Model Schools - 519.070

Program Categories: Professional Staff Development

Program Page: https://fsr.questar.org/product/model-schools-519-070/

Program Summary

Model Schools provides a multi-faceted approach to incorporating instructional technology in the classroom in an intentional manner in order to ensure student success in an increasingly technological world.

Contact Information

Name: Kerrie Burch
Address: Questar III School Library System, 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton NY 12033
Phone: 518.479.6976
Fax: 518.477.9833
Email: Kerrie.Burch@questar.org

Program Description

Model Schools provides a multi-faceted approach to incorporating instructional technology in the classroom in an intentional manner in order to ensure student success in an increasingly technological world.  Model Schools Specialist(s) are available to assist with integrating technology into the curriculum, train faculty and staff on a wide variety of software, and present on a wide variety of relevant topics.  Subscribers to the base service receive two days of in-district professional development, ability to borrow robotics and coding materials with embedded professional development, a seat on the Model Schools Liaison Committee, and participation in quarterly “sandbox” days.  Services include:

• Embedded Professional Development
• Workshops
• Coding and Robotics
• Model Schools Liaison Meetings
• Software Support

Additional Information

• How To Add This Service: Enroll in the service when submitting the year’s Final Service Request (FSR) or join the service later by submitting a FSR amendment.
• Cost Methodology: Refer to FSR
• Additional Services: Questar III's Model Schools program offers districts customized district specific programs, as well as on-site teacher support to meet individual curricular needs. Contact us for more information.
• Additional Benefits: Questar III's Model Schools program enables teachers to develop skills necessary to meet the needs of the 21st century learner and the Next Generation Learning Standards.
• Participating District(s): Averill Park, Berlin, Brunswick, Cairo-Durham, Catskill, Chatham, Coxsackie-Athens, East Greenbush, Germantown, Greenville, Hoosic Valley, Hudson, Ichabod Crane, Lansingburgh, New Lebanon, Rensselaer, Schodack, Taconic Hills, Troy
• Type of Aid: BOCES