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CABOCES Fast Facts
100

Who should you contact directly if you have a last-minute absence?

Supervisor/Principal

100

What system is used to view pay stubs and leave balances?

WinCapWeb

100

How often should grades be entered into PowerSchool?

Weekly

100

 How many WBL hours are students expected to complete over two years?

54 Hours.
100

What does CABOCES stand for?

Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES

200

Who is your first contact for certification questions?

Jessica Policastro (Regional Certification Officer)
200

What system is used to enter absences and request substitutes?

Frontline

200

Students should return from an absence with what?

A written excuse from parent/guardian

200

What document must be submitted before an internship begins?

Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)

200

Approximately how many students participate in CABOCES CTE programs?

Approximately 1,100 students

300

Who helps coordinate internships and work-based learning experiences?

Work-Based Learning Coordinator

300

What Frontline module is used for field trips, travel requests, and forms?

Frontline Central

300

It's 9:10 and class started at 9:00. What's one thing you should have already completed? 

Attendance

300

What website do students use to track WBL hours?

CA BOCES WBL Website

300

CABOCES serves school districts across four counties. Name all four.

Cattaraugus, Allegany, Erie and Wyoming

400

Who do you contact about training like OSHA-10 or Stop the Bleed?

Tim Richardson

400

You want to see how many sick, personal, and vacation days you have remaining. Which system should you use?

WinCapWeb

400

A student receives special education services. Before making instructional decisions, what document should you review?

The student's IEP (Individualized Education Plan)
400

Name a business/organization you might reach out to for work-based learning experiences.

Anderson Equipment, DEC, Allegany State Park, Local 17, etc.

400

How many BOCES are there in New York State?

37 BOCES

500

 Name three people every new teacher should have in their contacts list.

1. Principal

2. Mentor

3. Keyboard Specialist(s)

500

A new teacher needs to request a substitute for an absence and later submit a requisition for classroom supplies. Which system is used for the absence, and which system is used for the requisition?

Absence = Frontline and Winaweb

Purchasing = WinCap

500

It's your first week of school. Name three responsibilities that should already be part of your regular routine.

Taking attendance within the first 15 minutes, entering grades regularly/weekly, submitting lesson plans, reviewing IEPs/504s, following classroom expectations and procedures, etc.

500

Name one responsibility teachers have during internships.

Supporting students, communicating with employers, approving training plans, or participating in site visits

500

What are the CA BOCES Core Values?

1. To have highly satisfied customers

2. To treat all individuals with respect

3. To create an environment that supports innovation and risk