Special Education

Program brings students to Sage

Dec 1, 2014

Beginning with the 2014-2015 school year, Questar III now offers a program for students in special education classes to become involved on a college campus.

In conjunction with Russell Sage College in Troy, the “Sarah’s Sisters Program” is open to male and female students age 18-21 who are high school students and have completed their high school credential, either a Career Development and Occupational Studies Credential (CDOS) or a Skills and Achievement Credential (SAC).

Special education seeking donations

Nov 20, 2014

Questar III’s Special Education is currently seeking donations of new or slightly used items for students to give as presents to those they care about.

QIII launches tablet pilot program

Oct 3, 2014

This year Questar III BOCES, along with Schodack CSD and Coxsackie-Athens CSD, has implemented a tablet pilot program with select student populations to test this theory in a classroom setting. Teachers are already reporting increased student engagement and organization, and students are excited to come to school.

Successful troubleshooting

Jun 30, 2014

Kortum, a 2009 graduate of Troy High school, said he owes much of his success to his time at Questar III BOCES. Kortum completed the Academy of Information Technology (AIT) at Questar III’s Rensselaer Educational Center in Troy. He was also enrolled in Questar III’s Challenge Program at Tamarac Secondary School.