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Welcome to The Edith Winthrop Teacher Center of Westchester The Edith Winthrop Teacher Center of Westchester is a consortium of eight public school districts: Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Elmsford, Greenburgh Central School District, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington Union Free School District, The Public Schools of the Tarrytowns, and Greenburgh Eleven, a Special Acts School District which serves The Children’s Village. To Read More Click Here |
Message from The Teacher Center
The Edith Winthrop Teacher Center is committed to supporting teachers during these uncertain time. We will continue to tweet digital resources that teachers can use as they begin online learning. Please follow us on twitter:
EWTC @EWTeacherCenter
Lori D’Andrea @teacherwarrior
RTCI WTCI @RocklandTeacher
Now is the time for us to come together to support each other and our students! Please let us know how we can be of assistance!
Stay well,
Lori D’Andrea- ldandrea@ewteachercenter.com
Susan Farrell- susanfarrell@ewteachercenter.com
Theresa Gallucci- tgallucci@ewteachercenter.com
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Teacher Center Policy Board
If any teacher is interested in joining our Policy Board for the 2020-21 school year, please have your Union President contact us.
2020-21 Policy Board
Meetings
Meetings are on Tuesdays and will begin at 4:00PM. The location will be determined.
DATES September 29; December 1, 2020(Postponed); February 23 ; May 11, 2021
DASA Dignity for All Students Act - Mandated 6 hour Online Certification Workshop
The Teacher Center will be offering a DASA Certification Online Workshop. For more information or to register
click here.
Rockland Teachers' Center Institute
The Rockland Teachers' Center Institute in collaboration with Manhattanville College is offering a 51 credit Master's in Childhood Education and Special Education program. For more information or to apply contact Joleen Murray at 845-499-0851 or jmurray@rockteach.org.
RTC Online Academy
RTC Online Academy The Rockland Teachers’ Center is offering CTLE, In-Service, Professional Learning courses, which are all 15 hours in length, at a cost of $150 for each course. For more information, email Deborah Studnitzer at dstudnitzer@rockteach.org or to register for one or more of these courses click here.
Virtual Professional Learning for TA's and other School Related Professionals
These trainings are co-sponsored by Rockland Teachers’ Center, NYSUT Tarrytown Learning Center and Rockland County Teachers’ Assoc. For more information click here or contact dstudnitzer@rockteach.org.
The Teacher Center of Central Westchester
The Teacher Center of Central Westchester is offering Free January Learning opportunities on ELA, Mathematics and Self Care. For more information or to register click here.
The Nassau TRACT Teacher Center Presents - Online Webinars The Nassau TRACT Teacher Center is offering Social and Emotional Learning and Instructional Framework Webinars. All webinars are on Wednesdays from 4:00 - 5:15pm and will be presented on Zoom. For more information or to register for one or more of these webinars click the date below.
Instructional Framework (3 different topics)
January 27
February 1
March 3
NYSUT Tarrytown ELT Professional Learning Seminars
These seminars are open to NYSUT members only and there is no charge to participate. Class sizes will be limited, you are welcome to attend as many seminars as you can fit into your schedule. For more information or to register click here.
Albert Shanker Grant for National Board Certification
As a New York teacher, we want you to be aware of the Albert Shanker Grant that will help cover the cost of you becoming a National Board Certified Teacher. If you are considering National Board Certification for the first time, you are eligible to apply for the Albert Shanker Grant from the New York State Education Department. The grant covers the full cost of certification, minus the yearly registration fees. The grant application window is open through March 31, 2021, or until all funds are allocated, whichever comes first. Now is the perfect time to apply!
FREE Professional Development Opportunities
In recognition of the immense professional learning needs of NYS educators at this time particularly in relation to mental health and equity, the NYSTC Network is hosting a slate of professional learning opportunities available to all NYS educators at no cost. Topics include Social Emotional Learning, Culturally Responsive Education and Special Education Certification Extension for Special Educators. Please note that enrollment is limited and registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional opportunities will be made available as funding permits. However, we cannot guarantee a seat for all who may be interested. Please register as soon as possible.
