The Peconic Teacher Center and all 130 NYS Teacher Centers exist pursuant to Education Law 316.  The Center is governed by a policy board composed of practicing teachers elected by the bargaining agency presidents of the constituency served by the Center and other groups with a stake in the education of our children, such as Administrators, Board Members, Parents, Community Members, Higher Education and Business Industry. The Peconic Teacher Center publishes Centerline to update its cohort on educational issues and professional development opportunities.  The PTC Catalog is available twice a year for members to look for courses to expand their professional expertise.

Our Mission
The purpose of the Peconic Teacher Center is to offer planned and continuous education to the professional staff of the participating consortium schools, teachers in other school districts and community residents.  Supported and sponsored by PTC Policy Board, the teacher center reaffirms the principles of professional autonomy and professional collaboration inherent in the highest quality of professional development.  Thus, through the organization, administration and planning for the center, teachers assume a large degree of responsibility for their personal growth.