WHAT'S HAPPENING AT SPD
In the Spotlight
SPD Alum Named 2026 New York State Teacher of the Year
Prince Johnson '98, MA '03 (Master of Arts in Liberal Studies) was honored by the NYS Board of Regents for his innovative approach to teaching social studies at Food and Finance High School, where he integrates sustainability, environmental justice, and culinary arts into his curriculum.
News
SPD's Tiffanie Vlack Receives Excellence in Educational Effectiveness Award
Pre-College Summer Program Participants Experience Real-Life Emergency Simulation
Educational Leadership Program Empowers Future School Leaders
Four SBU Programs Share $1.5M Grants for Offshore Wind Training and Workforce Development
NYSED Grant Offers Funding for Ed Leadership and CTLE programs
SPD Faculty Recognized for Excellence in Teaching
SBU’s Physics Teacher Education Program Receives Top Recognition
Events
Teacher Certification Workshops
January 8, 2026: Identification and Referral of Substance Abuse
January 10: Dignity for All Students Act
February 2: Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment
February 4, 2026: Autism
February 5: Project SAVE