School Improvement

2016 in Review

Dec 28, 2016

As 2016 draws to a close, take a look back at some of the stories that shaped Questar III this year. Questar III launches The Leading Edge At its opening day program for staff on September 1, Questar III launched a new framework for goal-setting, innovation and...

Teachers honored for summer work

Nov 4, 2016

At a ceremony November 3, Questar III honored eight teachers and nine scientists for their participation in the 2016 Summer Research Program for STEM Teachers. District Superintendent Dr. Gladys Cruz, along with Program Director Jane King, Assemblymembers Steve...

QIII hosts regional PD day

Oct 27, 2016

On Friday, October 21, approximately 460 teachers from nine school districts gathered for a day of regional professional development. Sessions covered all content areas – from World Language to Science and everything in between. Meetings were held at Maple Hill High...

Chatain joins Questar III

Sep 9, 2016

Questar III BOCES is pleased to announce the hiring of Jennifer Chatain as the organization’s new Director of School Improvement. In her role she will provide leadership and oversight of all Questar III school improvement programs and initiatives.

Scoring regional assessments

May 6, 2016

Questar III has coordinated the regional scoring of New York State assessments for many years. The extensive regional scoring process ensures the assessments are scored objectively and free from bias. Currently, Questar III handles the scoring of English Language Arts...

Rethinking science education

Feb 26, 2016

In July a group of science teachers will leave their classrooms to go to work in lab settings throughout the Albany area. These individuals are not leaving the profession, but rather entering a professional development program pairing them with the scientists and...