Education and Learning Trust. New York State United Teachers.

NYSUT Education and Learning Trust
Your professional development source

UPDATE: October 2006

	FOR TEACHERS The Education and Learning Trust offers courses, workshops, and professional development programs that provide practical teacher-tested strategies to help you in your classroom immediately. [more]

	COURSE AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION View course descriptions and semester schedules; register for courses online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; register by phone at 800 528-6208 during phone-in registration periods; fax an ELT registration form to 518 213-6456; mail an ELT registration form to the address listed on the form. Download Fall 2006 Course Catalog (6mb pdf)

	TEACHER LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE PROGRAM The Teacher Leadership Certificate Program is designed for teachers who want to apply their knowledge and skill to the larger school community yet may not want to leave their classrooms to do so. [more]

	FOR PARAPROFESSIONALS NYSUT is collaborating with colleges across the state to offer undergraduate courses for paraprofessionals. You may register by contacting the college directly. [more]

	FOR INSTRUCTORS: FORMS (PDF files) Course and Instructor Evaluations Course Evaluations Cover Sheet Instructor Self-Reflection Form Rubric 4/04 [more]

	CD-BASED COURSES The NYSUT Education and Learning Trust has partnered with Virtual Education Systems to offer CD-based courses for educators. Educators interested in obtaining college credit according to their schedules and at their learning pace will benefit from these computer-based courses. Find "Courses" link - enter "CD" under course type to register for courses.

	VETERANS EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS The graduate and undergraduate courses offered by the Trust have been reviewed by the Veterans Administration, Education Division and found to be acceptable for reimbursement in accordance with the usual requirements for individual eligibility. Courses taken after January 1, 2004 are acceptable for eligible members. For questions about individual eligibility or for family member eligibility, please contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-888-442-4551.

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About ELT

The Education and Learning Trust is NYSUT's primary way of delivering professional development toits members. The Trust offers courses for undergraduate, graduate and in-service credit, partnership programs that lead to master's degrees and teaching certificates, and workshops and professional development programs for teachers, school related professionals, and members from the health care community. Research and conventional wisdom dictate that professional development is one of the most important factors in improving schools and increasing student achievement. We hope you take advantage of the professional development opportunities provided by the Trust and your union.

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"The NYSUT Education and Learning Trust is a 501c(3) public trust established by NYSUT to provide educational programs, conferences, and research studies on issues related to teaching and learning."

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