BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MTEA - ECPv6.18.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:MTEA 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: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 Notify \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:20261027T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T180000 DTSTAMP:20261006T193013Z CREATED:20260914T140924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T193013Z UID:10000486-1793120400-1793124000@mtea.org SUMMARY:School Defense Team Virtual Trainings DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED – NEW DATE! \nThe 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 Tuesday\, October 27 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 Newsletter \n \n \n \n \n \n First NameLast NameSchool/Worksite(s)Phone NumberHome Email (No MPS emails)I understand this a virtual training on Tuesday\, October 27 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:20261028T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T180000 DTSTAMP:20261006T193309Z CREATED:20260828T154243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T193309Z UID:10000466-1793206800-1793210400@mtea.org SUMMARY:Know Your Rights Training DESCRIPTION:Know Your Rights Training\nMTEA proudly offers Know Your Rights (KYR) virtual training on Wednesday\, October 28 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 Wednesday\, October 28 from 5 – 6pm.  The link will be sent out in the afternoon of October 28.  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: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 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-committee-resource-session/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR