Rockland BOCES summer programs July–August 2026:
- Extended School Year (ESY)
- Regional Summer School
Regional Summer School runs for six (6) weeks.
- Employment applications and hiring guidelines will be available on the Rockland BOCES website http://www.rocklandboces.org beginning January 26, 2026.
- Please make sure you apply to the specific summer program you would like to work in.
If you wish to participate contact Phil Rucker
Build a RCTA team Bowling Fundraiser - March 12th
The RCTA (Rockland County Teachers Association) holds an annual "Bowling Spectacular" fundraiser, United Hospice of Rockland County.
Compete with members from Rockland, Putnam, and Westchester - bowling, raffles, food.
Changes in TA certification
New York State is phasing out old Level I, II, and III Teaching Assistant (TA) certificates, replacing them with Initial TA and Professional TA certificates as of October 1, 2025, to streamline pathways and recognize broader responsibilities, with specific requirements for education, exams (ATAS), and experience, all managed through the NYSED Office of Teaching Initiatives highered.nysed.gov websi
Tier 6 rally - March 8, 2026
Join us on Sunday, March 8, 2026 from 12pm-2pm at the MVP Arena in Albany for a rally to Fix Tier 6! Registration is required for all attendees.
- Tier 6 members must pay into the retirement system their entire careers.
- Tier 6 members must contribute more as their pay increases, starting at 3 percent and growing to 6 percent.
- Tier 6 members can’t retire before 63 without heavy penalties.
- Tier 6 doesn’t
NYSUT Workshops Navigate Student Loan Debt
Webinars are led by Cambridge Credit Counseling and offer our members the following:
- Presentation from a student loan counselor to help you better understand the various student loan repayment options with a focus on Teacher Loan Cancellation and Public Student Loan Forgiveness programs.