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SUMMARY:Know Your Rights Training for School Defense Teams
DESCRIPTION:MTEA Know Your Rights Training – Virtual on Wednesday\, February 25 or March 25\nMTEA proudly offers Know Your Rights (KYR) virtual training. Members will learn Know Your Rights information for home\, work\, school and public spaces. \nThe 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. \nAll 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. \nMTEA 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. \nJoin us virtually on Wednesday\, February 25 or March 25 from 5-6pm. The link for the virtual session will be sent out on Wednesday\, February 25 or March 25.  This session is for School Defense Teams only. Registration for March 25 is now closed and the link has been sent out.
URL:https://mtea.org/event/know-your-rights-training-for-school-defense-teams/2026-03-25/
CATEGORIES:Organizing/Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065651
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T163110Z
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SUMMARY:Picketer Training
DESCRIPTION:Canceled – Picketer Training at MTEA\nJoin us for an important Picket-Line Training Workshop hosted by the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association (MTEA) in collaboration with Voces de la Frontera/Comité Sin Fronteras. \nThis picket-line workshop strengthens the second prong of our rapid-response network—mobilizing quickly and safely in neighborhoods or at ICE facilities after actions have been verified and when families have been separated. Participants will learn: \n\nHow to avoid arrest and understand legal considerations\nWhat to expect when arriving on-site\nHow we communicate and coordinate to maintain a safe\, disciplined\, and effective picket line\, especially in tense or fast-moving situations\n\nWe are also seeking singers\, musicians\, artists\, and poets who want to contribute their gifts\, helping our pickets become more visible\, powerful\, and energizing for the community. \nWhether you’re new to this work or looking to deepen your involvement\, your presence makes a difference. \nAll are welcome. Let’s train\, prepare\, and stand together. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, March 25 from 5:00–7:00pm at the MTEA Office\, 5130 W. Vliet St. \nRegistration is required to ensure enough space\, please fill out the form below.
URL:https://mtea.org/event/picketer-training-2/
LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065651
CREATED:20260223T185056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T185056Z
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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 Thursday\, March 26 from 5-6:30pm 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-4/
LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:WEA Member Benefits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065651
CREATED:20260312T195109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T195109Z
UID:10000346-1774695600-1774702800@mtea.org
SUMMARY:MTEA March to No Kings Rally
DESCRIPTION:MTEA will be participating in the March 28 “No Kings” rally to bring our community together to fight back against the abuses and overreaches of President Donald Trump and his administration. \nThe main No Kings event will begin at NOON on Saturday\, March 28 at the Washington Park bandshell\, but MTEA members will meet up at 11am at the MTEA office and march together to Washington Park at 11:30am. MTEA will have a table and tent set up at Washington Park. We will post more details about our specific location as we get closer to the March 28th. \nPlease register to march from the MTEA to Washington Park on Saturday\, March 28.  Meet at the MTEA by 11am and we will join others at Washington Park by 11:30am.
URL:https://mtea.org/event/mtea-march-to-no-kings-rally/
LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T185341Z
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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\, April 1 from 12-1:30pm at the MTEA Building.  This session will be held on the main level.  Registration is required\, please click here. Lunch will be served.
URL:https://mtea.org/event/preparing-for-retirement-popular-seminar-2/
LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:WEA Member Benefits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065651
CREATED:20260223T185252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T185252Z
UID:10000342-1775131200-1775136600@mtea.org
SUMMARY:Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS): Your State Pension Plan
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nRead/interpret your pension statement.\nCalculate your WRS pension benefit.\nChoose an appropriate annuity option.\nPurchase forfeited service.\nDetermine whether you will have a retirement income gap.\n\nPlease join us on Thursday\, April 2 from 12-1:30pm at the MTEA Building.  This session will be held on the main level.  Registration is required\, please click here.  Lunch will be served.
