PGCEA NEWSETTE
Information is Power
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Inside this Newsette:
- Legislative Update
- Upcoming Events
- Instructional and Professional Development Conference
- Tuition Reimbursement
- MAC Scholarship Application
- 2020 Census Resources
- News and Announcements
- Pre-Retirement Planning Conference
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Annapolis Legislative Update
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With 30 days left remaining in the Legislative Session, majority of our legislative priorities are one step closer to the finish line.
measures including a package of revenue options backed by The Fair Funding Coaliltion that focused on closing corporate loopholes, ending policies that benefit special interests and establishing a more equitable income tax system in the state. We will continue to support progressive legislation which seeks to generate revenue for The Blueprint for Maryland.
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Blueprint for Maryland (HB1300)
The education subcommittees of the House Appropriations and Ways and Means committees voted 18-4 to send the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future reform bill to the House Floor, one step closer to final passage in the House. The most significant amendment is an adjustment to proposed education funding formulas that would dramatically reduce the local funding obligations for Baltimore City and Prince George’s County, Fifteen other counties also would see a reduction in their obligations as a result of the formula changes. Overall, county education spending in the 2030 fiscal year would increase over current levels by about $859.5 million, compared to an earlier calculation of $1.3 billion.State funding for education would increase by about $2.96 billion annually by 2030 under the amended formula. That represents a $369 million annual increase over previous estimates.
This week, Political Organizer Poetri Deal testified on a sponsor panel alongside fair funding coalition members in strong support of House Bill 1190. This legislation restructures personal income taxes in an equitable matter and would generate significant revenue to improve our schools. ”By reforming our Tax Code, Maryland would gain an additional $689 million needed to upgrade Maryland’s public schools”.
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Action Night for Race & Wealthy Equity for Maryland Schools
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WHEN:
Monday March, 9, 2020
WHERE:
House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
TIME:
5:30 PM- 8:00 PM
RSVP:
patinella@aclu-md.org
443.540.2271
*RSVP required
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Co-Teaching In a Middle School RELA Classroom
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During this interactive presentation,
participants will apply collaborative pra
ctices to
lesson planning and delivery of the RELA curriculum
and spe
cially designed instruction. In addition, participants will
experience a model lesson from the
RELA curriculum in the context of multiple co-teaching
approaches.
MyPPS PD Course Number: 12772
WHEN:
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2020
WHERE:
PGCEA CENTER
8008 MARLBORO PIKE
FORESTVILLE, MD 20747
TIME:
4:30 PM
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WHEN:
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020
WHERE:
PGCEA CENTER
8008 MARLBORO PIKE
FORESTVILLE, MD 20747
TIME:
4:30 PM
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The SPARKS Program is a hands-on approach to get you plugged into educational leadership and advocacy. Come find out how to join your Voice and Energy to spark change in our educational systems. Be the voice of change at the education policy table.
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WHEN:
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2020
WHERE:
PGCEA CENTER
8008 MARLBORO PIKE
FORESTVILLE, MD 20747
TIME:
4:30 PM
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WHEN:
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2020
WHERE:
PGCEA CENTER
8008 MARLBORO PIKE
FORESTVILLE, MD 20747
TIME:
2:00 PM
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Prince George’s County Education Community Roundtable is a group of residents, teachers, and community leaders created to form an alliance to support education in our county.
The group meets monthly to discuss issues surrounding education in our community. Together, we can find solutions and get results on how to address these issues.
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INSTRUCTIONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
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The MSEA Instruction and Professional Development (IPD) Committee invites members to attend the 2020 IPD Conference. The theme for this year's conference is Embracing Humanity in Education. Workshops have been designed to help educators tackle the tough classroom issues of bias, student trauma, immigration, cybersafety, bullying in the workplace and much more.
The online registration is now open and can be found on our website that includes workshop descriptions and more details.
Click here
for registration and information. Space is limited! Last year, workshops were full within 2 weeks of open registration!
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TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FOR PGCEA MEMBERS
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“The 2nd Submission Tuition Reimbursement” for PGCEA only
Pursuant to the PGCEA Negotiated Agreement, PGCEA employees that have completed qualified coursework are eligible to apply for tuition reimbursement. Applications and payments will be processed online in the order in which they are received until all funds are depleted.
You may submit your request through the online tuition reimbursement platform beginning at
5:00 a.m. on Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 20, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. The electronic submission reimbursement forms can also be found on the staff portal under the “Applications” tab by clicking on “Tuition Reimbursement Requests (PGCEA, ASASP, Local 2250)”.
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Prince George’s County Educators’ Association Foundation and Minority Affairs Scholarship
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Prince George’s County Educators’ Association Foundation and Minority Affairs Scholarship
The Minority Affairs Committee of the Prince George's County Educators' Association has established a scholarship fund. Scholarships will be awarded to senior students who will graduate from Prince George's County public high schools in the 2019-2020 school year. Scholarships are a minimum of $500.00 and will be given in recognition of outstanding academic performance, leadership qualities, and financial need.
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ARTICLE 7- TEACHER ASSIGNMENT
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Special Education teachers will be released from teaching and other duties at least five (5) days per school year to work on paperwork/IEP compliance at their work location. These days will be scheduled through agreement between the teacher and principal with no more than two (2) occurring in any one quarter. Teacher requests for the placement of these days will not be unreasonably denied. Substitutes shall be provided to cover any teaching or co-teaching assignments
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Agreed upon release time shall be in addition to any other school district provided leave or preparation time.
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To the extent possible, employees shall have access to computers, printers, software and all other appropriate materials necessary to complete IEP’s.
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What is the 2020 Census and
Why Does it Matter to Educators?
NEA #WeCount Campaign$
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We recognize the importance of an accurate census count to ensuring that all our students and their families get the federal support they need. Every 10 years, the federal government aims to provide a complete count of EVERY person residing in the United States. Census numbers help determine the formulas for critical funding for our public schools, social programs, and infrastructure that make our communities thrive.
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Get FREE Posters for the 2020 Census
NEA partnered with artist Marka27 to create special edition “I Count” posters to help educators increase awareness of the 2020 Census and encourage students and their families to participate in the safe and easy process.
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Special Education Announcement
If you are a special education teacher in a co-teaching assignment, please take a moment to complete the attached brief survey. This survey is to solicit input on how these co-teaching assignments are working, and what issues can be identified with these assignments that need to be addressed. The information you provide will be very important as we look at what is working well with this service model and what challenges remain with this model. We thank you for your time in completing this short survey and providing your valuable feedback on this important teaching model.
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Are you in PTA or PTO?
Help us to identify people who are involved in Parent Teacher Associations and Organizations. Complete this
brief form
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Pre-Retirement Planning Conference
The Spring 2020 retirement planning conference will be held on
March 21, 2020
at Dr. Henry A. Wise High School. For more information
click here to see announcement
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Prince George’s County Six Pillars of Community Schools
Prince George's County Community Schools:
A community school is a community hub — both a place and a set of partnerships between the school and other community resources. Its integrated focus on academics, health and social services, youth and community development and community engagement leads to improved student learning, stronger families and healthier communities. Community schools offer a personalized curriculum that emphasizes real-world learning and community problem-solving. Schools become centers of the community and are open to everyone — all day, every day, evenings and weekends.
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Get involved! Join a committee.
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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION
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