RENSSELAER-COLUMBIA-GREENE BOCES

Rensselaer-Columbia-Greene BOCES, which operates under the name **Questar III**, is a Board of Cooperative Educational Services that provides shared educational programs and services to school districts across Rensselaer, Columbia, and Greene counties in New York. By pooling resources, Questar III helps local school districts offer high-quality, cost-effective programming that would be difficult for individual districts to sustain on their own. Their mission is centered on fostering innovation and equity in education, ensuring that students, teachers, and administrators have access to specialized tools and training.

The organization offers a diverse range of services, including Career and Technical Education (CTE), special education, school improvement initiatives, and instructional technology support. Through its CTE programs, Questar III prepares high school students for both college and the workforce by providing hands-on training in fields such as health sciences, culinary arts, automotive technology, and criminal justice. Additionally, they provide critical administrative support and professional development for educators, serving as a vital backbone for the regional K-12 public education landscape.