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What is Social Emotional Learning?
Social-emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions for more resources:
Genesee Valley Chapter
NYS ASCD Presents:
Poverty Simulation Experience
for Educators

Tuesday, November 14, 2017
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $20, $15 Members
Penfield High School
25 High School Drive
Penfield, NY 14526
10 Best Books for New Teachers
Is it true that teachers learn more on the job than they do in a classroom? However, there are some key books that may assist new teachers just getting started in this professional. Here are the top 10 books this year!


NYSUT MAC
It is more important today than ever that people become politically aware and active... especially when it comes to upcoming issues, legislation and court decisions that will ultimately affect our profession and our collective bargaining rights. It’s not just for NYSUT members, anyone who cares about Public Education may join the Member Action Center (MAC). Once downloaded to your phone, computer or even through Facebook, you are able to stay on top of critical educational issues and make a difference by participating in MAC App activities.The representative’s info is there and you need to just press a button. It is one of the easiest and most important ways to both participate in your union and have your voice heard in Albany! You can also sign up for NYSUT Member Action text alerts by texting the word “nysut” to the contact number 38470. It only takes a few minutes of your time to make a world of difference for your profession so please, if you haven’t done so already, download the MAC APP today!

Developing
 Effective Grading Polices & Practices
Presented by Dr. Thomas Guskey
March 15th, 2018 (NEW DATE)
7:30-8:00 Registration, 8:00-3:00 Program
Quality Inn
8250 Park Rd.
Batavia, NY 14020

Free for Greece Employees

Greece Professional Learning Center
Greece Professional Learning Center  |  1790 Latta Road,
Building A, Rochester, NY 14612 PHONE: (585) 966-2130
Greece Teachers Association
Greece Teachers Association  |  120 Erie Canal Drive,
Suites 320, Rochester, NY 14626 PHONE: (585) 621-7970