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CTA & You The YOU in Union CTA's Strategic Plan helps members find their professional voice Leading the way "The strategic plan — 'Our Union, Our Future' — is about lis- tening to and engaging all members, advocating for our students, leading our profession, reaching out into our communities, and standing up for a just society for all." That comment, and many more, prompted the unanimous approval by State Council of Education of CTA's long-term stra- tegic plan. It is designed to help educators, local chapters and CTA lead the education agenda in California, says CTA President Dean E. Vogel. "I find myself thinking about that new second-grade teacher in Turlock, who is just trying to be the best teacher she can be, yet April 2011 State Council calls for a long-term strategy for CTA. CTA Board hires the University of Oregon Labor Education Research Center (LERC). 15-member steering committee is formed; 100-member planning group convenes. Online and in-person surveys, focus groups and local meetings are held with internal and external audiences. Strategic planning groups share and analyze data. CTA Board approves the Strategic Plan. It is presented to State Council. APRIL 2011 TIMELINE APRIL 2012 MAY–JUNE 2012 JULY 2012– MARCH 2013 APRIL 2013 OCTOBER 2013 F O R STA RT E R S , the plan directs CTA's time and resources. That means CTA is concen- trating on building a strong union on the foundation of educators who are active and engaged in their local schools, local unions and local communities. CTA members first and foremost are edu- cators. As you do your work helping children, guiding their learning, and being part of a profession that creates a better society and future for all of us, the plan will give voice to your values. Learn about CTA's Strategic Plan. You can download the plan, read answers to frequently asked questions, and more. www.cta.org/ourfuture What does this mean for me, as a member? Strategic Plan for me, as Our Union, Our Future California Teachers Association Strategic Plan 2014 - 2018 "I hope every CTA member will read the plan and see that CTA isn't content to rest on its laurels. CTA truly cares about representing all members as we move on in the 21st century. There are so many obstacles in our path by outside forces, but as long as the rank and file know that leadership is listening and cares, we can overcome!" MONA DAVIDSON, Desert Sands Teachers Association president 50 M A R C H 2 0 1 4 Educator 03 Mar 2014 v2.0 int.indd 50 3/6/14 10:53 AM