BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MTEA - ECPv6.17.5//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: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:20260708T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T131500 DTSTAMP:20260625T205834Z CREATED:20260625T205834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T205834Z UID:10000389-1783512000-1783516500@mtea.org SUMMARY:Preparing for Retirement - Popular Seminar DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nThe sources of retirement income available to public school employees including the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)\, Social Security\, and personal savings.\nThe various annuity options available from the Wisconsin Retirement System.\nRetirement timeline (including eligibility dates and requirements for WRS withdrawals\, health insurance\, etc.\nPersonal savings withdrawal issues and tax implications.\nCommon roadblocks to successful retirement planning.\nA pre-retirement checklist of important things to consider.\nTools and solutions to help employees reach their retirement goals.\n\nPlease join us on Wednesday\, July 8from 12-1:15pm at the MTEA Building.  This session will be held on the main level.  Registration is required\, please click here. URL:https://mtea.org/event/preparing-for-retirement-popular-seminar-5/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:WEA Member Benefits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T131500 DTSTAMP:20260625T210323Z CREATED:20260625T210323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T210323Z UID:10000390-1784721600-1784726100@mtea.org SUMMARY:Retirement Planning DESCRIPTION:Retirement Planning \nWisconsin 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: \n\nAn overview of the sources of retirement income available to public school employees\, including the Wisconsin Retirement System\, Social Security\, and personal savings.\nInformation on how to determine your retirement income needs.\nAn understanding of common roadblocks to successful retirement planning.\nA pre-retirement checklist of important things to consider.\nTools and solutions for achieving retirement goals.\n\nPlease join us on Wednesday\, July 22 from 12-1:15pm at the MTEA Building.  This session will be held on the main level.  Registration is required\, please click here. URL:https://mtea.org/event/retirement-planning-6/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:WEA Member Benefits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T131500 DTSTAMP:20260729T133226Z CREATED:20260625T210452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T133226Z UID:10000391-1785326400-1785330900@mtea.org SUMMARY:Get on Track to Financial Security DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nDetermine your retirement income needs.\nLearn what retirement income sources are available to you.\nLearn the importance of reducing product fees and tips about how to make your money work harder for you.\nLearn about the advantages of different savings options (Roth IRA\, Traditional IRA\, TSA\, or 403(b)\, and deferred compensation.\nLearn how to properly diversify your investment dollars.\n\nPlease join us on Wednesday\, July 29 from 12-1:150pm at the MTEA Building.  This session will be held on the main level.  Registration is required\, please click here. URL:https://mtea.org/event/get-on-track-to-financial-security-4/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:WEA Member Benefits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T183000 DTSTAMP:20260626T150101Z CREATED:20260626T144626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T150101Z UID:10000210-1788368400-1788373800@mtea.org SUMMARY:MTEA Executive Board DESCRIPTION:Your MTEA Executive Board meets the first Wednesday* of each month at 5:00pm.  January’s meeting will be held on a Monday. \n9/2/26 \n10/7/26 \n11/4/26 \n12/2/26 \n1/11/27* Meeting is being held on a Monday \n2/3/27 \n3/3/27 \n4/7/27 \n5/5/27 \n6/2/27 URL:https://mtea.org/event/mtea-executive-board-5-2/2026-09-02/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Leadership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T183000 DTSTAMP:20260626T150512Z CREATED:20260626T145156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T150512Z UID:10000407-1788454800-1788460200@mtea.org SUMMARY:MSTA Executive Council DESCRIPTION:Your MSTA Executive Council meets the first Thursday* of each month at 5:00pm at the MTEA Building.  