Special Education

Donations wanted for Special Ed

Nov 29, 2016

Again this year, the Questar III Special Education department is looking for donations of new or slightly used items for students to pick out and give as gifts to those they care about. The annual “Gift it Forward” campaign allows students to experience the joy of...

Questar III welcomes new staff

Nov 22, 2016

Questar III welcomes our new staff hired in October and November! October: Academy at REC: Emily Hasso- Special Education teacher Catskill Academy: Kathy Hitt-Nielson- LPN Central Office: Ken Ziobrowski- Director, CBO and Financial Services Maria Fernandez-...

Meet Rachel Fay

Nov 8, 2016

Rachel Fay works at the Academy at Rensselaer Educational Center – a new program this year to help more students with special needs be able to complete Career Studies and Career and Technical Education programs. What is your role here at Questar III, and where...

Students succeed with WBL

Oct 28, 2016

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time each year to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities and educates about the value of a diverse workforce inclusive of their skills and talents. Students with disabilities in...

Students learn through art at Red Mill

Oct 26, 2016

Questar III students in Ms. Hallock, Ms. Wood and Ms. Bluhm’s class at Red Mill Elementary School have a new opportunity this year to participate in an art class. Marni Tessier, Questar III’s art teacher, spends a few hours one day a week visiting the classes and...

Meet Julie Bink

Oct 25, 2016

Julie Bink works in one of Questar III’s Special Education classes at Red Mill Elementary School in East Greenbush. Read on to learn about her background and what she enjoys outside of the classroom. What is your role here at Questar III and where do you work? I...