NYSUT training for members

Many of your members may need the DASA training for their certification or SOCE extension. We’re offering a free two-day DASA training on April 14 and 15 after school.

We’re also offering the Autism Spectrum Disorder class on April 8 that meets the requirements for certification pursuant to Sections 3004(4) and (5) of the Education Law and Subpart 57-3 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

There are many other workshops school related professionals and teachers who need CTLE credit as well.

Register here: NYSUT Rochester Learning Center

American Rescue Plan

1. American Rescue Plan

On Sunday, March 7th, the Senate approved a $1.9 trillion aid package and it is heading back to the house for a revote this week then onto the President’s desk. This package includes another round of stimulus checks of up to $1,400 for millions of Americans; an extension of the $300 weekly unemployment benefits through Labor Day; and a benefit of $300 per child for those age 5 and younger — and $250 per child ages 6 to 17. The bill also includes $350 billion for state, local and tribal governments; $130 billion to primary and secondary schools; $35 billion for higher education; $14 billion for the distribution of vaccines; health and workplace safety; works to prevent eviction and foreclosure and provides relief for small landlords and restaurants, among others; and $12 billion to nutrition assistance. Majority Leader Schumer estimates that this package delivers $100 BILLION to New York for a variety of programs and services, such as state and local relief ($23.8 billion), k-12 schools ($9 billion), higher education ($2.6 billion), COVID vaccine and testing ($4 billion) This is the second biggest stimulus package in our nation’s history. The House is expected to vote on the Senate bill on Tuesday.