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Alvord Continued from page 26 Available at our 20 campuses throughout California* The competitive edge to excel Chapman University College has a distinguished reputation for educating teachers who are making a real difference in the classroom and their communities. Small classes, large vision The low student-to-faculty ratio and small classes help nurture a dynamic, rewarding relationship between instructors and students. The focus is on you as an individual, encouraging your full potential as an educator. Schedule courses to fit your lifestyle We know you have commitments outside of the classroom. Our classes are held at convenient times to accommodate your busy schedule. team chair Sheri Lazzarini. “We also know the Alvord dis- trict is a slow-growth district and received the full COLA for ’07-08. All we were asking for was our fair share that would still leave the district in good financial standing.” “We w ere es p e ci a l l y Our Programs • California Education Credentials – Multiple Subject – Preliminary Admin. Services - Tier I – Professional Admin. Services - Tier II – Single Subject • Ed.S. School Psychology/PPS Credential • MA School Counseling/PPS Credential • MA Education – Curriculum & Instruction – Educational Leadership & Instruction – Instructional Technology – Professional Learning Community – Professional Teaching Standards – Reading • MA Teaching – Elementary Education – Secondary Education – Special Education • Special Education – MA Special Education – Special Education: Professional Learning Community – Education Specialist Credentials: Levels I & II • K-12 Extended Education – Professional Development Courses *Not all programs available at all locations. pleased to have other CTA leaders come show their sup- port,” s aid AEA P resident Gary L. Hard- grave. “In ad- dition, CT A staff c ame in and p ai r e d with our bar- gaining team members t o v i si t a l l schools sites, and talked di- rectly with as many m em- bers as possi- ble to organize events. Th ey really h elped us s har p en our focus and reinforced to our membership t hat CTA cares about us locally and is here to help.” The organizing team, be- 08/06/08 2008600 Client: Contact: Job # Size: Publication: Insertion Dates: Sept ‘08 Education degree and credential programs are available at Chapman campuses throughout California. 866-CHAPMAN www.chapman.edu/cuc K–12 Extended Education: www.chapman.edu/exed/k-12 Chapman University is accredited by and is a member of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Teacher training and credential programs are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. hind leader Paulette Perry, began to build steam to put pressure on the district and the school board to increase their offer. The district raised its offer to 1 percent one-time money off schedule — which did not appeal to the associa- tion team. They then devel- oped an even stronger plan, increasing pressure on the district to make a reasonable offer. Unit members jammed board meetings, presented at the meetings, wore black in 38 California Educator | december 2008 • january 2009 solidarity, placed placards in their vehicles, demonstrated at schools holding conferenc- es, and passed out leaflets to community members. Board members were inun- dated with phone c alls, e- mails, a nd postcards f rom AEA members and commu- nity members who expressed their displeasure and dismay at the district’s reluctance to make teachers and students a priority. The association also began Taking PASKILL STAPLETON & LORD Date: advantage of the momentum that had been Kristin Higgins created, the Chapman University association held a huge rally at a parents night. 3.6” x 9.7”/Vertical ad/Black & White California Educator holding information rallies at all the mid- d le s c h o o l parent co n- f er en ce nights, a nd f ound t h a t communit y support w as very s trong. Ta k ing ad - vantage of the momen t um that had been created, t he a s s o ci a t ion then h eld a huge rally at a L a S ier ra High School parents nig ht and had one planned for the following week at the Norte Vista High School. But soon after, the district asked for a meeting to present teachers a new offer. On Nov. 4, a fter 16 lo ng months, AEA and the district tentatively s ettled for 2.25 percent on schedule fully ret- roactive to July 1, 2007, full medical benefits, and a con- tinued 12-month pay sched- ule, all of which the member- ship had stated were priorities for this contract. The agreement was final- ized on Nov. 20. dave earl carpenter