Special Education


Meet Karen Brockley

New Special Education principal Karen Brockley leads Sackett Educational Center and district-based programs at Maple Hill Middle School and Red Mill Elementary School. Read on to learn about her work and her background before coming to Questar III. Q: What is your...

QIII supports students year-round

Questar III’s Extended School Year (ESY) program, known more commonly as the “summer program”, provides opportunity for special education students to practice school skills throughout the summer to prevent regression of skills that were learned during the school year....

Pewtherer retiring after 10 years

Questar III would like to extend warm congratulations and sincere thanks to Catskill Academy administrative assistant Deena Pewtherer, who retired August 1 after 10 years of service to the organization. Catskill Academy Principal Andrew Pemrick says Deena’s...

Meet Matthew Sloane

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...

GWS students earn awards

Dozens of awards were handed out to students at Questar III’s George Washington School last week. Students earned awards for attendance, progress, achievements, friendship, and service among other things. Speaking at the ceremony, Principal Chris Martel thanked all...

RA students earn awards

Students at Questar III’s Rensselaer Academy were recognized for their achievements during the 2014-2015 school year in an award ceremony June 5. Awards were given to students in the following categories:     Related Service Awards Physical Education...