BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MTEA - ECPv6.18.1//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: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: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: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:20261006T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T173000 DTSTAMP:20261006T140147Z CREATED:20260914T141202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T140147Z 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 Rakia 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.  This session has been cancelled due to lack of registration. \nClick here to download the 2026 Writing Contest flyer \nClick here for more details on all of the contests \n  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:20261001T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T183000 DTSTAMP:20261001T130730Z CREATED:20260914T141733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T130730Z 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! \nDue to the lack of registered participants\, this event has been cancelled. \n  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: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: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: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. 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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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;VALUE=DATE:20260702 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704 DTSTAMP:20260626T152343Z CREATED:20260626T152343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T152343Z UID:10000461-1782950400-1783123199@mtea.org SUMMARY:MTEA Closed DESCRIPTION:The MTEA will be closed July 2-3 in observance of the Independence Day (4th of July) holiday.  The office will resume summer hours on Monday\, July 6. URL:https://mtea.org/event/mtea-closed-8/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Office Closed END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T183000 DTSTAMP:20260414T202920Z 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T183000 DTSTAMP:20250619T145713Z 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T183000 DTSTAMP:20250718T163139Z 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T183000 DTSTAMP:20260414T203104Z 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T183000 DTSTAMP:20260528T211453Z CREATED:20260528T211030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T211453Z UID:10000387-1780333200-1780338600@mtea.org SUMMARY:Parade Art Build DESCRIPTION:Come and join the fun on Monday\, June 1st\, and get ready to celebrate MTEA participation by making posters for the parades at the MTEA Office (5130 W. Vliet) from 5-6:30 pm! We will be joining Juneteenth and Pride Parade participants in this art-making extravaganza!  We will have markers and tag-board\, but please feel free to bring any supplies you would like to share.  Register below for June 1st art build. URL:https://mtea.org/event/parade-art-build/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T183000 DTSTAMP:20260414T203216Z 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T183000 DTSTAMP:20260417T205044Z CREATED:20260414T202802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T205044Z UID:10000379-1779296400-1779301800@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\, May 20 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T180000 DTSTAMP:20260504T151943Z CREATED:20260414T174435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T151943Z 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.  This session is in-person or virtually. \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 or Virtually.  Registration is required as space is limited\, please register by noon on Wednesday\, May 13.  Space is limited!  Light dinner will be provided for those in-person. 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) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T183000 DTSTAMP:20250619T145713Z 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T190000 DTSTAMP:20260112T205324Z 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 Sessions \n \n \n Contact \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/mtea-national-board-cohort/2026-05-07/ LOCATION:MTEA Building\, 5130 W. Vliet St.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53208\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Development (PD) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T183000 DTSTAMP:20250718T163139Z 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T183000 DTSTAMP:20250619T150059Z 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T183000 DTSTAMP:20260409T204928Z 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.  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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T172136Z 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 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR