The Summer Catalog of courses was emailed to all teachers. The deadline for registration for all courses in the catalog is June 5th.
Reminder: All Teacher Center courses are pre-approved for credit by the district.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Help Restore Teacher Center Funding in NYS Budget
As you are aware, the governor’s proposed budget for
2009-2010 does not include funding for NYS Teacher Centers.
Here is how you can help now:
At NYSUT.org there is a free web letter/fax that you
can send to show your support of funding for teacher centers.
Directions to complete web letter:
· Go to www.nysut.org (or click on the title of this post)
· Select: Legislative Action Center
· Select: send a free fax to your elected officials
· Follow directions to select relevant letters
· In completing the letters please use your home email address, home zip code and other contact information. Do not use your school district email.
Many thanks!
2009-2010 does not include funding for NYS Teacher Centers.
Here is how you can help now:
At NYSUT.org there is a free web letter/fax that you
can send to show your support of funding for teacher centers.
Directions to complete web letter:
· Go to www.nysut.org (or click on the title of this post)
· Select: Legislative Action Center
· Select: send a free fax to your elected officials
· Follow directions to select relevant letters
· In completing the letters please use your home email address, home zip code and other contact information. Do not use your school district email.
Many thanks!
Friday, January 9, 2009
Winter/Spring Course Catalog
The Teacher Center has approval to run the winter/spring courses.
The catalog will be in the buildings soon. The registration period for some of the courses will be shorter than usually so don't delay - please send in your registration forms and fees as soon as they are available. Minimum enrollments must be met by the registration deadline to avoid cancellation of the course.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
NYSUT Press Release
This is NYSUT's press release immediately following the release of Paterson's budget for next year.
Press release 12-16-08 Budget Release.doc
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NYSUT: Students Shouldn’t Bear Brunt of Economic Crisis
ALBANY, N.Y. December 16, 2008 — New York State United Teachers, while recognizing that the darkening economy requires difficult decisions, today said Gov. Paterson’s proposed state education budget would ask students to shoulder the burdens of the state’s economic crisis, resulting in increased class sizes, cuts in academic services and eroded access to the state’s community colleges at a time when it’s most needed.
“Although we respect the governor’s efforts to craft a budget in these trying times, this spending proposal raises deep concerns about its impact on public education,” said NYSUT President Richard C. Iannuzzi. “The economic crisis is severe, but we cannot — and do not — accept this devastating $2.5 billion school aid cut as inevitable.”
“We give the governor credit for including new sources of revenue, but they don’t begin to go far enough to enable the state to meet its obligations to our students,” Iannuzzi added. “Deep cuts to education unfairly burden children, instead of asking the wealthiest to shoulder their fair share through a more progressive income tax. These deep cuts would represent a huge disinvestment in New York state at a time when equity and economic recovery depend on quality public education.”
NYSUT Executive Vice President Alan B. Lubin stressed that a proposed cut in community college funding would “create dangerous holes in a safety net that New Yorkers rely on more than ever in tough economic times.” Meanwhile, SUNY and CUNY have already been burdened with cuts and “the union will continue to be vigilant in defending the quality of and access to our public higher education institutions,” he said. Lubin further noted that proposed cuts to teaching hospitals would “shred a safety net that is essential for New Yorkers.”
NYSUT is stressing the need to increase revenue by creating a more equitable income tax that shifts more of the burden to those who can most afford to pay. “Restructuring the state income tax would actually reduce the tax burden for lower-income and middle-class families while ensuring everyone pays their fair share,” Lubin said. “Change is long overdue.”
NYSUT, the state’s largest union, represents more than 600,000 classroom teachers and other school employees; faculty and other professionals at the state’s community colleges, State University of New York and City University of New York, and other education and health professionals. NYSUT is affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers, National Education Association and AFL-CIO.
Press release 12-16-08 Budget Release.doc
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NYSUT: Students Shouldn’t Bear Brunt of Economic Crisis
ALBANY, N.Y. December 16, 2008 — New York State United Teachers, while recognizing that the darkening economy requires difficult decisions, today said Gov. Paterson’s proposed state education budget would ask students to shoulder the burdens of the state’s economic crisis, resulting in increased class sizes, cuts in academic services and eroded access to the state’s community colleges at a time when it’s most needed.
“Although we respect the governor’s efforts to craft a budget in these trying times, this spending proposal raises deep concerns about its impact on public education,” said NYSUT President Richard C. Iannuzzi. “The economic crisis is severe, but we cannot — and do not — accept this devastating $2.5 billion school aid cut as inevitable.”
“We give the governor credit for including new sources of revenue, but they don’t begin to go far enough to enable the state to meet its obligations to our students,” Iannuzzi added. “Deep cuts to education unfairly burden children, instead of asking the wealthiest to shoulder their fair share through a more progressive income tax. These deep cuts would represent a huge disinvestment in New York state at a time when equity and economic recovery depend on quality public education.”
NYSUT Executive Vice President Alan B. Lubin stressed that a proposed cut in community college funding would “create dangerous holes in a safety net that New Yorkers rely on more than ever in tough economic times.” Meanwhile, SUNY and CUNY have already been burdened with cuts and “the union will continue to be vigilant in defending the quality of and access to our public higher education institutions,” he said. Lubin further noted that proposed cuts to teaching hospitals would “shred a safety net that is essential for New Yorkers.”