January meeting will be held on the 2nd Thursday. \n9/3/26 \n10/8/26 \n11/5/26 \n12/3/26 \n1/14/27* Meeting is being held on the 2nd Thursday \n2/4/27 \n3/4/27 \n4/8/27 \n5/6/27 \n6/3/27 URL:https://mtea.org/event/msta-executive-council/2026-09-03/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Leadership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T183000 DTSTAMP:20260626T150614Z CREATED:20260626T144955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T150614Z UID:10000396-1788455700-1788460200@mtea.org SUMMARY:MEAA Executive Council DESCRIPTION:Your MEAA Executive Council meets the first Thursday* of each month at 5:15pm at the MTEA Building.  January meeting will be held one week later. \n9/3/26 \n10/8/26 \n11/5/26 \n12/3/26 \n1/14/27* Meeting is being held on the 2nd Thursday \n2/4/27 \n3/4/27 \n4/8/27 \n5/6/27 \n6/3/27 URL:https://mtea.org/event/meaa-executive-council-3/2026-09-03/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Leadership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T190000 DTSTAMP:20260626T152115Z CREATED:20260626T152040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T152115Z UID:10000451-1788973200-1788980400@mtea.org SUMMARY:MTEA Representative Assembly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Your MTEA Representative Assembly meets the second Wednesday of each month starting at 5:00pm at the Washington Park Senior Center. \n9/9/26 – Convocation \n10/14/26 \n11/11/26 \n12/9/26 \n1/13/27 \n2/10/27 \n3/10/27 \n4/14/27 \n5/12/27 – Delegate Assembly \n6/9/27 URL:https://mtea.org/event/mtea-representative-assembly-meeting-4/2026-09-09/ LOCATION:Washington Park Senior Center\, 4420 W Vliet St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Leadership 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:20260923T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T150000 DTSTAMP:20260908T133222Z CREATED:20260908T131824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T133222Z UID:10000467-1790168400-1790175600@mtea.org SUMMARY:MTEA-R General Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:The MTEA-R General Membership meeting will be held on Wednesday\, September 23\, 2026\, at 1 pm at the Washington Park Senior Center\, 4420 West Vliet Street. The theme of this year’s meeting will be focused on healthcare and other earned benefits. \nThe theme of this year’s meeting is “Get Involved!” \nYou will learn about how you can be more involved in the November 2026 Gubernatorial election and the April 2027 Milwaukee School Board election. You will be presented with information about how the future of MPS and our retirement security will be impacted by the outcome of these very important elections. You can make a difference. \nWe will feature interactive information sharing on your experiences\, good and bad\, with the UnitedHealthcare PPO and EPO plans\, UHC Medicare Advantage plan\, OptumRx\, the high cost of the current premium share process for pre-Medicare retirees\, denial of services\, open enrollment\, and any other questions or concerns you might have. Our union will assist MTEA-R in bringing these concerns to the MPS administration. As the MTEA continues to fight to maintain and improve benefits\, we want to make sure that retirees are at the table. \nThis important meeting is open to MTEA-R members. If you have not yet joined MTEA-R\, you can do so before the meeting during registration. The lifetime fee is $75.00 for retired Teacher members and $37.50 for Educational Assistant\, ESP-150 and Substitute Teacher members. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, September 23\, 2026\, at 1 pm at the Washington Park Senior Center.  Registration is required\, please register below. \n\n MTEA-R General Meeting Registration Form \n \n \n Newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n First NameLast NameSchool/Worksite(s)Phone NumberHome Email (No MPS emails)Are you a MTEA or MTEA-R Member? Yes No I Don't KnowSubmit Form URL:https://mtea.org/event/mtea-r-general-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:Washington Park Senior Center\, 4420 W Vliet St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Membership 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. \n\n Hispanic Heritage Art Session Registration Form \n \n \n Subscribe \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/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: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 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/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:20260929T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T180000 DTSTAMP:20260828T154335Z CREATED:20260828T154243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T154335Z UID:10000466-1790701200-1790704800@mtea.org