School Improvement

Rethinking science education

Feb 26, 2016

In July a group of science teachers will leave their classrooms to go to work in lab settings throughout the Albany area. These individuals are not leaving the profession, but rather entering a professional development program pairing them with the scientists and...

CTE “Calculadies” in Charleston

Feb 26, 2016

Early in February, three Career & Technical Education (CTE) math teachers from Questar III BOCES presented at the 8th annual National Technology Centers that Work Leaders’ Forum in Charleston, South Carolina. “This conference is an opportunity for representatives...

Local teachers, scientists honored

Dec 10, 2015

On December 7, Questar III BOCES honored the first cohort of teachers and scientists from its Summer Science Research Program. More than 50 educators, scientists, researchers and others attended an evening recognition program, which honored individuals that worked...

SED approves QIII assessments

Oct 29, 2015

As part of the new New York State evaluation system for classroom teachers and building principals, Section 3012-d, signed into law by Governor Cuomo in April 2015, all assessments used for teacher and principal evaluation must now be state approved.  Questar III...

QIII awarded for math courses

Oct 22, 2015

In 2013, Questar III partnered with Excelsior College and TATA Interactive to develop Teaching Mathematics to 21st Century Learners, a slate of new professional development courses for teachers. In January of 2016, the partners will collectively be co-honored for...

Meet Matthew Sloane

Aug 4, 2015

Matthew Sloane is Questar III’s new Deputy Superintendent. In this role he will provide leadership and oversight of all BOCES instructional programs and school improvement programs and initiatives. Matthew comes to Questar III from East Greenbush CSD, where he served...