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FEBRUARY 26–28 C O N F E R E N C E Good Teaching Conference South Hyatt Regency Orange County The Good Teaching Conferences support excellent teaching and learning practices for K-12 teachers. They offer a variety of workshops in curriculum content areas, provide opportunities for professional development, and allow time to network with col- leagues and experts. Registration deadline is Feb. 11. Preconference event on Friday, Feb. 26: IFT Teacher Innovation Expo, spon- sored by CTA's Institute for Teaching. Engage with teacher-driven, strength-based innovation. See project presentations by IFT grant recipients. Gain insights into the IFT grant selection process. Registration is free. ctago.org #CTAGTC16 FEBRUARY 19 A P P L I C A T I O N D E A D L I N E Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarships Aimed at helping members of ethnic minorities in preparing for teaching-related careers in public education, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund is supported by vol- untary contributions from CTA members and the CTA Foundation for Teaching and Learning. An applicant must be an active CTA or Student CTA member, or a dependent child of a CTA mem- ber. Past recipients have received up to $6,000. cta.org/mlkscholarships FEBRUARY 19–21 C O N F E R E N C E CCA Winter Conference Manhattan Beach Marriott The Community College Association's winter conference is focused on enhancing bargaining skills and coordinating bargaining strategies with other locals throughout the state. Bargain- ing teams are encouraged to attend. cca4me.org MARCH 3–4 C O N F E R E N C E CTA/NEA-Retired Conference Marriott Hotel, Torrance Make the most of retirement! Learn how CTA/ NEA-Retired members are working to protect and enhance your future. Stay connected, be protected, and enjoy great benefits. ctago.org MARCH 4–6 C O N F E R E N C E Equity and Human Rights Conference Marriott Hotel, Torrance This conference affirms CTA's mission to protect the civil rights of children and secure a more equitable, democratic society. Speakers and workshops provide members with a greater understanding of the issues of diversity, equity and social justice. Registration deadline is Feb. 17. ctago.org #CTAEHRC16 MARCH 11–13 C O N F E R E N C E Region III Leadership Conference Warner Center Marriott, Woodland Hills "Leaders of Tomorrow: A Brighter Future." CTA's future depends upon continuous identification and training of local leaders. ctago.org MARCH 11–13 C O N F E R E N C E Sacramento Political Academy Red Lion Woodlake Hotel, Sacramento Participants learn strategies for success in local elections. Registration deadline Feb. 18. regonline.com/ 2016politicalacademysacramento MARCH 18–20 C O N F E R E N C E Region IV Leadership Conference Sheraton San Diego "Our Locals, Our Classrooms, Our Communi- ties, Our Union." Provides leadership skills and knowledge, with a focus on organizing and member engagement. ctago.org Walk In! Join the nationwide Walk-ins for the Schools All Our Children Deserve on Feb. 17. The Alliance to Reclaim Our Schools is mobi- lizing parents, educators, students, school staff and community in dozens of cities across the coun- try to gather in front of schools that morning and walk in together. The positive action reclaims our schools and communities and shows sup- port for quality public schools. Each school can focus on local issues. In Los Angeles, in addition to tailoring walk-ins to the needs of more than 70 schools, UTLA will call on communities to invest in public education and push back against billionaires such as Eli Broad who want to take over public schools. (Above, UTLA members at a recent Walk-in.) Schools in San Diego will focus on opting out of high-stakes test- ing. For more information and to organize your school's walk-in, see reclaimourschools.org. Drew Potts, teacher at Ocean View High School, helped his students share their love of science with local elementary students. He is one of several IFT grant recipients who will present at the expo. 9 February 2016 9 February 2016