Professional Development
The following professional development opportunities are available to New York State religious and independent schoolteachers and leaders:
Regional Professional Development Resource Centers
The Office of Religious and Independent School Support recently announced the creation of three Regional Professional Development Resource Centers (PDRC) serving New York State’s religious and independent schools.
Additional Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities
As an eligible religious or independent schoolteacher or leader, you can take select online courses through our Graduate Course Programs at no cost to you.
- University at Buffalo Professional Development for Religious and Independent School Teachers application instructions
- Available online courses for summer 2024 - University at Buffalo
- Online application deadline for University at Buffalo summer 2024 courses is May 20, 2024 (classes begin 5/28/2024)
- Available online courses for fall 2024 - University at Buffalo
- Online application deadline for University at Buffalo fall 2024 courses is August 20, 2024 (classes begin 8/26/2024)
- University at Buffalo Academic Calendars
- Available online courses for summer 2024 - University at Buffalo
- SUNY Empire Graduate School for Religious and Independent School Teachers