NYSUT is stressing the need to increase revenue by creating a more equitable income tax that shifts more of the burden to those who can most afford to pay. “Restructuring the state income tax would actually reduce the tax burden for lower-income and middle-class families while ensuring everyone pays their fair share,” Lubin said. “Change is long overdue.”
NYSUT, the state’s largest union, represents more than 600,000 classroom teachers and other school employees; faculty and other professionals at the state’s community colleges, State University of New York and City University of New York, and other education and health professionals. NYSUT is affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers, National Education Association and AFL-CIO.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Teacher Center Winter/Spring Catalog of Courses
Due to the NYS budget mess, all Teacher Center funding is currently frozen. The governor will release his budget for the '09 - '10 school year on December 16th. The legislature meets soon after. Though, at this time, mid-year budget cuts seem unlikely since the governor has withdrawn his proposal, there is still the possibility that this could occur. When it is clear that funding for the remainder of this year is still in place, we will go forward with our catalog. Updates will be sent via groupwise emails and this website.
Monday, November 3, 2008
"Scholarships" to Celebration of Teaching and Learning
The EMTC will reimburse the registration fee (up to $125) of up to five East Meadow School District teachers for attendance at the Celebration of Teaching and Learning taking place at the Hilton New York on March 6-7, 2009.
The early bird one-day registration fee (by November 10) is $125. Registration fee increases after November 10th. Regardless of when you register, however, anyone submitting proof of registration /attendance by March 15, 2009 will be eligible for the drawing. The drawing will take place on March 16.
Winners must submit an article (200-300 words) for publication in the EMTC newsletter summarizing the general sessions and/or workshops that were attended. Articles must be received at the Teacher Center by April 1, 2009. Winners will be notified by groupwise email. Upon submission of the article, reimbursement of the registration fee (up to $125) will be awarded.
More information and registration information for the Celebration of Teaching and Learning can be found at: http://thirteencelebration.org
2009 Celebration of Teaching and Learning
(Press Release):
The Celebration of Teaching and Learning, the nation’s premier professional development conference will take place on March 6 – 7, 2009 in New York City at the Hilton New York.
The Celebration is probably best known for its incredible array of Keynote Speakers, women and men who are at the very top of their fields and whose insight will raise your expectations for your profession and for yourselves. That tradition continues in 2009 with Alan Alda (on science), Temple Grandin (on autism), Sir Kenneth Robinson (on creativity), Eric Schmidt (on technology), and the cast of the new ELECTRIC COMPANY (on literacy).
Designed for K-12 educators, academics and policy makers, this year's conference will once again present worldwide trends in instruction, education policy and the latest research.
“The Celebration of Teaching & Learning embodies the spirit and mission of public television television – to deliver intelligent cultural, informational and educational content that inspires the audience,” said Neal Shapiro, President and Chief Executive Officer of WNET.ORG. “By bringing the world of education to teachers, we anticipate that attendees of this year's Celebration will leave with renewed dedication and desire to educate students to their highest potential.”
The early bird one-day registration fee (by November 10) is $125. Registration fee increases after November 10th. Regardless of when you register, however, anyone submitting proof of registration /attendance by March 15, 2009 will be eligible for the drawing. The drawing will take place on March 16.
Winners must submit an article (200-300 words) for publication in the EMTC newsletter summarizing the general sessions and/or workshops that were attended. Articles must be received at the Teacher Center by April 1, 2009. Winners will be notified by groupwise email. Upon submission of the article, reimbursement of the registration fee (up to $125) will be awarded.
More information and registration information for the Celebration of Teaching and Learning can be found at: http://thirteencelebration.org
2009 Celebration of Teaching and Learning
(Press Release):
The Celebration of Teaching and Learning, the nation’s premier professional development conference will take place on March 6 – 7, 2009 in New York City at the Hilton New York.
The Celebration is probably best known for its incredible array of Keynote Speakers, women and men who are at the very top of their fields and whose insight will raise your expectations for your profession and for yourselves. That tradition continues in 2009 with Alan Alda (on science), Temple Grandin (on autism), Sir Kenneth Robinson (on creativity), Eric Schmidt (on technology), and the cast of the new ELECTRIC COMPANY (on literacy).
Designed for K-12 educators, academics and policy makers, this year's conference will once again present worldwide trends in instruction, education policy and the latest research.
“The Celebration of Teaching & Learning embodies the spirit and mission of public television television – to deliver intelligent cultural, informational and educational content that inspires the audience,” said Neal Shapiro, President and Chief Executive Officer of WNET.ORG. “By bringing the world of education to teachers, we anticipate that attendees of this year's Celebration will leave with renewed dedication and desire to educate students to their highest potential.”
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Winter/Spring Teacher Center Course Proposals
The deadline for course proposals for the winter/spring catalog (January 20, 2009 - May 1, 2009) is November 1st.
Any teacher interested in offering a course should email a request for a course proposal form: lbarker@eastmeadow.k12.ny.us
Any teacher interested in offering a course should email a request for a course proposal form: lbarker@eastmeadow.k12.ny.us
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