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Rockland Teachers’ Center

A New York State Teachers’ Center

“A source for teachers… A promise for students”

 

Rockland Teachers’ Center provides grant-funded professional learning opportunities, Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) for educators and support staff.

Rockland Teachers’ Center is a New York State Resource and Computer Training Centers established in 1976 under Education Law 316 and one of 126 NYS Teacher Centers statewide. In addition, RTC works with the Lower Hudson Teacher Center Network on regional initiatives. Rockland BOCES has served as RTC’s Local Education Agency (LEA) since 2015. RTC is funded through the New York State Education Department Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center grant.


Major RTC Initiatives


Arts Education and Cultural Arts

Arts Education and Cultural Arts

RTC provides support and resources for Cultural Arts Coordinators through bi-annual trainings and the STAR Moodle, a digital platform.

Cultural Arts Coordinator trainings, co-sponsored by Rockland BOCES, include networking among countywide cultural arts coordinators, a local program showcase, a Q & A about cultural arts with the Rockland BOCES liaison, and STAR Moodle training. The trainings occur in Sept and June, and as needed.

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The STAR moodle provides Cultural Arts Coordinators resources and an information exchange 24/7. Cultural Arts Coordinators can use the moodle to find partnering districts to use the Exploratory Enrichment COSER. The STAR Moodle houses Rockland BOCES forms used by Cultural Arts Coordinators. The Moodle is fully supported by Rockland Teachers’ Center. Moodle trainings are offered.

To access the STAR Moodle:

  1. Contact Deborah Studnitzer to obtain an enrollment key
  2. Create a new account – click on STAR and then the right side of webpage
  3. Complete all required sections (*) marked . Click “create my new account”
  4. An email will be sent to confirm the account. Click on the link in the email. A new page will appear; click “courses”, click “sandboxes”, and click “STAR”. Enter the enrollment key in the self-enrollment section.


Continuity of Learning

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English as a New Language

Rockland Teachers’ Center provides online 3 hour trainings and 15 hour courses focused on supporting English as a New Language students. Topics include Supporting ELLs in the Mainstream Classroom, SIOP Lesson Planning: What Difference? and Current Teaching Trends and Tips in ENL.

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Literacy

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RTC collaborates with Rockland Reading Council and St. Thomas Aquinas College on a literacy initiative, which includes after-school professional learning for CTLE and professional development. RTC also offers professional development focused on literacy and English as a New Language.

RTCI supports Rockland Reading Council, local council of the New York State Reading Association.


Living History

RTC collaborates with The Living History Education Foundation to provide professional development and CTLE for educators and support staff.

“This is the most wonderful workshop and activity I HAVE EVER BEEN A PART OF and I have taught for 16 years! There is so much I plan to integrate into my classroom and I wish we could have spent DAYS with Joe Ryan and his crew instead of hours. The knowledge and enthusiasm of the instructors is truly infectious, and I felt completely immersed in the Civil War, from the kepi hat I wore to the cartridge box and haversack hanging from my shoulder…”

~ Paul Clemente


National Board Certification

Rockland Teachers’ Center, in conjunction with the Lower Hudson Teacher Center Network and National Board Council of NYS, offers programming to support Accomplished Teaching and National Board Certification candidates

 


Poverty Simulation

What is the Poverty Simulation? The poverty simulation experience is designed to help participants understand what it is like to live in poverty and try to make ends meet from month to month. It is a simulation, not a game. The primary objective is to sensitize participants to the realities faced by low-income individuals and families and to educate the participants about the challenges that people living in poverty must address every day. Participants experience how these challenges can affect the behaviors, beliefs, and health of these individuals. It provides educators with a better understanding of the social and academics effects of poverty on the students they serve.

In the simulation, 50-80 participants assume the roles of up to 26 different families facing poverty. Some family members are newly unemployed, some are recently deserted by the “breadwinner,” some are homeless. Others are senior citizens receiving disability or retirement payments or grandparents raising grandchildren. The task of the “families” is to provide for basic necessities (food, shelter, medical care, etc.) during the course of four “weeks”. Throughout the simulation, individuals must complete a series of tasks that involve interacting with community services and resources, schools, businesses, landlords, etc. to aid them in surviving.

At the end of the simulation, participants reflect upon the experience during an organized debriefing session. In addition, educators identify how poverty is affecting their students emotionally, behaviorally, and academically. The simulation and debriefing take 3 hours.

Contact Deborah Studnitzer to learn more


RTC edTPA

Rockland Teachers’ Center supports institutions of higher education
and promotes enhanced pre-service teacher preparation.
This virtual portal will provide pre-service candidates access to edPTA resources
that range from downloadable files to links to current media coverage
about the implementation of the edTPA, a new student teacher performance assessment
developed by the Stanford Center for Assessment, Learning and Equity (SCALE).

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School Wellness

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Rockland Teachers’ Center collaborates with the Rockland County School Health and Wellness Coalition on initiatives to improve the health of our students and school community. Foci include integrating physical activity into the classroom, nutrition, and parent engagement. Partners include CEJJES, Central Hudson PTA, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Eat Smart NY, Head Start, Rockland BOCES, Rockland 21C Collaborative for Children and Youth, Rockland Community College, Rockland County Department of Health, Dominican College, and Tender Steps of New York.

RTC also offers trainings on social justice, cultural inclusivity, social and emotional health, access and equity, and timely topics.


STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math


  • RTC STEAM Website
  • Drone Technology
  • G-Suite for Education and Ed Tech Tools
  • littleBits Loaner Program

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RTC trainings are aligned to the Next Generation Math & Science Standards.

Elementary Math PLC

The Elementary Math PLC (Professional Leaning Community) is designed to connect elementary math educators in the region offering them a place to meet, explore content and current trends in K-5 mathematics, discuss best practices and celebrate success stories. Sessions will focus on the commonality of math instruction from grades K-5 with an emphasis on using visual models, common vocabulary, hands-on activities and new technology to support learning. This collaborative effort will provide avenue for rich math discussions and shared ideas.

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14 Liberty Square Mall
Stony Point, NY 10980

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Attn: Rockland Teachers’ Center
65 Parrott Road
Building 10 PDC
West Nyack, NY 10994

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Higher Education Partners

RTC Institute partners with colleges and universities to bring high quality, convenient, graduate courses and programs to educators. The college and university partners define all application, matriculation, course, and graduation requirements, and grant graduate credit. RTC Institute serves as the local sponsoring partner for these courses and programs by bringing the courses and programs to local sites. RTC Institute cannot grant graduate credit or degrees. Only our collaborating higher education partners can do so as per their accreditation by the state of New York. Students who have … Read more...

Technology Resource and Training Center

Rockland Teachers' Center offers resources that are available to educators in member districts and non-public schools. Some resources can be loaned out, while others are available for use at our facilities. Resource Description CLEP Lab Located at RTC South LittleBits Kits Classroom loaner set (24-30 students) - info on STEM website Poster Printer 24” wide high quality, full-color poster printer Laminator 24” wide laminator Ellison Dye Cutter Binding System Chromebooks 15 Chromebooks Foundation Center … Read more...

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