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 .

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 
and Help Grow the Union! 
  

MEET OUR PARTNERS!
SUPPORT:

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


Go HERE to register.
 
See the full ULI agenda HERE.

Participants receive free breakfast,
lunch and 30 Professional Learning Units!  Ample parking available. Don't miss this!
 
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


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.
 
Members interested in volunteering should contact Jannett Lopez at: support@wtulocal6.net.

Washington Teachers' Union| Elizabeth A. Davis, President
dialogue@wtulocal6.net | 202.517.1477 | www.wtulocal6.org
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