November Council Meeting is at J & M's West End Inn 340 Union St. - Hamburg, NY -4:30pm NYSUT's new member program will again conduct video conferences on teacher and teacher assistant certification. This year's schedule will offer two workshops designed to serve member's needs. 1. Information on Initial & Professional Certification (Block A) - The New Requirements for Teachers This session will provide information on the new certification requirements in place since February 2004. Anyone applying for a certificate in a new subject area after this date will be held to these requirements. 2. Information on Teaching Assistant Certification (Block B) This session will provide an overview of the certification process for teaching assistants under the old and new requirements. Sessions will be held at: NYSUT Regional Office Centerpointe Corporate Park 270 Essjay Road Williamsville, NY 14221-8276 (716) 634-7132 BLOCK A BLOCK B 2009 2010 Wednesday, December 9 Wednesday, March 17 2010 Thursday, February 2 Tuesday, March 16 Wednesday, April 14 Tuesday, May 18 WORKSHOPS WILL BE APPROX. 45 MINUTES LONG WITH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. ALL WORKSHOPS BEGIN AT 4:30. **Arrangements can be made by contacting the NYSUT Regional Office at 627-7132 Have You been a NYSTRS member for 10 years (or more)? You should NOT have 3% of your pay taken out of your check! Contact personnel if you have a possible issue with this! *** Check The "Calendar" icon on the home page for a complete listing of meetings for the 2009-2010 School Year; as well as other FCTA events!