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NEA Foundation Awards for Teaching Excellence MAR. 3 NOMINATION DEADLINE One CTA member will be chosen to compete for NEA Foundation's Awards for Teaching Excellence, presented at a gala in Washington, D.C. Five awardees receive $10,000 each; one selected from the five receives $25,000. CTA members and staff may nominate themselves. cta.org/nea-foundation-awards Read Across America MARCH 2 E VENT Celebrate this annual event by reading with your students! CTA's California Reads program offers teach- er-recommended book selections year-round for students of all ages. cta.org/californiareads CTA/NEA-Retired Issues Conference MARCH 16-17 CONFERENCE Santa Clara Marriott. Learn how CTA/ NEA-Retired is protecting your future and watching legislation that affects your benefits. Stay connected, be protected, and enjoy great benefits. cta.org/conferences Chavez/Huerta Awards MARCH 3 ENTRY DEADLINE Cesar E. Chavez and Dolores Huerta Education Awards honor students who show they understand Chavez's guiding principles with a visual art project or written essay. Awards up to $550 go to both the sponsoring CTA member and the student. cta.org/scholarships Equity and Human Rights Conference MARCH 17-19 Santa Clara Marriott. Affirms CTA's mission to protect the civil rights of all people and secure a more equitable, democratic soci- ety. Speakers and workshops give members a greater understanding of diversity, equity and social justice. cta.org/conferences NEA National Leadership Summit MARCH 10-12 CONFERENCE Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco. "Joy, Justice, Excellence: The Strength of Educators. The Brilliance of Stu- dents. The Power of Community." To develop activist leaders and prepare them with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead thriving associations. nea.org/leadershipsummit Spring CUE MARCH 16 CONFERENCE Palm Springs Convention Center. This educational technology conference by CUE (Computer-Using Educators) offers hundreds of sessions with key- notes from world-renowned educators. cue.org Good Teaching Conference South MARCH 3-5, 2023 Hyatt Regency Orange County, Garden Grove. Supports excellent teaching practices with a variety of diverse workshops focused on curriculum content areas for K-12 teachers. Bonus pre-conference sessions: "Understanding and Address- ing Challenging Behaviors," Thurs., March 2, 5:30-7 p.m. (virtual); and "Fill Your Toolbox with CTA/NEA Member Benefits & Resources," Fri., March 3, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Booking deadline: Feb. 13. cta.org/conferences NEA ESP Conference MARCH 24-26, 2023 Hyatt Regency, Seattle. The nation's premier professional development opportunity for education support professionals enhances ESPs' skills and knowledge. nea.org/espconference John Swett Awards MARCH 3 NOMINATION DEADLINE CTA's John Swett Awards for Media Excellence recognize media profes- sionals for outstanding coverage of education during 2022, and student journalism. CTA local chapters and Service Center Councils may nominate. cta.org/awards EMEID Leadership Program APRIL 7 APPLICATION DEADLINE BIPOC members interested in CTA leadership roles may apply online to the Ethnic Minority Early Identification and Development program starting Feb. 17. Applicants will be notified by May 13. Participants will attend EMEID Orien- tation and Emerging Leaders Program at CTA's Summer Institute, July 22-27, 2023. cta.org/emeid New Educator Weekend North MAR. 10-12 Santa Clara Marriott New-ish to teaching and want to improve your skills, better manage your class- room and be a more effective educator? CTA's New Educator Weekend (NEW) is for you! NEW focuses on what teachers need to know to be successful in the classroom, with sessions focusing on classroom management, lesson plans, assessments, navigating IEPs, special education, behavior management, technology and work- ing with colleagues. You'll be able to immediately apply what you learn to your classroom and school community. Registration for CTA members is only $49 for close to two full days of pro- fessional development, opportunities to network with other new teachers and access to top educators in the state. Booking deadline is Feb. 23, so hurry! cta.org/conferences 9 F E B R U A R Y / M A R C H 2 0 2 3