NYS Master Teacher Program

Attention NYS Educators! Climate education is officially part of New York’s Portrait of a Graduate, and we are here to help you bring it to life in your classroom.

Join us for a virtual workshop: Implementing NY’s Portrait of a Graduate Climate Education Mandate Across K-12 Classrooms.

This isn’t about adding more to your plate, it’s about integrating climate learning naturally into the subjects you already teach! Whether you teach Science, ELA, Math, or Social Studies, this session will give you the tools to succeed.

What you’ll walk away with:
📚 Ready-to-use resources and adaptable lesson structures.
🗺️ Planning tools grounded in interdisciplinary, place-based learning.
💡 Inspiration from project-based learning, civic action frameworks, and student showcase models.
🛠️ Dedicated time to explore resources and plan for your specific classroom.
👥 Who: Open to ALL K-12 New York State educators. 💻 Where: Virtual

Secure your spot and get ready to inspire real-world impact! Register via link in bio!

Teachers and Counselors, don’t let this opportunity slip away. The “7 Days to Go” countdown has officially begun for the New York State Master Teacher Program.

Joining this network is an investment in your career, your professional community, and your students. This is your chance to connect, lead, and be recognized for your excellence in teaching and counseling.

Important Two-Part Deadline:
Part 1 Due: May 19
Full Application Due: May 21

Get ahead of the rush and finish your application today.

The network is waiting!

Calling all CNY STEM Educators!

Our Central NY region has two incredible hands-on workshops coming up this month! Whether you want to dive into veterinary science or bring a “living laboratory” to your classroom, we’ve got you covered.

📍 Event 1: Cornell Animal Health Diagnostic Center & Vet Hospital Workshop
• When: May 16th | 10 AM – 12 PM
• Where: Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine

📍 Event 2: Skaneateles High School Hydroponics: Design, Create, and Grow
• When: May 19th | 5 PM – 7 PM
• Where: Skaneateles High School

Don’t miss these opportunities to collaborate with fellow Master Teachers and bring fresh STEM lessons to life!

Click the link in our bio and visit our events page on our website to learn more and register.

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week!

We are incredibly proud to celebrate our New York State Master Teachers, a network of more than 1,400 STEM experts dedicated to excellence in the classroom and beyond.

Master Teachers are at the forefront of educational leadership. Within this professional community, they:
• Lead statewide collaboration and professional growth
• Mentor the next generation of STEM educators
• Advance equity and innovation in New York State schools

Thank you for your passion, your brilliance, and your unwavering dedication to New York’s students. You unite, you inspire, and you shape the future of STEM education.

The wait is over! The New York State Master Teacher Program (NYSMTP) is officially accepting applications for Cohort 2026.

We are looking for K-12 STEM teachers and school counselor leaders who are ready to elevate their practice and join a statewide community of over 1,000 expert peers.

Are you ready to represent your region?

🔗 Start your application today! Link in BIO!

👉 Know a STEM leader? Tag them in the comments to let them know the window is open!

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