SUMMARY:Know Your Rights Training DESCRIPTION:Know Your Rights Training\nMTEA proudly offers Know Your Rights (KYR) virtual training on Tuesday\, September 29 from 5 – 6pm. Members will learn Know Your Rights information for home\, work\, school\, when in a vehicle\, and in public spaces. \nThe war against immigrants continues\, and we must be prepared with basic knowledge of our constitutional rights\, and those of our students\, co-workers\, and community members. With a massive increase (over $72 billion) to the Homeland Security budget granted by Congress this past spring\, we must be prepared to confront ICE in our schools and community! (RSVP link here) \nJoin us virtually on Tuesday\, September 29 from 5 – 6pm.  The link will be sent out in the afternoon of September 29.  Registration is required to receive the link and this is a member only training.  Please register below. \n\n Know Your Rights Training Registration Form \n \n \n Updates \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 URL:https://mtea.org/event/know-your-rights-training-4/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Organizing/Advocacy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T180000 DTSTAMP:20260910T182058Z CREATED:20260910T182058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T182058Z UID:10000472-1790701200-1790704800@mtea.org SUMMARY:Budgeting and Saving Basics DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nThe benefits of a written budget and how to create one.\nHow to evaluate your income and read your pay stub.\nHow to categorize and reduce your expenses.\nHow to avoid common financial mistakes.\nThe importance of paying yourself first and how it can improve your financial future.\nThe value of employee benefits and how to use them.\nTips for managing debt.\nHow saving for the future is possible—and necessary.\n\nJoin us on Tuesday\, September 29 from 5-6pm at the MTEA Building.  This session will be on the main level.  Please use the link below to register as space is limited. \nRegistration: https://calendly.com/bsloma-weabenefits/budgeting-saving-basics-9-29-26 URL:https://mtea.org/event/budgeting-and-saving-basics-3/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:WEA Member Benefits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T183000 DTSTAMP:20260914T141733Z CREATED:20260914T141733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T141733Z UID:10000488-1790874000-1790879400@mtea.org SUMMARY:Early Career Teacher (ECT) Social – Tacos and Trivia DESCRIPTION:New teachers in MPS from 0-5 years in the district\, come and enjoy a fun evening of trivia and meet other new teachers\, along with tasty tacos. Join us and win some great prizes! \nPlease join us on Wednesday\, October 1 from 5-6:30pm at the MTEA Building.  Registration is required to ensure enough food and beverages\, please fill out the form below. \n\n ECT Teacher Social - Tacos and Trivia 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-social-tacos-and-trivia/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Membership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T173000 DTSTAMP:20260914T141202Z CREATED:20260914T141202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T141202Z 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 Rikia 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.  Please register below to ensure we have enough materials on hand. \nClick here to download the 2026 Writing Contest flyer \nClick here for more details on all of the contests \n\n MTEA Dr. King Resource Writing Session Registration Form \n \n \n Subscribe \n \n \n \n \n \n First NameLast NameSchool/Worksite(s)Phone NumberHome Email (No MPS emails)Are you a MTEA or MTEA-R Member? Yes No I Don't KnowSubmit Form 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:20261007T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T183000 DTSTAMP:20260626T150101Z CREATED:20260626T144626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T150101Z UID:10000426-1791392400-1791397800@mtea.org SUMMARY:MTEA Executive Board DESCRIPTION:Your MTEA Executive Board meets the first Wednesday* of each month at 5:00pm.  