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News for the HFM education community

OCTOBER 2011

 
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Education/Economic Development Summit set for Nov. 3

Mohawk Sacandaga School Boards Association announces a summit to find collaborative answers to challenges facing regional schools and businesses [more]

 

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Upcoming events heading
 

Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011

5-7 pm
HFM BOCES Career & Tech Open House

Monday, Oct. 10, 2011

Columbus Day observed

Friday, Oct.14, 2011

American Red Cross Blood Drive
7:30 am - 12:30 pm
HFM BOCES Cafeteria

 
 
 

Common Core Learning Standards shifting emphasis of instruction

stack of books imagePace slows in classrooms as teachers and students dig deeper into material

It’s not quite business as usual this fall as area teachers rethink how they provide instruction in the classroom.

The implementation of federal Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS) has teachers looking at their curriculum from a different perspective in order to make the necessary changes, or “shifts,” needed to meet those standards. CCLS will be phased in over the course of the next two years, replacing New York Learning Standards completely by the 2013-2014 school year. [MORE]

 

Instructor Julie Mead assists cosmetology studentEmployability profile tracks CTC students' 21st Century skills growth

Colleges and potential employers can get a better sense of HFM BOCES Career & Technical Education students’ 21st century skills thanks to a new employability profile. [MORE]

Martin Luey recipient of 2011 Service Award

BOE President Robert Townsend present the 2011 HFM BOCES Service Award to Martin LueyEach year since 1996, the HFM Board of Education has selected one name from a list of nominees to receive the HFM BOCES Service Award, created to recognize dedication and commitment to advancing the mission of BOCES. [MORE]

   

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Billions invested in Tech Valley-Opportunities grow for HFM BOCES students

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