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NYS Teacher Centers - Our Mission:
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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 16 regional centers serving educators in Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Cattaraugus, Allegany and Chautauqua Counties.

New York State Teacher Centers inspire leadership by teachers for teachers through essential professional learning dedicated to fostering student success in education and life.

 

New York State Teacher Centers are:

 

  • VISIONARY: They are Entrepreneurs of professional learning that is central to highly effective instruction and learning.

 

  • STRATEGIC: They are Coordinators of evidence-based, action plans supporting the needs of all learners.

 

  • EMPOWERING: They are Leaders in education committed to the promotion of life-long learning, growth and development.

 

  • INNOVATIVE: They are Promoters of cutting edge technology and dynamic partnerships that enrich the learning experience and make it widely accessible for teachers, students and the community.

 

  • PASSIONATE: They are Developers of teacher leaders dedicated to improving professional practice and building communities of learners.

 

Contact your local Teacher Center to find out all they have to offer!

 

Cheryl Herman

Director

cherman@onboces.org

Teacher Center Update! 
Hi all. We are pleased to present our winter/spring professional learning catalog! There are a wide variety of online and in-person classes to suit your needs. Please check out the catalog or go to the Professional Learning page for complete details.
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Also, we have released the theme and requirements for this year's student literacy contest! Join in the fun and let your kids showcase their literacy and creativity skills. All entries are invited to the awards ceremony on April 24 with prizes, food and fun! Click here for complete details or go to the Other Programs page.
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SAVE the DATE! The FarWest Teacher Center Network is sponsoring a Teacher Wellness Institute on March 23, 2024 at Hilbert College. Earn 6 CTLE hours while learning ways to improve your wellness as well as your students. More details to come...
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Cheryl Herman
cherman@onboces.org
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NYSTC Statewide Organization Fall Offerings:
NYSTC's fund numerous FREE learning opportunities for teachers across the state. Please consider joining one and embracing the experience of learning from and with teachers outside of our area. We will be sharing a monthly newsletter from them on the 15th of each month. 
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NETT 2023
We hosted our annual tech conference, NETT 2023: Embrace, Evolve, Excite, at Niagara University on August 22. Our keynote this year was Monica Burns, author of EdTech Essentials. We had 18 breakout sessions to choose from. 75 teachers from across WNY attended the fun filled day! Stay tuned for next year's information. The conference will be held in August 2024.
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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