BOCES hosts state workshop on numeracy
Educators from across the county gathered at Dutchess BOCES’ Conference Center on Tuesday, May 13, for the NYSED Statewide: Numeracy Briefs Meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to delve into New York’s eight briefs that together provide a roadmap to high quality mathematics instruction and a strong foundation in numeracy for students. Dr. Deborah Loewenberg Ball, distinguished professor of education and TeachingWorks Director at the University of Michigan and Nicole Garcia, Associate Director of Teaching Works at the University of Michigan led the virtual meeting, simultaneously attended by educators throughout New York State while Rebecca Green, BOCES executive director of educational resources, acted as the local facilitator.
Twenty first year students from Dutchess BOCES’ Career & Technical Institute (CTI) are now members of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) following an induction ceremony that was held May 1 at the Conference Center.
Nick “Sunshine” Tokman, a cast member of the long-running Discovery Channel show “The Deadliest Catch,” visited Dutchess BOCES on May 2 to share his remarkable life story with students, while encouraging them to pursue their dreams.
Students in the Fashion Design & Merchandising program at the Career & Technical Institute (CTI) strutted their stuff on the runway during the second annual Fashion Expo on April 30 where representatives from real fashion firms judged their designs.
Students, adults and businesses made connections at Wednesday’s Skilled Trades Fair hosted by Dutchess BOCES and Dutchess County Government.
Students in welding instructor Jake Maneri’s class at the Career & Technical Institute (CTI) find that his passion for the trade and his dedication to them creates an engaging learning environment for all.
Danielle Rocco accomplished a Dutchess BOCES Career and Technical Institute first. The senior from Rhinebeck High School is studying to become a nursing assistant and will be representing the school at the national competition in Georgia in June after taking the top spot in that category at the SkillsUSA Statewide Competition last week.
In honor of Earth Day on April 22, Resilience Academy students worked on projects that celebrated growth and sustainability.
Dr. Jodi DeLucia shared her vision for how Dutchess BOCES can grow to more completely serve students Wednesday night. It’s a mission that can be achieved, she said, through partnership.
