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Teacher Apprenticeship Program to fast-track teacher certification and provide scholarships

CLICK HERE TO APPLY Individuals with a bachelor’s degree now have a unique opportunity to launch a teaching career in less than a year, thanks to an ongoing partnership between HFM BOCES and Utica University. The Teacher Apprenticeship Program is designed to address New York State’s shortage of certified educators by offering a fast-tracked pathway […]
Nancy Turnbull Honored with HFM Service Award for Nearly Four Decades of Dedication
During its annual Opening Day celebration on Tuesday, Sept. 2, HFM BOCES proudly recognized longtime educator Nancy Turnbull as the recipient of this year’s HFM Service Award, honoring her nearly 40 years of service and unwavering commitment to students and staff. Established in 1994, the HFM Service Award celebrates individuals who exemplify the organization’s vision, […]
Important Update: Internet-Enabled Devices Policy
New York State Governor Hochul has signed legislation into law aimed at establishing a statewide standard for distraction-free school environments. The details of the Governor’s bell-to-bell statewide policy to ban cell phone usage in public and charter schools can be viewed here. In response, HFM BOCES has taken steps to align with these new standards. At […]
Changes to Google Services
HFM BOCES has been informed by the New York State Education Department that we need to make some changes to the way your students access some Google services. This change is being made state-wide to protect the privacy of student data. Google is not able to sign a Data Privacy Agreement (DPA) for these additional […]
Students Honored for Exceptional Achievements
Students in our special education classrooms at Gloversville Middle School were honored recently for their exceptional achievements during a Student of the Month assembly held on January 10. Congrats to all and keep shining bright
A Fa-BOO-lous day
Students in our Special Education classrooms across the region participated in Halloween activities recently. Additional photos can be found on the HFM BOCES Facebook page.
New York State Commissioner of Education Rosa visits HFM BOCES
The state’s top education leader paid a visit to Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES this week, meeting with school district leaders, educators and key stakeholders from around the region to discuss the top priorities for New York State’s ongoing efforts to enhance the educational landscape. Department of Education Commissioner Dr. Betty A. Rosa held a Town Hall discussion […]
Teacher Apprenticeship Program to fast-track teacher certification and provide scholarships
CLICK HERE TO APPLY Have you ever thought of turning your bachelor’s degree into a teaching career? HFM BOCES and Utica University are joining forces once again to address the ongoing shortage of certified teachers for anyone interested in pursuing a fast-tracked teacher certification. Through Utica University’s unique program, qualified candidates can earn a fast-tracked […]

The HFM BOCES Board of Education held its annual reorganizational meeting July 3, 2024, electing new officers and swearing in one new board member. Board members elected Matthew Sullivan to serve as president. Sullivan, who is the current board president of the Fonda-Fultonville Central School District Board of Education, was first elected to the HFM […]
School boards approve BOCES 2024-25 budget
Component school district boards of education unanimously approved a $4.05 million HFM BOCES administrative budget, 15-0, for the 2024-25 school year on Wednesday, April 24. Component school districts do not vote on the overall BOCES budget, only the administrative portion. The proposed administrative budget called for a 3.1% increase over the 2023-24 administrative budget, a […]