this month NOV. 08
WHAT’S NEW AT CTA.ORG
> American Indian Heritage Month Learn about available awards, classroom resources and interesting facts regarding Native American culture. www.cta.org/community/other/ American+Indian+Heritage+Month.htm
> Recent CTA Media Coverage Read ongoing CTA media coverage across the state, where CTA members and leaders are often quoted. www.cta.org/media/newsroom/ Media+Coverage.htm
> CTA Member Benefi ts Abound Take advantage of the many special benefits available to CTA members. www.cta.org/mycta/services/benefits
“In my day, ‘cutting classes’ had a whole different meaning.”
“We have the highest standards for students and the lowest funding. It doesn’t make a lot of sense.”
Bob Winford, Folsom Cordova Read more on page 20
dec 08 jan 09
Dec. 1
Jan. 9-11 Jan. 16-18 Jan. 23-25 Jan. 30
Feb. 6 feb 09 Feb. 6-8 Feb. 20-22
Feb. 27-March 1 March 2
mar 09 March 6 March 6-8
March 13-15 March 20-22
apr 09
April 24-26 April 24-26
Deadline to apply for GLBT Safety in Schools Grant or Scholarship
Good Teaching Conference, Burlingame Rural Issues Conference, Las Vegas
CTA State Council of Education, Los Angeles Deadline to enter César E. Chávez Awards Program
Deadline to apply for CTA Scholarship CCA Winter Advocacy Council
Region 3 Leadership Conference, Torrance Urban Issues Conference, Newport Beach
Read Across America Deadline to apply for MLK Jr. Scholarship
Equity and Human Rights Conference, San Jose Good Teaching Conference, Anaheim
CTA State Council of Education, Los Angeles Region 4 Leadership Conference, Irvine
CCA Conference/Spring Council and WHO Awards
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