Explore, Learn, and Grow with ELT Academy

Free for NYSUT Members Location:  800 Troy Schenectady Road Latham, NY 12210 NYSUT Headquarters Seminar Dates and Times: Session 1: October 30, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM Session 2: November 13, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM Session 3: November 20, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM Session 4: December 04, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM Session 5: December 10, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM Session 6: December 18, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM Would you like to show up in your life with greater calm, clarity, and connection? Would you like to be able to leave more of your work stress at work and more of your personal stress at home? Would you like to be able to take yourself down a notch before and after a stressful class, meeting, or phone call? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you likely could benefit from integrating mindfulness practices into your day. As part of NYSUT’s commitment to our members overall well-being, we are happy to offer this valuable opportunity. The RISE Kripalu Program teaches practitioners how to achieve greater clarity and resilience, improved situational awareness and better decision-making and work/life balance through mindfulness techniques. RISE is an evidence-based professional development program anchored in the science and practice of mindfulness, yoga, and positive psychology. The RISE program brings together more than a decade of research in mindfulness, resilience, brain science, and social and emotional intelligence. RISE is not a yoga class. There are no barriers to entry, RISE is designed to offer tools that can be used any time, any place, in your personal and your professional lives. These tools can be shared with your students, your colleagues, and your families. To learn more about the RISE program, visit https://kripalu.org/rise-resources Program Highlights: 6 live in-person, sessions Each session is 1 hour  Earn up to 6 hours of CTLE credit (1 CTLE hour per completed session) Important Information: Space is limited, so early registration is recommended. Join us for this empowering program to develop skills that will positively impact your professional and personal life. Read more

Date: 9/23/25 Time: 4:15 PM – 6:15 PM Location: Zoom Audience: Statewide This engaging session focuses on effective test-taking strategies, time management, and techniques for reducing test anxiety—all aimed at improving your performance on exam day. With expert guidance and hands-on practice, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the exam structure and develop strategies to confidently approach both selected-response and constructed-response items. Meets Standards  Read more

Audience: Open Enrollment Live Synchronous Sessions: Join us virtually on the following dates for interactive discussions, and expert guidance: Zoom Session 1: October 18, 2025 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am Zoom Session 2: October 25, 2025 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am Zoom Session 3: November 1, 2025 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am Zoom Session 4: November 8, 2025 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am Zoom Session 5: November 15, 2025 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am   This course provides educators with a comprehensive exploration of the Science of Reading (SoR), emphasizing research-based literacy instruction. Through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous modules, participants will deepen their understanding of the SoR framework, explore evidence-based instructional strategies, and connect successful classroom practices to foundational literacy research. Key topics include the most up to date research on the Science of Reading from Simple View of Reading, Scarborough’s Reading Rope, and Active View of Reading. Participants will engage in learning about oral language development, phonological awareness, phonics, language comprehension, fluency, and reading comprehension. Educators will engage in self-guided study, reflective discussions, collaborative and hands-on activities. Participants will engage in 10 modules (5 synchronous with an instructor and 5 asynchronous on a learning management system). This course is ideal for educators seeking to align their literacy instruction with the latest research in the Science of Reading, offering practical tools and strategies to enhance students' reading development. The target age range is Pre-k to Grade 3. However, the practical tools and strategies which the course will provide will be applicable to those teaching students of all ages. Further, this course is open to all educators. Read more

Audience: Open Enrollment Live Synchronous Sessions: Join us virtually on the following dates for interactive discussions, and expert guidance: Zoom Session 1: October 7, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Zoom Session 2: October 14, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Zoom Session 3: October 21, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Zoom Session 4: October 28, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Zoom Session 5: November 4, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm   This course provides educators with a comprehensive exploration of the Science of Reading (SoR), emphasizing research-based literacy instruction. Through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous modules, participants will deepen their understanding of the SoR framework, explore evidence-based instructional strategies, and connect successful classroom practices to foundational literacy research. Key topics include the most up to date research on the Science of Reading from Simple View of Reading, Scarborough’s Reading Rope, and Active View of Reading. Participants will engage in learning about oral language development, phonological awareness, phonics, language comprehension, fluency, and reading comprehension. Educators will engage in self-guided study, reflective discussions, collaborative and hands-on activities. Participants will engage in 10 modules (5 synchronous with an instructor and 5 asynchronous on a learning management system). This course is ideal for educators seeking to align their literacy instruction with the latest research in the Science of Reading, offering practical tools and strategies to enhance students' reading development. The target age range is Pre-k to Grade 3. However, the practical tools and strategies which the course will provide will be applicable to those teaching students of all ages. Further, this course is open to all educators. Read more

Audience: Open Enrollment Live Synchronous Sessions: Join us virtually on the following dates for interactive discussions, and expert guidance: Zoom Session 1: October 8, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Zoom Session 2: October 15, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Zoom Session 3: October 22, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Zoom Session 4: October 29, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Zoom Session 5: November 5, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm This course provides educators with a comprehensive exploration of the Science of Reading (SoR), emphasizing research-based literacy instruction. Through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous modules, participants will deepen their understanding of the SoR framework, explore evidence-based instructional strategies, and connect successful classroom practices to foundational literacy research. Key topics include the most up to date research on the Science of Reading from Simple View of Reading, Scarborough’s Reading Rope, and Active View of Reading. Participants will engage in learning about oral language development, phonological awareness, phonics, language comprehension, fluency, and reading comprehension. Educators will engage in self-guided study, reflective discussions, collaborative and hands-on activities. Participants will engage in 10 modules (5 synchronous with an instructor and 5 asynchronous on a learning management system). This course is ideal for educators seeking to align their literacy instruction with the latest research in the Science of Reading, offering practical tools and strategies to enhance students' reading development. The target age range is Pre-k to Grade 3. However, the practical tools and strategies which the course will provide will be applicable to those teaching students of all ages. Further, this course is open to all educators. Read more

 Date: 10/04/25 Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Location: 800 Troy-Schenectady Rd Latham, NY 12110 (NYSUT Headquarters) Audience: Capital District, Central NY, and Mid-Hudson Region Members   Join us for an immersive in-person, full-day of learning and well-being that will immerse you in the scientific pillars and practices of the MindUP program. Through hands-on experiences, you will explore MindUP lessons and discover opportunties for classroom integration and educator wellness. During our time together, you will: Engage directly with MindUP lessons through experiential learning Explore implementation strategies that work for your classroom setting Connect with fellow educators while reflecting on your practice Access MindUP's comprehensive digital resources library for ongoing support Your learning journey will continue beyond our session with access to MindUP's online platform, featuring our digital curriculum and resource library. Stay connected through virtual Communities of Practice sessions and receive coaching support from September 2025 through June 2026, ensuring you have the guidance and community to bring these practices to life in your classroom! Attendees will earn 6 CTLE hours upon completion. The seminar is limited to 100 participants and is open exclusively to Capital District, Central NY, and Mid-Hudson  Region members. Complimentary breakfast will be served from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM, and lunch will be provided. Don't miss this opportunity to equip yourself with tools to create a more compassionate and effective learning environment. Secure your spot today! Want to learn more about this amazing opportunity? learnaboutmindup.org    Read more