BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MTEA - ECPv6.18.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mtea.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MTEA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T183000 DTSTAMP:20261023T133741Z CREATED:20260914T142220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T133741Z UID:10000489-1793293200-1793298600@mtea.org SUMMARY:Early Career Teacher (ECT) Committee Resource Session DESCRIPTION:Early Career Teacher (ECT) Committee Resource Session: Panel Discussion on Student Discipline-Ideas and Resources from members of the ECT Committee \nAll teachers struggle with student discipline. Come and get some practical tips from seasoned teachers serving as ECT Committee members. Combined\, there are over 80 years of teaching experience on the panel! Light dinner will be served. \nThis session has been cancelled due to low registration. URL:https://mtea.org/event/early-career-teacher-ect-committee-resource-session/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T190000 DTSTAMP:20260910T184806Z CREATED:20260910T184806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184806Z UID:10000478-1792083600-1792090800@mtea.org SUMMARY:National Board Cohort DESCRIPTION:2026-2027 National Board Candidate Support\nNational Board certification is the highest level of certification a teacher can attain\, with personal\, professional\, and monetary rewards.  This cohort will meet monthly to explore various components of the certification process and provide support for MTEA and area WEAC candidates.  Each session will generally begin with a presentation sharing tips and strategies for tackling the required components for certification (~1hr)\, followed by time for candidate Q&A and opportunities to work with other members of the cohort as well as with trained mentors. \nAll sessions except the WEAC Writing Retreat are held at the MTEA Building from 5-7pm.  Please register below for as many sessions as you want to attend. \nSeptember 24\, 2026 – What is National Board Certification? \nLearn about what is involved in this rigorous process and what resources and financial incentives are available to assist candidates. \nOctober 15\, 2026 – Getting Started with National Board Certification \nDive into the National Board standards\, the Architecture of Accomplished Teaching\, and the 5 Core propositions of National Board certification. A brief overview of the components will be given to allow candidates to be able to decide which component(s) to work on this year. \nNovember 12\, 2026 – Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction \nLearn strategies for selecting and analyzing student work samples to plan and implement appropriate differentiated instruction for those students. \nDecember 10\, 2026 – Component 4: Effective Educator \nReceive guidance for selecting appropriate assessments\, identifying professional learning needs\, and analyzing impact on student learning. \nJanuary 14\, 2027 – Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment \nGet tips for recording instruction and strategies for effective in-depth analysis and reflection of the instruction. \nFebruary 11\, 2027 – Writing for National Boards \nLearn about descriptive\, analytical\, and reflective writing\, and strategies for making sure you are addressing the prompts that are being asked. \nTBD – March 2027 – WEAC Writing Retreat: Wisconsin Dells https://weac.org/national-board-writing-retreat/ \nMarch 18\, 2027 – Component 1: Content Knowledge \nLearn study tips and strategies for preparing for and responding to the prompts on the content knowledge exam and understand how it is scored. \nApril 15\, 2027 – Cutting the Fluff \nLearn strategies for getting your written components down to the required page limit for submission \nMay 6\, 2027 – Preparing for Submission \nGet tips on compressing videos\, merging files\, and submitting components through the National Board website\, as well as finishing final edits. \nFor more information about this monthly support program\, you may contact Lauren Jagemann at ljagiel@gmail.com  \n\n MTEA - NB Support Sessions \n \n \n Notify \n \n \n \n \n \n First NameLast NameSchool/Worksite(s)PhoneHome Email (No MPS emails)Are you enrolled as a National Board candidate or Renewal candidiate? Yes NoAre you a MTEA or MTEA-R Member? Yes NoSessions (Each session is different\, please select one or more) All Sessions September 24\, 2026 - What is National Board Certification? October 15\, 2026 - Getting Started with National Board Certification November 12\, 2026 - Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction December 10\, 2026 - Component 4: Effective Educator January 14\, 2027 - Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment February 11\, 2027 - Writing for National Boards TBD - March 2027 - WEAC Writing Retreat: Wisconsin Dells March 18\, 2027 - Component 1: Content Knowledge April 15\, 2027 - Cutting the Fluff May 6\, 2027 - Preparing for SubmissionSubmit Form URL:https://mtea.org/event/national-board-cohort/2026-10-15/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T173000 DTSTAMP:20261006T140147Z CREATED:20260914T141202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T140147Z UID:10000471-1791304200-1791307800@mtea.org SUMMARY:Dr. King Resource Writing Session DESCRIPTION:Come and join Cara Slingerland (High School English Teacher)\, 2023 recipient of the MLK Educator of the Year Award\, along with Rakia Jones (Elementary Teacher) 2024 recipient of the MLK Educator of the Year Award\, in a session that will guide and inspire you to help your students do their absolute best on the MTEA sponsored MLK Writing Contest! \nMTEA is a proud sponsor of the annual Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. writing contest. Submissions for the Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. writing contest are due no later than Friday\, November 13\, 2026. This year’s theme is “A Look to the Future” from Dr. King’s 1957 “A Look to the Future” address. \n“In order to look to the future\, it is often necessary to get a clear picture of the past.”\n\nStudents can reflect on these words and how they relate to themselves or others in their families\, schools\, neighborhoods or the world. \nMembers can get helpful information as your students work on their submissions for the Dr. King writing contest. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, October 6 from 4:30-6pm at the MTEA Building.  This session has been cancelled due to lack of registration. \nClick here to download the 2026 Writing Contest flyer \nClick here for more details on all of the contests \n  URL:https://mtea.org/event/dr-king-resource-writing-session/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T190000 DTSTAMP:20260910T184806Z CREATED:20260910T184806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184806Z UID:10000477-1790269200-1790276400@mtea.org SUMMARY:National Board Cohort DESCRIPTION:2026-2027 National Board Candidate Support\nNational Board certification is the highest level of certification a teacher can attain\, with personal\, professional\, and monetary rewards.  This cohort will meet monthly to explore various components of the certification process and provide support for MTEA and area WEAC candidates.  Each session will generally begin with a presentation sharing tips and strategies for tackling the required components for certification (~1hr)\, followed by time for candidate Q&A and opportunities to work with other members of the cohort as well as with trained mentors. \nAll sessions except the WEAC Writing Retreat are held at the MTEA Building from 5-7pm.  