NYSUT offers teacher certification videoconferences throughout the year. Three separate workshops are available to meet our members' diverse needs. All sessions are held at the Western New York Regional Office and are presented free of charge.
Certification Block A is a forty-five minute presentation for teachers holding a provisional certificate. This session is targeted to teachers certified under the pre-February 2004 requirements who are looking for information on the process of obtaining permanent certification.
Scheduled Dates:
October 28, 2008
December 2, 2008
January 8, 2009
February 3, 2009
May 7, 2009
Block A session: 4:30 p.m.- 5:15 p.m.
Certification Block B is a forty-five minute presentation on the new certification requirements in place since February 2004. Teachers with an initial certificate or those seeking an additional certificate in a new subject area will find this session helpful.
Scheduled Dates:
October 28, 2008
December 2, 2008
January 8, 2009
February 3, 2009
May 7, 2009
Block B session: 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
To register for a session or for more information, please call the Western New York Regional Office at 716-634-7132. Members must indicate the session(s) in which they wish to enroll (Block A, Block B or Both).
Teaching Assistant Certification is a forty-five minute session providing an overview of the certification process for teaching assistants under both the old and the new requirements. (Sessions will be scheduled for groups of ten or larger).
Scheduled Dates:
October 29, 2008
November 12, 2008
May 6, 2009
May 13, 2009
To register for a session or for more information, please call the Western New York Regional Office at 716-634-7132. (Sessions will be scheduled upon request, for groups of ten or larger).