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Instructional Technology Services
Welcome! The Monroe #1 BOCES Instructional Technology Specialists provide services to component districts through the Instructional Computing (519) and Model Schools (521) Co-Sers. In order to enhance student learning, we are dedicated to providing teachers with quality staff development and support through the use of educational technologies. Our goal is to provide educators with the information and resources they need to improve student learning through the use of technology. For more information on the services please take a look at our website at http://its.monroe.edu. If you have questions about the services we provide, or comments about this site, please don’t hesitate to contact us. 
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|  | Tadge O’Brien Tadge O’Brien began working as an Instructional Technology Specialist in November of 2003. Tadge graduated from Saint Bonaventure in 2000 with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science. In 2002 Tadge began his Masters program in Secondary Social Studies at the University of Rochester. Upon completion of his degree he substitute taught for a year in several different districts. Tadge was also a member of the Army National Guard from 1995 until 2002 | Brian C. Smith Brian joined Monroe #1 BOCES as an Instructional Technology Specialist in July of 2005. He holds a bachelors degree from SUNY College at Brockport and a Master's degree in Math, Science & Technology from St. John Fisher College. Prior to joining BOCES Brian taught in the Webster Central School District for nine years and served as a building "TechnoCoach" for 5 years. He resides in Webster with his wife, Wendy, and three children. | Doreen Pietrantoni Doreen joined Monroe #1 BOCES as an Instructional Technology Specialist in October of 2007. She holds a bachelors degree in Cultural Studies with a concentration in English and a Masters degree in English/Language Arts from Canisius College. Prior to joining BOCES, Doreen worked for Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES training and supporting DataMentor and AccelerateU, and taught in both the Gates Chili School District and Greece Central School District. She resides in Greece with her husband, Mark, and three children. |
- Assist teachers with the implementation of best practice models of technology integration.
- Provide staff development opportunities for teachers.
- Support the use of equipment and software acquired through this program in accordance to the Co-Ser stipulations.
- Facilitate distance learning opportunities for teachers.
- Assist curriculum writers in identifying technology related resources.
- Support district instructional technology initiatives.
Instructional Computing and Model Schools COSER Book
(pdf file - 946kb)
The following information relates to the Instructional Computing (519) and Model Schools (521) COSER. This documentation outlines the processes for these two COSERs, as well as information that pertains to the process.
COSER Definition
(pdf file - 298kb)
New York State Defintition of the Instructional Computing COSER and Model Schools COSER
BOCES Service Delivery Plan
(pdf file - 232kb)
Outlines the overall process of the Instructional Technology COSER (519) and the Model Schools COSER (521).
COSER Appendix
(pdf file - 656kb)
Contains contact and information about accessing lessons submitted.
Lesson Form
(doc file - 34kb)
Please use this Lesson Form for submitting your lessons.
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