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California Labor Management Initiative FEB. 21 Central Valley Convening, Dinuba MARCH 2–3 Southern California Convening, Downey CA LMI convenes labor-management teams from school districts across the state to promote collaboration. cdefoundation.org/clmi New Educator Weekend North FEB. 21–23 C O N F E R E N C E Marriott, Santa Clara. For educators in their first three years, NEW has everything you need to be successful, including sessions on classroom management, special education, state standards and assessments. Hotel cut-off: Feb. 7. ctago.org CTA/NEA-Retired Conference FEB. 27–28 C O N F E R E N C E Marriott, Irvine. Learn how CTA/ NEA-Retired is protecting your future and watching federal legislation that affects your benefits. Hotel cut-off: Feb. 12. ctago.org Member-in-Politics Award in Honor of Ted Bass FEB. 28 N O M I N AT I O N D E A D L I N E Given to outstanding educators for their contribution to the education profession through political action. Chapters may nominate one member of their chapter. cta.org/awards Chapter-in-Politics Award in Honor of Joyce Fadem FEB. 28 N O M I N AT I O N D E A D L I N E Given to outstanding chapters for their contributions to the education profession through political action. Chapters may nominate themselves. cta.org/awards Equity and Human Rights Conference FEB. 28–MARCH 1 C O N F E R E N C E Marriott, Irvine. Affirms CTA's mis- sion to protect the civil rights of children and secure a more equitable, democratic society. Speakers and workshops provide members with a greater understanding of diversity, equity and social justice. Hotel cut- off: Feb. 12. ctago.org Primary Election MARCH 3 E L ECT I O N Make your vote count on Super Tues- day! Deadline to register: Feb. 18. cta.org/campaign Cesar Chavez Awards MARCH 6 E N T RY D E A D L I N E Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Education Awards, now in their 20th year, rec- ognize students who demonstrate understanding of Chavez's principles, either in a written essay (no biogra- phies) or with a visual arts project. Awards up to $550 go to both the sponsoring CTA member and the stu- dent. cta.org/scholarships CAAASA Conference MARCH 11–13 C O N F E R E N C E Sheraton Grand Hotel, Sacramento. "Strengthening an Equity Education Coalition for African-American, Latinx and Other Students of Color." Califor- nia Association of African-American Superintendents and Administrators' annual professional development summit. Pre-conference March 10. caaasa.org NEA Pre-Summit Higher Education Conference MARCH 12–13 C O N F E R E N C E Orlando, Florida. Share information, develop skills, and network with oth- ers in the higher ed community. nea.org/home/75610.htm NEA National Leadership Summit MARCH 13–15 C O N F E R E N C E Orlando, Florida. To develop lead- ers and prepare them with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead thriving associations and to lead in their professions. nea.org/leadershipsummit Good Teaching Conference South MARCH 13–15 C O N F E R E N C E Hyatt Regency Orange County, Garden Grove. Supports excellent teaching and learning practices for K-12 teachers. Hotel cut-off: Feb. 20. ctago.org NEA ESP Conference MARCH 20–22 C O N F E R E N C E New Orleans. Enhances education support professionals' skills so they can positively impact student achievement, organize, advocate, and build community relations. Online registration deadline: Jan. 31. nea.org/espconference CTA Institute for Teaching Grants MARCH 31 A P P L I CAT I O N D E A D L I N E IFT's Grant Program shows what CTA members can do when they have the freedom to create and invent. Apply for Educator Grants up to $5,000 and Impact Grants up to $20,000. teacherdrivenchange.org CTA's John Swett Awards APRIL 3 N O M I N AT I O N D E A D L I N E The John Swett Awards for Media Excellence recognize outstanding media coverage of education during 2019. CTA local chapters and Service Center Councils may nominate. cta.org/awards EMEID Leadership Program APRIL 24 A P P L I CAT I O N D E A D L I N E Ethnic minority members who want to expand their leadership roles at CTA may apply online to the Ethnic Minority Early Identification and Development program starting March 1. cta.org/emeid CCA Spring Conference APRIL 24–26 C O N F E R E N C E Hilton, Irvine. Highlights advocacy and features the presentation of Community College Association's WHO (We Honor Ours) Awards. cca4us.org/conferences 9 F E B R U A R Y / M A R C H 2 0 2 0