This page was last updated on September 18, 1998
Opportunities
Join Dr. Sam Bowser, Wadsworth Center research scientist, on his Antarctic expedition! From October through December, students may ask questions via e-mail, read ongoing journal entries from expedition members, and view current photos from the field. Look here for our project's web page after October 1st and join us on this exciting expedition under the ice!
History and Politics of Antarctic Exploration Presenter: Dr. Jeff Travis
Oct. 22; 4:00 PM; William Sanford Library, Colonie, NY.
Update on Global Climate Change Presenter: Dr. John Delano
Oct. 26; 4:00 PM at the Earth Science Building, Room 232, SUNY Albany.
Antarctica - Classroom Resources K-12 Presenter: Dan Nelson
Oct. 29, 4:00 PM at Shenendehowa High School, Clifton Park, NY.
Penguins and Other Icy Subjects: The Elementary Connection
Presenter: Susan Bogdan
Nov. 5; 4:30 PM at William Sanford Library, Colonie, NY.
Call 518-479-4083 for registration form.
The 23rd annual WSWHE BOCES conference presents workshops on science, history, language and the arts as related to the NYS Learning Standards using the Adirondack area as a resource.
Join other teachers of all levels and subjects at Camp Chingachgook in workshops on Biology and Ecology of the Adirondacks, PCB contamination in the Hudson River, the Impact of Lake George on the work of Georgia O'Keefe and Alfred Steiglitz, and much more.
From time to time, we at GCRTC
are alerted to vacancies for educators in our region. We will notify you of these opportunities in a timely manner through this "local" resources page.
We appreciate hearing from you both about the usefulness of this service and if you know of any openings, please send the details to zaidspis@crisny.org and they will be posted promptly.
Electronic discussion group
(listserv)Specifically for Greater Capital Region teachers to discuss issues of
concern and interest, post current opportunities and announcements, and
exchange ideas and inquiries.
Joining the listserv (formerly known as CABBS) is free of charge but you
must subscribe. Questions about this new opportunity and how to subscribe
can be directed to Arden Rauch or
Sara Zaidspiner-Leibo. We urge
you to join us....more teachers will help make more lively and informed
"conversations."
Green Meadow Elementary School Home PageDesigned and funded as part of the Teacher Center's Innovative Grant Program, this web site was created by local teachers to make Character Education in their school more interactive. The web pages highlight the monthly theme with which students become involved. They emphasize ways to make the connection from school to home and community by enhancing and extending the theme presented in classrooms and at assemblies.
Writing History/Writing Fiction: A Virtual ConferenceDeveloped by the History and Media Committee of the History Department at the University at Albany, this site provides a means of communication among and with local scholars who are writing historical fiction. It includes essays and samples by each author.
CrossroadsA K-16 American history curriculum developed by teachers from the Niskayuna school district and the Sage Colleges. The curriculum is chronologically organized into twelve historical periods--each covered by a unit at each of the three grade levels. The web site is published by ERIC.
Earth
Science LabsWeb linked lab exercises designed and used by Teacher Center constituents. This exciting project is the result of a workshop sponsored by the Teacher Center in collaboration with Union College. Visit this site to see the creativity and energy of your colleagues.
Labs cover topics in the environment, minearology, geology, and weather. Any science teacher may participate and information is provided to submit your own labs.
This page is continuously updated to include new lab exercises developed by teachers. If you are a science educator in the capital region, you can submit your own labs and we will mount them on the page! This is your opportunity to join this innovative project.
Faculty
Institute on JapanThis is the web site that accompanies the curriculum for a locally developed institute for secondary and college faculty in the humanities and social sciences who teach introductory general education courses that contain some instruction on Japan. It covers a broad range of cultural and historical material on Japan. This Institute is held at the Albany campus of the Sage Colleges in collaboration with Columbia University and funded by the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership.
Visit this site to find useful resources for the teaching of Japan.
Beyond
the Hype: Planning for Computer Telecommunications in the classroomEssay by Arden Rauch, earth science teacher at Schenectady High School.
Middleburgh GardeningInnovative organic gardening with students project that was designed and funded as part of the Teacher Center's Innovative Grant Program.
