The TRE Center
The Technology Resources for Education (TRE) Center is a co-sponsored statewide project of the Capital Region BOCES and VESID. Our mission: To provide information, training and other resources to enhance learning opportunities for individuals with or without disabilities through technology.
Our BOCES? Assistive Technology Services include
--Classroom Needs Assessment
--Professional Development Workshops for classroom teams via VISTA or by appointment
--Classroom Consultations to support Assistive Technology in the curriculum
--Technical Assistance with providing instructional materials in an alternate format
--Assistive Device Loan and Support
--Technical Assistance via On-site Consultation, Phone and Web Support

Assistive Technology Service Request
Service Request Form
Kim Mahar, an Assistive Technology Coordinator, is available to all BOCES staff for training and guidance in classroom related technology issues. This includes:
Assistance with software programs
Assistance with hardware (Intellikeys, switch interfaces AlphaSmarts, etc.)
Groupwise
Assistance with choosing appropriate software for your classroom
Ways to incorporate technology into your classroom and much more.
To request either in classroom consultations or training for a larger group in the TRE Lab, please fill out the Assistive Technology Service Request Form.

Assistive Technology Impact Form
At Impact Form
This form will be filled out by the teacher after a Tech Consult. This will allow us to assess our service to the classrooms.

TRE Open Office Hours
Kim Mahar is available every Tuesday from 2:30 - 5:00pm in the TRE Lab. This is the time to look over software, hardware, devices, switches, toys, etc.. No appointment is necessary.