Please join us from Friday, April 7, to Saturday, April 8 for the 2017 MTA ESP Conference. Designed for education support professionals, this year’s conference offers a weekend of professional development, networking and fun! If you have not attended the ESP Conference in the past, get ready for a great experience. All ESPs are welcome!Register for the conference by February 24 to get the Early Bird discount of $60. By registering early, you are more likely to get your … [Read more...]
Choice Course Homework Policy
To: All CPS Educators From: Joint Labor/Management Professional Development Committee Date: November 28, 2016 Re: Guidance for Learning Outside of Choice Courses In order to clarify whether or not “homework” outside of choice course hours may be assigned, the Professional Development Committee issues the following guidance: · Homework policy for choice courses: In general, a 10-hour choice course will not require work outside of the 10 hours. Additional resources (readings, videos or … [Read more...]
Paraprofessional Contract Update
4 Updates from the paraprofessionals contract Health Insurance Waiver Open Enrollment, Hubway reimbursement, PD Stipend, Attendance Stipend Any Unit E member who do not receive health insurance through Cambridge is entitled to a $1600 health insurance waiver program, however, there has typically been a limited window to enter this program. As a result of the new contract, there will be a one time opportunity from October 7 through November 7. You will receive information at your home … [Read more...]
Unit E Paraprofessional Grievance committee
Tentative Agreement Reached for Paraprofessional (Unit E) Contract
CEA Paraprofessionals, On Wednesday, March 23rd, our Bargaining Team Committee for the Cambridge Education Association Unit E-(Paraprofessionals) reached a tentative agreement with the Cambridge School Committee. Check your email for the tentative agreement. We have scheduled an Informational Meeting on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 3:30 pm at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, Media Cafeteria to go over the tentative agreement and answer any questions you may have. The Ratification Vote … [Read more...]