Upcoming Lab Hours

Days/Hours subject to change - check here before you plan to come in

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Monday, Aug 31, 2:30-5:00 PM

Tuesday, Sep 1, 2:30-5:00 PM

Wednesday, Sep 2, 1:00-5:00 PM

Tuesday, Sep 8, 3:30-6:00 PM

Wednesday, Sep 9, 3:30-6:00 PM

Thursday, Sep 10, 2:30-6:00 PM

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*The Lab doors are locked (and alarmed) by the Library staff outside posted user hours.

*The Lab DOES NOT operate if the Library is closed or there is no school - including snow days

RTC Policy Board Info

Next Meeting Date:

Monday, March 23, 2026

Meeting Dates:

Monday, January 26, 2026

Monday, March 23, 2026

Monday, May 18, 2026

June 1, 2026

June 8, 2026* (if needed)

Meeting Minutes

Policy Board Info (PB Members Only)

What are your current Teacher Center needs? We'd like to know! Please Take Our

Brief Survey

Director: Stephanie Darcangelo

Program Specialist: Alexis Hammack

Lab Assistant: Kristopher Rutherford

Email: Rometc01@gmail.com

Phone: 315-336-4570 x248

DIRECTIONS (Once inside the Library):

Access the Lab by going up the stairs by the Reference Desk, around the stacks to the right, down the hallway through the green door on the right marked "LOCAL HISTORY/GENEALOGY AND QUIET STUDY ROOM" and then through the double doors on the left.

Take the elevator to the Second Floor and follow the signs to the Conference Room. Go through the double doors and you have arrived!

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Welcome Back!!!

2026 Inservice/CTLE Hours/Frontline

Salary Advancement & InService & CTLE Hours

List of Workshops and Information We Offer at the RTC

Madden Series

Rome Teacher Center

"ALL NEW" Classroom Management Workshop Series

RTC Book List For Book Study

Personalize Learning Pages

!!! IMPORTANT NOTES !!! (Updated Dec 9 2024)

*** In-Service (Contact Hours) Credit:

ALL In-Service Credit Requests for the Feb 1, 2024 cycle must be turned in to the RTC by Wednesday, Jan 15th via hard copy or email to the RTC or Jessica. Any received after that date will be held for the July 2024 cycle.***

+++ (6/24/2021) New Teacher Center CTLE Certificate Requirements - more info now needed.+++

As a condition of renewal of our CTLE status with the NY State DOE , we are now required to collect and display the following trainee information on their training certificates:

- Date of Birth

- Last 4 digits of SSN

This information is required when you submit CTLE hours to the State. If they audit any of our records going forward they want to be able to positively identify certificate holders. Records must be kept a minimum of eight years. NOTE: We do not require this information for Contact Hour certificates submitted to the RCSD for in-service credits.

Before we issue a CTLE completion certificate, we will be asking for DOB and last 4 of SSN. Without the data - we can't issue a cert.

* Please SIGN-IN when entering the RTC Lab: *

USING THE LAB

The Lab is closed when no staff is present. Please DO NOT use the Poster Printer or Laminator without a Lab Staff member present. Lab days and hours could change with short notice. Bookmark this page and check the hours section above.

For the most efficient use of lab resources, when at all possible - please come with items to print or laminate prepared ahead of time.

LAB TECHNOLOGY NOTES:

10/12/2023 - We have two desktop computers for users - one is dedicated to the Poster Printer. If multiple Lab users are present, there may not be an available computer until someone is finished. You may bring in your own laptop and connect to the RTC wireless network and color laser printers in order to do your work.

General Lab Info

The LAB is typically OPEN Mon, Tue, and Wed afternoons. The LAB is CLOSED when the RCSD or Jervis Library is closed - including Holidays and Snow Days. Check the list of day/times above frequently for updates.

-- If you have loaned items to return to the Teacher Center

Bring them in during Lab User Hours or Call or text Jessica at: 315-371-5488

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HELPFUL INFO:

My Learning Plan How-To:

Receive and Track Your CTLE Hours

Follow These Steps:

Register for the Event
Once the event is completed you must complete the Survey (if there is one assigned).
Mark Completed after you have attended a RCSD or RTC event.

For BOCES events:

Once your attendance has been marked by BOCES you must mark it Completed.

