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Don't Miss Back-to-School Union
Leadership Institute (ULI) 2016!
Boot Camp Training for
Building Representatives, SCAC,
Personnel, LSAT Teams & Activists
All MEMBERS INVITED!
August 1 - August 2, 2016, 8 am - 4 pm*
Kellogg Conference Center
at Gallaudet University
"Building Schools ALL DC Children Deserve"
This year's boot camp will open with a
welcome by WTU President Elizabeth A. Davis
, who will introduce the
newly elected WTU Executive Board and Leadership Team
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GET FIRED UP!
HEAR:
Event Host, Elizabeth A. Davis
President, Washington Teachers' Union Local 6
Keynote Speaker, Carlos Jimenez
Executive Director, Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO
DCPS Representatives, Matthew Thompson and Luke Chesek
Labor Management and Employee Relations, District of Columbia Public Schools
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!
LEARN:
How to Identify, Test for and Retain Leaders
Presented by WTU/AFT Field Staff
How to Motivate People to Act
Presented by WTU/AFT Field Staff
IMPACT Appeal Rights, Grievances and Investigations 101
Presented by WTU Officers, Field Staff and Building Representatives
Goals and Ideas for Every Student Succeed Act (ESSA)
Presented by DC State Board of Education
Roles and Responsibilities of Local School Union Leaders
Presented by WTU Officers, Field Staff and Building Representatives
Top 10 Beginning of the Year Contractual Issues
Presented by WTU Officers, Field Staff and Building Representatives
POWER-UP YOUR UNION!
SIGN UP FOR:
AFT/WTU Teacher Leaders Cadre 2016-2017
Presented by Jacqueline Pogue Lyons, WTU General Vice President
Exemplary Leadership and Dues Return Incentive Program
Presented by Rejil Solis, WTU Field Representative Presented by WTU/AFT Field Staff
*House Calls and Home Visits Project (Aug. 3-4)
Presented by WTU/AFT Field Staff
Making Change at Wal-Mart Back-to-School Project
Presented by Michael Applegate, United Food and Commercial Workers
New Teacher Orientation 2016 Volunteers
Presented by Devin Nixon, WTU Field Representative
HOUSE CALLS AND HOME VISITS
August 3-4
Reach Out to other WTU Members
Ades and Associates
Kaiser Permanente
SF&C Insurance
Share My Lesson
Union Plus
United Healthcare
MUNCH AND MINGLE!
ENJOY:
Meet and Greet WTU Executive Board@BBQ Luncheon
Monday, August 1st, 1:15 - 2:30 pm, Kellogg Terrace
Networking and Team Planning Luncheon
Tuesday, August 2nd, 1:15 - 2:30 pm, Kellogg Atrium
Union Leaders Mixer and Reception
Tuesday, August 2nd, 4:00 - 5:00 pm, Kellogg Atrium
See the full ULI agenda HERE.
Participants receive free breakfast,
lunch and 30 Professional Learning Units!
Ample parking available. Don't miss this!
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Committee set up to make
recommendations for new DCPS Chancellor
A 17-member DCPS Rising Leadership Committee has been set up to provide Mayor Muriel Bowser with recommendations during the process to select a new chancellor for the District of Columbia Public Schools.
WTU President Elizabeth Davis is a member of the committee.
"We are moving full steam ahead in our search for the next DCPS Chancellor," said Mayor Bowser. "The DCPS Rising Leadership Committee is composed of principals, teachers, students, parents, and community members and is truly representative of our diverse city. I look forward to working with them and thank them for their dedication to our students."
Go HERE to see the full committee
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HELP WANTED! Volunteers Needed for
New Teacher Orientation, August 11
We are looking for 25 volunteers to help organize and sign-up 800 new teachers and to assist in the WTU Hospitality Room during the DCPS New Teacher Orientation on
Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Columbia Heights Education Campus (CHEC).
WTU will host a breakfast event beginning at 7:30 am in the CHEC cafeteria, followed by a New Teacher Reception and Mixer at Lou's City Bar (two blocks from CHEC) beginning at 3:30 pm.
Volunteers are needed for two to four hour blocks on August 11th beginning at 7 am until 5 pm.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided to all volunteers along with free WTU swag and free admission to the New Teacher Reception and Mixer.
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Washington Teachers' Union| Elizabeth A. Davis, President
dialogue@wtulocal6.net | 202.517.1477 |
www.wtulocal6.org
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