Please register below for as many sessions as you want to attend. \nSeptember 24\, 2026 – What is National Board Certification? \nLearn about what is involved in this rigorous process and what resources and financial incentives are available to assist candidates. \nOctober 15\, 2026 – Getting Started with National Board Certification \nDive into the National Board standards\, the Architecture of Accomplished Teaching\, and the 5 Core propositions of National Board certification. A brief overview of the components will be given to allow candidates to be able to decide which component(s) to work on this year. \nNovember 12\, 2026 – Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction \nLearn strategies for selecting and analyzing student work samples to plan and implement appropriate differentiated instruction for those students. \nDecember 10\, 2026 – Component 4: Effective Educator \nReceive guidance for selecting appropriate assessments\, identifying professional learning needs\, and analyzing impact on student learning. \nJanuary 14\, 2027 – Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment \nGet tips for recording instruction and strategies for effective in-depth analysis and reflection of the instruction. \nFebruary 11\, 2027 – Writing for National Boards \nLearn about descriptive\, analytical\, and reflective writing\, and strategies for making sure you are addressing the prompts that are being asked. \nTBD – March 2027 – WEAC Writing Retreat: Wisconsin Dells https://weac.org/national-board-writing-retreat/ \nMarch 18\, 2027 – Component 1: Content Knowledge \nLearn study tips and strategies for preparing for and responding to the prompts on the content knowledge exam and understand how it is scored. \nApril 15\, 2027 – Cutting the Fluff \nLearn strategies for getting your written components down to the required page limit for submission \nMay 6\, 2027 – Preparing for Submission \nGet tips on compressing videos\, merging files\, and submitting components through the National Board website\, as well as finishing final edits. \nFor more information about this monthly support program\, you may contact Lauren Jagemann at ljagiel@gmail.com  \n\n MTEA - NB Support Sessions \n \n \n Updates \n \n \n \n \n \n First NameLast NameSchool/Worksite(s)PhoneHome Email (No MPS emails)Are you enrolled as a National Board candidate or Renewal candidiate? Yes NoAre you a MTEA or MTEA-R Member? Yes NoSessions (Each session is different\, please select one or more) All Sessions September 24\, 2026 - What is National Board Certification? October 15\, 2026 - Getting Started with National Board Certification November 12\, 2026 - Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction December 10\, 2026 - Component 4: Effective Educator January 14\, 2027 - Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment February 11\, 2027 - Writing for National Boards TBD - March 2027 - WEAC Writing Retreat: Wisconsin Dells March 18\, 2027 - Component 1: Content Knowledge April 15\, 2027 - Cutting the Fluff May 6\, 2027 - Preparing for SubmissionSubmit Form URL:https://mtea.org/event/national-board-cohort/2026-09-24/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T180000 DTSTAMP:20260828T150924Z CREATED:20260828T150924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T150924Z UID:10000463-1790267400-1790272800@mtea.org SUMMARY:Hispanic Heritage Art Session DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the vibrant cultures\, traditions\, and creativity of Hispanic/Latino communities through art!  \nJoin art teachers Gina Jorgensen and Jeanette Arellano in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through art! Take exciting art lessons back to your students in K-12 with these differentiated art lessons touching on Hispanic culture and heritage. \nAll supplies will be provided. \nJoin us on Thursday\, September 24 from 4:30-6pm at the MTEA Building.  Please register below to ensure we have enough supplies. URL:https://mtea.org/event/hispanic-heritage-art-session-2/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T190000 DTSTAMP:20260828T204612Z CREATED:20260828T152737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T204612Z UID:10000464-1789578000-1789585200@mtea.org SUMMARY:Educator Effectiveness (EE) and Infinite Campus (IC) Sessions DESCRIPTION:Calling all K–12 MTEA member teachers! \nJoin the MTEA Early Career Teacher Committee on Wednesday\, September 16\, from 5 – 7pm at the MTEA  for an evening of professional learning\, practical resources\, and connection—with dinner provided! \nLearn about Educator Effectiveness with teacher mentor Danah Opland-Dobbs and Infinite Campus with Dr. Jim Nelsen through two simultaneous sessions offered from 5 – 5:45pm and again from 6 – 6:45pm. Attend one topic during the first session and switch to the other during the second so you can participate in both. Come learn\, ask questions\, share experiences\, and build confidence alongside fellow MTEA educators! \nJoin us on Wednesday\, September 16 from 5-7pm at the MTEA Building.  Please register below by September 15. URL:https://mtea.org/event/educator-effectiveness-ee-and-infinite-campus-ic-sessions/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T180000 DTSTAMP:20260504T151943Z CREATED:20260414T174435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T151943Z UID:10000378-1778776200-1778781600@mtea.org SUMMARY:Educator Effectiveness for Early Career Teachers DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited! MTEA Educator Effectiveness Resource Session for Early Career Teachers (0–5 Years) in MPS \nGreat news—Danah Opland Dobbs is back to support our ECTs with an end-of-year Educator Effectiveness Resource Session! As the school year winds down\, this is the perfect chance to get clear on everything you need to complete in Educator Effectiveness to successfully close out your year. \nThis will be a hands-on working session\, so please bring your laptop and be ready to log in and start completing your end-of-year EE tasks during the session. Danah will walk you through the process\, answer questions\, and help make sure you leave feeling confident and on track.  This session is in-person or virtually. \nNot a member? You can join when you come to the event! \nBring fellow ECTs and/or veteran teachers with you! If you do\, make sure they register. \nJoin us on Thursday\, May 14th from 4:30–6:00pm at MTEA Office or Virtually.  Registration is required as space is limited\, please register by noon on Wednesday\, May 13.  Space is limited!  Light dinner will be provided for those in-person. URL:https://mtea.org/event/educator-effectiveness-for-early-career-teachers/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T190000 DTSTAMP:20260112T205324Z CREATED:20250829T201622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T205324Z UID:10000259-1778173200-1778180400@mtea.org SUMMARY:MTEA National Board Cohort DESCRIPTION:2025-2026 National Board Candidate Support\nNational Board certification is the highest level of certification a teacher can attain\, with personal\, professional\, and monetary rewards.  This cohort will meet monthly to explore various components of the certification process and provide support for MTEA and area WEAC candidates.  Each session will generally begin with a presentation sharing tips and strategies for tackling the required components for certification (~1hr)\, followed by time for candidate Q&A and opportunities to work with other members of the cohort as well as with trained mentors. \nAll sessions except the WEAC Writing Retreat are held at the MTEA Building from 5-7pm.  Please register below for as many sessions as you want to attend. \nSeptember 25\, 2025 – What is National Board Certification? \nLearn about what is involved in this rigorous process and what resources and financial incentives are available to assist candidates. \nOctober 22\, 2025 – Getting Started with National Board Certification \nDive into the National Board standards\, the Architecture of Accomplished Teaching\, and the 5 Core propositions of National Board certification. A brief overview of the components will be given to allow candidates to be able to decide which component(s) to work on this year. \nNovember 13\, 2025 – Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction \nLearn strategies for selecting and analyzing student work samples to plan and implement appropriate differentiated instruction for those students. \nDecember 11\, 2025 – Component 4: Effective Educator \nReceive guidance for selecting appropriate assessments\, identifying professional learning needs\, and analyzing impact on student learning. \nUpdate: Date changed to January 29\, 2026 – Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment \nGet tips for recording instruction and strategies for effective in-depth analysis and reflection of the instruction. \nFebruary 12\, 2026 – Writing for National Boards \nLearn about descriptive\, analytical\, and reflective writing\, and strategies for making sure