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CTA State Gold Awards JAN. 8 NOMINATION DEADLINE Given to individuals or organizations whose leadership, acts and support have shown they are true friends of public education. Any CTA member may nominate. cta.org/awards CTA Human Rights Awards JAN. 11 NOMINATION DEADLINE Given to CTA members, chapters and Service Center Councils to promote programs for the advancement of human and civil rights. Any active CTA member, chapter, caucus or Service Center Council may nominate. cta.org/humanrightsawards Issues Conference JAN. 14–17 CONFERENCE Virtual. "Facing Extraordinary Times Together." Brings together local leaders and activists to discuss, strategize and organize on issues that matter. ctago.org CTA Scholarships JAN. 29 APPLICATION DEADLINE Scholarships up to $5,000 are available to CTA members, their dependents and Student CTA members. cta.org/scholarships NEA RA State Delegate Candidacy JAN. 29 FILING DEADLINE Candidates for NEA RA state delegate must submit a declaration of candidacy. See page 61. cta.org/racandidacy CCA Winter Conference JAN. 29–30 CONFERENCE Virtual. Community College Association's winter conference focuses on advocacy. cca4us.org/conferences National School Counseling Week FEB. 1–5 E VENT "School Counselors: All In for All Students." Counselors make unique contributions to education and can have tremendous impact on students' academic success and career plans. schoolcounselor.org/nscw Good Teaching Conference North FEB. 4–7 CONFERENCE Virtual. "Elementary Home Edition!" Supports excellent teaching practices with a special focus on grades TK-5; offers a variety of diverse workshops on relevant curriculum content areas. ctago.org NEA Foundation Awards FEB. 8 NOMINATION DEADLINE Given for excellence in teaching and advocacy for the profession. Five finalists receive $10,000; the winner receives $25,000. cta.org/scholarships MLK Scholarships FEB. 12 APPLICATION DEADLINE Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Scholarships up to $6,000 are available to CTA members, their dependents and Student CTA members who are persons of color. cta.org/mlk-scholarship New Educator Weekend North FEB. 18–21 CONFERENCE Virtual. "2021 Home Edition!" For educators in their first three years, NEW has everything you need to be successful, including sessions on classroom management, special education, state standards, assessments, and more. ctago.org Equity and Human Rights Conference FEB. 24–27 CONFERENCE Virtual. "2021 Home Edition!" Affirms CTA's mission to protect the civil rights of children and secure a more equitable, democratic society. Speakers and workshops give members a greater understanding of diversity, equity and social justice. ctago.org NEA Foundation Grants FEB. 28 APPLICATION DEADLINE NEA Foundation offers Student Achievement Grants and Learning & Leadership Grants in amounts of $2,000 and $5,000. neafoundation.org CTA/NEA-Retired Issues Conference MARCH 2–5 CONFERENCE Virtual. Learn how CTA/NEA-Retired is protecting your future and keeping watch on federal legislation that affects your benefits. ctago.org Chavez/Huerta Awards MARCH 5 ENTRY DEADLINE Cesar E. Chavez and Dolores Huerta Education Awards recognize students who demonstrate understanding of Chavez's guiding principles. Awards up to $550 go to both the sponsoring CTA member and the student. cta.org/scholarships Good Teaching Conference South MARCH 11–14 CONFERENCE Virtual. "Middle and Secondary Home Edition!" Supports excellent teaching practices with a special focus on grades 6-12; offers diverse workshops on relevant curriculum content areas. ctago.org Virtually Free CTA's highly regarded member conferences this winter and spring will be virtual — and free. They 're great opportunities to improve your skills, hear from top educational leaders, learn from experts and peers, and network with fellow educators from across the state. Sign up now for one (or all!) of the conferences below. You won't regret it! 9 D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 0 / J A N U A R Y 2 0 21