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We’re thrilled that the NYS Legislature has approved continued funding for @NYSTC1 for the 26–27 school year! Thank you to @nysut for its ongoing advocacy & support. We’re honored to continue supporting the incredible professionals helping students learn, grow & thrive every day.

Big things are happening @csd_south! This week's financial literacy pilot has been years in the making, starting w/Dave Fields’ work at @GCRTC. Now, w/support from @Broadviewfcu, it’s coming to life! This is what collaboration & innovation can do. ➡️southcolonieschools.org/8114…

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬. Your input helps shape next year’s professional learning opportunities for educators across our region. teachers-center.org/needs-as… Open until April 21st.

Educators: mark your calendars!✨Elevate to Regulate: Social Emotional Learning Conference March 11, 2026 | Russell Sage College (Troy) Keynote by Dr. Ebony I. Green; Engaging sessions on contemplative practices, movement & sound meditation and more!🔗 tinyurl.com/yvvvtwzn

Many congrats to all of the educators who achieved and maintained their National Board Certification - including our very own, Geoff Bizan @mrbeezon, Teacher Leadership Coach for Technology Integration @GCRTC! @NBPTS nysut.org/news/2026/january/…

Bravo to @NYSUT who continues to elevate the need to strengthen and rebuild NY’s educator workforce. @GCRTC & @NYSTC1 support this shared goal through robust teacher mentoring and our statewide Special Educator Extension Series, expanding access to SWD certification extensions.

📣 Call for Presenters! @STANYSorg Eastern STANYS Spring Conference 2026 📍 Siena University | 🗓 March 6, 2026 Science educators: share your lessons, ideas & classroom innovations w/colleagues across the Capital Region. Submit proposal by Jan 20, 2026: tinyurl.com/y7wnfmpp

Summer camp isn’t just for summer! ❄️Join us @ Five Rivers Environmental Education Center - “summer camp in winter” for educators of all subjects. Explore nature, spark inquiry, and bring renewed joy back to your classroom.📅 Jan 10 & 24 | 💻 Feb 3 🔗 tinyurl.com/mtb4ajxp

Eastern Upstate Teacher Center Directors @NYSTC1 attending the @LearningForward annual conference to bring the latest in professional learning to the educators we serve. #NYSTC #ProfessionalLearning – at Boston, MA

Please join us in congratulating @SandieCarner on receiving a well-deserved Union Legacy award recognizing four decades of extraordinary service to educators, students & @nysut. Your passion, dedication, and commitment has enriched the lives of so many!

“To be a teacher, you are forever a student.” ✨ That mindset fuels everything we do at the Greater Capital Region Teacher Center — supporting educators who never stop learning. 📰 Featured in @timesunion: timesunion.com/womenatwork/a…

Educators! Join a guided visit to the Anne Frank Exhibition in NYC + get strategies for teaching history + inclusion. 📆 Tuesday, 8/12/25 🕛11:30AM-2:30PM 💰 Travel/meal $ (limited) 📍 Open to GCRTC Member Schools teachers-center.org/member-s… 🔗 Register @ shorturl.at/oBTW9

Every day is #TeacherAppreciationDay!

Yesterday's Resilient Schools Conference was a fantastic gathering of forward-thinking leaders who shared fresh ideas on how to drive the transformation we aspire to achieve in our schools. Captivating keynote by @BrooklynRaney! @CapRegionBOCES @CASDA_NY @sage_edu @UAlbanyEdu

@GCRTC invites you to take a moment to complete our annual Educator Needs Assessment survey for the 2025-2026 school year, sharing which professional learning experiences would most effectively enhance your practice in the next academic year. teachers-center.org/needs-as…

@GCRTC has released our highly anticipated Fall Core Connection digital catalog! Our team has meticulously curated a range of opportunities to support your growth and development as an educator. Visit our website at teachers-center.org and enroll for this fall!

Educators from our region met with members of Congress to advocate for school-based mental health support, increased funding for IDEA & a comprehensive approach to educator shortages. This @NYS_CEC advocacy work is crucial for the 7M students with disabilities across our nation.

Earlier this week, the Eastern Upstate Teacher Center Network kicked off it's regional 2024-2025 Science of Writing collaborative professional learning initiative at Minnowbrook Conference Center. @GCRTC @NYSTC1

This is the kind of news we love to hear! Sending lots of congrats to @CASDA_NY and to our longtime colleague, board member, and friend, Timothy Backus, who has always been a voice for the educators and students of our region!

@GCRTC is currently collecting responses for our annual Educator Needs Assessment. Help us identify which professional learning opportunities will be most beneficial for you and your colleagues in the coming year! Avail. @ forms.gle/TqyWgXboU1th7Qc78 or teachers-center.org/needs-as….