September 8, 2017   

Hello all,

If you haven't already contacted your Regional Director about your Local's intention to REcertify, please do so as soon as possible! The deadline for filing a recertification petition with the state is Friday, September 15th. The petition must be IN THE WERC office on the 15th - not postmarked by that deadline date. The WEAC Region 3 office will make sure your petition is delivered on time - - but you must let us know whether you intend to recertify or not. Contact us by TUESDAY, September 12th!  Questions? Call us at 800-472-5582.
 
--Peace
Kathy Rohde
Regional Director

Attention
All Members Invited to Attend!

Please mark your calendar and plan to attend the WEAC Region 3 All Presidents' Meeting on Saturday, September 23, 2017, at the WEAC Region 3 office, 1136 North Military Avenue, Green Bay - 10 AM to Noon with lunch and Zone meetings to follow.

Every Local has the opportunity to join their President and/or a designee(s) at this meeting.  It's a great time to  tell the Region 3 Executive Committee what you think. Express your opinions. Provide feedback. Share your Local's good news with others and hear what's going on elsewhere in the Region.     
 
Please RSVP or (800-472-5582) by September 18, 2017. 
Send Us Your Photos

Kicking Off the 2017-18 School Year

More than 40 people showed for the Ashwaubenon EA's beginning of the school year social.

And, New London EA created a unique bulletin board.

If you have pictures, please share them with us for publication.


Member Benefits

Long-Term Care Insurance Seminar & Consultations
Long-term care (LTC) has been called "the greatest uninsured financial risk today." That's because the majority of costs for extended care needed during recuperation from strokes, accidents, illnesses, and operations are not covered by health insurance or Medicare. Without LTC insurance, these costs are paid from one's personal savings and assets.

Please join WEAC Member Benefits to learn more about this important coverage.

Tuesday, September 12, 2017
WEAC Region 3
1136 N. Military Ave.
Green Bay, WI  54303

Please see the flyer for seminar and individual consult registration.

Free WRS eBook Available

WEA Member Benefits free eBook, 20 WRS FAQs, has answers to your most commonly asked questions about the Wisconsin Retirement System pension. Learn about the difference between Core and Variable funds, how to read your ETF statement, benefit payment options, and much more.

Professional Development Opportunities

WEAC Region 3
Financial Workshops
Fall 2017
 
A benefit for Members geared toward early career educators. 

We are hosting these workshops in a place near you: Marinette, Sheboygan, Green Bay, and Sturgeon Bay. Included in the mix are workshops from WEA Member Benefits and a Region 3 offering of NEA's student loan informational workshop called "Degrees Not Debt." Sign up today!

Please see the flyer.

The FIRST WORKSHOP will be held Wednesday, September 20 in Sheboygan, and Tuesday, September 26 in Marinette, and Wednesday, September 27 in Green Bay. Deadline for signing up for this first workshop is WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th. Click here to register.




CLL Dates Set

Click on the photo to hear more details on WEAC Region 3 Learning Labs.
The coordinator is Sheboygan EA member Scott Jelinek-Zittel.

Want to Find Out MORE about National Board Certification?

Attend Region 3's National Board Certification Informational Session.
 


Tuesday, September 19, 2017
5:30 - 7:00 pm
WEAC Region 3 Office: 1136 N. Military Ave., Green Bay

Presented by Sandra Michels, NBCT, and Green Bay Education Association Member
Click here for flyer.
Click here to register.
NBCT Support Sessions in Milwaukee

Region 3 is a big area and some of us live closer to Milwaukee than Green Bay...

Region 3 Members are WELCOME to attend NBCT support sessions offered at the Region 7 office.
Click here for New and Continuing Candidates flyer.
Click here for Renewal Candidates flyer.
PDP Year-Round Support
Events held at the WEAC Region 3 office
1136 N. Military Ave. Green Bay
(800) 472-5582
 
FREE to all WEAC Region 3 members

PDP Writing Workshop:
Learn or review how to write your PDP goal, objectives, plan activities, and plan assessments. Discuss the overlaps between PDP & EE. Receive assistance with utilizing the QEI software to store and submit your PDP. Time dedicated to work individually. 

When? Who should attend? Cost? Register
Saturday, November 11th
OR
Saturday, December 2nd
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WEAC Region 3
Initial & Professional Educators looking for help or feedback in writing their plan for goal approval or finishing up their 5-year plan in preparation for verification.
Members - Free

Non-members $50



PDP Goal Approval:
Do you have your goals written and need them approved? We'll put together your in-person PDP reviewer team. Register for your individual appointment. 

When? Who should attend? Cost? Register
Saturday, December 2nd
WEAC Region 3
Are you an Initial Educator looking to have your PDP goals approved?  
 
Individual 20-30 minute appointments only. Scheduled 3 weeks prior to the date, between 8:30-1:00
Members - Free

Non-members $150




PDP Verification:
Is your 5-year plan completed and ready for verification by a team of reviewers? We'll put together your in-person PDP reviewer team. Register for your individual appointment. 

When? Who should attend? Cost? Register
Saturday, December 2nd
WEAC Region 3
Initial and Professional Educators with complete plans and in need of a PDP team for reviewing.
 
Individual 20-30 minute appointments only. Scheduled 3 weeks prior to the date, between 8:30-1:00
Members - Free

Non-members $200



Schedule It!
 
Click HERE to see our Region 3 Calendar. It includes WEAC and Region 3 governance meetings, Professional Development events, and many other workshops, meetings, and events sponsored by our office.
  • Long-Term Care Seminar & Individual Consults, Tuesday, September 12 @ WEAC Region 3
  • Travel Committee Meeting, Wednesday, September 13 @ Mary's North, Appleton
  • WEAC Region 3 Presidents' Meeting, Saturday, September 23, 10 AM @ WEAC Region 3
  • WEA Member Benefits Financial Planner, Thursday, September 28 @ WEAC Region 3. To make an appointment contact: Brenda Echeverria 1-800-279-4030, ext. 3300
  • Don't be Jack Financial Workshop, Wednesday, September 20, 5:30 PM @ Sheboygan North High School Library; Tuesday, September 24, 5:30 PM @ Marinette High School Library; and Wednesday, September 27 @ WEAC Region 3, Green Bay. Deadline for registration is Wednesday, September 13!
WEAC Region 3
800-472-5582
rohdek@weac.org
www.region3.weac.org