you are addressing the prompts that are being asked. \nMarch 6-8\, 2026 – WEAC Writing Retreat: Wisconsin Dells https://weac.org/national-board-writing-retreat/ \nUpdate: Date changed to March 24\, 2026 – Component 1: Content Knowledge \nLearn study tips and strategies for preparing for and responding to the prompts on the content knowledge exam and understand how it is scored. \nApril 9\, 2026 – Cutting the Fluff \nLearn strategies for getting your written components down to the required page limit for submission \nMay 7\, 2026 – Preparing for Submission \nGet tips on compressing videos\, merging files\, and submitting components through the National Board website\, as well as finishing final edits. \nFor more information about this monthly support program\, you may contact Lauren Jagemann at ljagiel@gmail.com  \n\n MTEA - NB Support Sessions \n \n \n Newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n First NameLast NameSchool/Worksite(s)PhoneHome Email (No MPS emails)Are you enrolled as a National Board candidate or Renewal candidiate? Yes NoAre you a MTEA or MTEA-R Member? Yes NoSessions (Each session is different\, please select one or more) All Sessions September 24\, 2026 - What is National Board Certification? October 15\, 2026 - Getting Started with National Board Certification November 12\, 2026 - Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction December 10\, 2026 - Component 4: Effective Educator January 14\, 2027 - Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment February 11\, 2027 - Writing for National Boards TBD - March 2027 - WEAC Writing Retreat: Wisconsin Dells March 18\, 2027 - Component 1: Content Knowledge April 15\, 2027 - Cutting the Fluff May 6\, 2027 - Preparing for SubmissionSubmit Form URL:https://mtea.org/event/mtea-national-board-cohort/2026-05-07/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T190000 DTSTAMP:20260112T205324Z CREATED:20250829T201622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T205324Z UID:10000258-1775754000-1775761200@mtea.org SUMMARY:MTEA National Board Cohort DESCRIPTION:2025-2026 National Board Candidate Support\nNational Board certification is the highest level of certification a teacher can attain\, with personal\, professional\, and monetary rewards.  This cohort will meet monthly to explore various components of the certification process and provide support for MTEA and area WEAC candidates.  Each session will generally begin with a presentation sharing tips and strategies for tackling the required components for certification (~1hr)\, followed by time for candidate Q&A and opportunities to work with other members of the cohort as well as with trained mentors. \nAll sessions except the WEAC Writing Retreat are held at the MTEA Building from 5-7pm.  Please register below for as many sessions as you want to attend. \nSeptember 25\, 2025 – What is National Board Certification? \nLearn about what is involved in this rigorous process and what resources and financial incentives are available to assist candidates. \nOctober 22\, 2025 – Getting Started with National Board Certification \nDive into the National Board standards\, the Architecture of Accomplished Teaching\, and the 5 Core propositions of National Board certification. A brief overview of the components will be given to allow candidates to be able to decide which component(s) to work on this year. \nNovember 13\, 2025 – Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction \nLearn strategies for selecting and analyzing student work samples to plan and implement appropriate differentiated instruction for those students. \nDecember 11\, 2025 – Component 4: Effective Educator \nReceive guidance for selecting appropriate assessments\, identifying professional learning needs\, and analyzing impact on student learning. \nUpdate: Date changed to January 29\, 2026 – Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment \nGet tips for recording instruction and strategies for effective in-depth analysis and reflection of the instruction. \nFebruary 12\, 2026 – Writing for National Boards \nLearn about descriptive\, analytical\, and reflective writing\, and strategies for making sure you are addressing the prompts that are being asked. \nMarch 6-8\, 2026 – WEAC Writing Retreat: Wisconsin Dells https://weac.org/national-board-writing-retreat/ \nUpdate: Date changed to March 24\, 2026 – Component 1: Content Knowledge \nLearn study tips and strategies for preparing for and responding to the prompts on the content knowledge exam and understand how it is scored. \nApril 9\, 2026 – Cutting the Fluff \nLearn strategies for getting your written components down to the required page limit for submission \nMay 7\, 2026 – Preparing for Submission \nGet tips on compressing videos\, merging files\, and submitting components through the National Board website\, as well as finishing final edits. \nFor more information about this monthly support program\, you may contact Lauren Jagemann at ljagiel@gmail.com  \n\n MTEA - NB Support Sessions \n \n \n Updates \n \n \n \n \n \n First NameLast NameSchool/Worksite(s)PhoneHome Email (No MPS emails)Are you enrolled as a National Board candidate or Renewal candidiate? Yes NoAre you a MTEA or MTEA-R Member? Yes NoSessions (Each session is different\, please select one or more) All Sessions September 24\, 2026 - What is National Board Certification? October 15\, 2026 - Getting Started with National Board Certification November 12\, 2026 - Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction December 10\, 2026 - Component 4: Effective Educator January 14\, 2027 - Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment February 11\, 2027 - Writing for National Boards TBD - March 2027 - WEAC Writing Retreat: Wisconsin Dells March 18\, 2027 - Component 1: Content Knowledge April 15\, 2027 - Cutting the Fluff May 6\, 2027 - Preparing for SubmissionSubmit Form URL:https://mtea.org/event/mtea-national-board-cohort/2026-04-09/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T183000 DTSTAMP:20260313T135720Z CREATED:20260313T135720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T135720Z UID:10000347-1775579400-1775586600@mtea.org SUMMARY:Infinite Campus for Early Career Teachers DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited! MTEA Resource Session for Early Career Teachers (0–5 Years) in MPS \nCalling all Early Career Teachers in Milwaukee Public Schools! Join the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association’s SMART Team (Support Mentor Attract Retain Teachers) for an engaging\, hands-on resource session. \nFocus: Infinite Campus Grade Book Basics \nWhether you’re brand new to Infinite Campus or looking to sharpen your skills\, this session will walk you through: \n*Accessing standards *Creating assignments *Entering grades Running reports *Tips and tricks to make the grade book easier to use \nBring your laptop for guided work time after the presentation. \nGet one-on-one support. \nInformal Q&A Sessions \nWe’ll also offer opportunities for questions before the Infinite Campus presentation\, and again during dinner following the IC session on these topics: *Early Childhood *Special Education *AMP *Bilingual K–5 *High School World Languages \nBring a Colleague! \nEarly Career Teachers are encouraged to invite another ECT and/or bring a veteran teacher from your building who has IC questions. \nNot an MTEA member? No problem — you can join when you come to the event! \nWe look forward to supporting you as you grow in your practice and build confidence using Infinite Campus! \nJoin us on Tuesday\, April 7th from 4:30–6:30pm at MTEA Office.  Registration is required as space is limited\, please register by noon on Monday\, April 6.  Space is limited!  Light dinner will be provided. URL:https://mtea.org/event/infinite-campus-for-early-career-teachers/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T190000 DTSTAMP:20260112T205324Z CREATED:20250829T201622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T205324Z UID:10000320-1774371600-1774378800@mtea.org SUMMARY:MTEA National Board Cohort DESCRIPTION:2025-2026 National Board Candidate Support\nNational Board certification is the highest level of certification a teacher can attain\, with personal\, professional\, and monetary rewards.  