URL:https://mtea.org/event/wisconsin-retirement-system-wrs-your-state-pension-plan-2/
LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:WEA Member Benefits
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTSTAMP:20260417T065651
CREATED:20260324T140444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T140444Z
UID:10000357-1775174400-1775260799@mtea.org
SUMMARY:MTEA Closed
DESCRIPTION:MTEA Closed\nThe MTEA will be open during MPS’s Spring Break\, March 30-April 3\, 2026.  Our hours will be Monday-Thursday 8am-4:30pm and closed Friday\, April 3.  We will reopen on Monday\, April 6 at our normal business hours.
URL:https://mtea.org/event/mtea-closed-6/
CATEGORIES:Office Closed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065651
CREATED:20260313T135720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T135720Z
UID:10000347-1775579400-1775586600@mtea.org
SUMMARY:Infinite Campus for Early Career Teachers
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited! MTEA Resource Session for Early Career Teachers (0–5 Years) in MPS \nCalling all Early Career Teachers in Milwaukee Public Schools! Join the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association’s SMART Team (Support Mentor Attract Retain Teachers) for an engaging\, hands-on resource session. \nFocus: Infinite Campus Grade Book Basics \nWhether you’re brand new to Infinite Campus or looking to sharpen your skills\, this session will walk you through: \n*Accessing standards *Creating assignments *Entering grades Running reports *Tips and tricks to make the grade book easier to use \nBring your laptop for guided work time after the presentation. \nGet one-on-one support. \nInformal Q&A Sessions \nWe’ll also offer opportunities for questions before the Infinite Campus presentation\, and again during dinner following the IC session on these topics: *Early Childhood *Special Education *AMP *Bilingual K–5 *High School World Languages \nBring a Colleague! \nEarly Career Teachers are encouraged to invite another ECT and/or bring a veteran teacher from your building who has IC questions. \nNot an MTEA member? No problem — you can join when you come to the event! \nWe look forward to supporting you as you grow in your practice and build confidence using Infinite Campus! \nJoin us on Tuesday\, April 7th from 4:30–6:30pm at MTEA Office.  Registration is required as space is limited\, please register by noon on Monday\, April 6.  Space is limited!  Light dinner will be provided.
URL:https://mtea.org/event/infinite-campus-for-early-career-teachers/
LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065651
CREATED:20250411T173858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T150059Z
UID:10000234-1775667600-1775673000@mtea.org
SUMMARY:MTEA Executive Board
DESCRIPTION:Your MTEA Executive Board meets the first Wednesday of each month at 5:00pm. \n9/3/25 \n10/1/25 \n11/5/25 \n12/3/25 \n1/7/26 \n2/4/26 \n3/4/26 \n4/6/26 \n5/7/26 \n6/4/26
URL:https://mtea.org/event/mtea-executive-board-5/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065651
CREATED:20250619T142037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T163139Z
UID:10000249-1775754000-1775759400@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. \n9/4/25 \n10/2/25 \n11/6/25 \n12/4/25 \n1/8/26 \n2/5/26 \n3/5/26 \n4/9/26 \n5/7/26 \n6/4/26
URL:https://mtea.org/event/msta-executive-council-2-2/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065651
CREATED:20250829T201622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T205324Z
UID:10000258-1775754000-1775761200@mtea.org
SUMMARY:MTEA National Board Cohort
