MTEA

Picketer Training
2026-03-25 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Canceled – Picketer Training at MTEA
Join 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.
This 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:

How to avoid arrest and understand legal considerations
What to expect when arriving on-site
How we communicate and coordinate to maintain a safe, disciplined, and effective picket line, especially in tense or fast-moving situations

We 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.
Whether you’re new to this work or looking to deepen your involvement, your presence makes a difference.
All are welcome. Let’s train, prepare, and stand together.
Join us on Wednesday, March 25 from 5:00–7:00pm at the MTEA Office, 5130 W. Vliet St.
Registration is required to ensure enough space, please fill out the form below.

Know Your Rights Training for School Defense Teams
2026-03-25 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-25 17:00 - 18:00
MTEA Know Your Rights Training – Virtual on Wednesday, February 25 or March 25
MTEA proudly offers Know Your Rights (KYR) virtual 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 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.

MTEA National Board Cohort
2026-03-24 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-12 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-29 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

Investing Basics
2026-03-24 17:00 - 18:30 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Learning the basics of investing is the first step to building an investment strategy. Many never get past this first step because they don’t have the time or are afraid it’s too complicated. If this describes you, this is your chance. Whether you are just starting out or have been investing and want to know more, this one-hour seminar will be a good investment of your time.
You will learn:

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

Please join us on Tuesday, March 24 from 5-6:30pm. Registration is required and limited, please click here to register. This session will be on the main level of the MTEA Building, no stairs.

Early Career Teacher Social Gathering
2026-03-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Brew-Jas, 3062 S 13th St, Milwaukee, 53215, United States
Loteria (Bingo) Night!
Calling all MPS Early Career Teachers (Teachers who have been with MPS 0–5 years) — this one’s for you!
Join the MTEA SMART (Support, Mentor, Attract, Teachers) Team for an exciting Loteria (BINGO) Night at the Brew-Jas Coffee House on Tuesday, March 24 from 4:00-6:00pm.
Come unwind after work, connect with fellow Early Career Teachers from Milwaukee Public Schools!
Hosted by the MTEA Early Career Teacher Committee
Not a member of Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association?
No problem — you can join when you come to the event!
Bring a fellow Early Career Teacher and make it a fun night out!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Join us on Tuesday, March 24 from 4:00-6:00pm at the Brew-Jas Coffee House, 3062 S. 13th St. Please register below to receive any updates.

Get on Track to Financial Security
2026-03-23 17:00 - 18:30 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
This seminar is designed to teach employees of all ages the basics of investing and retirement planning. In this session we provide information about how to achieve long-term financial goals. You will also:

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

Please join us on Monday, March 23 from 5-6:30pm at the MTEA Building. This session will be held on the main level. Registration is required, please click here.

MTEA Representative Assembly Meeting
2026-03-11 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-11 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

MTEA Legal Observer Training for Members
2026-03-09 17:00 - 19:00 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
This session has been cancelled due to conflict. All participants will be emailed, and a new date will be scheduled.
In partnership with Milwaukee Turners, MTEA will be hosting a legal observer training:
What Legal Observers Do:
Legal Observers are trained volunteers who monitor and document interactions between law enforcement and civilians at demonstrations, marches, rallies, and other public events.
• Observe law enforcement behavior
• Take notes, photos, or video as appropriate
• Help ensure people’s constitutional rights are respected
• Provide documentation that may be used if rights violations or misconduct need to be reviewed or challenged
Volunteer Role:
• Serve as visible, non-partisan witnesses at public events
• Help promote accountability through accurate documentation
• No prior legal experience is required—just a commitment to civil liberties and adherence to training protocols
This training is a meaningful way for members to support community rights and democratic participation.

MEAA Executive Council
2026-03-05 17:15 - 18:30, 2026-02-05 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.
9/4/25
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

MSTA Executive Council
2026-03-05 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-02-05 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
2026-03-04 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-02-04 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

MPS Community Budget Meeting
2026-03-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-24 18:00 - 20:00
Superintendent Cassellius and School Board President Zombor are on a public media tour to try and pit MPS workers, MPS families and the community against each other. We have seen this shameful tactic from Administration before and MTEA members as always remain in solidarity with MPS families.
We will stand together as one union to fight for a full 2.63% cost of living increase on July 1, 2026, salary schedule steps and no cuts to healthcare. We know this is the only way to retain and recruit the public education workers our students need to fully staff their schools and classrooms.
Superintendent Cassellius will hold Community Budget Meetings where the public can attend and speak to their priorities in the MPS budget.

