BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MTEA - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:MTEA 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20280312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20281105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE 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: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:20261029T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T183000 DTSTAMP:20260914T142220Z CREATED:20260914T142220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T142220Z 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. \nJoin us on Thursday\, October 29 from 5-6:30pm at the MTEA Building.  Registration is required to ensure there is enough food and beverages. \n\n ECT Resource Panel Registration Form \n \n \n Contact \n \n \n \n \n \n First NameLast NameSchool/Worksite(s)PhoneHome Email (No MPS emails)Are you a MTEA or MTEA-R Member? Yes No I Don't KnowSubmit Form 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:20261112T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T190000 DTSTAMP:20260910T184806Z CREATED:20260910T184806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184806Z UID:10000479-1794502800-1794510000@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 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/national-board-cohort/2026-11-12/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T190000 DTSTAMP:20260910T184806Z CREATED:20260910T184806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184806Z UID:10000480-1796922000-1796929200@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 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/national-board-cohort/2026-12-10/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270114T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270114T190000 DTSTAMP:20260910T184806Z CREATED:20260910T184806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184806Z UID:10000481-1799946000-1799953200@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 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-cohort/2027-01-14/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270211T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270211T190000 DTSTAMP:20260910T184806Z CREATED:20260910T184806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184806Z UID:10000482-1802365200-1802372400@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/2027-02-11/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270318T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270318T190000 DTSTAMP:20260910T184806Z CREATED:20260910T184806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184806Z UID:10000483-1805389200-1805396400@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 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-cohort/2027-03-18/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270415T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270415T190000 DTSTAMP:20260910T184806Z CREATED:20260910T184806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184806Z UID:10000484-1807808400-1807815600@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 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/national-board-cohort/2027-04-15/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270506T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270506T190000 DTSTAMP:20260910T184806Z CREATED:20260910T184806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T184806Z UID:10000485-1809622800-1809630000@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/2027-05-06/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR