who runs it
Organizations running this strategy · 134
- #01 BREWSTER TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
- #02 AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS CORNWALL CENTRAL TEACHERS ASSOCATION
- #03 American Federation of Teachers 2969 RushHenrietta
- #04 ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGES FOR TEACHER EDUCATION
- #05 NEW YORK STATE UNITED TEACHERS
- #06 FACULTY ASSOCIATION OF SUFFOLK COMMUNITY COLLEGE BENEFIT FUND
- #07 AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS Capital Region BOCES Faculty Assoc
- #08 BUFFALO TEACHERS FEDERATION INC
- #09 AMERICAN FED OF TEACHERS 3010 3010 SMITHTOWN TEACHERS ASSOCIA
- #10 AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS 2938 AFT
- #11 POUGHKEEPSIE PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS ASSOCIATION TRUST FUND
- #12 EDUCATORS FOR EXCELLENCE INC
- #13 FEDERATION OF CATHOLIC TEACHERS
- #14 Long Island Association of Special Education
- #15 LONG BEACH CLASSROOM TEACHERS ASSOC
- #16 AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS 1401 PLAINVIEW-OLD BETHPAGE CONGRES
- #17 ROCHESTER TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
- #18 FAIRPORT EDUCATORS' ASSOCIATION
- #19 AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS 3037 2 BOCES II TEACHERS ASSOC
- #20 NEWBURGH TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
- #21 NIAGARA WHEATFIELD TEACHERS ASSOC
- #22 UNITED FEDERATION OF TEACHERS ENDICOTT TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
- #23 Lawrence Teachers Association
- #24 AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS 2752 ISLIP TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
- #25 THREE VILLAGE TEACHERS ASSOCIA BENEFIT TRUST FUND
- #26 American Federation of Teachers-OCM BOCES
- #27 ALBANY PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS ASSOCIATIO N AFT LOCAL #2455
- #28 WESTBURY TEACHER'S ASSOCIATION
- #29 Bethlehem Central Teachers Association
- #30 AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHER BALDWINSVILLE TEACHERS ASSOCIAT
+ 104 more orgs
what it looks like in practice
Activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Administers member benefits and financial programs BREWSTER TEACHERS ASSOCIATIONdirect serviceFacilitates the placement of half of members' sick day funds into their 403b accounts upon retirement when advance notice is provided and maintains a welfare fund in honor of founder Fred A. Sims.
- Administers scholarship program for students BREWSTER TEACHERS ASSOCIATIONdirect serviceAdministers a scholarship program funded in part by an annual 5K fundraiser to support Brewster students and families.
- Advocates for education policy and educator rights BREWSTER TEACHERS ASSOCIATIONadvocacyAdvocates for state investment in civics education, media literacy, and certified library media specialists; promotes unstructured, play-based learning; supports the 'One Job Should Be Enough' campaign for educator salaries; and opposes retaliation against building representatives under the Taylor Law.
- Conducts monthly governance meetings BREWSTER TEACHERS ASSOCIATIONdirect serviceHolds Executive Council meetings on the first Monday, Representative Council meetings on the third Monday, and Building Meetings on the third Tuesday of each month to manage organizational operations and member representation.
- Distributes food and essentials through community partnerships BREWSTER TEACHERS ASSOCIATIONdirect serviceDistributes donated food and essential items to Putnam Community Action Partnership and supports the Bears Essentials Program, which provides food, clothing, hygiene products, and basic necessities to Brewster students and families.
- Distributes free books and literacy materials to children BREWSTER TEACHERS ASSOCIATIONdirect serviceDistributes free books and literacy materials to children and families at community events such as the Book Bash and other reading events to promote literacy.
- Distributes winter wellness gift bags to seniors BREWSTER TEACHERS ASSOCIATIONdirect serviceOrganizes and distributes winter wellness gift bags to local senior citizens through a volunteer-led initiative.
- Engages in labor advocacy and community awareness BREWSTER TEACHERS ASSOCIATIONadvocacyConducts labor negotiations and performs activities that promote education and community awareness, including encouraging members to attend school board meetings to advocate for their interests.
- Operates student support and enrichment programs BREWSTER TEACHERS ASSOCIATIONdirect serviceRuns the Bears Essentials and Life Skills programs to support student independence and confidence, operates an arts pathway program for sustained student engagement in visual arts, and maintains capital improvements and specialized resources to support learning.
- Organizes annual community food drive BREWSTER TEACHERS ASSOCIATIONdirect serviceConducts an annual food drive to collect and distribute nonperishable food and household necessities to support local families in Brewster experiencing food insecurity.
- Participates in statewide advocacy events BREWSTER TEACHERS ASSOCIATIONadvocacyBTA delegates participate in the NYSUT Representative Assembly and members join statewide rallies, such as one advocating for reforms to New York’s Tier 6 retirement system.
- Provides leadership development for educators BREWSTER TEACHERS ASSOCIATIONcapacity buildingOffers the Emerging Leaders Program, which includes facilitated sessions focused on relationship-building, dialogue, and professional growth to foster leadership and collaboration among district educators.
- Represents education and clerical staff in Brewster schools BREWSTER TEACHERS ASSOCIATIONdirect serviceRepresents teaching staff at JFK Elementary School, C.V. Starr Intermediate School, H.H. Wells Middle School, Brewster High School, and clerical staff through organized leadership and collective representation.
- Supports student career and technical education programs BREWSTER TEACHERS ASSOCIATIONdirect serviceImplements the P-TECH program, which provides students with college credit, internships, and career pathways, and offers career and technical education courses such as carpentry and home improvement at middle and high school levels.
- Collective advocacy for education professionals AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS Capital Region BOCES Faculty AssocadvocacyRepresents members across four counties in New York's Capital Region through collective action on educational and employment issues, advocating to improve working conditions and strengthen the educational environment. Engages in initiatives such as redistricting for proportional representation on the NYSUT Board of Directors.
- Dependent scholarship program AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS Capital Region BOCES Faculty AssocgrantmakingProvides one annual $1,000 scholarship to a dependent of a member pursuing post-secondary education or training, also referred to as a Student Incentive Award.
- Employee scholarship and incentive programs AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS Capital Region BOCES Faculty Assocdirect serviceOffers annual scholarships and awards to employee members, including one $1,000 scholarship for new employees and three $500 awards for veteran employees pursuing job-related coursework to improve performance.
- Member engagement and governance meetings AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS Capital Region BOCES Faculty Assocdirect serviceConvenes monthly Executive Board and Representative Council meetings during the academic year to support organizational governance and member engagement.