October / November 2021
V O L U M E 2 6 I S S U E 2
MAGAZINE DIGITAL PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
MEMBER
BENEFITS
SECOND-YEAR SCRAMBLE
Educators face challenges
head-on in yet another
unique school year.
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POWER OF THE POSTCARD
Christine Karlberg's hand-
written cards to students and
their families give positive
reinforcement.
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A DIGITAL PIVOT
Antioch educators meet stu-
dents where they are with a
new virtual academy.
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TALKING ABOUT MONEY
Tara Razi's push to teach all-
important personal finance
basics in high school.
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THE GREAT ESCAPE
Virtual escape rooms are
engaging and instructive for
students. Build your own!
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PHENOMENAL RESOURCE
The Exploratorium's
STEAM offerings support
teachers statewide and
entrance kids and adults
alike.
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exploratorium.edu
WELLNESS LICENSE PLATE
Teacher Caroline Wise-
man advocates for student
mental health — and needs
your support.
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BeingwellCA.org
W H A T ' S H A P P E N I N G N O W
#WeAreCTA
OUR VOICE, OUR UNION, OUR PROFESSION
INSURANCE JUST FOR YOU
CTA partner California Casu-
alty has auto, home programs
designed for educators.
CTAMemberBenefits.org
HOLIDAY SHOPPING, TRAVEL
CTA Access to Savings offers
discounts on dining, clothing,
entertainment and more.
CTAMemberBenefits.org
SORT YOUR FINANCES
All the info and tools you
need to get your financial life
in order. ctainvest.org/
the‑academy
DIFFERENT KINDS OF MINDS
Temple Grandin, well-known
scientist with autism, speaks
at CTA Fall Special Education
Conference.
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cta.org/conferences
LGBTQ+ ISSUES CONFERENCE
Open to all members, Oct.
29-31 in Palm Springs.
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cta.org/conferences
ESP LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
ESPs interested in learning
skills to lead their chapters
must apply by Nov. 19.
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GET MICRO-CERTIFIED!
Improve your practice with
these short courses.
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cta.org/ipd
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Photo: Swirling fog exhibit at the
Exploratorium (see page 37).
© Exploratorium, exploratorium.edu
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