Watch this spot for future columns and commentary from Greater Capital Region teachers.
NYS Teacher Resource and Computer Training Centers
Homepage that lists all the Teacher Centers in the state by regional networks with links to those with web sites.
N.Y. State Education Department
Includes announcements, upcoming programs, current reports, and information
on standards and assessments.
Sharing Success
NYSED's statewide system for identifying and disseminating successful educational programs and practices.
Education 21
A non-profit agency providing the technologies and services needed to usher students into the 21st century. Located in Troy, NY.
NYWIRED
Located in Albany, NYWired offers an educational center where districts and teachers can learn about new classroom technology and seek help in developing plans for incorporating technology into their schools.
The Wadsworth Center
Located in Albany, it is the most comprehensive public health laboratory in the nation combining basic research and education in biomedical and environmental sciences. The Teacher Center is currently collaborating with Wadsworth on a number of projects including the upcoming local link to Antarctica and marine biology study.
NYS Systemic Initiative (SSI)
State sponsored campaign to transform education in Mathematics, Science, and Technology.
Equity 5
Provides assistance to
those with a commitment to the inclusion of equity initiatives in Tech
Prep/School-to-Work programs.
Capital Region Board
of Cooperative Educational Services
Includes resources in Albany, Schenectady, and Schoharie counties on
special education, occupational education, and other school support services.
NERIC
The Northeast Regional Information Center's goals are to provide computer
services to their member districts.
TRE PAGE The home page for the assistive technology resource and training center for parents, educators, therapists and agencies in New York state.
WSWHE BOCES
Washington Saratoga Warren Hamilton Essex counties Board of Cooperative
Education Services home page.
New York State English Council
NYSEC is an organization dedicated to keeping New York State English Language Arts educators
from pre-K through college in public and private schools informed, enthusiastic and unified.
National Research Center on English Learning & Achievement
CELA, located at the SUNY Albany campus, conducts and disseminates research dedicated to improving the teaching of English and Language Arts.
Capital Area School Development
Association (CASDA)
Includes CASDA, its purpose, and upcoming events sponsored by CASDA.
K-5 CyberTrail: The
Best of the Rest
Links to over 20 Capital Region schools with home pages and a link
to WEB 66, the international WWW schools registry.
PBS Mathline
Elementary and Middle school math teachers are given the opportunity
to be part of online learning communities that provide professional development
aligned with the NCTM Standards. The GCRTC sponsored local teachers in
their participation through local provider, WMHT.
NYS School-to-Work
Online
Includes links to the regional STW web sites, funding opportunities, workforce
preparation programs, the State Department of Labor, and a calendar of
events.
New York State Writers
Institute
Includes calendar of Writers Institute events. Look for events co-sponsored
by the Greater Capital Region Teacher Center.
The HUMOR Project, Inc.
Located in Saratoga Springs, the Humor Project helps people and organizations
to tap the positive power of humor and creativity. They provide practical
services, programs, and resources that improve the effectiveness and quality
of life of individuals, groups, and organizations. GCRTC regularly co-sponsors
teachers' attendance at their yearly conference.
Sage
Capital District International Events Calendar
Includes announcements of conferences as varied as Women's Rights conferences,
African Studies Association meetings, and many more.
Lesson Plan Design Contest
E-Rate and other Technology Funds
E-Rate Web Page
Internet Connections Grants
Young Author's
Magazine Internet Scholar Awards This program focuses on educational application of Internet technologies, particularly opportunities for youths on the World Wide Web (WWW). It funds up to $1000 per exercise. Eligibility: Public, private and home school teachers. All interested parties must have an Internect connection and WWW browser. May enter as an individual teacher or in groups of four members. Applicants may receive awards for more than one exercise per funding period.
This program offers mini-grants for the development of Internet-based classroom exercises. Preference is given to those projects utilizing publicly available software and encourage the use of non-commercial WWW sites. Seven catergories of interest: arts and humanities, foreign language, language arts/creative writing/reading, mathematics, music, science and social studies. Contact: www.yam.regulus.com/yam.htm. Young Author's Magazine, Submission Center e-mail address: ThinkQuest
Deadline: None
Check the Greater Capital Region Teacher Center's
Funding Opportunities web page for additional grants.