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SRP supporters help hotel workers restart stalled negotiations

Karen Arthmann, president of the para chapter of the Rush-Henrietta EA, and others attending the AFT PSRP Conference in Washington, D.C., picket in front of the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel.

Sachem teacher aide honored by BOE and parents

Elizabeth (Betsy) Burbige, a teacher aide in the Sachem School District for 12 years understands just how important that extra set of eyes and hands in the cafeteria of Gatelot Elementary School actually are.

Herricks celebrates SRP day with their community

Elizabeth Napolitano shares how the Herricks TA along with the Herricks U.F.S.D. celebrated School-Related Professional's Day with a Food/Needs Drive for St. Aidan's Parish in Williston Park.

NYSUT congratulates winners in the SRP Recognition Day contest

NYSUT put out a challenge to locals to submit photos, quotes, and activity information as to how SRP Recognition Day was celebrated in their schools.

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The 2011-2014 School-Related Professionals Advisory Committee

NYSUT's SRP Advisory Committee was constituted to advise NYSUT of issues and items important to school-related professionals and to aid NYSUT by making recommendations as to how these concerns may be satisfied.

Fact Sheet: 12-20: Certification Requirements for Teaching Assistants

In February 2004, the NYS Education Department implemented new regulations governing the certification of Teaching Assistants in NYS to reflect the policy initiatives of the Board of Regents. These policy initiatives increased the preparation requirements for teaching assistants and created a career ladder for teaching assistants.

Teacher Aides and Teaching Assistants

The new federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, has generated a great deal of confusion and misinformation regarding the qualifications of paraprofessionals.

Through intense discussions with the State Education Department, NYSUT was able to get new interpretations regarding how paraprofessionals in New York would qualify under NCLB.