DESCRIPTION:2025-2026 National Board Candidate Support\nNational Board certification is the highest level of certification a teacher can attain\, with personal\, professional\, and monetary rewards.  This cohort will meet monthly to explore various components of the certification process and provide support for MTEA and area WEAC candidates.  Each session will generally begin with a presentation sharing tips and strategies for tackling the required components for certification (~1hr)\, followed by time for candidate Q&A and opportunities to work with other members of the cohort as well as with trained mentors. \nAll sessions except the WEAC Writing Retreat are held at the MTEA Building from 5-7pm.  Please register below for as many sessions as you want to attend. \nSeptember 25\, 2025 – What is National Board Certification?  \nLearn about what is involved in this rigorous process and what resources and financial incentives are available to assist candidates. \nOctober 22\, 2025 – Getting Started with National Board Certification \nDive into the National Board standards\, the Architecture of Accomplished Teaching\, and the 5 Core propositions of National Board certification. A brief overview of the components will be given to allow candidates to be able to decide which component(s) to work on this year. \nNovember 13\, 2025 – Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction \nLearn strategies for selecting and analyzing student work samples to plan and implement appropriate differentiated instruction for those students. \nDecember 11\, 2025 – Component 4: Effective Educator \nReceive guidance for selecting appropriate assessments\, identifying professional learning needs\, and analyzing impact on student learning. \nUpdate: Date changed to January 29\, 2026 – Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment \nGet tips for recording instruction and strategies for effective in-depth analysis and reflection of the instruction. \nFebruary 12\, 2026 – Writing for National Boards \nLearn about descriptive\, analytical\, and reflective writing\, and strategies for making sure you are addressing the prompts that are being asked.  \nMarch 6-8\, 2026 – WEAC Writing Retreat: Wisconsin Dells https://weac.org/national-board-writing-retreat/ \nUpdate: Date changed to March 24\, 2026 – Component 1: Content Knowledge \nLearn study tips and strategies for preparing for and responding to the prompts on the content knowledge exam and understand how it is scored.  \nApril 9\, 2026 – Cutting the Fluff \nLearn strategies for getting your written components down to the required page limit for submission \nMay 7\, 2026 – Preparing for Submission \nGet tips on compressing videos\, merging files\, and submitting components through the National Board website\, as well as finishing final edits. \nFor more information about this monthly support program\, you may contact Lauren Jagemann at ljagiel@gmail.com  \n\n                    MTEA - NB Support 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
URL:https://mtea.org/event/mtea-national-board-cohort/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065651
CREATED:20250619T145713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T145713Z
UID:10000231-1775754900-1775759400@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. \n9/4/25 \n10/2/25 \n11/6/25 \n12/4/25 \n1/8/26 \n2/5/26 \n3/5/26 \n4/9/26 \n5/7/26 \n6/4/26
URL:https://mtea.org/event/meaa-executive-council/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065651
CREATED:20260319T162419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T172136Z
UID:10000348-1776186000-1776193200@mtea.org
SUMMARY:MTEA Legal Observer Training for Members
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Milwaukee Turners\, MTEA will be hosting a legal observer training:  \nWhat Legal Observers Do:\nLegal Observers are trained volunteers who monitor and document interactions between law enforcement and civilians at demonstrations\, marches\, rallies\, and other public events.\n• Observe law enforcement behavior\n• Take notes\, photos\, or video as appropriate\n• Help ensure people’s constitutional rights are respected\n• Provide documentation that may be used if rights violations or misconduct need to be reviewed or challenged \nVolunteer Role:\n• Serve as visible\, non-partisan witnesses at public events\n• Help promote accountability through accurate documentation\n• No prior legal experience is required—just a commitment to civil liberties and adherence to training protocols \nThis training is a meaningful way for members to support community rights and democratic participation. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, April 14 from 5-7pm at the MTEA Building.  Due to limited space\, this training is open to MTEA members only.  Please RSVP is required\, fill out form below.
