Peter Ciarelli to serve as interim chief technology officer
The Central New York Regional Information Center (CNYRIC) is under new leadership following the retirement of former Chief Technology Officer Mike Fay. With nearly 40 years of experience in education, Peter Ciarelli has been appointed interim director of the organization and begins his new role today.
“Mr. Ciarelli is highly qualified and respected in the area,” said OCM BOCES District Superintendent Jody Manning. “He ...
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Meet our Featured Teacher - Katie Clift
"Despite CAD and 3D printing being new technologies to her, Katie enthusiastically met the challenge to provide this experience to her students."
Katherine Clift
Seventh Grade Science Teacher
Camillus Middle School
West Genesee Central School District
Congratulations to our April 2016 Featured Teacher ...
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Jeremy Dodds selected as new program manager
The CNYRIC is pleased to announce that Jeremy Dodds has been selected as the organization’s new Project Manager for the Data Warehouse, Test Scoring, and Programming departments. He replaces Don DeJohn, who recently retired after a long career at the RIC.
With 20 years of experience in the education industry as an educator and math and science coordinator, Dodds brings a variety of knowledge and skills to the leadership ...
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Meet our Featured Teacher: Krysten Balfe
Krysten Balfe
5th & 6th Grade Teacher
Rome Catholic Elementary School
Syracuse Diocese Schools
Congratulations to our March 2016 Featured Teacher Krysten Balfe, a fifth and sixth grade teacher at Rome Catholic Elementary in the Syracuse Diocese . Krysten has taught at the school for the past four years.
What are some ...
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Chief Technology Officer Michael J. Fay announces retirement
The Central New York Regional Information Center (CNYRIC) celebrates the career of Chief Technology Officer Michael Fay who recently announced his retirement. Fay plans to conclude his nearly 30-year career as an education administrator this March.
Since 2004, Fay has served as the CNYRIC’s leader, overseeing a broad range of services for 50 school districts across four BOCES regions. During his tenure, Fay’s strategic vision has ...
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Test scoring team prepares 30 districts for Computer-Based Field Testing
Thirty school districts in the CNYRIC’s region have elected to administer Computer-Based Field Testing (CBT) for the upcoming ELA and Mathematics assessments. This year districts have the option of using computers for these statewide exams (Science will continue in the same format as in past years). The New York State Education Department (NYSED) plans to transition to exclusive CBT by 2020.
How will CBT work?
Each ...
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CNYRIC earns SOC II certification following year-long audit
The CNYR IC is proud to announce it recently earned Service Organization Control (SOC) II certification , following the completion of a year-long, thorough SOC audit. Conducted by independent accounting firm Mountjoy Chilton Medley, LLP , the audit included extensive review of all CNYRIC data systems used to contain and manage school district information.
“The SOC audit was an excellent opportunity to confirm the ...
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Meet February's Featured Teacher: Jennifer Woody
"When students design math sentences to be shared with the class via Google Classroom, they are working at the highest level of Bloom's Taxonomy."
Jennifer Woody
3rd Grade Teacher
Freemont Elementary School
East Syracuse Minoa Schools
Congratulations to this month’s Featured Teacher, Jennifer Woody. Jen teaches Grade 3 at Fremont Elementary Schoo ...
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Meet January's Featured Teacher - Brian VanGorder
"All students in his classroom maintain a Weebly digital portfolio where they store and reflect on the classroom work in ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science and Art. The students also keep a digital journal and maintain their own blog as part of their online portfolio."
Brian VanGorder
5th Grade
Caroline ...
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Meet December's Featured Teacher - Amoreena Tellaeche
"Students had a hands-on opportunity to learn that there is more than one way to solve a problem and that they will need stamina and critical thinking to see it through."
Amoreena Tellaeche
4th - 6th Grade
Virgil Elementary School
Cortland Enlarged City School District
Congratulations to our December ...
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Meet November's Featured Teacher - Micah Shippee
"As instructional designers, teachers are bridge builders, striving to bridge the gap between students and content. Emergent technology provides educators with a perfect tool to construct projects and lessons that appeal to students and reach their needs."
Micah Shippee
7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Liverpool Middle ...
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Meet October's Featured Teacher - Sara Hughes
Students benefit from her "just don't give them the fish" approach to teaching as her expectation is that students will OWN their OWN learning and strive for success not just wait for the answers.
Sara Hughes
7th Grade Social Studies
Pine Grove Middle School
East Syracuse Minoa Central School District
Congratulations to our October 2015 Featured ...
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CNYRIC Wins NYSPRA Awards
The Central New York Regional Information Center (CNYRIC) was recently the recipient of three public relations awards given annually by the New York State Public Relations Association (NYSPRA). The CNYRIC won two awards in the website category for our work on the Union Springs School District website and our own CNYRIC website.
Only five awards were handed out in the website category and the CNYRIC earned the top two spots with ...
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Instructional Technology Team's Summer PD Attracts Nearly 350 Educators
More than 340 teachers and administrators from nearly 30 school districts participated in at least one of the Instructional Technology team’s professional development workshops this summer. Opportunities included both on-site and online workshops, as well as classes in several component districts.
“Our growing team of instructional technologists worked hard to develop professional development offerings ...
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Meet Our September Featured Teacher
Students in Susanne's class are not only encouraged to develop a lifelong love of reading, but also develop authentic skills that will serve them throughout their years at FM and beyond.
Susanne Miller
7th Grade English Language Arts
Wellwood Middle School
Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District
Congratulations to our September 2015 Featured Teacher Susanne Miller. ...
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CNYRIC Connections June 2015
The June 2015 CNYRIC Connections e-newsletter is now available. Read about professional development opportunities, this month's Featured Teacher, our new Digital Signage service, and more!
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Improve Internal Communications with Digital Displays
Are you looking for an efficient way to engage students, staff, and building visitors with up-to-date news and district information? Consider implementing digital signage throughout your schools. The CNYRIC’s new Digital Signage Service supports digital displays that showcase school district events, news, photography, video, social media activity, and more. Each custom-built presentation is 100 percent cloud-based and pulls content ...
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Data Warehouse Facilitates RTI PLC
Opportunity to Explore, Discuss, and Collaborate
More than 75 educators attend day-long event featuring AIMSweb and STAR
The CNYRIC’s Data Warehouse recently hosted the third Response to Intervention (RTI) work session of the school year. Over 75 educators attended the morning’s AIMSweb and STAR user groups which provided the opportunity for teams and individuals ...
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School District Spotlight: McGraw Central
Data Warehouse recognizes district’s focus on data to support students
The CNYRIC’s Data Warehouse is pleased to shine its School District Spotlight on McGraw Central this month. The accolade aims to showcase local districts that are successfully embracing data to improve education and strengthen student achievement. During the 2014-15 school year, the McGraw Central School District (CSD) made ...
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Meet Our June Featured Teacher
While her students believed they had strong computer skills, they actually only had strong gaming skills. This has opened a world of real life/college and career computer skills allowing them to spark a new interest.
Tricia DiFulvio
6th Grade Teacher
McGraw High School
McGraw Central School District ...
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