• 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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Contact

  • Brenda Aull-Klaben
    Teacher Center Director
    (315) 255-7608


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    Center Hours

    • Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thursday: 8:00am - 12:00pm
    Please call ahead to make an appointment to visit
    the Teacher Center as hours may change.

    Services

    • Professional Development Workshops and Conferences
    • Professional Library

    Professional Learning Opportunities

    • Poverty Simulation- K-12
    • Book Studies (online, blended or face-to-face)
    • Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind by Eric Jensen (Fall)
    • Grading Smarter Not Harder by Myron Dueck (Winter)
    • Poor Students Rich Teaching Mindsets for Change by Eric Jensen (Spring)
    • Green Screen Activities - Grades K-12
    • Breakout EDU 3-12
    • iPad Integration Support
    • Tech Tools for Teachers
    • New Sub Training
    • Office 365 Training and Support
    • Digital Tools for Formative Assessment
    • Action Research Opportunity
    • Collegial Circle

    2019-2020 Policy Board Meetings

    * Meetings are from 4-5pm at our Eagle Drive location
     
    Sept. 18, 2019 Meeting Minutes
    Oct. 16, 2019 Meeting Minutes
    Nov. 20, 2019
    Dec. 18, 2019 - Will not be held
    Jan. 22, 2020
    Feb. 26, 2020
    March 18, 2020
    April 15, 2020
    May 20, 2020
    June 17, 2020

    2019-20 Policy Board Members

    Brenda Aull-Klaben
    Lisa Rouse
    Jennifer Bell
    Michelle Alcock
    Elizabeth Molloy
    Barb Varney
    Madeline Montgomery
    Margaux Milton
    Robert Ratliff
    Deb House
    John Ferrara
    Ginny Slobe
    Marcus Guy
    Michele Burnham
    Katie Dennis
    Megan Rohlin