It is critical that MTEA members attend one or both of these events to ensure MPS families and our community know the truth.
Tuesday, February 24 at 6pm at James Madison Academic Campus (JMAC) – 8135 W Florist Ave
Tuesday, March 3 at 6pm at Riverside High School – 1615 E Locust St
It is very important that MTEA members stand together in solidarity every step of the way as we fight for the budget MPS students, workers, families and the community deserve.

Women and Retirement
2026-02-26 17:00 - 18:30 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Women are at a much higher risk of facing financial uncertainty in retirement and retiring with considerably less savings than men. This presentation will help you to understand the common financial hurdles women face and tips and resources to help you prepare to meet those challenges head on.

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

Please join us on Thursday, February 26 from 5-6:30pm at the MTEA Building. This session is on the main floor and space is limited. Registration is required, click this link to register.

Preparing for Retirement
2026-02-25 17:00 - 18:30 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Preparing for Retirement
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 decision’s 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, February 25 from 5-6:30pm at the MTEA Building. This session will be held on the main level. Registration is required, please click here.

MTEA/Voces de la Frontera ICE Verifier Training
2026-02-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Washington Park Senior Center, 4420 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
LOCATION CHANGE!
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 Tuesday, February 24, from 5-7pm at the Washington Park Senior Center, 4420 W Vliet St.
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 form below. Registration is required for this session as space is limited, please fill out the form below.

School Defense Team Virtual Trainings
2026-02-23 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-19 17:00 - 18:00
MTEA School Defense Team training is open to members who have signed up with their school’s Building Representative (BR). If you are interested in being a member of your school’s School Defense Team get in touch with your BR today.
If you have any questions, please reach out to MTEA at 414-259-1990.

Tacos and Trivia Social Night
2026-02-19 16:30 - 18:30 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Tacos & Trivia Social Night!
Calling all MPS Early Career Teachers (0–5 years)!
You’re invited to an evening of fun, food, and friendly competition hosted by the MTEA SMART Team (Support • Mentor • Attract • Retain • Teachers)!
Unwind after a long day, connect with fellow MPS Early Career Teachers, and get to know the SMART Team—all while enjoying tacos and playing team trivia!
What to Expect:

Trivia teams of up to 4 (come solo or bring a team—we’ll match you up if needed!)
Time to mingle, network, and meet other ECTs
Tacos, rice, beans, and beverages provided
(Vegetarian option available!)
Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams
Great vibes and even better company

Early Career Teachers are encouraged to bring a fellow ECT to share in the fun!
Not an MTEA member yet? No problem—you can join at the event.
Join us on Thursday, February 19 from 4:30-6:30pm at the MTEA. Space is limited, so be sure to register below.

Budgeting and Saving Basics
2026-02-18 17:00 - 18:30 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Having a budget is a key component of any financial plan. You can’t have a plan without a clear understanding of what money is coming in, what is going out, and where it is going. Developing a budget can empower you to take control of your finances. We discuss:

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

Please join us on Wednesday, February 18 from 5-6:30pm at the MTEA Building. Registration is required and limited, please click here to register. This session will be on the main level of the MTEA Building, no stairs.

Know Your Rights Training
2026-02-17 17:00 - 18:00
MTEA Know Your Rights Training – Virtual on Tuesday, February 17
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 virtually on Tuesday, February 17 from 5-6pm. Please register below for the session by 4pm on Monday, February 16. The link for the virtual session will be sent out on Monday, February 16. This session is for MTEA Members only.

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Celebrate Black History Month Through Art!
2026-02-09 16:30 - 18:30 | MTEA Building, 5130 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, United States
Join the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association for a creative and inspiring evening as we celebrate Black History Month by exploring meaningful ways to incorporate art into K–12 classrooms. This engaging session is open to all MTEA members—no matter your grade level, subject area, or artistic experience.
Together, we’ll share ideas, sample activities, and culturally responsive approaches that honor Black history, creativity, and contributions through visual art.
Whether you’re an art educator or simply looking for new ways to bring creativity and cultural awareness into your teaching, this session is for you!
Join us on Monday, February 9 from 4:30-6:30pm at the MTEA Office. Please register below to make sure we have enough materials.
