MTEA

MTEA/Voces de la Frontera ICE Verifier Training
2025-10-02 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
MTEA is partnering with Voces de la Frontera, through their Comité Sin Fronteras, in response to the Trump Administration’s cruel stance towards undocumented residents, many of whom are our students, MPS staff members and families. The ICE Verifier training will take place Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 5-7pm at the MTEA office. If you are unable to attend this training, a second training will take place on December 4th at 5pm.
Training Includes:

Primary responsibilities of verifiers, which include: confirming ICE presence, recording agents, and reporting details back to personnel in the Voces office
How to respond if ICE is present
Know Your Rights (KYR) overview
Safe Protocols — Verifiers should never put themselves at risk or escalate situations. Verifiers work in pairs or groups (never alone)

If you are already trained as an ICE Verifier, please let us know in the RSVP link. Registration is required for this session as space is limited, click here.

MSTA Executive Council
2025-10-02 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-09-04 17:00 - 18:30 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Your MSTA Executive Council meets the first Thursday of each month at 5:00pm at the MTEA Building.
9/4/25
10/2/25
11/6/25
12/4/25
1/8/26
2/5/26
3/5/26
4/9/26
5/7/26
6/4/26

MTEA Executive Board
2025-10-01 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-09-03 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.
9/3/25
10/1/25
11/5/25
12/3/25
1/7/26
2/4/26
3/4/26
4/6/26
5/7/26
6/4/26

Hispanic Heritage Art Session
2025-09-30 17:00 - 18:00 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Celebrate the vibrant cultures, traditions, and creativity of Hispanic/Latino communities through art!
Join 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.
Art 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).
Celebrate heritage, exchange stories, and create meaningful art together!

All supplies will be provided.
Join us on Tuesday, September 30 from 5-6pm at the MTEA Building. Please register below to ensure we have enough supplies.

Hispanic Heritage Art Session Registration Form

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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

Dr. King Art Build
2025-09-29 17:00 - 18:00 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Art Build At MTEA In Preparation for the Martin Luther King Contests
Theme: “True Peace”
This collaborative artwork will be inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s quote:
“True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.”
Participants will work together to create a large visual piece combining two powerful images:

Tree 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.

Bridge 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.

Together, 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.
*If the piece is not completed at this session, we will meet again to complete it.
Individual Art Making:
Teachers 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!
Join 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.

Teacher Resource Room
2025-09-26 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-24 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-23 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-22 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-19 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-18 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-17 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-16 15:00 - 17:00 and 1 more date | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
We will also open up the MTEA Teacher Resource Room for new teachers (5 years in the district or less) to grab donated art supplies, borders, books and other materials to help get your classrooms set up. The room will be open from 3-5pm, members will need to leave the building by 5:30pm.
September: 15th – 19th, 22nd – 26th
October: 21st – 24th
November: 17th – 21st
December: 15th – 19th

MTEA National Board Cohort
2025-09-25 17:00 - 19:00 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
2025-2026 National Board Candidate Support
National 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.
All 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.
September 25, 2025 – What is National Board Certification?
Learn about what is involved in this rigorous process and what resources and financial incentives are available to assist candidates.
October 22, 2025 – Getting Started with National Board Certification
Dive 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.
November 13, 2025 – Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction
Learn strategies for selecting and analyzing student work samples to plan and implement appropriate differentiated instruction for those students.
December 11, 2025 – Component 4: Effective Educator
Receive guidance for selecting appropriate assessments, identifying professional learning needs, and analyzing impact on student learning.
Update: Date changed to January 29, 2026 – Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment
Get tips for recording instruction and strategies for effective in-depth analysis and reflection of the instruction.
February 12, 2026 – Writing for National Boards
Learn about descriptive, analytical, and reflective writing, and strategies for making sure you are addressing the prompts that are being asked.
March 6-8, 2026 – WEAC Writing Retreat: Wisconsin Dells https://weac.org/national-board-writing-retreat/
Update: Date changed to March 24, 2026 – Component 1: Content Knowledge
Learn study tips and strategies for preparing for and responding to the prompts on the content knowledge exam and understand how it is scored.
April 9, 2026 – Cutting the Fluff
Learn strategies for getting your written components down to the required page limit for submission
May 7, 2026 – Preparing for Submission
Get tips on compressing videos, merging files, and submitting components through the National Board website, as well as finishing final edits.
For more information about this monthly support program, you may contact Lauren Jagemann at ljagiel@gmail.com

New Teacher Social Gathering
2025-09-25 15:30 - 18:30 | O’Brien’s Pub and Grill, 4928 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Join fellow new teachers in Milwaukee Public Schools who have been with the district for 0-5 years for an afternoon of connection, conversation, and fun!
Meet other new teachers, get to know members of the Early Career Teacher Committee, and learn about upcoming events for new educators sponsored by MTEA.
Appetizers & a soft drink will be provided. Additional food & drinks available for purchase.
Not an MTEA member yet? No problem!
Come to the social, enjoy the fun, and join your union on the spot—membership forms will be available.
Hosted by the MTEA Early Career Teacher Committee
Join us on Thursday, September 25 at O’Brien’s at 4928 W Vliet St from 3:30-6:30pm. Please register below to receive any updates.

