The Valley Stream TA 's site chronicles the local's history. Assignments are posted for seventh-graders on the site of the Walkill TA . The uses unions have found for their Web sites are as varied as the goals, accomplishments and communication needs of each local union. Many members have received training from their statewide union on setting up Web sites. Bryan Thomas, the New York State United Teachers Web site coordinator, conducts these workshops.
Many locals use their Web sites to recognize achievements by members and students.
Shenendehowa TA in Saratoga County, Sayville TA in Suffolk County and Hyde Park TA in Dutchess County all have pages dedicated to award winners. The Shenendehowa site, for example, recognizes Judith Morley, a third-grade teacher who became the first capital district teacher to be awarded national certification. The Sayville site tips the local's hat to Eileen Ratto, a teacher aide who received the American Federation of Teachers' Robert G. Porter Scholarship. Web sites are ideal places for interacting with the community. The Rochester TA provides an eye-catching introduction with an animated spinning globe that tours the entire site in only eight clicks.