Over the next couple months we will be meeting with districts to determine how we can best help you incorporate technology into instruction. Remember, if you are a member of the Model Schools CoSer and have paid the base fee, your district is able to take advantage of:

• two days of embedded professional development
• use of the instructional technology equipment (VR headsets, coding, robotics, and more)
• attendance at four sandbox events each year
• membership on the Model Schools Liaison Committee
• software purchases and support

There is still room in the schedule to book embedded professional development in your districts too. Contact me if you are interested. Thank you for your continued support of Model Schools!

~Kerrie Burch

October 22nd: 9 - 11 am

January 5th: 9 - 11 am

March 30th: 9 - 11 am

May 6th: 9 - 11 am

At this time we will plan on meetings being virtual, but if circumstances change and we can meet in person, we will let you know. Registration emails will be sent ahead of each meeting.

October 22nd: 1 - 3 pm

January 5th: 1 - 3 pm

March 30th: 1-3 pm

May 6th: 1-3 pm

At this time, we will plan on Sandbox Events being virtual, but if circumstances change and we can meet in person, we will let you know. Click on date above to register.

Five NEW reasons to love Nearpod:

1. New accessibility features including Microsoft Immersive Reader, audio, and video
2. Zoom integration with one click
3. Three ways to present a lesson: live participation, student paced, and front of class
4. Ready made lessons available
5. Make video interactive by adding questions into videos

Not able to attend the training, then check out the instructional resources on Nearpod HERE.

Job ID:QTBN0174104-8238

Job Type:Full Time (10 Month)

Application Deadline:08/14/2020

Start Date:09/01/2020

Job Description:

Questar III BOCES announces a vacancy for a full-time (10-month school schedule) probationary Academy for Information Technology (AIT) Teacher located at our Rensselaer Education Center in Troy, NY.

The Information Technology program allows students to choose between two pathways: a Cisco Networking Academy pathway and a Computer Programming pathway. At the beginning of this two-year program, all students start with the fundamentals of both networking, programming, and as well as information technology in general. Students then decide which pathway they want to specialize in.

In the Cisco Networking Academy pathway, students learn how to install, configure and troubleshoot networks using a web based curriculum and a simulation of networking environments to prepare them to be a computer network technician. In the Computer Programming pathway, students learn programming using a variety of languages including HTML, CSS, JavaScript and may include C++, Python, Php and others as time permits. All students will also have opportunities to explore Web Design, 3D Animation and App Design, Programming Microcontrollers and Robots, and Database design.

Minimum Requirements:

• Candidates must possess (or be willing to pursue) a NYS teaching certification through the Transitional Certification process in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) area of Information Technology (Computer Technology 7-12)
• High School Diploma and appropriate Occupational Work Experience will qualify a candidate for Transitional Certification
  

Questar III prefers an online application, please apply at www.olasjobs.org/capital or email resume with cover letter to employment@questar.org. Be sure to include AIT Teacher in the subject line of your email.

Questar III BOCES offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including enrollment in the NYS Teacher's Retirement Pension System. For more information on the Questar III BOCES AIT program, please visit www.questar.org.

APPLY: https://olasjobs.org/JobDetails?jobNumber=QTBN0174104-8238