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I hope everyone enjoyed a peaceful Martin Luther King Jr. holiday and took some time to reflect on the legacy of this great freedom fighter. We understand that for many of us, these times may feel uncertain but as Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." The WTU is a social justice union and we will continue to fight for our students, their families, and our communities. In the coming weeks, please look for resources as well as a survey from the AFT and the WTU on how we will move forward in these challenging times.
As promised in last week's Brew, we remain committed to keeping you informed about the newly agreed-upon articles and elements of the new contract that was ratified on January 7th, 2025. Check out this week's Contract Spotlight below.
Thank you for your unwavering dedication to our students and for being an integral part of the WTU community.
In solidarity,
WTU President Jacqueline Pogue Lyons
23.17.5.2.3. Time records for pay for coverage shall be submitted by the local school Supervisor or his/her designee in accordance with the same timeline submission requirements for regular Teacher pay. Teachers shall receive their pay for coverage compensation on a biweekly basis through a process approved by DCPS and the WTU.
23.17.6. ESL Teachers, Special Education Teachers, and Co-Teachers
23.17.6.1. When an ESL Teacher, Special Education Teacher, or a teacher in a co-teaching arrangement is required to provide instructional coverage for an absent Teacher’s class, they shall receive additional compensation equal to three (3) hours of Administrative Premium per day of coverage.
23.17.6.2. In instances where an ESL Teacher, Special Education Teacher, or a teacher in a co-teaching arrangement is reassigned to provide coverage in a different classroom, leading to a reduction in instructional support within their originally assigned classroom, the Teacher impacted by this reassignment shall also be eligible for additional compensation equal to three (3) hours of Administrative Premium per day of coverage.
23.17.6.3. When an ESL Teacher, Special Education Teacher, or a teacher in a co-teaching arrangement loses his/her planning period due to coverage based on the absence or unavailability of a special subject Teacher, itinerant Teacher or other person(s) designated in the master schedule to provide the Teacher with a planning period, the Teacher shall receive compensation using Administrative Premium.
Here are three examples of why an ET 15 would receive pay for coverage.
Scenario #1 – Coverage for an Absent Teacher - When an ESL Teacher, Special Education Teacher, or a teacher in a co-teaching arrangement is required to provide instructional coverage for an absent Teacher’s class, they shall receive additional compensation up to three (3) hours of Administrative Premium per day of coverage.
Scenario #2 – Teacher Impacted by Reassignment - In instances where a teacher in a co-teaching arrangement is reassigned to provide coverage in a different classroom, leading to a reduction in instructional support within their originally assigned classroom, the Teacher impacted by this reassignment shall also be eligible for additional compensation up to three (3) hours of Administrative Premium per day of coverage.
Scenario #3 – Loss of Planning Period - When an ESL Teacher, Special Education Teacher, or a teacher in a co-teaching arrangement loses his/her planning period due to coverage based on the absence or unavailability of a special subject Teacher, itinerant Teacher or other person(s) designated in the master schedule to provide the Teacher with a planning period, the Teacher shall receive compensation using the Administrative Premium.
Please take a moment to fill out this survey on Student Cell Phone Use in Schools. Your responses will help us to understand how cell phone use impacts the learning environment.
WTU members will have an opportunity to ask OSSE questions on the proposed high school graduation requirements in a virtual meeting on Jan 29, 2025 at 4:30-5:30PM. ONLINE MEETING LINK
We hope you will attend this very important meeting. Please take a moment to give questions, comments, or concerns regarding the proposed requirements via this FORM.
Mark your calendars now!
"Bowling for Gold" Tournament hosted by the Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO.
When: Sunday, February 2, 2025
Where: Crofton Bowling Centre
Enjoy a day of bowling with your fellow union members and colleagues while supporting the Community Services Agency's Emergency Assistance Fund. WTU will pay the bowling fee which includes three games and the shoe rental. Please reach out to Mike Roland ([email protected]) if you’d like to attend individually or with a school team. Don't miss the fun—sign up today!
Please take a moment to give questions, comments, or concerns regarding the proposed requirements via this FORM.
To support our shared vision for inclusive school environments, please review AFT and DCPS' policies.
Online applications are now open to nominate a 7-12th grade STEM teacher for the Nation's Highest Honors for Teachers of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM, including Computer Science) HERE.
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