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NEW EDUCATOR WEEKEND FEB. 23–25 C O N F E R E N C E SFO Marriott Waterfront, Burlingame. For educators in their first three years. Hotel cut-off is Feb. 7. ctago.org #CTANEW MEMBER-IN-POLITICS AWARD IN HONOR OF TED BASS MARCH 1 N O M I NAT I O N D E A D L I N E This award honors CTA members for outstanding contributions to their colleagues through effective political action during 2017. Awards are given to one overall winner and up to five single-issue winners. Each chapter may select one nominee. cta.org/awards CHAPTER-IN-POLITICS AWARD IN HONOR OF JOYCE FADEM MARCH 1 A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E This award honors CTA chapters for outstanding contributions through effective political action during 2017. Awards are given to one large, one medium, one small, and one "rookie" chapter. Any chapter may apply. cta.org/awards CTA/NEA-RETIRED ISSUES CONFERENCE MARCH 1–2 C O N F E R E N C E Torrance Marriott South Bay. Learn how CTA/NEA-Retired is working to protect your future and maintaining a constant watch on federal legislation that affects retirement benefits. Stay connected, be protected, and enjoy great benefits. Hotel cut-off is Feb. 14. ctago.org EQUITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS CONFERENCE MARCH 2–4 C O N F E R E N C E Torrance Marriott South Bay. Affirms CTA's mission to protect the civil rights of children and secure a more equitable, democratic society. Hotel cut-off is Feb. 14. ctago.org GOOD TEACHING CONFERENCE SOUTH MARCH 16–18 C O N F E R E N C E Hyatt Regency Orange County, Garden Grove. Supports excellent teaching and learning practices for K-12 teachers, offers a variety of work- shops in curriculum content areas, provides opportunities for professional development, and allows time to network with colleagues and experts. Hotel cut-off is March 1. ctago.org JOHN SWETT AWARDS APRIL 2 N O M I NAT I O N D E A D L I N E The 59th annual John Swett Awards for Media Excellence honor journalists for outstanding coverage of public education issues in publications and electronic media during 2017. Any local chapter or Service Center Coun- cil may nominate. Entries are judged by panels of independent media pro- fessionals. cta.org/awards REGION IV LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE APRIL 13–15 C O N F E R E N C E Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina. "It's All About Relationships — Every Site, Every Member in 2018." Learn the ropes of being an association leader, or increase your skill set. ctago.org CCA SPRING CONFERENCE APRIL 20–22 C O N F E R E N C E Hyatt Regency LAX, Los Angeles. The Community College Association's spring conference highlights advocacy and features the presentation of CCA's WHO (We Honor Ours) Awards. cca4me.org EMEID LEADERSHIP PROGRAM APRIL 2 7 A P P L I C AT I O N D E A D L I N E The Ethnic Minority Early Identifica- tion and Development Program is for ethnic minority members who want to expand their roles at CTA. See page 13 for details. Applicants may apply online starting March 1, and will be notified by May 18. cta.org/emeid POLITICAL ACADEMY APRIL 2 7–29 C O N F E R E N C E Sacramento. Hands-on learning of the skills needed to be successful in politi- cal campaigns. ctago.org Make your voice heard on Feb. 24, two days before the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Janus v. AFSCME. See itsaboutfreedom.org to join thousands rallying in support of workers' rights, including our freedom to come together in strong unions. More on Janus on page 38. Essential Conferences CTA's Equity and Human Rights Conference, March 2–4 in Torrance, covers topics promoting diversity and social justice, and training on withstanding attacks on public edu- cation. CTA Human Rights Awards will be presented to individuals who have advanced and protected the human and civil rights of members and students. CTA's Good Teaching Con- ference South, March 16–18 in Garden Grove, features workshops focused on curriculum content areas for K-12 teachers, positive classroom management strategies, and much more. See ctago.org for information and to register, and connect at #CTAEHR #CTAGTC. Martin Garza, Yulil Alonso-Garza, and Maryann and Henry Moreno at 2017 #CTAGTC. 9 F E B R U A R Y / M A R C H 2 018