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WHAT’S NEW AT CTA.ORG
> Budget update Learn more about the recently passed state budget. www.cta.org/issues/current/Budget_Crisis_2008-09.htm
> Women’s History Month Celebrate the history and contributions of women during Women’s History Month and year round. www.cta.org/community/other/Womens+History+Month.htm
> ESP updates Find updated information for Education Support Professionals, including information for ESP who receive RIF notices. www.cta.org/membership/esp
> Pink Friday website forum Tell your Pink Friday event stories, upload event photos, or open discussions with your fellow members. www.pinkfriday09.org/forum
> Ethnic Minority Early Identifi cation & Development Program Discover more about CTA’s commitment to increasing ethnic minority leadership and staff. www.cta.org/mycta/people/Leadership+Development.htm
> IFT Early Childhood Education Alliance Become a member of this statewide, organizing, virtual community. www.cta.org/community/ift
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“Maybe through education these kids can also rise above their circumstances.” Elena Johnson, Los Angeles County Education Association
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Pink Friday Good Teaching Conference, Anaheim
CTA State Council of Education, Los Angeles Secondary Literacy Summit, Costa Mesa
Incentive grants deadline: Presidents Conf./Summer Inst. Region 4 Leadership Conference, Irvine
CCA Conference/Spring Council and WHO Awards El Día de los Niños
School Nurses Day Day of the Teacher
CTA State Council of Education, Los Angeles CTA ESP Day
Statewide special election
NEA Representative Assembly, San Diego Presidents Conference, Asilomar
Summer Institute, UCLA
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