School Improvement

Second year for science program

Aug 3, 2015

Twelve science teachers from around the Capital District are participating in Questar III’s Summer Science Research Program in July and August. This selective fellowship offers science teachers the opportunity to work in a science lab for two summers, four days a...

Second year for science fellowship

May 27, 2015

Twelve science teachers in the Capital District will be participating in Questar III’s Summer Science Research Program this summer. This selective fellowship offers science teachers the opportunity to work in a science lab for two summers, four days a week, alongside...

Data service supports achievement

Apr 27, 2015

With the rise of data-driven instruction and an upsurge of demands on state-mandated reporting, Questar III’s Data Analysis service has become increasingly important in recent years.

How the RBERN supports districts

Mar 30, 2015

Over the last decade there has been a dramatic increase in the number of English Language Learners (ELLs) enrolled in public schools in New York State. In response to this increasing need to provide quality education to all students, the Board of Regents made...

Improving assessment practices

Mar 30, 2015

Questar III is working with Brunswick CSD, Cairo-Durham CSD, Catskill CSD, Coxsackie-Athens CSD, Hoosick Falls SD, Hudson City CSD, New Lebanon CSD, North Greenbush CSD, Rensselaer City CSD, Tech Valley High School, and Wynantskill UFSD as part of the “Teaching is the Core” grant from the New York State Education Department.

QIII welcomes new staff in March

Mar 25, 2015

Questar III welcomed the following new staff members in March: Adult LPN program Mary Sebast, LPN Clinical Instructor Central Office Danielle Bouton-Wales, Project-Based Learning Coordinator – STEM Melissa Macaluso, Special Education Specialist Maple Hill Middle...