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NYS Teacher Centers - About Us:

NYS Teacher Centers were established in 1984 under Education Law 316 to deliver professional development in support of quality teaching. There were 44 Centers that opened that first year. Today, the New York State Teacher Center Network is a vibrant collaborative organization of 125 teacher centers organized into 7 regional networks and many statewide projects working to meet the current needs of our educators. NYS Teacher Centers provide unique learning opportunities and partnerships to educators in almost 2,000 public, non-public, and charter schools.

 

The Orleans-Niagara Teacher Center has been in operation since the beginning. Our Center serves 12 public school districts, O/N BOCES, and 12 non-public schools in Niagara and Orleans Counties. Each district is represented by a Policy Board Member that serves on our governing body.

 

Our Center is part of the Far West Teacher Center Network which is comprised of 15 regional centers serving educators in Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Cattaraugus, Allegany and Chautauqua Counties.

In The News

Hello fellow colleagues!

We hope your year has been spectacular thus far and we would like to keep it going with new programs for the winter and spring! ✨

Check out the latest offerings below—each created to help you elevate classroom learning and stay connected with fellow educators. 🌟

Have an idea for a program or a special need we can support? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out anytime to me or your policy board representative.

Thank you for being part of the NYS Teacher Center community—and for your commitment to lifelong learning and growth! 💡

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✨ Upcoming Programs & Services – Don’t Miss Out! ✨

  1. Winter/Spring catalog, featuring 24 dynamic workshops designed to inspire, elevate, and energize your professional practice. Registration opens December 10 at 9:00 a.m. and closes January 8—reserve your spot early!

  2. We’re also excited to bring back our popular Tranquil Tuesday Wellness series. Join us for any of the eight sessions focused on improving your health and well-being. All sessions will be held at the Conference Center in Sanborn from 4:00–5:30 p.m. Participants who complete six sessions plus reflection activities can earn a 15-hour CTLE block.

  3. Annual Student Literacy Contest for grades K–8! This year’s theme, “When Characters Come to Life,” invites students to share how beloved book characters have influenced them. Entries are due March 12, 2026. 📖💡

  4. STEM Classroom Kits – Bring learning to life! Borrow kits like Ozobots, Blue-Bots, Sphero Minis & Indis, Dash & Dots, Makey Makeys, VR Expeditions, 3D Doodlers, Hummingbird kits, Breakout Boxes, Cubelets, Green Screens, and Chromebooks. Request yours today using the loan request form available on our website! 🤖

  5. Creative Services – We’ve got you covered with affordable poster printing, laminating, and button-making! Submit requests easily through the service request form on our website. 🎨

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Testimonials 

 "This was a great conference (NETT). I learned so much and loved the format of the day. It was perfect."

"Some great ideas! These workshops always motivate me to improve in any way I can. "

"Thank you for one of the best workshops I have ever attended in my 30 years of teaching. It certainly will improve my teaching and prepare me for my APPR."

"I truly am thrilled and enjoy the Literacy Contest. It gives educators an opportunity to exercise extension activities within the classroom confines."

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