LPN program adds new TEAS test date

MAY 15, 2012 - HFM BOCES Licensed Practical Nursing Program has added Tuesday, May 29 as a TEAS test date for anyone seeking to enter the LPN program.

The web-based test will be administered at 8 a.m. and requires approximately three hours to complete. Seating is limited, and candidates are encouraged to call (518) 736-4681, ext. 4969 to register.

A pre-entrance TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) is required before an application to HFM BOCES Licensed Practical Nursing program will be distributed. The TEAS measures basic math, science, reading, English, and language usage skills. It is used to identify the applicant's strengths and weaknesses in the academic skills needed to successfully complete the nursing program and begin a satisfying career in the medical profession. [more]

HFM BOCES supports SED proposal for new high school diploma options

Proposal would allow a CTE program assessment to replace one required Regents exam

MAY 14, 2012 - HFM BOCES announced today that it is in full support of the New York State Education Department’s recent proposal to create two new high school diploma options for students across the state.

These options create new pathways to a Regents diploma beginning with students entering ninth grade in September 2013: a career and technical education (CTE) model and a STEM model heavily weighted with science, technology, engineering and math courses. [more]

From Education Speaks: Moving the conversation forward

Mandate Monday: Checking in with the Mandate Relief Council

MAY 7, 2012 - The Mandate Relief Council is an 11 member executive and legislative council charged with reviewing and advancing proposals to reduce the statutory and regulatory burden on local governments and school districts. Earlier this year the council conducted a series of public hearings around the state to get input about how mandates are impacting schools and municipalities.

As part of the process... the Mandate Relief Council is currently accepting submissions of questionable mandates from local governments/school districts. Based on what is shown on the website, it doesn’t appear that many mandates have been submitted through this vehicle. [more]

HFM BOCES adult educators honored at state conference

MAY 7, 2012 - The New York Association for Continuing/Community Education has named HFM BOCES adult educator Angela Meola a 2012 Teacher of the Year, and adult educator Gail Colinas a teacher of honorable mention. The awards were presented on Monday, April 30 – Teacher’s Day – at the organization's 61st annual conference in Albany. [more]

Solar-powered lamps illuminate BOCES entrance

New street lamps provide efficient lighting at highway access to HFM BOCES

APRIL 30, 2012 - HFM BOCES Environmental Conservation classes have completed the installation of efficient, solar-powered street lamps that increase visibility for vehicles arriving at BOCES after dark.

The lamps, each powered by a small solar panel and battery, will be on for four hours after dusk, and for two hours before dawn.  [more]

Tech Valley STEMSmart Alliance announced

HFM BOCES joins coalition to promote and advance science, technology and math education in the greater Capital Region

APRIL 24, 2012 - Education leaders from four area BOCES joined forces with college, state education leaders and business executives on Monday, April 23, to announce the formation of the Tech Valley STEMSmart Alliance – a coalition of education and business leaders to promote the teaching of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in schools across the region and beyond.

The coalition includes HFM BOCES, Capital Region BOCES, Questar III, Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES and the Center for Economic Growth, a combination encompassing 13 counties. [more]

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