In case you missed this Virtual Parent Academy session on September 14, here’s your chance to learn more about the different platforms the district is using to support remote learning. Embedded YouTube video of Navigating the District’s Technology Platforms to Support Remote Learning Jennifer Sangiacomo, our Instructional Technology Integration Specialist, has created a tech help …

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“Nervous is normal.” That’s one of the key messages our experts have for Cohoes families as we approach the reopening of our schools for the 2020-21 school year. If you weren’t able to join us for ‘Off to a Great Start: Social Emotional Supports,’ our first virtual Parent Academy workshop of the year, a recording …

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Dear Cohoes City School District Families, The COVID-19 pandemic and the school closure has certainly brought about unique challenges this year.  As education moved to a virtual environment in mid-March, grading practices also had to be updated to reflect the current situation and to also maintain academic standards. The Cohoes City School District worked collaboratively …

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Given that information related to coronavirus is a rapidly developing situation, we will use this web page to share information and resources with our families as the circumstances warrant. Time-sensitive, critical information will also be shared through Blackboard, our mass notification system. Closure Information | Meals | Learning Resources | Social Emotional Learning and Support …

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Dear Cohoes School Families, During this extended period of school closure, ongoing instruction remains our priority as we continue to support our students’ foundation for future learning, coursework and post-secondary plans. After a regional collaboration led by the Capital Region BOCES and input from our administrators and teachers, we are pleased to present the district’s …

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“Grab and go” meals are available weekdays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Cohoes High School (rear of the building), Van Schaick Grade School, and the  United Church of Cohoes, and from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at The Venue. Two to three volunteers per day will also assist with food drop-off at the …

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Resources are available to families who need assistance with Google Classroom or a district-issued Chromebook. Google Classroom Our Instructional Technology Integration Specialist, Jen Sangiacomo, will be available via text and online office hours to assist families with questions about Google Classroom. Text This will be available on Tuesday, April 28 and Tuesday, May 5 from …

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Dear Cohoes School Families, At our November 20, 2019 Board of Education meeting, the Board approved a new vision for the Cohoes City School District, 2,000 Empowered Learners! At that time, we never could have imagined that our new vision would be tested and applied to educating our students during a world-wide pandemic and extended …

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