This cohort will meet monthly to explore various components of the certification process and provide support for MTEA and area WEAC candidates.  Each session will generally begin with a presentation sharing tips and strategies for tackling the required components for certification (~1hr)\, followed by time for candidate Q&A and opportunities to work with other members of the cohort as well as with trained mentors. \nAll sessions except the WEAC Writing Retreat are held at the MTEA Building from 5-7pm.  Please register below for as many sessions as you want to attend. \nSeptember 25\, 2025 – What is National Board Certification? \nLearn about what is involved in this rigorous process and what resources and financial incentives are available to assist candidates. \nOctober 22\, 2025 – Getting Started with National Board Certification \nDive into the National Board standards\, the Architecture of Accomplished Teaching\, and the 5 Core propositions of National Board certification. A brief overview of the components will be given to allow candidates to be able to decide which component(s) to work on this year. \nNovember 13\, 2025 – Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction \nLearn strategies for selecting and analyzing student work samples to plan and implement appropriate differentiated instruction for those students. \nDecember 11\, 2025 – Component 4: Effective Educator \nReceive guidance for selecting appropriate assessments\, identifying professional learning needs\, and analyzing impact on student learning. \nUpdate: Date changed to January 29\, 2026 – Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment \nGet tips for recording instruction and strategies for effective in-depth analysis and reflection of the instruction. \nFebruary 12\, 2026 – Writing for National Boards \nLearn about descriptive\, analytical\, and reflective writing\, and strategies for making sure you are addressing the prompts that are being asked. \nMarch 6-8\, 2026 – WEAC Writing Retreat: Wisconsin Dells https://weac.org/national-board-writing-retreat/ \nUpdate: Date changed to March 24\, 2026 – Component 1: Content Knowledge \nLearn study tips and strategies for preparing for and responding to the prompts on the content knowledge exam and understand how it is scored. \nApril 9\, 2026 – Cutting the Fluff \nLearn strategies for getting your written components down to the required page limit for submission \nMay 7\, 2026 – Preparing for Submission \nGet tips on compressing videos\, merging files\, and submitting components through the National Board website\, as well as finishing final edits. \nFor more information about this monthly support program\, you may contact Lauren Jagemann at ljagiel@gmail.com  \n\n MTEA - NB Support Sessions \n \n \n Newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n First NameLast NameSchool/Worksite(s)PhoneHome Email (No MPS emails)Are you enrolled as a National Board candidate or Renewal candidiate? Yes NoAre you a MTEA or MTEA-R Member? Yes NoSessions (Each session is different\, please select one or more) All Sessions September 24\, 2026 - What is National Board Certification? October 15\, 2026 - Getting Started with National Board Certification November 12\, 2026 - Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction December 10\, 2026 - Component 4: Effective Educator January 14\, 2027 - Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment February 11\, 2027 - Writing for National Boards TBD - March 2027 - WEAC Writing Retreat: Wisconsin Dells March 18\, 2027 - Component 1: Content Knowledge April 15\, 2027 - Cutting the Fluff May 6\, 2027 - Preparing for SubmissionSubmit Form URL:https://mtea.org/event/mtea-national-board-cohort/2026-03-24/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T170000 DTSTAMP:20260112T205324Z CREATED:20250829T201622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T205324Z UID:10000256-1772784000-1772816400@mtea.org SUMMARY:MTEA National Board Cohort DESCRIPTION:2025-2026 National Board Candidate Support\nNational Board certification is the highest level of certification a teacher can attain\, with personal\, professional\, and monetary rewards.  This cohort will meet monthly to explore various components of the certification process and provide support for MTEA and area WEAC candidates.  Each session will generally begin with a presentation sharing tips and strategies for tackling the required components for certification (~1hr)\, followed by time for candidate Q&A and opportunities to work with other members of the cohort as well as with trained mentors. \nAll sessions except the WEAC Writing Retreat are held at the MTEA Building from 5-7pm.  Please register below for as many sessions as you want to attend. \nSeptember 25\, 2025 – What is National Board Certification? \nLearn about what is involved in this rigorous process and what resources and financial incentives are available to assist candidates. \nOctober 22\, 2025 – Getting Started with National Board Certification \nDive into the National Board standards\, the Architecture of Accomplished Teaching\, and the 5 Core propositions of National Board certification. A brief overview of the components will be given to allow candidates to be able to decide which component(s) to work on this year. \nNovember 13\, 2025 – Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction \nLearn strategies for selecting and analyzing student work samples to plan and implement appropriate differentiated instruction for those students. \nDecember 11\, 2025 – Component 4: Effective Educator \nReceive guidance for selecting appropriate assessments\, identifying professional learning needs\, and analyzing impact on student learning. \nUpdate: Date changed to January 29\, 2026 – Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment \nGet tips for recording instruction and strategies for effective in-depth analysis and reflection of the instruction. \nFebruary 12\, 2026 – Writing for National Boards \nLearn about descriptive\, analytical\, and reflective writing\, and strategies for making sure you are addressing the prompts that are being asked. \nMarch 6-8\, 2026 – WEAC Writing Retreat: Wisconsin Dells https://weac.org/national-board-writing-retreat/ \nUpdate: Date changed to March 24\, 2026 – Component 1: Content Knowledge \nLearn study tips and strategies for preparing for and responding to the prompts on the content knowledge exam and understand how it is scored. \nApril 9\, 2026 – Cutting the Fluff \nLearn strategies for getting your written components down to the required page limit for submission \nMay 7\, 2026 – Preparing for Submission \nGet tips on compressing videos\, merging files\, and submitting components through the National Board website\, as well as finishing final edits. \nFor more information about this monthly support program\, you may contact Lauren Jagemann at ljagiel@gmail.com  \n\n MTEA - NB Support Sessions \n \n \n Contact \n \n \n \n \n \n First NameLast NameSchool/Worksite(s)PhoneHome Email (No MPS emails)Are you enrolled as a National Board candidate or Renewal candidiate? Yes NoAre you a MTEA or MTEA-R Member? Yes NoSessions (Each session is different\, please select one or more) All Sessions September 24\, 2026 - What is National Board Certification? October 15\, 2026 - Getting Started with National Board Certification November 12\, 2026 - Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction December 10\, 2026 - Component 4: Effective Educator January 14\, 2027 - Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment February 11\, 2027 - Writing for National Boards TBD - March 2027 - WEAC Writing Retreat: Wisconsin Dells March 18\, 2027 - Component 1: Content Knowledge April 15\, 2027 - Cutting the Fluff May 6\, 2027 - Preparing for SubmissionSubmit Form URL:https://mtea.org/event/mtea-national-board-cohort/2026-03-06/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T190000 DTSTAMP:20260112T205324Z CREATED:20250829T201622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T205324Z UID:10000255-1770915600-1770922800@mtea.org SUMMARY:MTEA National Board Cohort DESCRIPTION:2025-2026 National Board Candidate Support\nNational Board certification is the highest level of certification a teacher can attain\, with personal\, professional\, and monetary rewards.  This cohort will meet monthly to explore various components of the certification process and provide support for MTEA and area WEAC candidates.  