irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND BOCES ARE REQUIRED TO CONDUCT AN ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW (APPR) ON TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS, RESULTING IN A SINGLE COMPOSITE EFFECTIVENESS RATING. BEGINNING IN 2025-26 A NEW LAW TOOK EFFECT THAT SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGES THE APPR PROCESS. NYSUT ELT PROVIDES A PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON TRAINING EDUCATORS ON THE NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS OF THIS TEACHER EVALUATION PROCESS.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Activating a Motivated and Engaged Brain
Course designed to help educators improve student attention, engagement, and perseverance by activating the brain's innate seeking system.
Dignity Act (DASA) Training
Approved 6-hour online course fulfilling New York State requirements on harassment, bullying, cyberbullying, and discrimination prevention in schools.
Empowering Paraprofessionals and Teaching Assistants in Classrooms for Students with Disabilities
Training program providing strategies for supporting students with disabilities based on individual learning styles and needs, delivered virtually to Schenectady SRPs.
Great Teaching By Design
Graduate-level course focusing on empathy in learning, curriculum planning, instruction, and assessment; offered to educators in customized district partnerships.
Lead Teaching Assistant Program
Member-led initiative in Syracuse where experienced teaching assistants mentor new hires and provide ongoing support, developed in partnership with ELT.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Teacher Professional Development 4 activities
- Deliver customized professional development courses for school districtsCustomizes and delivers professional development courses such as "Great Teaching By Design" and "Activating a Motivated and Engaged Brain" for school districts like Commack Union Free School District, offering 3 graduate credits or 45 CTLE hours per course.
- Deliver professional learning programs for CTLE hoursProvides professional learning programs, including site-based and online seminars, that fulfill CTLE (Continuing Teacher and Leader Education) requirements and other state mandates such as the Language Acquisition requirement under C.R. Part 154.
- Provide training on Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) processProvides training for educators on the requirements of the Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) process in response to changes in state law, including preparation for implementation effective in the 2025–26 school year.
- Support teaching assistants through certification and degree pathwaysSupports teaching assistants in earning certifications and degrees through study groups, mentorship programs, facilitator training, curriculum, coaching, and online degree programs, with 50 teaching assistants supported to earn certification.
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Union-Linked Educational Scholarships 1 activity
- Deliver graduate education programs for NYSUT members at reduced costPartners with higher education institutions to deliver graduate education programs for NYSUT members at reduced cost, including pathways to associate degrees and teaching certifications through partnerships with Empire State University and Mercy University.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provide NYSED-approved coursework for teacher certificationOffers coursework approved by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to meet certification requirements in Students with Disabilities, Middle Level Education, TESOL, Bilingual Education, and other areas, including online DASA training to fulfill the 6-hour state requirement on harassment, bullying, and discrimination prevention.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.97M
Contributions & grants$1.08M18%
Program service revenue$4.81M81%
Investment income$84K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$5.10M
Program expenses59%
Admin / overhead41%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.59M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.05M
Cash$3.57M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.35M
Net assets$2.70M
Liquid reserves8.4 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +4.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 11
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELINDA PERSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $471K |
| RONALD G GROSS | TRUSTEE | 1 | $404K |
| JAIME CIFFONE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $402K |
| PETER APPLEBEE | DIR OF POLICY AND PROGRAM | 4 | $328K |
| JACLYN FERRUCCI | DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 1 | $310K |
| JOAN ROGERS-HARRINGTON | ASST IN RESEARCH/ED SVCS | 4 | $275K |
| JOHN C STROM | ASST IN RESEARCH/ED SVCS | 35 | $274K |
| CAROLYN L WILLIAMS | ASST IN RESEARCH/ED SVCS | 9 | $266K |
| J PHILIPPE ABRAHAM | TRUSTEE | 1 | $265K |
| BERNICE RIVERA | ASST IN RESEARCH/ED SVCS | 35 | $232K |
| JOLENE T DIBRANGO | FORMER TRUSTEE | 1 | $111K |
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- BOCES Partner — Provides training programs related to teacher and principal evaluation processes for BOCES and school districts.
- Commack Teachers Association Partner — Collaborates with the Commack Teachers Association to deliver customized professional development courses.
- Commack Union Free School District Partner — Partners with the district to provide graduate-credit-bearing professional development courses aligned with district goals.
- Empire State University Partner — Provides online degree programs through which teaching assistants can earn teaching certification.
- Frontline Professional Growth Partner — Uses Frontline Professional Growth® for registration and delivery of professional learning courses and seminars.
- Mercy University Partner — Provides online degree programs through which teaching assistants can earn teaching certification.
- NYSED Government — Coursework offered by ELT is approved by NYSED to meet state certification requirements.
- New York State Education Department Government — Approves ELT courses for meeting state certification requirements.
- Onondaga Community College Partner — Partners with the district to offer associate degree pathways for teaching assistants.
- Schenectady Federation of Teachers Partner — Collaborates with NYSUT’s Education & Learning Trust to deliver professional development for paraprofessionals and teaching assistants.
- School Districts Partner — Provides training programs related to teacher and principal evaluation processes for school districts and BOCES.
- Syracuse Teachers Association Partner — Collaborates to develop and implement a member-led professional learning model for teaching assistants.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Interactive Small-Group Virtual Learningmethodology: interactive_virtual_facilitationBy using small-group virtual facilitation with on-site moderators, the organization increases participant engagement and interactivity in remote settings, overcoming limitations of passive online training.
- Member-Led Practitioner Modelmethodology: member_led_trainingBy using union members as trainers and facilitators, professional learning gains credibility and relevance because it is grounded in firsthand classroom and workplace experience, increasing engagement and applicability for participants.
- Professional Development as Retention Strategymethodology: professional_development_investmentBy investing in high-quality professional development, the organization improves educator recruitment and retention, because meaningful growth opportunities increase job satisfaction and professional commitment.
- Research-Integrated Professional Developmentmethodology: research_based_professional_developmentBy grounding professional learning in research-based and certification-aligned content, the organization ensures that training meets rigorous standards and directly supports educators’ compliance, career advancement, and instructional effectiveness.