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The following professional development opportunities are available to New York State religious and independent schoolteachers and leaders:

New York State Professional Development Resource Center

The Office of Religious and Independent School Support recently announced the creation of a state-wideÌýProfessional Development Resource CenterÌý(PDRC) to serve 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 winter and spring 2026 - University at Buffalo
    • Online application deadline for University at Buffalo; winter 2025 courses is December 15, 2025 (classes begin 12/26/2025)
    • Online application deadline for University at Buffalo; spring 2026 courses is January 15, 2025 (classes begin 1/21/2026)
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