That being said, it’s that time of year again NYSDTESA Conference time!!! You can see the – agenda, read about the topics being addressed, meet and greet others that give their all to teaching our youth to drive SAFELY…and if that’s not enough I’LL be there!!! –  Check out the agenda right here… Lastly, if you’re interested (and I really hope you are!!) you can read about Registration and Directions/Accommodations here… ***I am not beyond bribing you to come I can bring home baked goods if need be – ::wink:: Brownie anyone?? *** Talk to your Faculty/Staff about How to Become an MV-283 Cardholder! I cannot emphasize this enough it up to your staff. Give them the information about how – EASY, WORTHWHILE, and VALUABLE it is to possess the MV-283 credential. I urge you to mention at your next meeting that this credential is a tool that can be kept in your back pocket FOREVER. * Seriously, it’s 12 credits in total. * After the first 6, he/she can get a Provisional credential good for up to 4 years. * The other 6 credits need to be done before the Provisional expires. * The time in class (or class online) goes towards Professional Development. * I’ve been told that the money spent on classes is made up within the first year of teaching (if not sooner). * It’s an AMAZING option for someone looking for extra money (Single and need to fill your time? New Parent? Retired?) * Also, you can get it and work at other schools, BOCES and colleges (Restrictions MAY apply) It’s an amazing option for your School/Staff Here’s Why – They know the kids/families already You’re paying someone you know and like Keeping it within the Family” – “School Better instruction because it’s not a stranger/substitute Better communication with families You can farm out the driving (if necessary) to a Driving School and allow them to do what they’re good at lessons. – IT GIVES YOU OWNERSHIP!!!!!! I’m not to let up on this topic. You need to hear me out on this one. Click the link below  for more information
That being said, it’s that time of year again – NYSDTESA Conference time!!! You can see the agenda, read about the topics being addressed, meet and greet others that give their all to teaching our youth to drive SAFELY…and if that’s not enough – I’LL be there!!!  Check out the agenda right here… Lastly, if you’re interested (and I really hope you are!!) you can read about Registration and Directions/Accommodations here… ***I am not beyond bribing you to come – I can bring home baked goods if need be ::wink:: Brownie anyone?? *** Talk to your Faculty/Staff about How to Become an MV-283 Cardholder! I cannot emphasize this enough – it up to your staff. Give them the information about how EASY, WORTHWHILE, and VALUABLE it is to possess the MV-283 credential. I urge you to mention at your next meeting that this credential is a tool that can be kept in your back pocket FOREVER. * Seriously, it’s 12 credits in total. * After the first 6, he/she can get a Provisional credential good for up to 4 years. * The other 6 credits need to be done before the Provisional expires. * The time in class (or class online) goes towards Professional Development. * I’ve been told that the money spent on classes is made up within the first year of teaching (if not sooner). * It’s an AMAZING option for someone looking for extra money (Single and need to fill your time? New Parent? Retired?) * Also, you can get it and work at other schools, BOCES and colleges (Restrictions MAY apply) It’s an amazing option for your School/Staff – Here’s Why They know the kids/families already You’re paying someone you know and like – Keeping it within the “School Family” Better instruction because it’s not a stranger/substitute Better communication with families You can farm out the driving (if necessary) to a Driving School and allow them to do what they’re good at – lessons. IT GIVES YOU OWNERSHIP!!!!!! I’m not to let up on this topic. You need to hear me out on this one. Click the link below for more information 
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