This episode takes listeners inside a regional eSports tournament held on Friday, December 12 at Jamestown Community College, where students from various districts came together to compete, collaborate, and connect. Through interviews with students and coaches, the episode explores how eSports supports key Portrait of a Graduate competencies such as communication, collaboration, critical and creative thinking, adaptability, and citizenship. It also highlights how eSports creates a powerful sense of belonging for students who may not traditionally participate in athletics or other extracurricular activities and how experiences like this extend learning beyond the classroom to help students build confidence and interpersonal skills. This conversation emphasizes that eSports is not just about competition, but about preparing students to thrive in school, careers, and life. For more information about regional eSports opportunities or other similar student program events, contact Karen Insley, Student Programs Program Manager at CA BOCES, at karen_insley@caboces.org

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⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rick Weinberg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- Technology Coordinator/Professional Development

⁠Brooke Neamon⁠- Curriculum Coordinator/Professional Development

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What does it take to thrive in STEM as a young woman? In thisinspiring episode of CA Today, host Rick Weinberg sits down with an extraordinary all-female VEX Robotics team from Wellsville Central School District. These trailblazers share their journey through the world of competitive robotics—from local regionals to the global stage.

Discover how VEX Robotics has shaped their aspirations for future careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. Hear firsthand about the essential skills they’ve mastered—collaboration, communication, and teamwork—and how these experiences have empowered them to break stereotypes andlead with confidence.

Whether you’re an educator, a parent, or simply passionate about innovation and equity in STEM, this conversation will leave you inspired and energized.

🎧 Tune in now and celebrate the future of STEM leadership!

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rick Weinberg⁠⁠⁠⁠- Technology Coordinator/ProfessionalDevelopment

Lindsay Simpson- Curriculum Coordinator/Professional Development

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In this episode of CA Today, host Lindsay Simpson sits down with two fellow CABOCES Coordinators—Bonnie Wagner, Special Education Coordinator, and Sarah Cartmill, Curriculum Coordinator—to unpack the power of Project-Based Learning (PBL). Fresh from a regional training with PBLWorks, they share insights on how PBL transforms classrooms into student-centered environments that foster engagement, equity, and future-ready skills.

We explore how PBL connects to IEP goals, supports transition services, and creates authentic opportunities for literacy growth. From scaffolding strategies to building confidence through public presentations, this conversation highlights practical ways educators can make learning meaningful for all students.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How PBL helps embed IEP goals and supports diverse learners.

• Strategies for increasing student motivation and ownership through real-world projects.

• Ways PBL integrates literacy skills across content areas.

• How PBL aligns with Portrait of a Graduate competencies like collaboration, critical thinking, and communication.

• Tips for starting your first PBL unit with confidence.

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lindsay Simpson⁠⁠⁠⁠- Curriculum Coordinator/Professional Development

⁠Sarah Cartmill⁠- Curriculum Coordinator/Professional Development

Bonnie Wagner- Special Education Coordinator

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• PBLWorks – Explore resources and training for Project-Based Learning.

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