Resources for Educators

Association of Mathematics Teachers of NY State (AMTNYS) - Helps keeps K-12 educators informed of changes related to the NY standards and assessments; ensures better coordination of all activities in the State; affords a medium of exchange of view regarding teaching methods.

Class Trips - A directory of day and over night class trips for grades Pre-K through 12. Class trips can be searched by curriculum area, grade of students, or location.

Classical Association of the Empire State (CAES) - A not-for-profit professional association of teachers and professors of ancient Greek and Latin in New York. Features audio-visual links, grant information, projects, and the Garamond Latin font package.

Management Advocates for School Labor Relations - Information aimed at assisting school management in labor relation and personnel issues.

Math Regents Exam Prep - Free online tutorials for high school algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, in preparation for New York High School Regents Examination.

New York Beacons - Organization supporting accessible technology for teachers and others who work with students with disabilities. Includes information on accommodations for statewide testing and links to member schools.

New York Educational Employment - Includes job listings, resume services, and state profile information.

New York Learns: Postsecondary Education - State-provided information about institutions, degree programs, college applications, financial aid, and career planning for New York students, parents, and guidance counselors.

New York Schools Teacher Ratings - Students and teachers anonymously grade their teachers.

New York State Art Teachers Association - Includes scholarship, membership, and conference information, with resources for teachers.

New York State Retired Teachers' Association - Promotes improvement of the economic, social, and professional status of retired teachers by focusing on advocacy issues, insurance, travel, and member help services.

New York State Technology Education Association (NYSTEA) - Represents the curricular area of technology education. NYSTEA has six major districts in the state.

Questar III - Educational service agency providing instructional and support services to public school districts in Rensselaer, Columbia, and Greene counties.

Sharing Success - Publicly funded by the New York State Legislature to identify and disseminate successful educational programs and practices statewide.

Superintendents of Schools - Information and training for School Superintendents. Includes articles, documents, and training course information.

Technology Resources for Education (TRE) Center - Assistive technology resources for New York State, including discussion forums, publications, and training.

Ten County Math Education Association - Describes annual conference held the second Saturday of March.

Title III Lesson Plans - Example plans, mailing list, program information, and frequently asked questions for integrating technology in education.

Trout In The Classroom - Program from Trout Unlimited brings trout to schools to teach about watersheds and the importance of water. Contact information for coordinator in Flushing.