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Gratitude and Boundary Setting OCT. 30 4–5 p.m. Explore the science of gratitude and how we can use gratitude daily to rewire our neural pathways. Practice setting healthy boundaries for the classroom and at home. Trauma-informed Classroom Management NOV. 27 4–5 p.m. Understanding how trauma impacts students emotionally, physically and behaviorally can help teachers implement behavioral strategies that benefit all students. Includes discussion and practice of self- regulation as adults. Incentive Grants for CTA Conferences The CTA Board of Directors will award BIPOC, Small Chapter (100 or fewer members) and New Member (applicants within their first 5 years of CTA membership) Incentive Grants for attendance at the following statewide conferences. To apply, visit cta.org/grants. Learn more about upcoming conferences at cta.org/conferences. • Issues Conference, Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas, NV, JAN. 12–14, 2024 Application deadline: Nov. 6 • Good Teaching Conference–North, Hyatt Regency, Burlingame, FEB. 2–4, 2024 Application deadline: Nov. 6 • Good Teaching Conference–South, Hyatt Regency, Garden Grove, MARCH 22–24, 2024 Application deadline: Jan. 9, 2024 • Equity & Human Rights Conference, Westin Bonaventure, Los Angeles, MARCH 1–3, 2024 Application deadline: Jan. 9, 2024 Max van den Oetelaar/Unsplash NEA NOVEMBER: Native American/Alaska Native American Heritage Month During November, we celebrate the history, cul- ture and contributions of Native Peoples. Take advantage of NEA's compilation of Thanksgiving lessons and resources on learning about the tribes indigenous to North America at nea.org (search native-american-and-alaska-native-her- itage-month). The California Indian History Curriculum Coalition (CIHCC) offers multiple free, vetted resources and lesson plans at csus.edu (search CIHCC). And the National Endowment for the Humanities' EDSITEment project has a teacher 's guide, lesson plans and media resources on American Indian History and Heritage; find it at edsitement.neh.gov. Don't Miss CTA's Mindful Mondays Workshops use evidence-based strategies for students, edu- cators. Register with the code or at tinyurl.com/mindmond. 11 O C T O B E R / N O V E M B E R 2 0 2 3