HSTA searching for core organizers; Apply now!
The Hawaii State Teachers Association seeks members who are trusted and respected among their colleagues to help lead the work of our association. The HSTA believes a strong union is one to which members want to belong and participate. Members are encouraged to apply to become an HSTA State Level Core Organizer.
Core Organizers will go out and build meaningful relationships with teacher members through face-to-face meetings and other methods of communication. Applications are due by Jan. 15, 2018. Core Organizers will participate in mandatory training and will be absent from work (on union release time) for training as well as organizing activities.
Read the HSTA Core Organizer position description.
Apply to become an HSTA State Level Core Organizer.
Congratulations to Aiea High Teacher Tracey Idica, who won a year's worth of gas from KHON2 and Aloha Petroleum for always helping others without asking for anything in return. A three-time cancer survivor, Tracey is HSTA's National Board Certified Teacher network coordinator, and has spent thousands of hours mentoring teachers.
Labor of Love effort focuses on Waianae Elementary
Teachers, come join members of other labor unions in January as the Labor of Love project targets Waianae Elementary. They're looking for between 250 and and 300 volunteers to spend the morning of Saturday, Jan. 20 working to improve the school, mainly by painting some of its facilities. Waianae Elementary has 100 percent enrollment in the Free and Reduced Lunch Program, so it's a school whose students could use a boost of help from the community. Date/Time: Saturday, Jan. 20, 8 a.m to 12 noon (check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. in the cafeteria) Location: Waianae Elementary, 85-220 McArthur StreetRSVP by Dec. 29Email or fax this registration form for Labor of Love at Waianae Elementary by Dec. 29.
HSTA leadership positions open!
Want to make a difference? Want to help steer the direction of your chapter and your association? Looking for an opportunity to advocate for your students, school and the profession?
Be on the look-out for information from your faculty representative about elected positions open in your chapter. Also check out the members-only side of the HSTA website for your chapter’s nomination packet at http://www.hsta.org/governance/elections >> Governance >>Elections for more information.
Nominations for state elections opened Dec. 4, while nominations for chapter elections begin Jan. 23.
State elections timeline
Chapter elections timeline
Kahului El fire victims receive checks from HSTA
Above: HSTA Maui Chapter President Alan Isbell (third from left) delivered $200 checks to eight Kahului Elementary teachers (six of whom are pictured here) whose classrooms were destroyed in an arson fire over the Thanksgiving break.
|
|
The holidays are a great time to connect with friends and family. They are also a great time to connect teachers and students to the global community. If you're an NEA member and a K-12 educator - or you know someone who is - we wanted to be sure you knew about the NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellowship.
The NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellowship is a fully-funded professional development program that helps educators prepare themselves and their students for global citizenship. Over the course of 12 months, a cohort of educators come together through a blend of online, peer, and field-based learning opportunities. Fellows learn from experts about how to teach with a global perspective, but, perhaps most importantly, they also learn from each other about what works best to connect their students to the world beyond their classroom. And they share what they learn with educators around the country and the world by posting free, adaptable, globally focused lessons online.
Watch the video below to find out more: |
|
| If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been waiting for, we hope you'll take some time over the winter break to apply! Early applications are encouraged and the deadline to apply is February 5, 2018. |
|
|
HSTA sponsors ELL professional development workshop Jan. 11
HSTA members will host a free ELL professional development workshop run by Central Chapter English Language Learner teachers. This professional development opportunity will be on Thursday, Jan. 11, from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. at HSTA's Red Hill headquarters on Oahu. Members will learn how to better support the ELLs in their classroom and school. Topics include:
- US Department of Education-Language Instruction Educational Programs (LIEP)
- SLA (Second Language Acquisition) strategies
- ELD (English Language Development) materials
- Staffing
- Other federal guidelines.
There will also be time for questions and answers. Please register for the Jan. 11 HSTA ELL training by Jan. 9.
Parking is at HSTA and overflow parking is at Red Hill Elementary School. Light refreshments will be provided.
This professional development opportunity is not sponsored by the DOE and is not for professional development credit.
DOE sabbatical applications accepted thru Jan. 12
The Department of Education is accepting teacher sabbatical leave applications for the 2018-2019 school year until Jan. 12, 2018. Teachers can apply for one semester or one entire school year.
Teacher sabbatical leave 2018-1019 DOE memo
Teacher sabbatical leave information
Sabbatical application form
Sabbatical instructions/criteria
Teacher sabbatical leave criteria/rating scale
HSTA peace circle event on Molokai Jan. 14
Peace circles, rooted in indigenous practices, engage in relationship building and shared power as a means to transform school and community culture. Parents, students, educators, and community members are all invited to attend HSTA's peace circle event Sunday Jan. 14 on Molokai. Breakfast and lunch provided.
Register for HSTA's peace circle event Sunday, Jan. 14 on Molokai
Friday, Jan. 19
5:30 pm (Dinner Buffet)
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
71 Banyan Dr.
Hilo, HI 96720
Please RSVP by 01/09/18
Seats are limited.
RSVP: Call Debbie at (808) 951-7185 ext. 19
OR go to our RSVP form by typing into your web address bar: goo.gl/JzVe38
Subscribe to and follow HSTA's social media accounts
Be sure to subscribe to HSTA's YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram for the latest videos, photos and news about our Association and public schools in Hawaii.
|
|
No comments:
Post a Comment