MTEA

MTEA Representative Assembly Meeting
2025-06-11 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-05-14 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-04-09 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-13 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Washington Park Senior Center, 4420 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Your MTEA Representative Assembly meets the second Wednesday of each month starting at 5:00pm at the Washington Park Senior Center.
9/11/24 – Convocation
10/9/24
11/13/24
12/11/24
1/15/25
2/12/25
3/12/25
4/9/25
5/14/25 – Delegate Assembly
6/11/25

MEAA Executive Council
2025-06-05 17:15 - 18:30, 2025-05-08 17:15 - 18:30, 2025-04-03 17:15 - 18:30, 2025-03-06 17:15 - 18:30 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Your MEAA Executive Council meets the first Thursday of each month at 5:15pm at the MTEA Building.
9/5/24
10/3/24
11/7/24
12/5/24
1/9/25
2/6/25
3/6/25
4/3/25
5/8/25
6/5/25

MTEA Executive Board
2025-06-04 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-05-07 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-04-02 17:00 - 18:30 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Your MTEA Executive Board meets the first Wednesday of each month at 5:00pm at the MTEA Building.
9/4/24
10/2/24
11/6/24
12/4/24
1/8/25
2/5/25
3/5/25
4/2/25
5/7/25
6/4/25

MTEA Closed
2025-05-26 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
The MTEA will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. Our office will reopen on Tuesday, May 27 at 8am.

Get on Track to Financial Security
2025-05-22 17:00 - 18:30 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
This seminar is designed to teach employees of all ages the basics of investing and retirement planning. In this session we provide information about how to achieve long-term financial goals. You will also:

Determine your retirement income needs.
Learn what retirement income sources are available to you.
Learn the importance of reducing product fees and tips about how to make your money work harder for you.
Learn about the advantages of different savings options (Roth IRA, Traditional IRA, TSA, or 403(b), and deferred compensation.
Learn how to properly diversify your investment dollars.

Please join us on Thursday, May 22 from 5-6:30pm. Registration is required and limited, please click here to register. This session will be on the main level of the MTEA Building, no stairs.

Don’t Panic Over Market Volatility
2025-05-20 17:00 - 18:30 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Equipping yourself with an understanding of market volatility is vital. It is important to remember that volatility is a normal aspect of investing. Don’t let your emotions get in the way of your investment strategy. You will learn:

Important terms/definitions to remember when exploring the market.
The different common investment strategies.
Historical trends of the high and low points of the market.
The importance of diversification in your investments.

National Board Support Session
2025-05-08 17:00 - 19:00 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
All sessions are held on Thursdays from 5-7pm at the MTEA Building. Registration is required for MTEA/WEAC members and below session descriptions.
April 10, 2025 – Cutting the Fluff
Learn strategies for getting your written components down to the required page limit for submission.
May 8, 2025 – Preparing for Submission
Get tips on compressing videos, merging files, and submitting components through the National Board website, as well as finishing final edits.

MTEA - NB Support SessionsFirst 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 25, 2025 - What is National Board Certification? October 22, 2025 - Getting Started with National Board Certification November 13, 2025 - Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction December 11, 2025 - Component 4: Effective Educator January 24, 2026 - Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment February 12, 2026 - Writing for National Boards March 6-8, 2026 - WEAC Writing Retreat: Wisconsin Dells March 24, 2026 - Component 1: Content Knowledge April 9, 2026 - Cutting the Fluff May 7, 2026 - Preparing for SubmissionSubmit Form

Budgeting and Saving Basics
2025-04-17 17:00 - 18:30 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Having a budget is a key component of any financial plan. You can’t have a plan without a clear understanding of what money is coming in, what is going out, and where it is going. Developing a budget can empower you to take control of your finances. We discuss:

The benefits of a written budget and how to create one.
How to evaluate your income and read your pay stub.
How to categorize and reduce your expenses.
How to avoid common financial mistakes.
The importance of paying yourself first and how it can improve your financial future.
The value of employee benefits and how to use them.
Tips for managing debt.
How saving for the future is possible—and necessary.

Please join us on Thursday, April 17 from 5-6:30pm. Registration is required and limited, please click here to register. This session will be on the main level of the MTEA Building, no stairs.

Investing Basics
2025-04-15 17:00 - 18:30 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Learning the basics of investing is the first step to building an investment strategy. Many never get past this first step because they don’t have the time or are afraid it’s too complicated. If this describes you, this is your chance. Whether you are just starting out or have been investing and want to know more, this one-hour seminar will be a good investment of your time.
You will learn:

About the different asset classes and the role each plays in an investment portfolio.
How history lessons can help you with long-term investment strategies.
The importance of diversifying your investments.
About your risk tolerance.
How to avoid common investment mistakes.
How fees impact your investment returns.

Please join us on Tuesday, April 15 from 5-6:30pm. Registration is required and limited, please click here to register. This session will be on the main level of the MTEA Building, no stairs.

National Board Support Sessions
2025-04-10 17:00 - 19:00 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
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.
April 10, 2025 – Cutting the Fluff
Learn strategies for getting your written components down to the required page limit for submission.
May 8, 2025 – Preparing for Submission
Get tips on compressing videos, merging files, and submitting components through the National Board website, as well as finishing final edits.

MTEA - NB Support SessionsFirst 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 25, 2025 - What is National Board Certification? October 22, 2025 - Getting Started with National Board Certification November 13, 2025 - Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction December 11, 2025 - Component 4: Effective Educator January 24, 2026 - Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment February 12, 2026 - Writing for National Boards March 6-8, 2026 - WEAC Writing Retreat: Wisconsin Dells March 24, 2026 - Component 1: Content Knowledge April 9, 2026 - Cutting the Fluff May 7, 2026 - Preparing for SubmissionSubmit Form

Women and Retirement
2025-02-27 11:00 - 12:30 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Women are at a much higher risk of facing financial uncertainty in retirement and retiring with considerably less savings than men. This presentation will help you to understand the common financial hurdles women face and tips and resources to help you prepare to meet those challenges head on.

Retirement Considerations.
Obstacles that women face in saving for retirement.
Strategies and ways to overcome those obstacles.
Tips and Guidance to help you become more financially secure.

Please join us on Thursday, February 27 from 5-6:30pm at the MTEA Building. This session is on the main floor and space is limited. Registration is required, click this link to register.

MTEA Retirement Information Sessions
2025-02-20 11:00 - 12:30 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
A retirement information and explainer session for MTEA teacher unit and educational assistant unit members based on the “No Nonsense Retirement Guide.”

Inform members of the benefits that they have access to thru the employer.
Inform members of how to connect to these benefits thru the employer.
Inform members that MTEA will not under any circumstances provide financial advice of any kind and you should direct members where they can go for financial advice, WEA Member Benefits etc.

MTEA is providing this service based on the best information available to it at the time, and members must contact MPS to learn more about their specific situation.
Register below for either session on Thursday, February 20 or Tuesday, March 11 at 5 pm at the MTEA Building. Sessions are capped at 50 members with overflow given priority for the second date. After the second event we will determine if additional dates are needed. Update: Both sessions are full.