January’s meeting will be held on a Monday. \n9/2/26 \n10/7/26 \n11/4/26 \n12/2/26 \n1/11/27* Meeting is being held on a Monday \n2/3/27 \n3/3/27 \n4/7/27 \n5/5/27 \n6/2/27 URL:https://mtea.org/event/mtea-executive-board-5-2/2026-10-07/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Leadership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T180000 DTSTAMP:20260914T140924Z CREATED:20260914T140924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T140924Z UID:10000486-1791478800-1791482400@mtea.org SUMMARY:School Defense Team Virtual Trainings DESCRIPTION:The continued war on immigrants from the current federal administration\, means that education workers must continue to prepare themselves and their students for the unfortunate scenario of a heavy and forceful ICE presence in schools. The likelihood of ICE showing up at our schools increased exponentially when the US Congress approved an additional $72 BILLION for immigration enforcement. New SDT members can join other MTEA members to learn about the School Defense Team Guide. SDT members from last school year can come and get a refresher. \nJoin us on Thursday\, October 8 from 5-6pm virtually.  This is a member only event and registration is required to receive the meeting link.  Please fill out the form below. \n\n School Defense Team Training Registration Form \n \n \n Notify \n \n \n \n \n \n First NameLast NameSchool/Worksite(s)Phone NumberHome Email (No MPS emails)I understand this a virtual training on Thursday\, October 8 at 5pm and a link will be sent to my personal email provided above. Yes NoAre you a MTEA or MTEA-R Member? Yes No I Don't KnowSubmit Form URL:https://mtea.org/event/school-defense-team-virtual-trainings-2/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Organizing/Advocacy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T183000 DTSTAMP:20260626T150512Z CREATED:20260626T145156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T150512Z UID:10000437-1791478800-1791484200@mtea.org SUMMARY:MSTA Executive Council DESCRIPTION:Your MSTA Executive Council meets the first Thursday* of each month at 5:00pm at the MTEA Building.  January meeting will be held on the 2nd Thursday. \n9/3/26 \n10/8/26 \n11/5/26 \n12/3/26 \n1/14/27* Meeting is being held on the 2nd Thursday \n2/4/27 \n3/4/27 \n4/8/27 \n5/6/27 \n6/3/27 URL:https://mtea.org/event/msta-executive-council/2026-10-08/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Leadership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T183000 DTSTAMP:20260626T150614Z CREATED:20260626T144955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T150614Z UID:10000439-1791479700-1791484200@mtea.org SUMMARY:MEAA Executive Council DESCRIPTION:Your MEAA Executive Council meets the first Thursday* of each month at 5:15pm at the MTEA Building.  January meeting will be held one week later. \n9/3/26 \n10/8/26 \n11/5/26 \n12/3/26 \n1/14/27* Meeting is being held on the 2nd Thursday \n2/4/27 \n3/4/27 \n4/8/27 \n5/6/27 \n6/3/27 URL:https://mtea.org/event/meaa-executive-council-3/2026-10-08/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Leadership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T190000 DTSTAMP:20260626T152115Z CREATED:20260626T152040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T152115Z UID:10000452-1791997200-1792004400@mtea.org SUMMARY:MTEA Representative Assembly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Your MTEA Representative Assembly meets the second Wednesday of each month starting at 5:00pm at the Washington Park Senior Center. \n9/9/26 – Convocation \n10/14/26 \n11/11/26 \n12/9/26 \n1/13/27 \n2/10/27 \n3/10/27 \n4/14/27 \n5/12/27 – Delegate Assembly \n6/9/27 URL:https://mtea.org/event/mtea-representative-assembly-meeting-4/2026-10-14/ LOCATION:Washington Park Senior Center\, 4420 W Vliet St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Leadership 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 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/2026-10-15/ 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:20261029T180000 DTSTAMP:20260910T182431Z CREATED:20260910T182431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T182431Z UID:10000473-1793293200-1793296800@mtea.org SUMMARY:Get on Track to Financial Security DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nDetermine your retirement income needs.\nLearn what retirement income sources are available to you.\nLearn about the advantages of different savings options (403(b)’s and IRA’s\, pre-tax vs. after-tax (Roth) contributions)\nUnderstand the importance of reducing product fees and tips about how to make your money work harder for you through compounding and dollar-cost averaging.\nLearn how to properly diversify your investment dollars.\n\nJoin us on Thursday\, October 29 from 5-6pm at the MTEA Building.  This session will be on the main level.  