The last chance to vote for the Specialty Swag Design is Monday, March 9! Cast your vote now to help guide the WTU Representative Assembly’s final decision on this SY2026 specialty item for dues‑paying members.
The Recess at the Capitol organizers thank WTU and its members for their strong support and participation in last year’s actions. This year’s event will take place on Friday, March 13 at the Senate Hart Building, a day that coincides with DCPS’s dedicated Wellness Day. WTU members are invited to join the action if they wish, while also being encouraged to use the day in whatever way best supports their own wellness.
Happy Wellness Day!
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Opportunities to Get involved This Week
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WTU Special Education VP Committee Meeting (Zoom) - 3/9/26, 4:30PM
Join us Monday as we begin shaping our statement on the definition of specialized instruction and map out next steps on self‑contained class size overages based on our contract language.
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WTU Bylaws Review Committee (Zoom) - 3/9/26, 5:30 PM
Join Monday’s meeting to help shape the long‑term vision of the WTU as we review our bylaws, strengthen union democracy and accountability, as well as discuss how these rules can protect and advance the union’s legacy.
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WTU Representative Assembly Meeting (Zoom) - 3/10/26, 4:30PM
On Tuesday, members will hear from committees and receive updates on the newly formed task forces. All members can register and attend, Reps and Delegates will get a special link for voting purposes.
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WTU Career Educators VP Meeting (Zoom) – 3/11/26, 5PM
Join this Wednesday’s meeting to share what’s happening in your school, hear campaign updates, and help plan the actions career educators and allies will take next.
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Last Chance to vote Specialty Swag Design is Monday March 9!
This poll will be used to inform the WTU Representative Assembly who will make the final decision regarding what kind of Swag we will purchase in time for Teacher Appreciation Week! This design will NOT replace the WTU logo, but be used as a specialty item for SY2026. The poll and swag is for dues paying WTU Members
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Read our latest update on a major arbitration win for Related Service Providers and learn how the ruling requires DCPS to bargain with WTU over pay, workload, and past discipline tied to Medicaid registration. If you were disciplined for late registration and haven’t yet notified the union, this post explains the next steps you should take.
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Following the arbitrator's ruling that DCPS must pay administrative premiums to co-teachers covering for absent partners, the Union has secured a major victory for our members; read the full update here to see the steps you need to take to claim your compensation.
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WTU Special Education VP Committee Meeting (Zoom) - 3/9/26, 4:30PM
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WTU Bylaws Review Committee (Zoom) - 3/9/26, 5:30 PM
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WTU Representative Assembly Meeting (Zoom) - 3/10/26, 4:30PM
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WTU Retiree Chapter Meeting (Lamond Riggs Library) - 3/11/26, 10AM
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WTU Career Educators VP Meeting (Zoom) – 3/11/26, 5PM
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WTU Senior High VP Meeting (Zoom) - 3/16/26, 4:30PM
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**NEW** WTU AFT Convention Planning Meeting (Zoom) - 3/16/26, 6 PM
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WTU Science Educator Committee (Zoom) - 3/17/26 4:30PM
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WTU Leave Bank Task Force (Zoom) - 3/17/26, 6PM
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WTU Retirement Options Task Force (Zoom) - 3/17/26 5PM
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WTU Personnel Committee - 3/18/26, 5PM
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**NEW** WTU Compensate Building Rep Task Force (Zoom) - 3/18/26, 4PM
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WTU Communications Committee (Zoom) - 3/19/26, 5 PM
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WTU Specialized Services VP Committee Meeting (Zoom) – 3/24/26, 4:30PM
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WTU Elementary VP Meeting (Zoom) – 3/24/26, 5:30PM
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SHAPPE: Senior High Alliance of Parents, Principals and Educators (Zoom) - 3/24/26, 6 PM
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WTU Replacing IMPACT Task Force (Zoom) - 3/25/26, 5:30PM
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WTU Junior High VP Meeting (Zoom) - 3/26/26, 6 PM
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WTU Professional Development Committee (Zoom) – 4/1/26, 5:00PM
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WTU Organizing Committee (Zoom) - 4/2/26, 5PM
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WTU Executive Board Meeting (View Only) (Zoom) - 4/4/26, 9AM (10 for Members)
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WTU Committee on Political Education Meeting (COPE) (Zoom) - 4/6/26, 5PM
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WTU International Educators Committee Meeting (Zoom) - 4/6/26, 7PM
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WTU Socialite Committee Meeting (Zoom) - 4/7/26, 5PM
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Professional Development Opportunites
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Check out the latest free, for-credit professional development webinars from AFT Professional Learning, featuring sessions on everything from wellness and restorative practices to specialized instructional strategies. These upcoming events offer valuable opportunities to strengthen your skills and earn credits from the comfort of your home. Visit the AFT Event Calendar to view the full schedule and register today.
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The following are open forms you can use to inform the WTU of your opinion:
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| Elementary Grade Level Leads Group Grievance |
Let us know if you were an Elementary Grade Level lead who did not get compensated. |
| Planning Time Survey |
Let us know if you are getting your full protected amount of planning time free from required LEAP and Data Meetings |
| New Educators In DCPS |
If you are new to your profession and/or new to DCPS the WTU wants to hear from you! The WTU will be hosting sessions to learn more about how things are going for new Educators and how we can better support you. |
| Self-Contained Support – Fill out form |
The WTU is gathering feedback from self-contained special education teachers to better understand your experiences, challenges, and priorities. |
| WTU: SY24-25 Morning Block Payment Calculation - Complete to receive any money due to you – Fill out form |
Fill out this form to inform us if your school held meetings, how many, and when, so we can make the case for you to be adequately compensated by DCPS for taking your protected time.
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| WTU Support Form |
If you took leave on January 29, January 30, or February 2, and your leave was charged 8 hours instead of 6 hours, please share that with us.
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| Winter Storm Facilities Issues |
If you experienced damaged cars, freezing classrooms, or other unsafe conditions at DCPS facilities as a result of the recent winter storm, please take a moment to report these issues to us.
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