Catskill Academy helps shelter pets

Dec 21, 2015

This winter, the cats and dogs patiently awaiting adoption at the Columbia-Greene Humane Society will have toys and beds thanks to the students at Catskill Academy. As part of a school-wide service learning project, Catskill Academy students worked with retired...

Making informed decisions about CTE

Dec 21, 2015

In today’s age of information it can be difficult to sort through everything and be sure we are making informed decisions. We may ask ourselves, Do I have enough information? How do I know this is “good” information? Now what do I do with this information? It can be...

Offering engaging content to students

Dec 18, 2015

Questar III’s Arts and Enrichment Service offers schools three options to bring engaging opportunities to students to complement curriculum objectives in the arts, science, math, social studies, and health. The program is broken down into three programs: Cultural and...
QIII grad styles her way to success

QIII grad styles her way to success

Dec 18, 2015

Melony Coons completed the Cosmetology program at CGEC in 2009, now she owns her own salon in Kinderhook. Learn why she enrolled in the program and why she enjoys owning her own business.

Questar III welcomes new staff

Dec 15, 2015

Questar III would like to welcome the following new staff hired during the month of December. Catskill Academy Xena Drobner- Teaching Assistant Central Office Danielle Kennedy- RSETASC Specialist Lindsey Konderwich- RBERN Program Support Specialist Shailyn Payton- CBO...

Volunteer for Odyssey of the Mind

Dec 15, 2015

The Region 4 Odyssey of the Mind Tournament for schools in Rensselaer, Columbia and Greene counties will be held February 27 at Coxsackie-Athens Central School District. The last several years have had record numbers of teams registered, so volunteers are greatly...

Questar III awarded state grant

Dec 11, 2015

Questar III was awarded a grant from the State Education Department to help improve access to work-based learning opportunities aligned with the standards for a Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) credential for students in our special education...

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...

Career Academy leads to success

Nov 24, 2015

Questar III’s Career Academy based at the Columbia-Greene Educational Center in Hudson offers (special education) students the chance to complete Career and Technical Education or Career Studies programs while also offering them support and assistance they need to...

Mindfulness in special education

Nov 24, 2015

Questar III is starting to implement “mindfulness” into its various special education programs. According to Jon Kabat-Zinn, a well-known teacher of mindfulness and meditation, mindfulness is: “Paying attention in a particular way; on purpose, in the...