APPR Appeals

 

 

The Grievance Advisory Committee will be holding a drop in session for members who would like help.  
When dates and times are confirmed will post here and on FB and Twitter.
APPR Appeals Forms

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No Professional Development Incentive?

The RTA filed a Class Action grievance on behalf of teachers who did not receive their earned PD incentive.
If you are among those members who have NOT yet gotten your PD incentive please email:  maskerade6@aol.com

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Attention new teachers/new members

If you have any questions about how your salary was set, please notify Martha at maskerade6@aol.com

Attention former per diem substitutes

If you are now a probationary, or even tenured, and were:  full-time in the same tenure area and had no break in teaching (other than summers) please notify Martha at maskerade6@aol.com

 

Adam’s Update (September 2018)

Colleagues, I hope that you had a good summer break and enjoyed it with family and friends. As we welcome you back to the new school year, we also want to inform you about some salient issues and about our ongoing efforts on your behalf. - Less testing and no more...

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No Professional Development Incentive?

The RTA filed a Class Action grievance on behalf of teachers who did not receive their earned PD incentive. 

If you are among those members who have NOT yet gotten your PD incentive please email:  maskerade6@aol.com

Click here to read the RTA Resolution Supporting Community Action for Safe Schools

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APPR Appeals filing deadline is by the end of the business day on Monday, September 24.

The Grievance Advisory Committee will be holding a drop in session for members who would like help.  
When dates and times are confirmed will post here and on FB and Twitter.  Appeals forms can be found here.

NYS PD Requirement for Professionally Certified Teachers

100 hours must be taken over each 5-year cycle.
IT IS THE TEACHER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO KEEP TRACK OF THESE HOURS.
THE STATE MAY AUDIT AN INDIVIDUAL’S COMPLIANCE AT ANY TIME FOR 8 YEARS.
PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND KEEP A COPY OF YOUR 17-18 PD.

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