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California STEAM Symposium OCT. 21–23 CONFERENCE Virtual. CDE Foundation presents the ninth annual symposium supporting high-quality STEAM instruction. Edu- cators will find multiple opportunities to align and integrate STEAM into their curriculum, connect with colleagues and community partners, interact with live speakers, and collaborate with the STEAM community. CTA members get an exclusive discount to attend. Reg- ister with the code JOINME21 for your discount. steamcalifornia.org Fall CUE Conference OCT. 23–24 CONFERENCE Virtual. "Reimagining Education — Driving Innovation." The educational technology conference by CUE (Computer-Using Educators) offers a multitude of sessions with keynotes from world-renowned educators. cue.org/fall Voluntary dues contribution NOV. 1 OPT-OUT DEADLINE Voluntary annual contributions by members support CTA Founda- tion's grants/scholarships and CTA's advocacy efforts. New members are automatically enrolled in the default contribution of $10 for the CTA Foun- dation and $10 for advocacy. Members may change their allocation or opt out. New members have 30 days from the date of enrollment; previously enrolled members have a window from Aug. 1 to Nov. 1. cta.org/contribution Green California Schools Summit NOV. 4 CONFERENCE Pasadena/virtual. The annual confer- ence, presented by Green Technology, provides an opportunity for school stakeholders to share best practices and encounter new technologies. This year 's event comes at a time with a focus on COVID-19 safety and indoor air quality, and a mandate to incorporate environmental principles in classroom instruction. It combines an in-person program (with keynote speakers, education sessions, and a Leadership Awards reception) and a virtual program (with prerecorded sessions and showcase videos). green‑technology.org/schools2021 American Education Week NOV. 15–19 E VENT American Education Week is celebrated the week prior to Thanksgiving week and includes special days to honor par- ents, education support professionals and substitute educators. nea.org/aew CTA Scholarships JAN. 28 APPLICATION DEADLINE The CTA Scholarship Program offers scholarships up to $3,000 to CTA members; up to $5,000 to dependent children of active members; and up to $5,000 to Student CTA members. Applications will be available online in mid-October. cta.org/scholarships Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarships FEB. 11 APPLICATION DEADLINE Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Schol- arships up to $6,000 are available to CTA members, their dependents and Student CTA members who are persons of color and are pursuing a teaching- related career. Applications will be available online in mid-October. cta.org/scholarships Don't Miss These! CTA conferences this fall are geared for specific audi- ences, but all members are welcome. Learn, engage and network with your peers. Virtual conferences are free to members. University credits and professional growth hours are available at no cost. More info and registration at cta.org/conferences. LGBTQ+ Issues Conference, Oct. 29–31, Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs. "Beyond the Binary: Identity and Imagining Possibilities." The 13th annual gathering is open to all CTA members and provides a venue to discuss a variety of issues affecting educators, students and the community. Core focus areas: supporting and centering the most mar- ginalized; healing, resilience and joy; and queer futures. Fall Special Education Conference (Home Edition!), Nov. 5–7, virtual. Theme: "IDEA." Created for educators working in either general education or special education, workshops focus on core topics including instruction, identification, IEPs and behavior. Special keynote speaker : Temple Grandin, Ph.D., on "Developing Talents — Utilizing the Skills of Different Kinds of Minds." Grandin is one of the most accomplished and well-known adults with autism in the world. New Educator Weekend (Home Edition!), Dec. 10–12, virtual. For educators in their first three years in the profession, this conference has everything you need to be successful, including sessions about classroom management, creating engaging classrooms, lesson plans and ideas, connecting with your union, student loan forgiveness information, member benefits, and project grants. (A twin conference, New Educator Weekend North, is planned to be held in person Feb. 25–27, 2022.) RA Reminder The declaration of candidacy form for state delegates to the 2022 NEA Representative Assembly in Dallas, Texas, will appear in the December/January Educator. 9 O C T O B E R / N O V E M B E R 2 0 21