Posted 2-8-2019 (Dated 2-5-2019) Message from Rae Re: Teacher Institute Day, Tuesday Feb. 12 at Hilo High School; 10 Ways to take advantage of Teacher Institute Day

HSTA Teacher Institute Day 2019 Page updated: Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019 Teacher Institute Day began in the 1960s as a day for teachers to meet and work on school-related issues. In 1972, HSTA negotiated this important time into the contract to guard against it being taken away. In the early years, the Association used Teacher Institute Day to inform teachers about negotiations, lobbying, political action and grievance processing. As time progressed, HSTA introduced workshops to help teachers with their jobs and personal concerns such as retirement and health care. Teacher Institute Day is the single largest professional development day on the school calendar, covering a variety of topics – for professional and personal growth – and featuring noteworthy keynote speakers. In 2017, the focus of Institute Day was to inform teachers about negotiations and their contract. Thousands of teachers united and rallied and made their voices heard at the Hawaii State Capitol. As a result of strong collective action across the state that spring, the HSTA negotiated a nearly 14-percent pay hike over four years. We look forward to seeing you! Mark your calendar for Teacher Institute Day 2019 on your island during the week of Feb. 11 to 15. As a professional day, it is a work day, and teacher attendance is expected. It’s your professional obligation to be there! Hilo Chapter is also collecting non-perishable items for the Hawaii Island Food Basket.  Please encourage all your teachers to bring at least one canned good.  Collection will be at Rae’s table at Institute. Volunteers are still needed to help with registration.  Please contact Adrel Vicente at adrelv@gmail.com if you can assist. Thanks, Rae 2019 Teacher Institute Day Tuesday, Feb. 12, Hilo High School

We're just one week from the Hawaii State Teachers Association’s Teacher Institute Day in Hilo!

Teacher Institute Day is the single largest professional development day on the school calendar. Teachers use this day to network, work on school-related issues, and pursue professional and personal growth. You will also vote on your chapter officers and state NEA delegates.*

Teacher Institute Day is a chance to connect. We never want you to think, 'I hope you do this for us.' I’m very proud of the work we do as a union, but to be truly great, we must all take action together.

—HSTA President Corey Rosenlee

Here are 10 things you'll want to do when you get there:

Have a voice in HSTA leadership by exercising your right to vote.* Attend free workshops designed to help you grow in and out of the classroom. Visit exhibitors to score educator swag and take advantage of exclusive discounts. Network with fellow teachers and build camaraderie. Learn more about future EES changes and how they could impact you. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and coffee, while supplies last. Enter to win donated prizes from community businesses. Connect directly with HSTA leadership. Donate canned goods and/or non-perishable items to The Food Basket. Understand why we are #StrongerTogether as the Hawaii State Teachers Association.

Visit our website for everything you need to know about Teacher Institute Day, including where to park, a list of workshops you can attend and much more!

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*Please bring your photo ID to receive a ballot. View HSTA's voting procedures here.