named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
EDAD 5505.01 School Building and District Internship
400-hour leadership internship for candidates in master's or advanced certification programs, with bi-monthly seminars and field placements
Greenburgh CSD New Teacher Institute
Year-long induction program for new teachers in Greenburgh Central School District, providing mentoring and professional development
Planting Seeds of Learning: Farm to Classroom in Action
Immersive training connecting farm experiences to classroom instruction, co-sponsored with Rockland Community Farm Network and Cornell Cooperative Extension
Reclaiming Purpose: Reflection, Innovation and the Future of our Profession
Asynchronous course helping educators reconnect with professional identity through reflection on innovation, technology, and well-being
Supporting Newcomers: Effective Strategies for Teaching English New Language Students
15-hour online course equipping educators to support newcomer ENL students academically, socially, and emotionally
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Teacher Professional Development 7 activities
- Conduct experiential learning sessions for educators on social and economic challengesDelivers a 3-hour poverty simulation experience followed by structured debriefing to help educators understand the impacts of poverty on students and families.
- Deliver content-specific professional development in partnership with regional and state organizationsCollaborates with AMTNYS and TCMEA to deliver statewide and regional professional development aligned with P-12 mathematics standards, and offers bi-annual Cultural Arts Coordinator trainings with Rockland BOCES.
- Deliver graduate-level courses and degree programs for educators through partnerships with accredited institutionsProvides access to graduate degrees and courses at discounted prices for local educators by serving as a local sponsoring partner, delivering programs in person and online in collaboration with higher education institutions across Rockland County.
- Deliver specialized professional development courses in key educational focus areasOffers a range of targeted online and in-person courses for educators, including strategies for teaching English language learners, assistive technology in special education, ethical AI integration, project-based learning with AI tools, and sustaining teacher purpose through personalized action planning.
- Offer discounted professional learning and course registration for consortium membersProvides reduced-cost access to workshops, courses, and professional development opportunities for educators in the Edith Winthrop Teacher Center consortium as part of ongoing support for lifelong learning.
- Provide Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) and grant-funded professional learning opportunitiesOffers ongoing, grant-funded professional development and CTLE credits to educators and support staff, including programming in literacy, inclusive practices, and specialized content areas, to enhance instructional quality and support career advancement.
- Support new and aspiring educators through structured professional development programsOperates a New Teacher Institute for Greenburgh CSD educators with monthly sessions and required assignments from September 2025 to June 2026, and administers a school leadership internship program requiring 400 hours of field experience, seminars, and supervision.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Facilitate educator collaboration and professional learning communitiesOperates an Elementary Math Professional Learning Community and co-hosts the annual statewide School Wellness Summer Symposium to promote sharing of resources, strategies, and best practices among educators across regions.
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Educational Technology Access and Support 1 activity
- Provide access to educational resources and technology for member educatorsOffers loanable and on-site educational materials, as well as access to educational technology resources, to educators in member districts and non-public schools to support classroom instruction and professional growth.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$975K
Contributions & grants$8500%
Program service revenue$965K99%
Investment income$6K1%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$972K
Program expenses64%
Admin / overhead36%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$462K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$599K
Cash$586K
Investments$0
Liabilities$43K
Net assets$556K
Liquid reserves7.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +1.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBRA THOMAS | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $66K |
| DENNIS DOMINICK | TREASURER | 6 | $21K |
board members · 5
- DEBRA BRENNAN — BOARD MEMBER
- KATHY KEARNEY — BOARD MEMBER
- KEVIN CONNELL — BOARD MEMBER
- STACEY LANGE — BOARD MEMBE
- TONY STEPHENS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- City Tech Partner — Collaborates with City Tech to offer the Technology Education Supplemental Certificate program.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension SNAP ED Partner — Co-hosts the statewide Annual School Wellness Summer Symposium since 2020
- Edith Winthrop Teacher Center Partner — Collaborates with the Edith Winthrop Teacher Center consortium to offer discounted course and workshop registration for its teachers.
- Greenburgh Central School District Partner — Collaborates to deliver a new teacher institute for district educators.
- Lower Hudson Teacher Center Network Network — Collaborates on regional initiatives and co-hosts programming for National Board Certification candidates
- Manhattanville University Partner — Higher education partner collaborating with RTC Institute to offer graduate courses and programs to educators.
- National Board Council of NYS Partner — Co-offers programming to support Accomplished Teaching and National Board Certification candidates
- Rockland BOCES Partner — Co-sponsors Cultural Arts Coordinator trainings and serves as RTC's Local Education Agency since 2015
- Rockland County School Health and Wellness Coalition Partner — Partners on initiatives to improve student and school community health, including physical activity, nutrition, and agriculture-based community building
- Rockland Reading Council Partner — Collaborates on a literacy initiative including after-school professional learning and development
- Rockland Teacher Center Partner — Shares governance and meeting schedule with the Rockland Teacher Center, holding board meetings consecutively.
- St. Thomas Aquinas College Partner — Collaborates on a literacy initiative including after-school professional learning and development
- Ten County Mathematics Educators Association Partner — Partners to offer regional programming aligned to P-12 Math standards
- The Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State Partner — Partners to offer statewide and regional programming aligned to P-12 Math standards
- The Living History Education Foundation Partner — Provides professional development and CTLE for educators and support staff
- colleges and universities Partner — Collaborates with colleges and universities to deliver graduate courses and programs for educators.
- colleges and universities Partner — Higher education partners that define academic requirements and grant graduate credit; RTC Institute serves as local sponsor for course delivery.
- higher education partners Partner — Collaborates with higher education institutions to offer graduate degrees and courses.
strategies · 5
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.
- Community-Linked Professional Developmentmethodology: community-linked professional developmentBy connecting schools, homes, and communities through teacher professional learning, we improve educational outcomes because strengthened relationships and increased educator capacity lead to more responsive and effective teaching practices.
- Experiential Empathy Building for Educatorsmethodology: experiential_educationBy engaging educators in experiential poverty simulations, we increase empathy and understanding of student challenges because immersive experiences produce deeper cognitive and emotional insight than didactic instruction alone.
- Grant-Funded Access Model for Educator Learningmethodology: grant_funded_educationBy using grant funding to subsidize professional learning and CTLE credits, we produce broader educator participation because financial barriers are removed, enabling free or low-cost access to high-quality development opportunities.
- Higher Education Access Through Local Partnershipsmethodology: local-partner-deliveryBy partnering with accredited higher education institutions to deliver graduate courses locally, we increase educator access to advanced degrees because proximity and reduced travel barriers improve participation and completion rates.
- Reflective Practice to Sustain Teacher Engagementmethodology: reflective_practice_for_teacher_wellbeingBy using structured reflective practice and peer dialogue, we help educators sustain professional engagement because reconnecting with purpose and shared experience mitigates burnout and reinforces identity as educators.