Teacher Center

New York’s Teacher and Computer Training Centers were established by the New York Legislature in 1984 under Education Law 316. At present there are approximately 130 centers serving school districts throughout the state. They collaborate with public and private teachers, schools, districts, institutions of higher learning, and other education stakeholders. Our Center, the Cayuga-Onondaga Teacher Center, serves the nine local component school districts of Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES and the private and parochial schools in our region.

We provide a variety of services and programs to enhance the professional development of teachers. The knowledge and skills acquired by our teachers supports their classroom instruction and has a positive impact on students’ academic and social performances. The Center made a concerted effort to involve the regions private and parochial schools in its 2017-2018 activity. They are encouraged to make use of all of the professional development programs offered by the Center. We have also maintained a productive relationship with Syracuse University, making use of the valuable human resources of their staff which enriches the program offerings of the Teacher Center.

The Center is governed by a Policy Board whose members are selected from the component school districts. While a majority of the board members are teachers, administrators and parents, higher education and the private and parochial schools are also represented on the Board. The Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES serves as the Local Education Agency (LEA), as a sponsor of the Teacher Center.

Action Research Announcement

The Teacher Center is offering an exciting new staff development service. Beginning the first semester of this school year, a Request for Proposals (RFP) to engage in Action Research projects will be available. Potential participants should review all information included prior to applying for an Action Research Project. Of particular importance are the requirements for the participation of a research team and the financial incentives.

Please click the link below to learn more:
Action Research Announcement 2019-2020

2018-2019 Action Research Recipients

Anne Mlod: AECSD
     Enhancing Librarian/Classroom Teacher Communication and Collaboration

Prin Furst: AECSD
     Effectiveness of Using Castle Learning on Achievement Tests.

Rebecca Davis: Southern Cayuga
     How do we Teach Speaking?

Jason Dean: Union Springs
     Filling the Gap in Project Based Learning

Christina Lupo and Allison Fennessy: AECSD
     Using Noodletools to Aid in Organization

Collegial Circle Annoucement

The Teaching Center Directing Council is happy to again announce the establishment of a new and exciting professional development opportunity. A program entitled Collegial Circles provides teachers with structured time for reflection on classroom practices. The program enables teachers to take responsibility for identifying and satisfying needs for professional growth. It establishes a formal teacher support vehicle for sharing expertise through group processes.

Groups of from a three to four will identify a common area of interest to study and to satisfy common professional classroom needs. Funding for the program will be competitive and requires the submission of a formal application. Collegial Circle application packets explaining the program process and requirements are available from your building’s principal.

Please click the link below to learn more:
Collegial Circle Announcement 2019-2020

2018-2019 Successfully Completed Collegial Circles

Sarah Allen, Becky Davis, Ben Ormsby, Kathy Perez: Southern Cayuga
     ENL

Jen Testa (AECSD), Maddie Montgomery (Moravia), Dion Giltner (OCM BOCES), Katie Dennis (USCSD)
     Social Emotional Learning and Mental Health: Start at the head of the class

Prin Furst, Rachel Sperdutti, Sarah Dibble: AECSD
     RTI Methods and Implementation

Amy Senn, Jon Becker, Jennifer Burden: AECSD
     Strengthening Math & Science Regents Scores by Unpacking the NCSS with a Focus on Math

Prin Furst, Brian Bealer, Carl Gutelius, Stephanie Lehman: AECSD
     Break Out Boxes in Chemistry

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