New York State Teacher Resource and Computer Training Centers, as embodied in the spirit and letter of Ed Law 316, facilitate teacher-driven professional development based on local needs, research, data, and best practices by encouraging teacher leadership, facilitating growth of professional learning communities, collaborating with other professional development providers and modeling life-long learning for educators and students in order to promote increased student learning.

ONTRaCT Mission Statement

• To improve the quality of instructional practices and student performance and development;
• To recognize the challenges and opportunities of the future and to serve as a network for educators and others concerned with students;
• To provide opportunities for personal and professional growth;
• To ensure the effectiveness of the programs and services relating to the development of students.