NYSUT's Education and Learning Trust is offering members a variety of professional development options for Summer 2010.

The Innovation Initiative is a collaborative labor-management approach to improving teacher effectiveness and student learning through a comprehensive system of teacher evaluation and professional development.

NYSUT convention delegates approved a slate of innovative principles designed to help educators take the lead in defining excellence in the professions.

In May, NYSUT and the State Education Department agreed on a legislative proposal - recently passed by both houses of the Legislature - to change the way teachers are evaluated, laying the groundwork for a meaningful, transparent and more objective process designed to foster professional growth.

Using these teacher-tested, research-based strategies, teachers across New York will guide more students in grades 7-12 to greater content comprehension.

Resources for the Educational Conference Board's recent policy conference also include photos and Power Point presentations, offering information and solutions to help school districts create a safer learning environment for all.

As national and state education policymakers search for ways to improve teacher effectiveness, NYSUT steps up its effort to promote National Board Certification as a proven program to boost teaching and learning.

Get the facts on certification for teachers and teaching assistants in New York state.

It's your responsibility as a professional certificate holder or Level III teaching assistant to complete and report professional development to maintain credentials.

Testimonials from participants on how ELT delivers quality professional development.