What is the relationship between teacher centers and the Compact for Learning?
There has been much discussion regarding the role of the Teacher Centers in the implementation of the Compact for Learning, the State Education Department’s philosophical construct for the restructuring of our education system. NYSUT has had numerous discussions with the State Education Department regarding Teacher Centers and their involvement in Standards implementation. Potential changes to the law which the SED thought might be needed have also been discussed. However, the Legislature made no changes in the law. There have been no changes in the Teacher Center regulations, either. Teacher Centers have clearly demonstrated their willingness, ability and effectiveness in working with various constituent groups in the education community to produce quality professional development and support to classroom teachers, and increasingly to parents, board members and administrators. Teacher Centers have proven themselves to be well positioned to provide the professional development services