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
For more information on upcoming National Board Core Connections Webinars click here.
Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE)
For important information on CTLE Requirements Click Here.
For important information on CTLE Requirements Click Here.
Listed below are some of the upcoming classes that the Teacher Center is offering.
To view all of our classes click here. or
Follow us on Twitter @RocklandTeacher or Facebook RTC and WTC Institute
Online Courses (45 hours)
Social Emotional Strategies During Remote Learning
January 25- March 8 - instructor, Chris DeMario
Conferring with Confidence: The Heart of Effective Reading and Writing Instruction
February 1 - March 15 - Instructor Hope Weinberg
Growth Mindset
February 1 - March 15 - Instructor, Mike DeMario
Creating Independent Problem Solvers
February 8 - March 22 - Instructor, Joan Carrozza
Fostering Resilient Learners
February 22 - April 5 - Instructor, Linda Palumbo
Critical Thinking and Questioning Techniques
February 22 - April 5 - Instructor, Joan Carrozza
Book Study Work Hard/ Think Hard Principles of Effective Teaching
March 1 - April 12 - Instructor, Linda Palumbo
Brain Based Learning and Student Engagement
March 1 - April 11 - Instructor Joan Carrozza
All Learners - ADD and ADHD
March 8 - April 19 - Instructor, Joan Carrozza
English as a New Language Strategies and Tools for Success
April 1 - May 10 - Instructor, Joan Carrozza
Cooperative Learning: Fostering Critical Thinking and Reflection
April 5 - May 16 - Instructor, Julie Termini
Digital and Visual Learners
April 5 - May 16 - Instructor, Joan Carrozza
Teaching the Exceptional Child: An Introduction to Special Education
April 6 - May 18 - Instructor, Christine Metrinko
Teacher and Student Reflection (30 hrs)
May 3 - June 7 - Instructor, Joan Carrozza
Engagement and Empathy in the Virtual Classroom
May 10 - June 20 - Instructor, Joan Carrozza
To view all of our classes click here. or
Follow us on Twitter @RocklandTeacher or Facebook RTC and WTC Institute
Online Courses (45 hours)
Social Emotional Strategies During Remote Learning
January 25- March 8 - instructor, Chris DeMario
Conferring with Confidence: The Heart of Effective Reading and Writing Instruction
February 1 - March 15 - Instructor Hope Weinberg
Growth Mindset
February 1 - March 15 - Instructor, Mike DeMario
Creating Independent Problem Solvers
February 8 - March 22 - Instructor, Joan Carrozza
Fostering Resilient Learners
February 22 - April 5 - Instructor, Linda Palumbo
Critical Thinking and Questioning Techniques
February 22 - April 5 - Instructor, Joan Carrozza
Book Study Work Hard/ Think Hard Principles of Effective Teaching
March 1 - April 12 - Instructor, Linda Palumbo
Brain Based Learning and Student Engagement
March 1 - April 11 - Instructor Joan Carrozza
All Learners - ADD and ADHD
March 8 - April 19 - Instructor, Joan Carrozza
English as a New Language Strategies and Tools for Success
April 1 - May 10 - Instructor, Joan Carrozza
Cooperative Learning: Fostering Critical Thinking and Reflection
April 5 - May 16 - Instructor, Julie Termini
Digital and Visual Learners
April 5 - May 16 - Instructor, Joan Carrozza
Teaching the Exceptional Child: An Introduction to Special Education
April 6 - May 18 - Instructor, Christine Metrinko
Teacher and Student Reflection (30 hrs)
May 3 - June 7 - Instructor, Joan Carrozza
Engagement and Empathy in the Virtual Classroom
May 10 - June 20 - Instructor, Joan Carrozza