Know Your Rights Training
2025-09-22 17:00 - 18:00 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
MTEA Know Your Rights Training – In-Person on September 22, 2025 or Virtual on October 6, 2025
MTEA proudly offers Know Your Rights (KYR) in-person training. Members will learn Know Your Rights information for home, work, school and public spaces.
The Trump administration aims to stoke fear in immigrant communities across this country through its complete disregard for due process to deport people who are undocumented or in the process of obtaining legal status.
All of us have constitutional rights we can exercise and the right to a free public education, regardless of legal status. MTEA members will not let fear win! Education, organizing and solidarity action are our way forward.
MTEA members can attend this training to learn more about how we can protect our family members, neighbors, students and their families, and fellow union members.
Join us in-person on Monday, September 22nd at the MTEA Building or virtually on Monday, October 6 from 5-6pm. Please register below for the session you would like to attend. The link for the virtual session will be sent out on Sunday, October 5.

Know Your Rights Training Registration Form

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First NameLast NameSchool/Worksite(s)PhoneHome Email (No MPS emails)Which session will you be attending? Select one Virtual - Tuesday, September 29Are you a MTEA or MTEA-R Member? Yes No I Don't KnowSubmit Form

MTEA Representative Assembly Meeting
2025-09-10 17:00 - 19:00 | 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.
9/10/25 – Convocation
10/8/25
11/12/25
12/10/25
1/14/26
2/11/26
3/11/26
4/15/26
5/13/26 – Delegate Assembly – This meeting will be held at the Labor Council at 633 S Hawley Rd. Please note construction on Hawley will not let you travel southbound from Bluemound Rd.
6/10/26

MEAA Executive Council
2025-09-04 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.
9/4/25
10/2/25
11/6/25
12/4/25
1/8/26
2/5/26
3/5/26
4/9/26
5/7/26
6/4/26

Get on Track to Financial Security
2025-08-13 12:30 - 13:30 | 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 Wednesday, August 13 from 12-1:30pm at the MTEA Building. This session will be held on the main level. Registration is required, please click here.

Preparing for Retirement - Popular Seminar
2025-07-30 12:00 - 13:30 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
This comprehensive session is recommended for employees within 5-10 years of retirement and covers the different retirement planning solutions available and the implications of the decisions employees make as they approach retirement. The session covers:

The sources of retirement income available to public school employees including the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), Social Security, and personal savings.
The various annuity options available from the Wisconsin Retirement System.
Retirement timeline (including eligibility dates and requirements for WRS withdrawals, health insurance, etc.
Personal savings withdrawal issues and tax implications.
Common roadblocks to successful retirement planning.
A pre-retirement checklist of important things to consider.
Tools and solutions to help employees reach their retirement goals.

Please join us on Wednesday, July 30 from 12-1:30pm at the MTEA Building. This session will be held on the main level. Registration is required, please click here.

Long Term Care Options from a Healthcare Perspective
2025-07-30 11:00 - 11:45 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Long-term care (LTC) has been called “the greatest uninsured financial risk today.” That’s because most costs for extended care needed during recuperation from strokes, accidents, illnesses, and operations are not covered by health insurance or Medicare. Experts say 70% of those who reach age 65 will need some type of long-term care (LTC) during their lifetimes. Long-term care insurance may minimize the impact of any LTC expenses you may incur in retirement.
Join Eileen Dunn as she discusses options for elder care, the role state, and Federal programs in LTC, and types of LTC insurance available. Eileen is an expert in geriatric and elder care and helps families determine the best options available for their loved ones. She has degrees in Social Work and Health Services Administration, is certified through the National Academy of Certified Care Managers and is a member of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers.
Program administered by Associates of Clifton Park. Long-term care (LTC) insurance products are underwritten by multiple LTC insurers.
Please join us on Wednesday, July 30 from 11-11:45am at the MTEA Building. This session will be held on the main level. Registration is required, please click here.

Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS): Your State Pension Plan
2025-07-16 12:00 - 13:30 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
WRS, the state pension plan, will be a source of retirement income for most Wisconsin public school employees. Understanding this benefit will help educators better plan for their future. Learn to:

Read/interpret your pension statement.
Calculate your WRS pension benefit.
Choose an appropriate annuity option.
Purchase forfeited service.
Determine whether you will have a retirement income gap.

Please join us on Wednesday, July 16 from 12-1:30pm at the MTEA Building. This session will be held on the main level. Registration is required, please click here.

Budgeting & Savings
2025-07-09 12:00 - 13:30 | 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 Wednesday, July 9 from 12-1:30pm at the MTEA Building. This session will be held on the main level. Registration is required, please click here.

MTEA Closed
2025-07-04 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
In observance of Independance Day, July 4, the MTEA will be closed. We will reopen on Monday, July 7 at 8am.

Retirement Planning
2025-07-02 12:00 - 13:30 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Wisconsin public school employees approaching retirement typically have questions about what they need to do to prepare. This information is appropriate for those within 10+ years of retirement and will provide:

An overview of the sources of retirement income available to public school employees, including the Wisconsin Retirement System, Social Security, and personal savings.
Information on how to determine your retirement income needs.
An understanding of common roadblocks to successful retirement planning.
A pre-retirement checklist of important things to consider.
Tools and solutions for achieving retirement goals.

Please join us on Wednesday, July 2 from 12-1:30pm at the MTEA Building. This session will be held on the main level. Registration is required, please click here.

MTEA Representative Assembly Meeting
2025-06-11 17:00 - 18:30 | 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 | 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
