Teacher Times #1
September 28, 2012

Equal Opportunity Training Available

Please let Principal Link know if you would be interested in this training. Training will cover basic EEO policies, including discrimination in the workplace and educational environment, sexual harassment (staff and student), disability rights/accommodations, and complaint procedures. You may e-mail Principal Link by October 15.

Teacher's Choice Program Restored

The Teacher's Choice Program, which provides an opportunity for teachers to purchase instructional materials and supplies for use in their classrooms, has been restored for this school year. Specific allocation levels and timelines for the program have not yet been determined. Further details pertaining to the program will be provided on the DFO Website under “Teacher’s Choice” when they become available.

For questions, email specialprojects@schools.nyc.gov or call 718-935-3304.

Mayor's Graduate Scholarship Program
Deadline: November 19

Saff members are invited to apply for the Mayor's Graduate Scholarship Program. This Program provides full or partial scholarship for full-tme NYC government employees to complete graduate studies. Thirty-five colleges universities have committed to provide funding for the 2013-2014 scholarship year.

In order to compete for this scholarship, a candidate must:

§  be a full-time permanent or provisional employee of the NYCDOE (substitute teachers, temps, and consultants are not eligible for this program)

§  have a bachelor’s degree by the start of the fall 2013 semester

§  be willing to pursue a graduate degree on their own time

§  meet the minimum scholarship requirements listed in the Scholarship Offering guide  

Applications must be submitted to Luis Echevarria at LEchevarria@schools.nyc.gov by November 19. For additional program information and to download an application, see here. For questions, contact Luis Echevarria at lechevarria@schools.nyc.gov or 718-935-2449.