Resources
This resource page is designed to help members easily access important information and tools to support their professional and personal needs. Whether you’re planning for the future or seeking guidance in your career, we’re here to make the journey smoother.
Feel confident in your retirement plan with the New York State Teachers' Retirement system. Explore the links below for more information.
Ready To Retire?
WEBINAR
Mid-Career
Retirement Readiness.
WEBINAR
Important information to consider as you approach retirement.
Helpful insight to retirement preparedness.
Ready To Retire:
One Stop Shop
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NYSTRS retirement process.
Pension Education
Toolkit
Benefit pension plan:
What does that mean?
Looking To The Future
Stage 1:
Looking To The Future
Stage 2:
Looking To The Future
Stage 3:
Are You Receiving All Prossible Credit?
Important information to know early in your career.
Set yourself up for the future.
Maximize your retirement benefits
Learn about all the different ways you can receive credit towards retirement.
NYSUT's Education & Learning Trust
NYSUT's Education & Learning Trust (elt.nysut.org) provides innovative professional learning for teachers and School-Related Professionals that is affordable and flexible, modeled on best practices and current research-based strategies.
ELT offers a wide variety of learning opportunities that include courses for undergraduate, graduate and in-service credit; college programs that lead to master's degrees; and seminars, both site-based and online, to meet the needs of NYSUT members, whether for professional growth or certification purposes.
As an approved CTLE provider, ELT's courses and seminars can be used toward CTLE hour fulfillment. ELT instructors are the best in their profession.
Union leaders, school district officials and Teacher Center directors have come to depend upon ELT's dynamic instructors over the past 40 years for professional learning of the highest quality. ELT's application-based model and adherence to the principle of "members teaching members" contributes to the success of ELT's offerings.
Important NYSTRS Member Information: Illness and Death Benefits
We understand that thinking about serious illness or death can be difficult, but having the right information is crucial for protecting yourself and your loved ones. We've added a vital resource document from the New York State Teachers' Retirement System (NYSTRS) to our resources page to guide you through these challenging times.
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This document provides important details on what to do if an active member becomes critically ill or faces a significant surgery, including filing for disability protection or a disability retirement application. It also outlines the steps for beneficiaries when an active member or a retired member passes away.
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Key topics covered include:
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Filing for Disability Protection and the potential benefits if the member passes away from the condition noted on the application (which may be more than the In-Service Death Benefit).
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What beneficiaries receive when an active member passes away (In-Service Death Benefit and member's contributions balance).
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Contact numbers for NYSTRS to report the death of an active or retired member.
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The importance of submitting a death certificate for a retired member.
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Information on Power of Attorney for benefit transactions.
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Contacts for former employers and applicable unions (like NYSUT) for potential health insurance or life insurance.
Essential Guide to Estate Planning & Document Organization​
Preparing for the future is an act of love and responsibility. We have added a comprehensive Estate Planning List provided by the New York State Teachers' Retirement System (NYSTRS) to help you organize your vital legal and financial documents.
Organizing your records now ensures that, should the unexpected happen, your loved ones, and legal and financial advisors have all the necessary information in one useful list.
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The guideline covers key areas, including:
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Vital Papers: Your Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, and Living Will.
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Insurance Policies: Life, Health, Long-Term Care, Automobile, and Liability/Property insurance.
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Official Records: Birth Certificate, Marriage License/Divorce Documents, and Military Records.
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Assets & Finances: Titles/Deeds to Property (House, Car, Other), Bank Records, Safe Deposit Box, Valuables, Investments, Credit Cards, and Debts.
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Benefit Information: Income Tax Information, NYSTRS Retirement Benefit Information (including NYSTRS EmplID), and Other Retirement Benefit Information (like Social Security).
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Contacts: Professional or Financial Advisors.
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Final Wishes: Funeral and Burial Arrangements.
Important Note: This list contains confidential information. You should keep this document in a secure place and share it only with those whom you trust to carry out your wishes.
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