The New York State Department of Education requires all holders of professional classroom teaching, educational leadership, or Level III teaching assistant certificates to earn 100 Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) hours every five years. Visit the NYSED website for more about CTLE requirements and recordkeeping.
Buffalo Toronto Public Media is a NYSED-approved provider for CTLE requirements. Educators can earn CTLE credit by watching the programs below and submitting reflections, as well as for attending select events. Check here and our events page regularly to learn about future CTLE opportunities!
If you have questions about BTPM’s CTLE offerings, please contact Beth Fronckowiak at bfronckowiak@wned.org.
The War of 1812
This documentary shows how the glories of war become enshrined in history.
Earn Credit
CREDIT HOURS: 2
HOW TO COMPLETE: Watch the program at your own pace. You must complete the reflection linked below to earn CTLE credit. Google Forms will not save your responses for later, so please complete the reflection questions all at once.
After you’ve submitted your reflection, be sure to check out the related classroom resources (grades K-12) on PBS LearningMedia.
Understanding the Opioid Epidemic
A documentary that combines stories of people and communities impacted by opioids.
Earn Credit
CREDIT HOURS: 1
HOW TO COMPLETE: Watch the program at your own pace. You must complete the reflection linked below to earn CTLE credit. Google Forms will not save your responses for later, so please complete the reflection questions all at once.
After you’ve submitted your reflection, be sure to check out the related classroom resources (grades 6-12) on PBS LearningMedia.
The Niagara Movement: The Early Battle for Civil Rights
The early battle between Black civil rights leaders over the path to secure equality.
Earn Credit
CREDIT HOURS: 1
HOW TO COMPLETE: Watch the program at your own pace. You must complete the reflection linked below to earn CTLE credit. Google Forms will not save your responses for later, so please complete the reflection questions all at once.
After you’ve submitted your reflection, be sure to check out the related classroom resources (grades 6-12) on PBS LearningMedia.
Discovering New York Suffrage Stories
Meet diverse New York women who battled oppression and racism in their fight for the vote.
Earn Credit
CREDIT HOURS: 0.5
HOW TO COMPLETE: Watch the program at your own pace. You must complete the reflection linked below to earn CTLE credit. Google Forms will not save your responses for later, so please complete the reflection questions all at once.
After you’ve submitted your reflection, be sure to check out the related classroom resources (grades 3-12) on PBS LearningMedia.