Other information:

Once all the above steps have been taken you may print a certificate.

If you have certificates from events that are not recorded in My Learning Plan you may upload them into My Learning Plan to keep a digital record of them.

-Scan the certificates onto your computer and then upload into My Learning Plan to track all your hours

in one place.

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CTLE vs. Inservice vs. Graduate Hours

See Slide Presentation HERE

(click the arrow at upper right for full size copy of page below)

CTLE v Inservice v Graduate.pdf

Important RCSD Forms:

Notification of Course of Study

Request for Advancement to Higher Salary Schedule

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NYSUT Certification Webinars

Click This Link

https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13576&I=4279027

Link to the RTA Professional Development Site (NOTE: you must authenticate with your rcsd.org account for access)

https://sites.google.com/romecsd.org/rta/professional-development?authuser=0

Coursework for Salary Advancement

Members are reminded that we are not allowed to work on coursework for salary advancement during school hours. Thus, refrain from any such activity between 9 am and 3 pm Monday through Friday.

Email The Center!

Events & Course Offerings

Events & Classes will be held at the Rome Teacher Center unless otherwise stated.

Register for all Classes on My Learning Plan (Frontline)

15 Contact Hours = 1 In Service Credit

CTLE Hours May or May Not count towards In-Service Credit

See the "More" tab above for expanded descriptions

**Please scroll down and take our Course Survey. We would like your input.**

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Coursework for Salary Advancement

Members are reminded that we cannot work on coursework for salary advancement during school hours. So, please don't do any such activity between 9 am and 3 pm Monday through Friday.

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More Offerings

Stephanie Darcangelo

Stephanie Darcangelo is our Director and instructional coach at Gansevoort Elementary. She has a passion for supporting educators in their professional growth. With 15+ years of experience as a classroom teacher, she brings practical insights and a deep understanding of the challenges teachers face. Outside of her work, Stephanie is a proud mom of two, a wife, and someone who loves to unwind with a good cup of coffee and her kindle. Whether she's collaborating with teachers, spending quality time with family, or diving into a creative project, she is committed to fostering learning, connection, and growth in all areas of her life.

Alexis Hammack

Alexis Hammack, our Program Specialist, is a veteran math educator with over 20 years of experience in classroom teaching, instructional coaching, and academic leadership. Currently teaching high school mathematics at Rome Free Academy and on our district Peer Collaborators. She is currently working to implement the Agile Mind curriculum and support rigorous, equitable instruction. Alexis began her career in East New York, Brooklyn, and later became a founding math teacher at Coney Island Prep. She has held leadership roles at both the school and district level, partnering with teams to strengthen curriculum implementation and teacher development. Passionate about educational equity, Alexis is committed to ensuring that all students—regardless of zip code—have access to high-quality learning experiences.

Kristopher Rutherford

Kristopher Rutherford, RTC Lab Assistant. Kris is currently a student at MVCC majoring in Computer Information and Technology. He is a go to for any information regarding Lab hours, completed credits, and equipment. Kris will also be able to assist you with using the resources in the Lab. His background in computers and Microsoft Office is a welcomed addition!

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Upcoming Lab Hours

*The Lab doors are locked (and alarmed) by the Library staff outside posted user hours.

*The Lab DOES NOT operate if the Library is closed or there is no school - including snow days

RTC Policy Board Info

Next Meeting Date:

Monday, March 23, 2026

List of Workshops and Information We Offer at the RTC

Rome Teacher Center

!!! IMPORTANT NOTES !!! (Updated Dec 9 2024)

*** Please SIGN-IN when entering the RTC Lab: ***

USING THE LAB

The Lab is closed when no staff is present. Please DO NOT use the Poster Printer or Laminator without a Lab Staff member present. Lab days and hours could change with short notice. Bookmark this page and check the hours section above.

For the most efficient use of lab resources, when at all possible - please come with items to print or laminate prepared ahead of time.

LAB TECHNOLOGY NOTES:

General Lab Info

-- If you have loaned items to return to the Teacher Center

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CTLE vs. Inservice vs. Graduate Hours

Events & Course Offerings

Register for all Classes on My Learning Plan (Frontline)

Stephanie Darcangelo

Alexis Hammack

Kristopher Rutherford

* Please SIGN-IN when entering the RTC Lab: *