Registration is required as space is limited\, please use the link below. \nRegistration: https://calendly.com/bsloma-weabenefits/get-on-track-to-financial-security-10-29-26 URL:https://mtea.org/event/get-on-track-to-financial-security-5/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:WEA Member Benefits 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 Updates \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:20261104T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261104T183000 DTSTAMP:20260626T150101Z CREATED:20260626T144626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T150101Z UID:10000427-1793811600-1793817000@mtea.org SUMMARY:MTEA Executive Board DESCRIPTION:Your MTEA Executive Board meets the first Wednesday* of each month at 5:00pm.  January’s meeting will be held on a Monday. \n9/2/26 \n10/7/26 \n11/4/26 \n12/2/26 \n1/11/27* Meeting is being held on a Monday \n2/3/27 \n3/3/27 \n4/7/27 \n5/5/27 \n6/2/27 URL:https://mtea.org/event/mtea-executive-board-5-2/2026-11-04/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Leadership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T183000 DTSTAMP:20260626T150512Z CREATED:20260626T145156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T150512Z UID:10000418-1793898000-1793903400@mtea.org SUMMARY:MSTA Executive Council DESCRIPTION:Your MSTA Executive Council meets the first Thursday* of each month at 5:00pm at the MTEA Building.  January meeting will be held on the 2nd Thursday. \n9/3/26 \n10/8/26 \n11/5/26 \n12/3/26 \n1/14/27* Meeting is being held on the 2nd Thursday \n2/4/27 \n3/4/27 \n4/8/27 \n5/6/27 \n6/3/27 URL:https://mtea.org/event/msta-executive-council/2026-11-05/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Leadership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T183000 DTSTAMP:20260626T150614Z CREATED:20260626T144955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T150614Z UID:10000410-1793898900-1793903400@mtea.org SUMMARY:MEAA Executive Council DESCRIPTION:Your MEAA Executive Council meets the first Thursday* of each month at 5:15pm at the MTEA Building.  January meeting will be held one week later. \n9/3/26 \n10/8/26 \n11/5/26 \n12/3/26 \n1/14/27* Meeting is being held on the 2nd Thursday \n2/4/27 \n3/4/27 \n4/8/27 \n5/6/27 \n6/3/27 URL:https://mtea.org/event/meaa-executive-council-3/2026-11-05/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Leadership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T190000 DTSTAMP:20260626T152115Z CREATED:20260626T152040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T152115Z UID:10000453-1794416400-1794423600@mtea.org SUMMARY:MTEA Representative Assembly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Your MTEA Representative Assembly meets the second Wednesday of each month starting at 5:00pm at the Washington Park Senior Center. \n9/9/26 – Convocation \n10/14/26 \n11/11/26 \n12/9/26 \n1/13/27 \n2/10/27 \n3/10/27 \n4/14/27 \n5/12/27 – Delegate Assembly \n6/9/27 URL:https://mtea.org/event/mtea-representative-assembly-meeting-4/2026-11-11/ LOCATION:Washington Park Senior Center\, 4420 W Vliet St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Leadership 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:20261119T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T180000 DTSTAMP:20260910T182558Z CREATED:20260910T182558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T182558Z UID:10000474-1795107600-1795111200@mtea.org SUMMARY:Don’t Panic Over Market Volatility DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nImportant terms/definitions to remember when exploring the market.\nThe different common investment strategies.\nHistorical trends of the high and low points of the market.\nThe importance of diversification in your investments.\n\nJoin us on Thursday\, November 19 from 5-6pm at the MTEA Building.  This session will be on the lower level.  Registration is required\, please use the link below. \nRegistration: https://calendly.com/bsloma-weabenefits/don-t-panic-over-market-volatility-11-19-26 URL:https://mtea.org/event/dont-panic-over-market-volatility-2/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:WEA Member Benefits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T183000 DTSTAMP:20260626T150101Z CREATED:20260626T144626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T150101Z UID:10000428-1796230800-1796236200@mtea.org SUMMARY:MTEA Executive Board DESCRIPTION:Your MTEA Executive Board meets the first Wednesday* of each month at 5:00pm.  January’s meeting will be held on a Monday. \n9/2/26 \n10/7/26 \n11/4/26 \n12/2/26 \n1/11/27* Meeting is being held on a Monday \n2/3/27 \n3/3/27 \n4/7/27 \n5/5/27 \n6/2/27 URL:https://mtea.org/event/mtea-executive-board-5-2/2026-12-02/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Leadership END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR