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Grants for Your Great Ideas CTA's Institute for Teaching (IFT) works to create better teaching and learning conditions in our public schools by promoting strength-based, teacher-driven change. This model lets educators provide an asset-based approach to emphasize talents over weaknesses and strengths over deficits to create a learning environment that supports and encourages every student to do their best. Among other initiatives, IFT awards grants directly to CTA members and local chapters to help implement their student-centered ideas and innovations. All CTA members are eligible to apply for an Educator grant (up to $5,000) or an Impact grant (up to $20,000). The IFT grant application is now open and must be submitted online by March 31. Awarded IFT grants will be implemented during the 2023-2024 school year. Find details, application materials, previous years' grant summaries, FAQs and more at cta.org/IFT. Need help with your application? IFT holds office hours on Tuesdays, 2-5 p.m.; call 916- 288-4953. Or go to the IFT booking site (at cta.org/IFT) to schedule a video conference during regular office hours. You can also contact IFT at IFT@cta.org. CTA Leadership Training Are you a CTA member and educator of color? Are you interested in broadening your knowledge of your union and exploring leadership opportunities? Read on! CTA's Ethnic Minority Early Identification and Development (EMEID) program identifies Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) CTA members who are interested in expanding their roles in CTA. EMEID's goal is to increase the number of BIPOC CTA leaders in roles such as president, bargaining chair, State Council delegate, Service Center Council chair and officers and other positions. The program builds on existing CTA/NEA programs, trainings, conferences and events and incorporates interaction and coaching with local chapters, CTA and NEA leadership and CTA staff. Participants are paired with a coach who assists them in defining goals and identifying appropriate steps to achieve those goals. Applications for the 2023-24 EMEID cohort are being accepted now through April 7. Members selected to participate in the program must commit to attend the EMEID Orientation on Sat., July 22, as well as the Emerging Leaders Program at CTA's Summer Institute held Sun.-Thurs., July 23-27. For more informa- tion and a link to the application, visit cta.org/emeid. The 2022 EMEID cohort. The NEA Foundation Awards for Teaching Excellence recognize, reward and promote both excellence in teaching and advocacy for the profession. Educators who are recognized "impart not just knowledge but love of learning and discov- ery." The awards are presented jointly by the National Education Association (NEA) and the NEA Foundation. More information and the nomination packet are at cta.org/awards (under "NEA Grants and Awards"). Deadline is March 3. Awards for Teaching Excellence 11 F E B R U A R Y / M A R C H 2 0 2 3