Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/635847
School. "Corporate special interests behind this case want to manipulate the rules in their favor and make it harder for us to stand together and fight for what's right for our students and our families," Walker told the crowd. "We will not be silenced!" e Friedrichs plaintiffs seek to overturn common- sense jurisprudence established in Abood v. Detroit Board of Education in 1977, which allows states and localities the freedom to choose whether all public employees should pay their fair share for the employ- ment representation they receive. Since all workers (union members or not) enjoy the benefits, job security and other protections that a union negotiates, it is only fair that they all contribute to the cost of securing those benefits and protections. e court has until June 30 to issue its decision. Heins said CTA's work would proceed as usual. "We are going to continue to do what we always do — and that is to work for the students in California," he said. " We are going to continue to build a new accountability sys- tem, and work with our management partners on our labor-management collaboration initiatives that are going on around the state. at's not going to stop." CTA and union supporters outside of the Supreme Court, where oral arguments for Friedrichs v. CTA were heard in January. For background and details about the case, see cta.org/friedrichs. Photo by Patrick G. Ryan 36 cta.org WI15-3045 CCTC Approved Reading and Literacy Added Authorization extension.ucsd.edu/education UC San Diego Extension offers the CCTC Approved Reading and Literacy Added Authorization (previously referred to as Reading Certificate) which is a comprehensive program of study that provides students with a solid foundation in the research and methods of reading instruction. The Reading and Literacy Added Authorization program is geared towards teachers with the potential to become leaders and mentors in the area of reading. It will provide educators with the right tools to improve student achievement. Program Highlights: • The program provides participants with the skills to develop a research-based program of reading instruction for implementation in their own classrooms or as a resource for other classroom teachers • This certificate is aligned with the requirements and standards established by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). • 100% online To view credential requirements, the program FAQs and to download an application please visit our Reading Instruction at extension.ucsd.edu/teachreading UC San Diego Extension also offers accessible and affordable online programs for K-12 and Postsecondary Educators. • New courses begin every month • Most programs can be completed online within 1 year • Interactive, Research-Based Programs with Practical Classroom Application Programs include: • CCTC-Approved Clear Credential Program • CCTC Approved CLAD Through CTEL Program • College Counseling Specialized Certificate • Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Specialized Certificate • Teaching Adult Learners Professional Certificate • Teaching Online Certificate • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Professional Certificate • Professional Development/Salary Point Coursework For more information, please contact Morgan Appel, Director of Education at: (858) 534-9273 or mappel@ucsd.edu