Teaching the whole child and earn CTLE hours

ELT NEWSLETTER March 2024

Teaching the whole child

And earn CTLE hours

When it comes to giving our students the tools they need to succeed in the real world, academic lessons are just part of the bigger picture. Today’s teachers are also working with parents to teach students how to build stronger emotional awareness, make responsible decisions, navigate social relationships and manage their emotions. Research has demonstrated that students who attain competency in these areas perform better academically and have fewer disciplinary issues than other students. These two seminars will show educators how to facilitate these connections. Each is worth 5 CTLE hours. All courses are discounted for NYSUT members.  

Finish your master's degree

NYSUT can help

NYSUT's Education & Learning Trust, in partnership with SUNY Empire State College, offers members a path to earn up to 9 Empire State College graduate credits toward Empire State College's 30 credit online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. Once you complete your 9 credits, you can matriculate into Empire State College using our partnership benefit program.  

To begin your degree, you can choose from 43 different ELT courses. Topics include curriculum design, instructional planning and differentiated teaching.  

In Writing as Learning, educators will learn how to implement a systematic plan for teaching writing developmentally and consistently in every subject area. Participants will examine twelve writing strategies that guide participants through the English Language Arts Standards and their application to every content area. 

Local learning opportunities

Right in your own community

Educators can earn CTLE hours at six regional learning centers. These seminars, provided by NYSUT regional offices, are offered free of charge to NYSUT members. Find virtual and online seminars at your regional learning center. Local leaders can also request specific seminars from our ELT catalogue to be presented to their units by contacting elt@nysut.org. All seminars, except for the Dignity for All Students Act and Autism Spectrum Disorder, are CTLE approved and are requested by local presidents, assistant superintendents, professional development directors, NYSUT regional offices, BOCES and/or teacher centers.