RISE Facilitator Candidates

LEAD THE CHANGE. INSPIRE RESILIENCE.

Become a Certified ELT RISE Facilitator
Join a powerful movement to bring evidence-based stress management and resilience tools to educators across New York State.
RISE is a professional learning program grounded in the science and practice of mindfulness, yoga, and Positive Psychology.
We’re inviting a select group of educators to participate in a weeklong, in-person Train-the-Trainer session:

📅 Training Schedule: July 14 – July 19, 2025
Location: NYSUT Headquarters
800 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY

• Monday (7/14): 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Tuesday (7/15): 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Wednesday (7/16): 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Thursday (7/17): 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Friday (7/18): 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Saturday (7/19): 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

At no cost to NYSUT members
CTLE hours will be awarded

Why Become an ELT RISE Facilitator?
Educators are facing a wellness crisis:
📊 46% report stress levels that impact their health, quality of life, and performance
📊 58% say their mental health is “not good” for at least 7 days each month

RISE provides powerful, practical tools that make a difference:
✅ 32% reduction in perceived stress
✅ 13% increase in mindfulness
✅ Reduced rates of performance anxiety

As a certified ELT RISE Facilitator, you will:
✔️ Lead impactful wellness workshops for your peers
✔️ Build a stronger, healthier school culture
✔️ Support educator retention and resilience
✔️Be compensated an honorarium of $400

Ready to Lead the Way?
Help build a community of mindful, empowered educators—one session at a time.