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The Connection
1136 N. Military Ave.
Green Bay, WI 54303
920-496-2440
800-472-5582
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The WEAC Region 3 office will be closed
June 29 - July 5.
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Hello everyone,
Our membership drive training was a great success. Eleven locals from the Region participated and began creating their back to school recruitment plans. We still have more opportunities for you to strengthen your union over the summer! At 3 PM on Wednesday, August 5th, we'll be doing a short training on membership recruitment before the 4 PM Region 3 Virtual Gathering. You can RSVP for that one
here.
And on Thursday, August 13th, the Solidarity Seminar returns! The Solidarity Seminar is a place to learn about Weingarten rights, grievance work, and collective action. We'll have a panel discussion from locals around the Region who have had great wins over the past year and have made their locals stronger! You can RSVP for that
here
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Your director is also always available to help you create trainings specifically for your local. That is honestly my favorite part of the job and I would love to work on that.... on July 6th.
Have a great 4th everyone!
In Solidarity,
Kristin Lytie
WEAC Region 3
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Department of Public Instruction Issues Return to School Guidelines
The DPI has issued
Education Forward
, guidance for Wisconsin schools in planning a safe, efficient and equitable return to school for the 2020-21 school year.
In the document, the DPI suggests schools consider smaller class sizes, shift schedules to reduce the number of children in a building at one time and focus on mental health supports and emotional well-being if students return to classrooms in the fall. The guidance goes over possible schedule setups, cleaning and staff considerations and school building layouts and modifications that could minimize the risk of spreading the coronavirus. But DPI is also telling schools to be prepared to swiftly change plans next school -- switching between in-person, physically distanced and online learning depending on the status of the pandemic.
Whatever the future holds, WEAC is urging local educators to get involved with their districts as plans are made, and is putting pressure on administrators and school boards to listen to input from teachers and support professionals.
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Region 3 Special Education Networking Meeting
During our weekly Region 3 zoom meetings, it became apparent that what is happening in one district with Special Ed varies wildly from district to district. It was decided that these educators could benefit greatly by strategizing, sharing best practices and asking each other questions. So, let's do it!
When: July 16, 2020 @ 4:00 PM
Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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EDUCATION SUPPORT PERSONNEL CONNECTION CALL FOR ALL ESP'S
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WEAC Region 3 would now like to invite members and potential members to these meetings. This is your opportunity, Region 3 members, to bring a non-member friend. Let's show them the value of union membership!
Region 3 created an
ESP Connection Call
to check in with one another, keep each other in the loop and plan our next steps. It was discovered that now more than ever ESP staff need to be in contact with each other to discuss what their districts are doing, best practices and how to implement them in their own district. The global pandemic has revealed that schools are the social safety nets for many of our communities and that those safety nets work because you do.
Please join us on Thursday, July 7 at 4 pm via zoom to participate in this important conversation.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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The 2020 Summer Summit is on! It will be a virtual and modified version of WPEN's annual event, complete with plenary and breakout sessions and plenty of opportunities for networking - all online! Logistics are being worked on, so stay tuned for details and
register today by clicking on photo above
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Don't miss Wisconsin's public education event of the year!
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Plan now for Leadership Academy
Are you looking for ideas for strengthening your local association? Join us at WEAC’s Summer Leadership Academy—a virtual training event on July 27 and July 28.
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Please join your colleagues for a VIRTUAL Leaders for Just Schools to be held online on Monday, July 27 & Tuesday, July 28 from 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Leaders for Just Schools will be led by WEAC members, Kelly Sullivan, Jennifer Voigt, Maiwa Lor and Nick Schwei.
Educators who have a commitment to equity and want to build just schools should attend this two-day session on the Zoom meeting platform. WEAC is seeking educators who want to learn how to ensure all students have the skills and are empowered to be successful, and who want to develop schools where all stakeholders feel valued and are supported to both see and achieve their potential. WEAC believes that educators can create education systems where all students have an equitable opportunity for excellence, and that begins with each of us understanding how to use our voices to advocate for
Equity
and
Just Schools
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Join Early at No Extra Cost
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When you become a member of your local association, WEAC and NEA,
by completing an early enrollment membership form, you pay nothing
until September 1 and immediately receive:
- $1 million in coverage under the Educator Employment Liability (EEL) insurance to protect you if a student or parent sues you during the course of employment
- Discounts and savings through NEA Member Benefits (www.neamb.com)
At the start of the school year, you will enjoy the full benefits of membership
including:
- Representation through your local and region in employment disputes
- Eligibility for assistance through the WEAC Legal Services Program in matters related to your employment
- Access to the Attorney Referral Program that provides for two, free half-hour consultations with a participating attorney every year
BECOME A MEMBER TODAY
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You are Invited!
WR3's ALL-MEMBER
Weekly Virtual Gathering
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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Please note that you need to PRE-Register for the meeting by clicking on the link above. Then an email will be sent to you with the login link.
We are doing our best to Zoombomb-proof our meeting!
Agenda:
1) Latest updates on school closings.
2) Time for sharing! What's going on in your area?
We look forward to SEEING you!
It's a good idea to log in a few minutes early
to get the audio and video working on your device.
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Clicking on that tab gives you access to a Google Drive with all kinds of updated information. We have posted a document with links and resources, recordings of virtual gatherings, an Excel version of our survey data, and more.
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If you have a question about other meetings, check WEAC's webpage:
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WEAC is committed to ensuring the health and safety of our members and the students they serve and will continue to provide resources and support as they become available.
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WEAC Region 3
1136 N. Military Ave.
Green Bay, WI 54303
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