URL:https://mtea.org/event/mtea-legal-observer-training-for-members-2/
LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Organizing/Advocacy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065651
CREATED:20250718T162618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T144604Z
UID:10000248-1776272400-1776279600@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. \n9/10/25 – Convocation \n10/8/25 \n11/12/25 \n12/10/25 \n1/14/26 \n2/11/26 \n3/11/26 \n4/15/26 \n5/13/26 – Delegate Assembly \n6/10/26
URL:https://mtea.org/event/mtea-representative-assembly-meeting-3/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Washington Park Senior Center\, 4420 W Vliet St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065651
CREATED:20260327T204017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T131422Z
UID:10000375-1776790800-1776794400@mtea.org
SUMMARY:Know Your Rights Training
DESCRIPTION:MTEA Know Your Rights Training – Virtual on Tuesday\, April 21 or May 19\nMTEA proudly offers Know Your Rights (KYR) virtual training. Members will learn Know Your Rights information for home\, work\, school and public spaces. \nThe 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. \nAll 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. \nMTEA 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. \nJoin us virtually on Tuesday\, April 21 or May 19 from 5-6pm. The link for the virtual session will be sent out in the afternoon of April 21 or May 19.  Registration is required to receive the link\, and this is a member only training. \n\n                    Know Your Rights Training Registration FormFirst NameLast NameSchool/Worksite(s)PhoneHome Email (No MPS emails)Which session will you be attending? Select one Virtual - Tuesday\, April 21 Virtual - Tuesday\, May 19Are you a MTEA or MTEA-R Member? Yes No I Don't KnowSubmit Form
URL:https://mtea.org/event/know-your-rights-training-for-school-defense-teams-2/2026-04-21/
CATEGORIES:Organizing/Advocacy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065651
CREATED:20260409T204928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T204928Z
UID:10000377-1777480200-1777487400@mtea.org
SUMMARY:Early Career Teacher Game Night at MTEA
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Milwaukee Public Schools Early Career Teachers! Join the MTEA SMART(Support-Mentor-Attract-Retain-Teachers) Team for a fun Game Night with Giant Jenga\, UNO\, Monopoly\, Chess\, and more. Bring your own favorite game\, too!  \nWe’ll also have a Saran Wrap prize game (don’t know what it is? Come to find out!)\, plus raffle prizes every 30 minutes\, including gas gift cards\, grocery gift cards\, and more!  \nBring a colleague! Invite another ECT or a veteran teacher and receive an extra raffle ticket. Make sure they register as well.   \nNot an MTEA member yet? No problem—you can join at the event.  \nJoin us on Wednesday\, April 29 from 4:30-6:30pm at the MTEA Office.  Dinner will be provided.  Registration is required due to limited space and food planning.  \n\n                    ECT Teacher Social Game Night April 29 Registration FormFirst 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-game-night-at-mtea/
LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065651
CREATED:20250411T173858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T150059Z
UID:10000209-1778086800-1778092200@mtea.org
SUMMARY:MTEA Executive Board
DESCRIPTION:Your MTEA Executive Board meets the first Wednesday of each month at 5:00pm. \n9/3/25 \n10/1/25 \n11/5/25 \n12/3/25 \n1/7/26 \n2/4/26 \n3/4/26 \n4/6/26 \n5/7/26 \n6/4/26
URL:https://mtea.org/event/mtea-executive-board-5/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065651
CREATED:20250619T142037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T163139Z
UID:10000125-1778173200-1778178600@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. \n9/4/25 \n10/2/25 \n11/6/25 \n12/4/25 \n1/8/26 \n2/5/26 \n3/5/26 \n4/9/26 \n5/7/26 \n6/4/26
URL:https://mtea.org/event/msta-executive-council-2-2/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065651
CREATED:20250829T201622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T205324Z
UID:10000259-1778173200-1778180400@mtea.org
SUMMARY:MTEA National Board Cohort
