Teachers Choice for 2009-2010

I just received this information:
The Teacher’s Choice allocations are as follows:
$150 for all teachers;
$100 for social workers, school psychologists and guidance counselors;
$50 for school secretaries; and
$75 for lab specialists.
The purchasing period runs from Aug. 1, 2009 through March 15, 2010. You must save your receipts.
Everyone eligible to participate in the Teacher’s Choice program will receive a separate allocation from the DOE in December to cover purchases made anywhere – as long as the purchases are for appropriate educational materials for use in a classroom or other professional assignment.
Remember that unreimbursed spending on school supplies is also tax-deductible.
Also take advantage of Staples’ Teacher Appreciation Day on August 19 in Manhattan Staples stores and August 22 in stores in the other four boroughs. The first 100 teachers in each store receive a free gift bag while supplies last. Go here for details.

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Greetings!
I hope everyone is enjoying a much needed and very well deserved vacation! I sure am, although I'm working in July sitting in at Sp Ed/IEP meetings for the Committee on Sp Ed at MS 113.
I've created this blog as a means to share information relating to PS 307, the UFT, and education in order to help us deal with the many issues we face as educators in NYC. I will post union news and information, as well as other stuff that may be of interest to you. Add on your comments, suggestions, questions, and ideas, and email me anything you'd like posted here.
Rest up and enjoy the summer!
Fraternally, Gloria

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