The Teacher Leadership Institute is a cohort-based learning experience that runs from October 2018 to August, 2019. Its aim is to prepare classroom teachers for leadership roles. Each cohort consists of about 300 participants from around the country honing their expertise and engaging in leadership work in schools, associations and state houses. The TLI experience consists of: A rigorous Competency-Based Curriculum. Applied experience through a self-selected, … [Read more...]
Testimony to Senate Education Committee on High Stakes Testing
On Tuesday, September 12, CEA president Dan Monahan testified before the Senate Education Committee urging them to support S. 308. In particular, he spoke about the impacts of our over reliance on high stakes testing and how S. 308 can put us on a better track. Here is his verbal and written testimony. … [Read more...]
2018 NEA National Leadership Summit
The summit will be held March 16-18 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL. The MTA has 14 slots available that are NEA-funded. The cost of registration, hotel and flights will be covered. The purpose of the summit is to develop activist leaders and prepare them with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to lead a relevant and thriving association. Activist leaders are from all segments of the association who demonstrate through action a deep commitment to the … [Read more...]
2017 National Race Amity Conference
The conference will be held Nov. 16-18 at the Boston Marriott Quincy, 1000 Marriott Drive, Quincy. The MTA has 25 scholarships available that will cover a portion of the registration cost and include meals and conference events. Scholarship recipients will be responsible for $75 and the cost of lodging. The conference offers participants positive, focused opportunities for discussion circles, interactive panels and informative sessions on a variety of topics central to the main theme of race … [Read more...]
2017-2018 NEA Minority and Women’s Leadership Training Conference EAST
The training will be held Oct. 27-29 at the Westin Peachtree Plaza, 210 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA. The MTA has six (6) slots available that are NEA-funded and that will cover the cost of registration, hotel and flights. The purpose of the training is to prepare early-career educators and emerging leaders to be powerful advocates for their students, their profession and their associations. The hands-on training curriculum teaches participants foundational leadership skills, the logistics of … [Read more...]