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August 9, 2021
Council Approves Librarians are Essential Amendment – WTU’s on-going work to support a just budget.
We’d like to thank everyone who called, wrote, and tweeted to members of the DC Council asking them to support the Librarians are Essential Amendment to the SY2021-2022 budget. As a result of your advocacy, every DCPS school will have a Full-Time Librarian for the 2021-2022 school year.
DCPS has begun outreach for a NEW school budget model, which will be used to develop SY2022-2023 budgets. We invite you to join the next Legislative Committee meeting (watch the AM Brew for details) to learn more about our work to ensure every student has the resources they need in their school. In the meantime, we hope you’ll get involved in helping shape the next generation of school –level budgets by joining the DCPS New Budget Model Town Hall on August 12th at 5:30pm. At this event, you’ll learn more about DCPS’ plans and be able to share your initial thoughts on the New Budget Model for Fiscal Year 23 (2022-2023 school year) that DCPS is developing.
Honoring Robert Moses
Math Literacy for All Alliance Family, FIU/FLAME is hosting a Virtual Celebration of Bob Moses' Life, and celebrating his work in Florida, on Monday, August 9th, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. To register, click here.
2021-2022 Open Season for Maternity Leave and Sick Leave Banks
The WTU is adding an Open Season from August 1st through August 31st for the Maternity Leave and Sick Leave Banks. To join either bank you donate 8 hours (one day) of the total 96 hours (12 days) that is loaded to your leave balance on October 1, 2021 (to join both banks, you’d donate two days or 16 hours). After enrollment, there is a 3 month wait before you can access the banks (ie, you’ll be eligible on January 1, 2022). Once you join the bank you remain in the bank, until you opt-out. If you have any questions contact Charmaine Wilks at [email protected] or 202 517-1475.
DCPS will not accept individual requests to be removed from either the Sick Leave and/or the Maternity Leave Bank. Please contact Charmaine Wilks at [email protected] before the October 1, 2021 if you’d like to be removed from these banks.
AM Brew News and Notices will be archived at https://www.wtulocal6.net/AMBrew.
Professional Development
Announcing the WTU Teacher Leader Program SY2021-22 (Deadline: 9/3/21)
The Washington Teachers' Union invites you to participate in the Teacher Leaders program for school year 2021-2022. Educators from the District of Columbia Public Schools who are union members with full-time responsibilities will be selected to join a nationwide teacher leaders' network. We are seeking teachers who would like to take an active role in influencing policy.
We will provide teachers with opportunities to develop the knowledge and skills to influence policy locally, statewide, and nationally. This will include framing practical policy positions that relate to improved student achievement; conducting research in classrooms and schools; engaging the public and elected officials in community conversations about education; participating on advisory boards, panels, and task forces; developing policy recommendations based on research conducted; and publishing and disseminating findings and recommendations nationwide.
Apply Here: https://forms.gle/Lfkxm5ZH1Lc3Emtt8
Selected cohort members must attend monthly workshops 9am-4pm either online or at 1239 Pennsylvania Ave., SE on:
- September 18, 2021
- October 23, 2021
- November 13, 2021
- December 11, 2021
- January 22, 2022
- February 12, 2022
- March 19, 2022
- April 9, 2022
- WTU Teacher Leader Symposium: May 14, 2022
Upon successful completion of the program, cohort members will be awarded a $1500 stipend and PLU’s.
Next Generation Personal Finance -- Back to the Classroom PD Conference 8/21
We hope you had a wonderful and relaxing summer break - you all deserve it! As you prepare to go back into your physical or virtual classrooms, NGPF wants to support you.
We are hosting our annual back-to-school conference on Saturday, August 21, 2021, from 7AM - 1:30PM Pacific. The event will be held virtually and is free for all educators to attend. Feel free to extend the invite to your colleagues as well! Register HERE
Math Alliance Announcements
Caste in the Classroom - a documentary film by the Data for Better Schools group with the Young People’s Project - has been selected for the Bronze Lens Film Festival August 17th -22nd, 2021 (in Atlanta)! To register for the 2021 Bronze Lens Film Festival, please visit: https://bronzelens.com/registration/
To see Caste in the Classroom and related resources, visit: https://www.typp.org/dbs
This is recognized as a leading film festival for especially African-American film-makers.
NCTM Annual Meeting & Exposition - empowering the voice of teachers - from critical conversations to intentional actions, Atlanta, GA, Sept. 22-25, 2021. See: https://www.nctm.org/atlanta2021/
Additional Professional Development opportunities are also posted regularly to the PD Blog at https://www.wtulocal6.net/pdblog.
Upcoming Events
- August 12 – DCPS Event - DCPS New Budget Model Town Hall
- August 17 – New Educator Orientation Begins
- August 18 - State Board of Education Public Meeting. The DC SBOE is holding an August Meeting. Unlike most meetings, there is no organized panels or program – it’s an opportunity for the SBOE to hear from YOU. We hope you’ll join and express your concerns and desires about the DCPS plans to reopen schools and other topics you’re passionate about. Learn more here: https://sboe.dc.gov/page/sboe-meeting-information
- August 22 – Pre-Service Begins
- August 30 – First Day of School (K-12)
Save the Date
New Educators -- Pick up your WTU Swag -- 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Friday, August 20th @ Wilson HS
Monday, August 23rd @ Anacostia HS
Tuesday, August 24th @ Capitol Hill Montessori
Wednesday, August 25th @ Luke C Moore HS
Thursday, August 26th @ Coolidge HS
Friday, August 27th @ CHEC (Columbia Heights Education Campus)
Thursday, September 2nd @ WTU Office (1239 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE)
Partner events and other upcoming events of interest are also posted to the AMBrew Blog.
Reminders:
2021-2022 Vacancies
Open positions for the 2021-2022 School Year are posted here.
ICYMI: DC Educator Wellness Center
In partnership with EVERFI, a social impact educational technology company, the WTU is pleased to share with you the DC Educator Wellness Center. The funding for the DC Educator Wellness Center is provided by Johnson & Johnson. In the DC Educator Wellness Center you will find access to a prevention-forward, self-guided, digital microlearning experience designed to provide you with on-demand content related to mental health. The growing list of topics includes Mental Health Basics, Managing Mental Health Challenges, Developing Resilience, Supporting Loved Ones With Mental Health Challenges, and Mindful Living. You can read more here.
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