Each session will generally begin with a presentation sharing tips and strategies for tackling the required components for certification (~1hr)\, followed by time for candidate Q&A and opportunities to work with other members of the cohort as well as with trained mentors. \nAll sessions except the WEAC Writing Retreat are held at the MTEA Building from 5-7pm.  Please register below for as many sessions as you want to attend. \nSeptember 25\, 2025 – What is National Board Certification? \nLearn about what is involved in this rigorous process and what resources and financial incentives are available to assist candidates. \nOctober 22\, 2025 – Getting Started with National Board Certification \nDive into the National Board standards\, the Architecture of Accomplished Teaching\, and the 5 Core propositions of National Board certification. A brief overview of the components will be given to allow candidates to be able to decide which component(s) to work on this year. \nNovember 13\, 2025 – Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction \nLearn strategies for selecting and analyzing student work samples to plan and implement appropriate differentiated instruction for those students. \nDecember 11\, 2025 – Component 4: Effective Educator \nReceive guidance for selecting appropriate assessments\, identifying professional learning needs\, and analyzing impact on student learning. \nUpdate: Date changed to January 29\, 2026 – Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment \nGet tips for recording instruction and strategies for effective in-depth analysis and reflection of the instruction. \nFebruary 12\, 2026 – Writing for National Boards \nLearn about descriptive\, analytical\, and reflective writing\, and strategies for making sure you are addressing the prompts that are being asked. \nMarch 6-8\, 2026 – WEAC Writing Retreat: Wisconsin Dells https://weac.org/national-board-writing-retreat/ \nUpdate: Date changed to March 24\, 2026 – Component 1: Content Knowledge \nLearn study tips and strategies for preparing for and responding to the prompts on the content knowledge exam and understand how it is scored. \nApril 9\, 2026 – Cutting the Fluff \nLearn strategies for getting your written components down to the required page limit for submission \nMay 7\, 2026 – Preparing for Submission \nGet tips on compressing videos\, merging files\, and submitting components through the National Board website\, as well as finishing final edits. \nFor more information about this monthly support program\, you may contact Lauren Jagemann at ljagiel@gmail.com  \n\n MTEA - NB Support Sessions \n \n \n Contact \n \n \n \n \n \n First NameLast NameSchool/Worksite(s)PhoneHome Email (No MPS emails)Are you enrolled as a National Board candidate or Renewal candidiate? Yes NoAre you a MTEA or MTEA-R Member? Yes NoSessions (Each session is different\, please select one or more) All Sessions September 24\, 2026 - What is National Board Certification? October 15\, 2026 - Getting Started with National Board Certification November 12\, 2026 - Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction December 10\, 2026 - Component 4: Effective Educator January 14\, 2027 - Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment February 11\, 2027 - Writing for National Boards TBD - March 2027 - WEAC Writing Retreat: Wisconsin Dells March 18\, 2027 - Component 1: Content Knowledge April 15\, 2027 - Cutting the Fluff May 6\, 2027 - Preparing for SubmissionSubmit Form URL:https://mtea.org/event/mtea-national-board-cohort/2026-02-12/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260209T183000 DTSTAMP:20260206T220138Z CREATED:20260130T213223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T220138Z UID:10000329-1770654600-1770661800@mtea.org SUMMARY:Celebrate Black History Month Through Art! DESCRIPTION:Join the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association for a creative and inspiring evening as we celebrate Black History Month by exploring meaningful ways to incorporate art into K–12 classrooms. This engaging session is open to all MTEA members—no matter your grade level\, subject area\, or artistic experience.  \nTogether\, we’ll share ideas\, sample activities\, and culturally responsive approaches that honor Black history\, creativity\, and contributions through visual art.   \nWhether you’re an art educator or simply looking for new ways to bring creativity and cultural awareness into your teaching\, this session is for you!  \nJoin us on Monday\, February 9 from 4:30-6:30pm at the MTEA Office.  Please register below to make sure we have enough materials. URL:https://mtea.org/event/celebrate-black-history-month-through-art/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T190000 DTSTAMP:20260112T205324Z CREATED:20250829T201622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T205324Z UID:10000324-1769706000-1769713200@mtea.org SUMMARY:MTEA National Board Cohort DESCRIPTION:2025-2026 National Board Candidate Support\nNational Board certification is the highest level of certification a teacher can attain\, with personal\, professional\, and monetary rewards.  This cohort will meet monthly to explore various components of the certification process and provide support for MTEA and area WEAC candidates.  Each session will generally begin with a presentation sharing tips and strategies for tackling the required components for certification (~1hr)\, followed by time for candidate Q&A and opportunities to work with other members of the cohort as well as with trained mentors. \nAll sessions except the WEAC Writing Retreat are held at the MTEA Building from 5-7pm.  Please register below for as many sessions as you want to attend. \nSeptember 25\, 2025 – What is National Board Certification? \nLearn about what is involved in this rigorous process and what resources and financial incentives are available to assist candidates. \nOctober 22\, 2025 – Getting Started with National Board Certification \nDive into the National Board standards\, the Architecture of Accomplished Teaching\, and the 5 Core propositions of National Board certification. A brief overview of the components will be given to allow candidates to be able to decide which component(s) to work on this year. \nNovember 13\, 2025 – Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction \nLearn strategies for selecting and analyzing student work samples to plan and implement appropriate differentiated instruction for those students. \nDecember 11\, 2025 – Component 4: Effective Educator \nReceive guidance for selecting appropriate assessments\, identifying professional learning needs\, and analyzing impact on student learning. \nUpdate: Date changed to January 29\, 2026 – Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment \nGet tips for recording instruction and strategies for effective in-depth analysis and reflection of the instruction. \nFebruary 12\, 2026 – Writing for National Boards \nLearn about descriptive\, analytical\, and reflective writing\, and strategies for making sure you are addressing the prompts that are being asked. \nMarch 6-8\, 2026 – WEAC Writing Retreat: Wisconsin Dells https://weac.org/national-board-writing-retreat/ \nUpdate: Date changed to March 24\, 2026 – Component 1: Content Knowledge \nLearn study tips and strategies for preparing for and responding to the prompts on the content knowledge exam and understand how it is scored. \nApril 9\, 2026 – Cutting the Fluff \nLearn strategies for getting your written components down to the required page limit for submission \nMay 7\, 2026 – Preparing for Submission \nGet tips on compressing videos\, merging files\, and submitting components through the National Board website\, as well as finishing final edits. \nFor more information about this monthly support program\, you may contact Lauren Jagemann at ljagiel@gmail.com  \n\n MTEA - NB Support Sessions \n \n \n Contact \n \n \n \n \n \n First NameLast NameSchool/Worksite(s)PhoneHome Email (No MPS emails)Are you enrolled as a National Board candidate or Renewal candidiate? Yes NoAre you a MTEA or MTEA-R Member? Yes NoSessions (Each session is different\, please select one or more) All Sessions September 24\, 2026 - What is National Board Certification? October 15\, 2026 - Getting Started with National Board Certification November 12\, 2026 - Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction December 10\, 2026 - Component 4: Effective Educator January 14\, 2027 - Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment February 11\, 2027 - Writing for National Boards TBD - March 2027 - WEAC Writing Retreat: Wisconsin Dells March 18\, 2027 - Component 1: Content Knowledge April 15\, 2027 - Cutting the Fluff May 6\, 2027 - Preparing for SubmissionSubmit Form URL:https://mtea.org/event/mtea-national-board-cohort/2026-01-29/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T190000 DTSTAMP:20260112T205324Z CREATED:20250829T201622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T205324Z UID:10000253-1765472400-1765479600@mtea.org SUMMARY:MTEA National Board Cohort DESCRIPTION:2025-2026 National Board Candidate Support\nNational Board certification is the highest level of certification a teacher can attain\, with personal\, professional\, and monetary rewards.  