DESCRIPTION:2025-2026 National Board Candidate Support\nNational Board certification is the highest level of certification a teacher can attain\, with personal\, professional\, and monetary rewards.  This cohort will meet monthly to explore various components of the certification process and provide support for MTEA and area WEAC candidates.  Each session will generally begin with a presentation sharing tips and strategies for tackling the required components for certification (~1hr)\, followed by time for candidate Q&A and opportunities to work with other members of the cohort as well as with trained mentors. \nAll sessions except the WEAC Writing Retreat are held at the MTEA Building from 5-7pm.  Please register below for as many sessions as you want to attend. \nSeptember 25\, 2025 – What is National Board Certification?  \nLearn about what is involved in this rigorous process and what resources and financial incentives are available to assist candidates. \nOctober 22\, 2025 – Getting Started with National Board Certification \nDive into the National Board standards\, the Architecture of Accomplished Teaching\, and the 5 Core propositions of National Board certification. A brief overview of the components will be given to allow candidates to be able to decide which component(s) to work on this year. \nNovember 13\, 2025 – Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction \nLearn strategies for selecting and analyzing student work samples to plan and implement appropriate differentiated instruction for those students. \nDecember 11\, 2025 – Component 4: Effective Educator \nReceive guidance for selecting appropriate assessments\, identifying professional learning needs\, and analyzing impact on student learning. \nUpdate: Date changed to January 29\, 2026 – Component 3: Teaching Practice & Learning Environment \nGet tips for recording instruction and strategies for effective in-depth analysis and reflection of the instruction. \nFebruary 12\, 2026 – Writing for National Boards \nLearn about descriptive\, analytical\, and reflective writing\, and strategies for making sure you are addressing the prompts that are being asked.  \nMarch 6-8\, 2026 – WEAC Writing Retreat: Wisconsin Dells https://weac.org/national-board-writing-retreat/ \nUpdate: Date changed to March 24\, 2026 – Component 1: Content Knowledge \nLearn study tips and strategies for preparing for and responding to the prompts on the content knowledge exam and understand how it is scored.  \nApril 9\, 2026 – Cutting the Fluff \nLearn strategies for getting your written components down to the required page limit for submission \nMay 7\, 2026 – Preparing for Submission \nGet tips on compressing videos\, merging files\, and submitting components through the National Board website\, as well as finishing final edits. \nFor more information about this monthly support program\, you may contact Lauren Jagemann at ljagiel@gmail.com  \n\n                    MTEA - NB Support 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
URL:https://mtea.org/event/mtea-national-board-cohort/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065651
CREATED:20250619T145713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T145713Z
UID:10000232-1778174100-1778178600@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. \n9/4/25 \n10/2/25 \n11/6/25 \n12/4/25 \n1/8/26 \n2/5/26 \n3/5/26 \n4/9/26 \n5/7/26 \n6/4/26
URL:https://mtea.org/event/meaa-executive-council/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065651
CREATED:20250718T162618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T144604Z
UID:10000372-1778691600-1778698800@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. \n9/10/25 – Convocation \n10/8/25 \n11/12/25 \n12/10/25 \n1/14/26 \n2/11/26 \n3/11/26 \n4/15/26 \n5/13/26 – Delegate Assembly \n6/10/26
URL:https://mtea.org/event/mtea-representative-assembly-meeting-3/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Washington Park Senior Center\, 4420 W Vliet St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065651
CREATED:20260414T174435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T174435Z
UID:10000378-1778776200-1778781600@mtea.org
SUMMARY:Educator Effectiveness for Early Career Teachers
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited! MTEA Educator Effectiveness Resource Session for Early Career Teachers (0–5 Years) in MPS \nGreat news—Danah Opland Dobbs is back to support our ECTs with an end-of-year Educator Effectiveness Resource Session! As the school year winds down\, this is the perfect chance to get clear on everything you need to complete in Educator Effectiveness to successfully close out your year. \nThis will be a hands-on working session\, so please bring your laptop and be ready to log in and start completing your end-of-year EE tasks during the session. Danah will walk you through the process\, answer questions\, and help make sure you leave feeling confident and on track. \nNot a member? You can join when you come to the event! \nBring fellow ECTs and/or veteran teachers with you! If you do\, make sure they register. \nJoin us on Thursday\, May 14th from 4:30–6:00pm at MTEA Office.  Registration is required as space is limited\, please register by noon on Wednesday\, May 13.  Space is limited!  Light dinner will be provided. \n\n                    MTEA ECT EE Resource Session Registration FormFirst 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/educator-effectiveness-for-early-career-teachers/
LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065651
CREATED:20260327T204017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T131422Z
UID:10000376-1779210000-1779213600@mtea.org
SUMMARY:Know Your Rights Training
DESCRIPTION:MTEA Know Your Rights Training – Virtual on Tuesday\, April 21 or May 19\nMTEA proudly offers Know Your Rights (KYR) virtual training. Members will learn Know Your Rights information for home\, work\, school and public spaces. \nThe 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. \nAll 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. \nMTEA 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. \nJoin us virtually on Tuesday\, April 21 or May 19 from 5-6pm. The link for the virtual session will be sent out in the afternoon of April 21 or May 19.  Registration is required to receive the link\, and this is a member only training. \n\n                    Know Your Rights Training Registration FormFirst NameLast NameSchool/Worksite(s)PhoneHome Email (No MPS emails)Which session will you be attending? Select one Virtual - Tuesday\, April 21 Virtual - Tuesday\, May 19Are you a MTEA or MTEA-R Member? Yes No I Don't KnowSubmit Form
URL:https://mtea.org/event/know-your-rights-training-for-school-defense-teams-2/2026-05-19/
CATEGORIES:Organizing/Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065651
CREATED:20260414T202802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T202802Z
UID:10000379-1779210000-1779215400@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 Tuesday\, May 19 from 5-6:30pm 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-3/
LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:WEA Member Benefits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065651
CREATED:20260414T203216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T203216Z
UID:10000382-1779382800-1779388200@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 Thursday\, May 21 from 5-6:30pm 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-5/
LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:WEA Member Benefits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065651
CREATED:20260414T203104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T203104Z
UID:10000381-1780419600-1780425000@mtea.org
SUMMARY:Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS): Your State Pension Plan
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nRead/interpret your pension statement.\nCalculate your WRS pension benefit.\nChoose an appropriate annuity option.\nPurchase forfeited service.\nDetermine whether you will have a retirement income gap.\n\nPlease join us on Tuesday\, June 2 from 5-6:30pm at the MTEA Building.  This session will be held on the main level.  Registration is required\, please click here.
URL:https://mtea.org/event/wisconsin-retirement-system-wrs-your-state-pension-plan-3/
LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:WEA Member Benefits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065651
CREATED:20250411T173858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T150059Z
UID:10000210-1780506000-1780511400@mtea.org
SUMMARY:MTEA Executive Board
DESCRIPTION:Your MTEA Executive Board meets the first Wednesday of each month at 5:00pm. \n9/3/25 \n10/1/25 \n11/5/25 \n12/3/25 \n1/7/26 \n2/4/26 \n3/4/26 \n4/6/26 \n5/7/26 \n6/4/26
URL:https://mtea.org/event/mtea-executive-board-5/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065651
CREATED:20250619T142037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T163139Z
UID:10000126-1780592400-1780597800@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. \n9/4/25 \n10/2/25 \n11/6/25 \n12/4/25 \n1/8/26 \n2/5/26 \n3/5/26 \n4/9/26 \n5/7/26 \n6/4/26
URL:https://mtea.org/event/msta-executive-council-2-2/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065651
CREATED:20250619T145713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T145713Z
UID:10000233-1780593300-1780597800@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. \n9/4/25 \n10/2/25 \n11/6/25 \n12/4/25 \n1/8/26 \n2/5/26 \n3/5/26 \n4/9/26 \n5/7/26 \n6/4/26
URL:https://mtea.org/event/meaa-executive-council/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065651
CREATED:20260414T202920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T202920Z
UID:10000380-1781024400-1781029800@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 Tuesday\, June 9 from 5-6:30pm 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-4/
LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States
CATEGORIES:WEA Member Benefits
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