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CCA SPRING CONFERENCE APRIL 21–23 C O N F E R E N C E Marriott Manhattan Beach. The Com- munity College Association's spring conference highlights advocacy and features the presentation of CCA's WHO (We Honor Ours) Awards. cca4me.org SCTA MARCH FOR EDUCATION APRIL 22 A C T I V I S M DoubleTree Santa Ana. Student CTA will march for accessible quality education at 1:30 p.m. as part of SCTA's Rep Assembly. facebook.com/studentcta EMEID LEADERSHIP PROGRAM APRIL 28 A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E The Ethnic Minority Early Identification and Development Program identifies ethnic minority members who want to expand their roles in CTA. Participants work with coaches to define and achieve goals, and attend the Emerging Leaders track at Summer Institute. Applicants notified by May 19. cta.org/emeid IFT GRANTS APRIL 30 A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E CTA Institute for Teaching's grant pro- gram demonstrates what teachers can do when they have the freedom to create and invent. CTA members can apply for strength-based Educator Grants up to $5,000 and Impact Grants up to $20,000. teacherdrivenchange.org EL DÍA DE LOS NIÑOS APRIL 30 E V E N T El Día de los Niños (Children's Day) is a traditional festival in Latino culture. Many public libraries have events to promote literacy on this day. dia.ala.org JOINT ETHNIC CAUCUS ISSUES CONFERENCE MAY 5–7 C O N F E R E N C E Marriott Manhattan Beach. "Be Proud, Be United, Be Engaged for California Public Schools." Open to all CTA members, the conference offers a wide variety of workshops on the issues of diversity and equity and how to advocate for change. Hotel cut-off date is April 21. ctago.org NATIONAL TEACHER DAY MAY 9 E V E N T National Teacher Day is on Tuesday of National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 7–13). nea.org/teacherday CALIFORNIA DAY OF THE TEACHER MAY 10 E V E N T "California Teachers: Advocates for the Public Education All Students Deserve." Check out resources on our website and honor your school's educators in style. cta.org/dayoftheteacher #DayoftheTeacher SCHOOL NURSE DAY MAY 10 E V E N T Since 1972, National School Nurse Day has honored school nurses on the Wednesday of National Nurse Week (May 6–12). schoolnurseday.org CCA SOCIAL JUSTICE FORUM MAY 13 F O RU M Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport. " The Force Awakens: Inclusion in Education and Justice for All." The Com- munity College Association is sponsoring a dialogue on social justice, seeking common ground among CCA members of all political persuasions. cca4me.org CTA ESP DAY MAY 23 E V E N T Recognize the vital contributions of edu- cation support professionals during ESP Week (May 21–27). cta.org/esp NEA FOUNDATION GRANTS JUNE 1 A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E The NEA Foundation awards grants to NEA members. Student Achievement Grants support improving academic achievement; Learning and Leadership Grants support high-quality professional development. Applications are reviewed three times a year. neafoundation.org STATEWIDE DAY OF ACTION MAY 1 On May Day, CTA leads a day of action at local school sites to support safe, inclusive schools for all students and to stand against attacks on public education and immigrant rights. Chapters and members will hold actions with parents and com- munity members at their local school sites. Actions may include "walk-ins," unveiling new safe zone policies and resolutions, taking the pledge to support the public education all California's students deserve, and hosting community meetings. For action ideas and resources, go to cta.org/may1. Show and tell us what you did: #WeAreCTA #WhyIPledgeforEd. Educators, parents and students at Glen Park Elementary School in San Francisco demonstrate their support for public education and safe schools for all students in January. 9 April 2017