BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MTEA - ECPv6.15.20//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:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD 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;VALUE=DATE:20251231 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102 DTSTAMP:20260414T135235 CREATED:20251223T214257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T214257Z UID:10000317-1767139200-1767311999@mtea.org SUMMARY:MTEA Closed DESCRIPTION:The MTEA will be closed on December 24\, 25\, 26\, 30 and January 1.  Our will be open on December 29\, 30 and January 2 from 8am-4:30pm. URL:https://mtea.org/event/mtea-closed-4/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Office Closed END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260107T183000 DTSTAMP:20260414T135235 CREATED:20250411T173858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T150059Z UID:10000205-1767805200-1767810600@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-5/2026-01-07/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Leadership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T183000 DTSTAMP:20260414T135235 CREATED:20250619T145713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T145713Z UID:10000228-1767892500-1767897000@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/2026-01-08/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Leadership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T190000 DTSTAMP:20260414T135235 CREATED:20250718T162618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T144604Z UID:10000369-1768410000-1768417200@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-3/2026-01-14/ LOCATION:Washington Park Senior Center\, 4420 W Vliet St\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Leadership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260120 DTSTAMP:20260414T135235 CREATED:20260114T173014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T202502Z UID:10000326-1768780800-1768867199@mtea.org SUMMARY:MTEA Closed DESCRIPTION:In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day\, the MTEA will be closed on Monday\, January 19.  We will reopen on Tuesday\, January 20 at 8am. URL:https://mtea.org/event/mtea-closed-5/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Office Closed END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T183000 DTSTAMP:20260414T135235 CREATED:20251202T200800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T200800Z UID:10000314-1768928400-1768933800@mtea.org SUMMARY:Investing Basics DESCRIPTION: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. \nYou will learn: \n\nAbout the different asset classes and the role each plays in an investment portfolio.\nHow history lessons can help you with long-term investment strategies.\nThe importance of diversifying your investments.\nAbout your risk tolerance.\nHow to avoid common investment mistakes.\nHow fees impact your investment returns.\n\nPlease join us on Tuesday\, January 20 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. URL:https://mtea.org/event/investing-basics-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:20260121T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T190000 DTSTAMP:20260414T135235 CREATED:20251210T190715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T220333Z UID:10000315-1769014800-1769022000@mtea.org SUMMARY:Picketer Training DESCRIPTION: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\, January 21 from 5:00–7:00pm at the MTEA Office\, 5130 W. Vliet St.  If you are unable to attend this training\, a second training will take place on in March. \nRegistration is required to ensure enough space\, please fill out the form below. URL:https://mtea.org/event/picketer-training/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T183000 DTSTAMP:20260414T135235 CREATED:20251202T200522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T200522Z UID:10000313-1769101200-1769106600@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\, January 22 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-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:20260127T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T180000 DTSTAMP:20260414T135235 CREATED:20260114T195213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T200057Z UID:10000327-1769533200-1769536800@mtea.org SUMMARY:Know Your Rights Training DESCRIPTION:MTEA Know Your Rights Training – Virtual on Tuesday\, January 27\nMTEA proudly offers Know Your Rights (KYR) in-person 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\, January 27 from 5-6pm.  Please register below for the session you would like to attend.  The link for the virtual session will be sent out on Monday\, January 26.  This session is for MTEA Members only. \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-2/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Organizing/Advocacy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T183000 DTSTAMP:20260414T135235 CREATED:20260106T220236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T211916Z UID:10000323-1769704200-1769711400@mtea.org SUMMARY:Early Career Teacher Social Gathering DESCRIPTION:Bingo Night Alert!\nCalling all MPS Early Career Teachers (Teachers who have been with MPS 0–5 years) — this one’s for you! \nJoin the MTEA SMART (Support\, Mentor\, Attract\, Teachers) Team for an exciting BINGO Night at the MTEA Offices on: Thursday\, January 29th\, 2026 from 4:30-6:30.   \nCome unwind after work\, connect with fellow MPS colleagues\, and meet the SMART Team — all while playing BINGO for fun prizes! \n\nSnacks provided\nPrizes for winners\nGreat vibes & great company\n\nEarly Career Teachers are encouraged to bring a fellow MPS Early Career Teacher to share in the fun! \nNot an MTEA member yet?  Join when you come to the event! \nDon’t miss out — BINGO\, snacks\, prizes\, and community await! \nHosted by the MTEA Early Career Teacher Committee \n*Space is limited\, so please register as soon as possible. \nJoin us on Thursday\, January 29 at the MTEA Building from 4:30-6:30pm.  Please register below to receive any updates. URL:https://mtea.org/event/early-career-teacher-social-gathering/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Membership END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T190000 DTSTAMP:20260414T135235 CREATED:20250829T201622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T205324Z UID:10000324-1769706000-1769713200@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/2026-01-29/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR