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Free DASA Training For NYSUT Members
NYSUT members can get free DASA (Dignity for All Students) training for NYS certification. Any NYSUT member can take the DASA training, and any other ELT professional development course they are offering, at no cost. (Non-members must pay for the full cost of these...
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2024 RTA Scholarship Info
This year the RTA will award three (3) scholarships of $1000 each to seniors graduating from Rochester Public High Schools. Any student who will graduate in June and plans to continue his/her education (college, university, junior college, community college, business...
read moreNYS Teachers Retirement System Workshop for RTA Members
Colleagues, If you are considering retirement, but were unable to attend any of the prior New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) retirement workshops, here’s the next opportunity: NYS Teachers Retirement System In-person Workshop This is a free in-person workshop...
read moreNYSUT Members Can Receive Discounted Knighthawks Tickets
NYSUT members can receive discounted Knighthawks tickets. Come enjoy a game at the Blue Cross Arena. As part of Educator Appreciation Night, the Rochester Knighthawks invite you and your families to the Blue Cross Arena with a Discounted Ticket Offer to recognize...
read moreSign up for the Dinner Seminar with NYSUT President Melinda Person & Executive VP Jaime Ciffone
Superintendent’s Regulation 9800-R (Professional Boundaries Between Students and Employees, Volunteers, or Contractors)
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read more2023-24 Vehicle Insurance Deductible Form
RTA has agreed to help administer the District’s issuance of reimbursement for the automobile insurance deductible to any RTA bargaining unit member whose vehicle suffered physical damage that occurred while that member reported for duty. The agreed-upon...
read moreAdam’s Update (2.26.24) Sabbaticals, Job Sharing, Lesson Plans, Auto Insurance Deductible Reimbursement, NexGen EAP,
Colleagues, Welcome back. I hope you had a restful February break. Here’s a brief update: - Sabbaticals. Interested in strengthening your practice with a semester or full year of professional growth that would benefit you and your students? Consider a sabbatical...
read moreJob Sharing Notification(s) Deadline is March 1st
Any member interested in job sharing must notify the Superintendent in writing by March 1st and current job-sharers must notify the office of Human Capital in writing by March 1st per Section 51.2 of the RTA contract. Section 51 -- JOB-SHARING 1. Job sharing...
read moreNYSUT Offers Discounts on Amerks Tickets
This offer for discounted Amerks tickets is for all NYSUT members. Come enjoy a game at the Blue Cross Arena as part of multiple Teacher & SRP Appreciation Nights.There are discounted tickets for games on Friday, February 16th at 7:05pm and Sunday, February...
read moreSabbatical Info for 2024-25
Are you interested in strengthening your practice with a semester or full year of professional growth that will benefit you and your students? One of the great benefits negotiated into our contract is the sabbatical leave. Consider using this time to enroll in...
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The 41st annual RTA Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Recipients
The 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. tribute awards ceremony was held at the School of the Arts, on January 16, 2024 at 6:30 pm. Martin Luther King Recipients 2024 #RTAUnited4Kids #2 - Shamarii Robinson ...
Updated Info From RCSD Concerning Thrivewell Healthy Rewards Program
Good Morning, We hope this message finds you well. We would like to extend our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience caused by the current technical issues experienced with the Thrivewell healthy rewards program. We understand the importance of your participation...
Rochester Teaching Academy Professional Learning Opportunities
Please register on TNL. Rochester Teaching Academy April Offerings See TNL for complete course descriptions. 48986 RTA_Task Rotation: Strategies for Differentiating by Learning Style – 6 hours – 4/3 In this professional learning experience, participants will...
RTA Hosts Retirement Drop-In Session on January 17th 2:45pm-5pm
Thinking about retirement? Looking for information about the process of retiring? The RTA will host a drop-in informational session, at the RTA offices (30 N. Union Street, Suite 301) on January 17 for members who wish to learn more about the New York State Teachers...
NYSUT Members Receive Discounted Tickets at Comedy @The Carlson
NYSUT members can receive discounted tickets at two more comedy shows at Comedy @ The Carlson. NYSUT members can purchase up to two tickets at $5 each plus $1.40 ticketing fee for these Thursday night shows:Jim Flourentine on January 18thHelen Keaney on February...
New ThriveWell Platform & Signup Directions
On January 1, 2024, Excellus switched from Rally to ThriveWell, a new digital well-being program, powered by Virgin Pulse. As per the RTA contract ratified January 3, 2023, "...as of January 1, 2024, bargaining unit members only shall be eligible to receive $300* per...
The Deadline to Redeem Your Rally Healthy Rewards Credits is December 30th.
The deadline to redeem your Rally Healthy Reward credits (points) is December 30th. There will be no grace period and credits will not be able to be redeemed after this date. It is recommended that if you have Rally credits to redeem, to cash them in as soon as...
RTA Martin Luther King Jr. Award Nominations are Due 12/7/23
The RTA Human Relations Committee is sponsoring the 41st Anniversary of Student Recognition in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Each school is asked to select one student who best personifies the qualities exemplified by Dr. King. RTA Reps are asked to complete...
RCSD 2024 Over 65 Health Insurance Info
Below is information concerning RCSD Health Insurance for people over 65 years of age. If you have any questions, please call Charlie Dean at 585-865-1735. RCSD 2024 Retiree Over 65 Health Insurance Comparison Summary RETIREES’ HEALTH INSURANCE TRANSFER/ELECTION FORM...
Discounted Amerks Tickets for Educator Appreciation Night
Come enjoy a game at the Blue Cross Arena as part of Educator Appreciation Night! The Rochester Americans invite you to come to the Blue Cross Arena with a Discounted Ticket Offer to help recognize our area Teachers and School Related Professionals for all that...
NYSUT Offers Retirement Sessions
NYSUT is pleased to offer two free sessions about the NYS Teachers Retirement System (NYSTRS) for your members. Teachers, related titles and teaching assistants are members of the TRS. These sessions are not available to non-members. Both sessions are presented...
Download Action Research Forms
Click below to download the forms AR Cover Sheet Reflection 2023-24 Action Research Proposal
Adam’s Update (9.5.23) District’s Email Regarding Mandated Vector Training
Colleagues, Last Friday night the District sent an email to you about mandated “Vector Training” that would require hours of additional time to complete. As we indicated in our last Update, we are pursuing this sudden and surprising announcement. Today, further...
Executive Council Meeting Dates
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New Member Information (Certification, APPR, Evaluations)
Welcome to our new members. Below is information on APPR, certification, observations, and evaluations that was presented during orientation. You can view/download the PDF version of the presentation here.