Know Your Contract. No PD credit; dinner provided. Led by JCTA UniServ Director Elana Crane, this two-hour workshop helps participants learn their rights and responsibilities under our contract, understand the grievance process, and know the answers to frequently-asked contract questions. Monday, October 01, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Erasing Student Loans and Debt. No PD credit; snacks provided.  Presented by NEA Member Benefits Representative Guy Kendall-Freas, this workshop covers the forgiveness options of some types of student loans, options for repayment, and do’s and don’ts for loans. Thursday, October 11, 4:30-6 p.m.

Classroom Management. Six hours PD credit-REGISTER AT PD CENTRAL; lunch provided.  This training was created and is taught by JCTA members who are classroom teachers.  Learn strategies to help you be more successful in your teaching.  Must attend both Parts 1 and 2 to receive PD credit.  Saturday, October 13, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

When Can I Afford to Retire?  No PD credit; snacks provided.  Presented by NEA member Benefits Representative Guy Kendall-Freas, this workshop aims to increase members’ awareness of their retirement system, their pension payout options, health care costs and more.  Participants will be able to determine if they are on the right track in their retirement preparations and, if not, what their options are, including sheltering severance pay and purchasable service credit options.  An overview of how the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provisions (GPO/WEP) affect social security will also be provided. Wednesday, October 17, 4:30-6 p.m.

Diversity. Seven hours PD credit; breakfast provided (8:00-8:30 am); lunch provided.  This full training (Modules 1-4) was developed by the National Education Association; topics covered include core beliefs and how they shape your interactions with others, strategies for handling hot buttons, and social justice. Saturday, October 20, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. REGISTER AT PD CENTRAL.

Classroom Management-Part 1. Six hours PD credit (Must attend both Parts 1 and 2 to receive PD credit); dinner provided.  This training was created and is taught by JCTA members who are classroom teachers.  Learn strategies to help you be more successful in your teaching.  Wednesday, October 24, 4:30-7:30 p.m. REGISTER AT PD CENTRAL.

Classroom Management-Part 2. Six hours PD credit (Must attend both Parts 1 and 2 to receive PD credit); dinner provided.  This training was created and is taught by JCTA members who are classroom teachers.  Learn strategies to help you be more successful in your teaching.  Wednesday, October 25, 4:30-7:30 p.m. REGISTER AT PD CENTRAL.