This cohort will meet monthly to explore various components of the certification process and provide support for MTEA and area WEAC candidates.  Each session will generally begin with a presentation sharing tips and strategies for tackling the required components for certification (~1hr)\, followed by time for candidate Q&A and opportunities to work with other members of the cohort as well as with trained mentors. \nAll sessions except the WEAC Writing Retreat are held at the MTEA Building from 5-7pm.  Please register below for as many sessions as you want to attend. \nSeptember 25\, 2025 – What is National Board Certification? \nLearn about what is involved in this rigorous process and what resources and financial incentives are available to assist candidates. \nOctober 22\, 2025 – Getting Started with National Board Certification \nDive into the National Board standards\, the Architecture of Accomplished Teaching\, and the 5 Core propositions of National Board certification. A brief overview of the components will be given to allow candidates to be able to decide which component(s) to work on this year. \nNovember 13\, 2025 – Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction \nLearn strategies for selecting and analyzing student work samples to plan and implement appropriate differentiated instruction for those students. \nDecember 11\, 2025 – Component 4: Effective Educator \nReceive guidance for selecting appropriate assessments\, identifying professional learning needs\, and analyzing impact on student learning. \nUpdate: Date changed to January 29\, 2026 – Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment \nGet tips for recording instruction and strategies for effective in-depth analysis and reflection of the instruction. \nFebruary 12\, 2026 – Writing for National Boards \nLearn about descriptive\, analytical\, and reflective writing\, and strategies for making sure you are addressing the prompts that are being asked. \nMarch 6-8\, 2026 – WEAC Writing Retreat: Wisconsin Dells https://weac.org/national-board-writing-retreat/ \nUpdate: Date changed to March 24\, 2026 – Component 1: Content Knowledge \nLearn study tips and strategies for preparing for and responding to the prompts on the content knowledge exam and understand how it is scored. \nApril 9\, 2026 – Cutting the Fluff \nLearn strategies for getting your written components down to the required page limit for submission \nMay 7\, 2026 – Preparing for Submission \nGet tips on compressing videos\, merging files\, and submitting components through the National Board website\, as well as finishing final edits. \nFor more information about this monthly support program\, you may contact Lauren Jagemann at ljagiel@gmail.com  \n\n MTEA - NB Support Sessions \n \n \n Notify \n \n \n \n \n \n First NameLast NameSchool/Worksite(s)PhoneHome Email (No MPS emails)Are you enrolled as a National Board candidate or Renewal candidiate? Yes NoAre you a MTEA or MTEA-R Member? Yes NoSessions (Each session is different\, please select one or more) All Sessions September 24\, 2026 - What is National Board Certification? October 15\, 2026 - Getting Started with National Board Certification November 12\, 2026 - Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction December 10\, 2026 - Component 4: Effective Educator January 14\, 2027 - Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment February 11\, 2027 - Writing for National Boards TBD - March 2027 - WEAC Writing Retreat: Wisconsin Dells March 18\, 2027 - Component 1: Content Knowledge April 15\, 2027 - Cutting the Fluff May 6\, 2027 - Preparing for SubmissionSubmit Form URL:https://mtea.org/event/mtea-national-board-cohort/2025-12-11/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T190000 DTSTAMP:20260112T205324Z CREATED:20250829T201622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T205324Z UID:10000252-1763053200-1763060400@mtea.org SUMMARY:MTEA National Board Cohort DESCRIPTION:2025-2026 National Board Candidate Support\nNational Board certification is the highest level of certification a teacher can attain\, with personal\, professional\, and monetary rewards.  This cohort will meet monthly to explore various components of the certification process and provide support for MTEA and area WEAC candidates.  Each session will generally begin with a presentation sharing tips and strategies for tackling the required components for certification (~1hr)\, followed by time for candidate Q&A and opportunities to work with other members of the cohort as well as with trained mentors. \nAll sessions except the WEAC Writing Retreat are held at the MTEA Building from 5-7pm.  Please register below for as many sessions as you want to attend. \nSeptember 25\, 2025 – What is National Board Certification? \nLearn about what is involved in this rigorous process and what resources and financial incentives are available to assist candidates. \nOctober 22\, 2025 – Getting Started with National Board Certification \nDive into the National Board standards\, the Architecture of Accomplished Teaching\, and the 5 Core propositions of National Board certification. A brief overview of the components will be given to allow candidates to be able to decide which component(s) to work on this year. \nNovember 13\, 2025 – Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction \nLearn strategies for selecting and analyzing student work samples to plan and implement appropriate differentiated instruction for those students. \nDecember 11\, 2025 – Component 4: Effective Educator \nReceive guidance for selecting appropriate assessments\, identifying professional learning needs\, and analyzing impact on student learning. \nUpdate: Date changed to January 29\, 2026 – Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment \nGet tips for recording instruction and strategies for effective in-depth analysis and reflection of the instruction. \nFebruary 12\, 2026 – Writing for National Boards \nLearn about descriptive\, analytical\, and reflective writing\, and strategies for making sure you are addressing the prompts that are being asked. \nMarch 6-8\, 2026 – WEAC Writing Retreat: Wisconsin Dells https://weac.org/national-board-writing-retreat/ \nUpdate: Date changed to March 24\, 2026 – Component 1: Content Knowledge \nLearn study tips and strategies for preparing for and responding to the prompts on the content knowledge exam and understand how it is scored. \nApril 9\, 2026 – Cutting the Fluff \nLearn strategies for getting your written components down to the required page limit for submission \nMay 7\, 2026 – Preparing for Submission \nGet tips on compressing videos\, merging files\, and submitting components through the National Board website\, as well as finishing final edits. \nFor more information about this monthly support program\, you may contact Lauren Jagemann at ljagiel@gmail.com  \n\n MTEA - NB Support Sessions \n \n \n Newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n First NameLast NameSchool/Worksite(s)PhoneHome Email (No MPS emails)Are you enrolled as a National Board candidate or Renewal candidiate? Yes NoAre you a MTEA or MTEA-R Member? Yes NoSessions (Each session is different\, please select one or more) All Sessions September 24\, 2026 - What is National Board Certification? October 15\, 2026 - Getting Started with National Board Certification November 12\, 2026 - Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction December 10\, 2026 - Component 4: Effective Educator January 14\, 2027 - Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment February 11\, 2027 - Writing for National Boards TBD - March 2027 - WEAC Writing Retreat: Wisconsin Dells March 18\, 2027 - Component 1: Content Knowledge April 15\, 2027 - Cutting the Fluff May 6\, 2027 - Preparing for SubmissionSubmit Form URL:https://mtea.org/event/mtea-national-board-cohort/2025-11-13/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T190000 DTSTAMP:20251007T151637Z CREATED:20251007T151637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T151637Z UID:10000308-1761843600-1761850800@mtea.org SUMMARY:Early Career Teachers Resource Sessions DESCRIPTION:0-5 Years Early Career Teachers Member Led Resource Sessions\nGeneral Session \nEducator Effectiveness covering basic information\, what to expect next and Q&A. \nBreakout Session  \nChoose a breakout: Special Education; Bilingual Education; Art\, Music\, and Phy Ed; Early Childhood; High School; Literacy \nPlease join us on Thursday\, October 30 from 5-7pm at the MTEA Building.  Dinner will be provided and registration is required to ensure enough food.  Please register below by 4pm on Tuesday\, October 28. URL:https://mtea.org/event/early-career-teachers-resource-sessions/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T190000 DTSTAMP:20260112T205324Z CREATED:20250829T201622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T205324Z UID:10000251-1761152400-1761159600@mtea.org SUMMARY:MTEA National Board Cohort DESCRIPTION:2025-2026 National Board Candidate Support\nNational Board certification is the highest level of certification a teacher can attain\, with personal\, professional\, and monetary rewards.  This cohort will meet monthly to explore various components of the certification process and provide support for MTEA and area WEAC candidates.  Each session will generally begin with a presentation sharing tips and strategies for tackling the required components for certification (~1hr)\, followed by time for candidate Q&A and opportunities to work with other members of the cohort as well as with trained mentors. \nAll sessions except the WEAC Writing Retreat are held at the MTEA Building from 5-7pm.  Please register below for as many sessions as you want to attend. \nSeptember 25\, 2025 – What is National Board Certification? \nLearn about what is involved in this rigorous process and what resources and financial incentives are available to assist candidates. \nOctober 22\, 2025 – Getting Started with National Board Certification \nDive into the National Board standards\, the Architecture of Accomplished Teaching\, and the 5 Core propositions of National Board certification. A brief overview of the components will be given to allow candidates to be able to decide which component(s) to work on this year. \nNovember 13\, 2025 – Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction \nLearn strategies for selecting and analyzing student work samples to plan and implement appropriate differentiated instruction for those students. \nDecember 11\, 2025 – Component 4: Effective Educator \nReceive guidance for selecting appropriate assessments\, identifying professional learning needs\, and analyzing impact on student learning. \nUpdate: Date changed to January 29\, 2026 – Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment \nGet tips for recording instruction and strategies for effective in-depth analysis and reflection of the instruction. \nFebruary 12\, 2026 – Writing for National Boards \nLearn about descriptive\, analytical\, and reflective writing\, and strategies for making sure you are addressing the prompts that are being asked. \nMarch 6-8\, 2026 – WEAC Writing Retreat: Wisconsin Dells https://weac.org/national-board-writing-retreat/ \nUpdate: Date changed to March 24\, 2026 – Component 1: Content Knowledge \nLearn study tips and strategies for preparing for and responding to the prompts on the content knowledge exam and understand how it is scored. \nApril 9\, 2026 – Cutting the Fluff \nLearn strategies for getting your written components down to the required page limit for submission \nMay 7\, 2026 – Preparing for Submission \nGet tips on compressing videos\, merging files\, and submitting components through the National Board website\, as well as finishing final edits. \nFor more information about this monthly support program\, you may contact Lauren Jagemann at ljagiel@gmail.com  \n\n MTEA - NB Support Sessions \n \n \n Newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n First NameLast NameSchool/Worksite(s)PhoneHome Email (No MPS emails)Are you enrolled as a National Board candidate or Renewal candidiate? Yes NoAre you a MTEA or MTEA-R Member? Yes NoSessions (Each session is different\, please select one or more) All Sessions September 24\, 2026 - What is National Board Certification? October 15\, 2026 - Getting Started with National Board Certification November 12\, 2026 - Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction December 10\, 2026 - Component 4: Effective Educator January 14\, 2027 - Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment February 11\, 2027 - Writing for National Boards TBD - March 2027 - WEAC Writing Retreat: Wisconsin Dells March 18\, 2027 - Component 1: Content Knowledge April 15\, 2027 - Cutting the Fluff May 6\, 2027 - Preparing for SubmissionSubmit Form URL:https://mtea.org/event/mtea-national-board-cohort/2025-10-22/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T180000 DTSTAMP:20250925T201913Z CREATED:20250905T153017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T201913Z UID:10000276-1759251600-1759255200@mtea.org SUMMARY:Hispanic Heritage Art Session DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the vibrant cultures\, traditions\, and creativity of Hispanic/Latino communities through art!  \nJoin us for hands-on\, members-only activities—no experience required. Explore 3 dynamic art lessons you can take back to your students to show how people across cultures use the arts as a powerful form of communication. \nArt activities include a Dia de los Muertos project using foil relief mounted on paper (can be adapted K-12). Next\, we journey to the ancient Mayan world to design zodiac calendars with crayon rubbings on sandpaper\, transferred onto muslin squares (for students 3rd-8th grade). Our final piece draws inspiration from the Caribbean Taino culture\, where students will use watercolor to reimagine traditional Taino symbols with a contemporary twist (can be adapted K-12). \nCelebrate heritage\, exchange stories\, and create meaningful art together! \n \nAll supplies will be provided. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, September 30 from 5-6pm at the MTEA Building.  Please register below to ensure we have enough supplies. URL:https://mtea.org/event/hispanic-heritage-art-session/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250929T180000 DTSTAMP:20250925T202452Z CREATED:20250910T163059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T202452Z UID:10000277-1759165200-1759168800@mtea.org SUMMARY:Dr. King Art Build DESCRIPTION:Art Build At MTEA In Preparation for the Martin Luther King Contests  \nTheme: “True Peace”  \nThis collaborative artwork will be inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s quote:\n“True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.”  \nParticipants will work together to create a large visual piece combining two powerful images:  \n\nTree of Justice and Peace: At the center\, a strong tree with deep roots will symbolize how justice provides the foundation for peace. The roots will be labeled Justice\, and the branches and leaves will be labeled Peace\, showing that true peace can only grow from fairness and equality. Participants will create a leaf with imagery or text that will explore what true peace means to them in their classrooms and/or personal life. \n\n\nBridge of Unity: Flowing across the composition\, a bridge will represent people actively working together to create justice symbolizing collaboration\, courage\, and the ongoing journey toward peace. \n\nTogether\, the tree and the bridge will form a powerful metaphor: peace is not passive but built and nurtured through justice and collective action. Each participant will contribute to the roots and branches making the piece a shared vision of Dr. King’s dream.  \n*If the piece is not completed at this session\, we will meet again to complete it.  \nIndividual Art Making:  \nTeachers will learn about visual journaling and practice three different techniques that can be used to build imagery or use as a background with their students for the MLK Jr. art contest. All materials will be provided.  Do not wear your best clothes!  \nJoin us on Monday\, September 29th\, 2025 from 5 pm- 6 pm at MTEA Building.  Please register below to ensure we have enough supplies for all. URL:https://mtea.org/event/dr-king-art-build/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T190000 DTSTAMP:20260112T205324Z CREATED:20250829T201622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T205324Z UID:10000250-1758819600-1758826800@mtea.org SUMMARY:MTEA National Board Cohort DESCRIPTION:2025-2026 National Board Candidate Support\nNational Board certification is the highest level of certification a teacher can attain\, with personal\, professional\, and monetary rewards.  This cohort will meet monthly to explore various components of the certification process and provide support for MTEA and area WEAC candidates.  Each session will generally begin with a presentation sharing tips and strategies for tackling the required components for certification (~1hr)\, followed by time for candidate Q&A and opportunities to work with other members of the cohort as well as with trained mentors. \nAll sessions except the WEAC Writing Retreat are held at the MTEA Building from 5-7pm.  Please register below for as many sessions as you want to attend. \nSeptember 25\, 2025 – What is National Board Certification? \nLearn about what is involved in this rigorous process and what resources and financial incentives are available to assist candidates. \nOctober 22\, 2025 – Getting Started with National Board Certification \nDive into the National Board standards\, the Architecture of Accomplished Teaching\, and the 5 Core propositions of National Board certification. A brief overview of the components will be given to allow candidates to be able to decide which component(s) to work on this year. \nNovember 13\, 2025 – Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction \nLearn strategies for selecting and analyzing student work samples to plan and implement appropriate differentiated instruction for those students. \nDecember 11\, 2025 – Component 4: Effective Educator \nReceive guidance for selecting appropriate assessments\, identifying professional learning needs\, and analyzing impact on student learning. \nUpdate: Date changed to January 29\, 2026 – Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment \nGet tips for recording instruction and strategies for effective in-depth analysis and reflection of the instruction. \nFebruary 12\, 2026 – Writing for National Boards \nLearn about descriptive\, analytical\, and reflective writing\, and strategies for making sure you are addressing the prompts that are being asked. \nMarch 6-8\, 2026 – WEAC Writing Retreat: Wisconsin Dells https://weac.org/national-board-writing-retreat/ \nUpdate: Date changed to March 24\, 2026 – Component 1: Content Knowledge \nLearn study tips and strategies for preparing for and responding to the prompts on the content knowledge exam and understand how it is scored. \nApril 9\, 2026 – Cutting the Fluff \nLearn strategies for getting your written components down to the required page limit for submission \nMay 7\, 2026 – Preparing for Submission \nGet tips on compressing videos\, merging files\, and submitting components through the National Board website\, as well as finishing final edits. \nFor more information about this monthly support program\, you may contact Lauren Jagemann at ljagiel@gmail.com  \n\n MTEA - NB Support Sessions \n \n \n Subscribe \n \n \n \n \n \n First NameLast NameSchool/Worksite(s)PhoneHome Email (No MPS emails)Are you enrolled as a National Board candidate or Renewal candidiate? Yes NoAre you a MTEA or MTEA-R Member? Yes NoSessions (Each session is different\, please select one or more) All Sessions September 24\, 2026 - What is National Board Certification? October 15\, 2026 - Getting Started with National Board Certification November 12\, 2026 - Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction December 10\, 2026 - Component 4: Effective Educator January 14\, 2027 - Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment February 11\, 2027 - Writing for National Boards TBD - March 2027 - WEAC Writing Retreat: Wisconsin Dells March 18\, 2027 - Component 1: Content Knowledge April 15\, 2027 - Cutting the Fluff May 6\, 2027 - Preparing for SubmissionSubmit Form URL:https://mtea.org/event/mtea-national-board-cohort/2025-09-25/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T190000 DTSTAMP:20250414T185739Z CREATED:20250408T002251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T185739Z UID:10000042-1746723600-1746730800@mtea.org SUMMARY:National Board Support Session DESCRIPTION:All sessions are held on Thursdays from 5-7pm at the MTEA Building.  Registration is required for MTEA/WEAC members and below session descriptions. \nApril 10\, 2025 – Cutting the Fluff \nLearn strategies for getting your written components down to the required page limit for submission. \nMay 8\, 2025 – Preparing for Submission \nGet tips on compressing videos\, merging files\, and submitting components through the National Board website\, as well as finishing final edits. \n\n MTEA - NB Support Sessions \n \n \n Newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n First NameLast NameSchool/Worksite(s)PhoneHome Email (No MPS emails)Are you enrolled as a National Board candidate or Renewal candidiate? Yes NoAre you a MTEA or MTEA-R Member? Yes NoSessions (Each session is different\, please select one or more) All Sessions September 24\, 2026 - What is National Board Certification? October 15\, 2026 - Getting Started with National Board Certification November 12\, 2026 - Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction December 10\, 2026 - Component 4: Effective Educator January 14\, 2027 - Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment February 11\, 2027 - Writing for National Boards TBD - March 2027 - WEAC Writing Retreat: Wisconsin Dells March 18\, 2027 - Component 1: Content Knowledge April 15\, 2027 - Cutting the Fluff May 6\, 2027 - Preparing for SubmissionSubmit Form URL:https://mtea.org/event/national-board-support-session/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T190000 DTSTAMP:20250411T145024Z CREATED:20250328T235515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T145024Z UID:10000009-1744304400-1744311600@mtea.org SUMMARY:National Board Support Sessions DESCRIPTION:All sessions are held on Thursdays from 5-7pm at the MTEA Building.  Registration is required for MTEA/WEAC members\, please fill out form below. \nApril 10\, 2025 – Cutting the Fluff \nLearn strategies for getting your written components down to the required page limit for submission. \nMay 8\, 2025 – Preparing for Submission \nGet tips on compressing videos\, merging files\, and submitting components through the National Board website\, as well as finishing final edits. \n\n MTEA - NB Support Sessions \n \n \n Newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n First NameLast NameSchool/Worksite(s)PhoneHome Email (No MPS emails)Are you enrolled as a National Board candidate or Renewal candidiate? Yes NoAre you a MTEA or MTEA-R Member? Yes NoSessions (Each session is different\, please select one or more) All Sessions September 24\, 2026 - What is National Board Certification? October 15\, 2026 - Getting Started with National Board Certification November 12\, 2026 - Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction December 10\, 2026 - Component 4: Effective Educator January 14\, 2027 - Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment February 11\, 2027 - Writing for National Boards TBD - March 2027 - WEAC Writing Retreat: Wisconsin Dells March 18\, 2027 - Component 1: Content Knowledge April 15\, 2027 - Cutting the Fluff May 6\, 2027 - Preparing for SubmissionSubmit Form URL:https://mtea.org/event/national-board-support-sessions/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR