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safety. “Why is the state cutting school transportation for our children when there is so much going on that makes it unsafe for children to walk to and from school?” asked Johnson. “We hear about so many children be- ing abducted, and these cuts are sending the wrong message to our children about our concern for their safety.” “Improving support for public education is the best investment we can make for California’s future,” said Sanchez. “It’s time to change the debate in Sacramento, but first, we must change conversations in our local communities to build a movement that supports more funding for public schools in Cali- fornia.” sherry posnick-Goodwin and biLL GUy Heads Up! Conferences Secondary Literacy Summit IX December 2-3, 2009 Costa Mesa, CA Hilton Orange County Sessions are designed for teachers, administrators, and spe- cialists and will highlight best practices for benchmark, stra- tegic and intensive interventions, content area literacy, and closing the achievement gap for English learners and special needs students. School panels will present sessions on im- proving schoolwide literacy. The Summit will also include a Publishers’ Fair featuring the SBE-adopted English/language arts instructional materials. For more information visit www.cacompcenter.org/cs/cacc/ print/htdocs/cacc/secondaryliteracy.htm. Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Issues Conference October 16 - 18, 2009 Palm Springs, CA Hotel Zoso The CTA Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Issues Advisory Committee will be holding the first CTA conference on GLBT youth, members, and community. Topics will include discussions on the gender and sexual orientation continu- um; unconscious bias; coming out for students and peers; and transgender and gender nonconformity. For more information visit www.cta.org/conferences. Application deadlines Incentive grants Attendees of CTA’s winter conferences are encouraged to apply for minority and small chapter incentive grants. The deadline is Oct. 23. Minority incentive grants are offered to members of racial-ethnic minority groups to encourage mi- nority leadership within CTA. Small chapter incentive grants are offered to members from chapters representing 100 or fewer persons (150 or fewer for the Urban Issues Confer- ence). In addition, white male and GLBT incentive grants are available for the Equity and Human Rights Conference. Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender grants The GLBT “Guy DeRosa” Safety in Schools Grant and Scholarship Program applications and brochures are currently available. The program was created to promote human and civil rights by making our public schools safe for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons. The deadline for this application is Friday, Nov. 13. Visit www. cta.org/mycta/profession/GLBT+Issues.htm for more information. Further your career in education. Now more than ever, our children need great educators. If you’re considering a career change or continuing your education, we invite you to explore Azusa Pacific University.With programs for teachers and counselors, coaches and administrators, we’re confident APU has a degree for you. APU offers: • Convenient classes 1 night a week at 1 of 8 Southern California locations. • More than 36 credential andmaster’s degree opportunities. • Accelerated programs that allow you to earn your degree in just 12–18 months. • NCATE-accredited programs recognized by all 50 states and internationally. Start your degree this fall. Contact us today! Call Click Email (800) 825-5278 www.apu.edu/explore/education graduatecenter@apu.edu AZUSA | HIGH DESERT | INLAND EMPIRE | LOS ANGELES | MURRIETA ORANGE COUNTY | SAN DIEGO | VENTURA | ONLINE september 2009 | www.cta.org 37