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Under Construction 2002-2003
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Minutes of July 15 2002
Organization: Teacher’s of Tomorrow Date: July 15 2002 Location/Time: WVC – AAS50 Agenda
13.1 Move
meetings to Thursday Nights 14. New Business 14.1 Calendar
Update - Handout 14 Activity (Spectra Scope From RAFT)
Attendance:
The meeting west by quickly this evening due to the fact we had so much to discuss. Much of our time was spent on choosing "Reading" themes. See the "TO DO LIST" below. We also spent time talking about a sample teacher portfolio using the name "Ima Teacher". We also talked about using the Tech Center for some hands on time making a resume. We played some games and did a few sharing activities that resulted in many prizes. In fact everyone that attended walked away with something. The guest speaker was Mae Conroy the Teach For Tomorrow Program director. She talked about teaching and showed a short video. Some statistics she shared: California Teacher Need:
When did new teachers make the choice to teach?
The Make-up of California Classrooms
Taking Action to learn more about the profession student's should: 1. Join a club or take a class. 2. Visit their library or CalTeach web site. 3. Talk with favorite teachers. 4. Conduct reach on the topic. 5. Enroll in college, or if you already have a BA then enroll in a credential program. To conclude the evening Shauna gave out a copy of a few poems that she received during the SCTA executive board meeting.
Our task is to provide an
education Not for the kinds of kids
we used to have, Or the kids that exists in our dreams.
Lest We Forget They came for the Commjnists, but I wasn't a Communist -- so I didn't object. They came for the Socialist, but I wasn't a Socialist, so I didn't object. They came for the trade union leaders, but I wasn't a union leader-- so I didn't object They came for the Jews, but I wasn't a Jew-- So I didn't object Then they came for me--- And there was no one left to object.
To Do List:
Announcements:June 2002 - NEA student leadership conference in Texas We have a scholarship if someone wants to go. Contact Mae as soon as possible. August 4-9 2002 - SCTA/CTA/NEA - Summer Institute UCLA Issues will be an integral part of the four strands: Negotiations and Finance; Instruction and Professional Development; Communications; and Community College Association. Below are links, fees, and more information: www.cta.org August 12, 2002 - Club Meeting August 23, 2002 - Club Retreat / Training Conference November 16-17 2002 - Fall Leadership Conference - Santa Clara The SCTA members established this conference to help all SCTA members acquire leadership and organizational skills needed not only while SCTA club members ---- but also as a teacher. This conference is mandatory for all club officers --- and future officers. Early registration is only $15.00. This conference fills up fast --- so we need to register as soon as possible. Our goal is to have the largest contingent there!!! January 24-26 2003 SCTA/CTA Good Teaching Conference Burlingame Weekend of classroom management techniques, curriculum, learning styles and other topics of interests to new teachers. This conference is designed for professional teachers --- but SCTA members are invited to attend.... (At a significant discount!).
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