PGCEA NEWSETTE
Information is Power
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Dear PGCEA Member;
MSEA's Recommended Candidate for teacher on the State Board of Education is Rachel McCusker. Voting begins November 10 and goes until November 17th. All Certified Teachers in the state of Maryland can vote. All MSDE certified teachers should have received a ballot in you PGCPS email box. The title of the email is “State Board Teacher Member.” This election is being conducted by the Maryland State Department of Education. There are clear directions on how to vote. If you have a question concerning voting, please contact
[email protected]
or call (866) 384-9978
#votesmatter
Please plan to attend the final Blueprint Community Forum November 18, 2019, 7 PM at Oxon Hill High School. Dr. Alvin Thornton and Dr. Britt Kirwin will be present at this historical forum.
Theresa Mitchell Dudley
President
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Protesters want Hogan to support Kirwan Commission recommendations to improve education
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The
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Submission
Tuition Reimbursement”
Submission for PGCEA only
Pursuant to the PGCEA Negotiated Agreement, PGCEA employees that have completed qualified coursework are eligible to apply for tuition reimbursement. Applications and payments will be processed online in the order in which they are received until all funds are depleted.
You may submit your request through the
online tuition reimbursement platform
beginning at
5:00 a.m. on Monday, December 2 through Friday, December 6, 2019, at 11:59 p.m.,
by clicking
here
.
The electronic submission reimbursement forms can also be found on the
staff portal
under the “Applications” tab by clicking on “Tuition Reimbursement Requests (PGCEA, ASASP, Local 2250)”.
Only courses that were taken between
July 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019
are eligible for reimbursement.
Eligible employees must submit a
complete
application via electronic submission to the
(hand-delivered, faxed or emailed documents will
not
be accepted).
In preparation for electronic submission, secure the following required documentation in PDF format:
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Copy of Official transcript(s);and
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Proof of payment for each college credit/course indicating payment type; and
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Proof of the exact date the course ended.
Frequently Asked Questions
can be found by clicking
here
.
A Quick Guide
to the online submission process can be found by clicking
here
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Become a Tutor for the PRAXIS
MSEA’S PRAXIS CORE PREP THE MPCP TUTOR PROGRAM
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A more diverse profession has a positive impact on graduation rates, college readiness, exclusionary discipline referrals, and much more. As Maryland’s student population grows increasingly diverse, research has shown that it’s more important than ever for students to have teachers who reflect that diversity. MSEA is committed to improving the numbers of educators of color in Maryland’s schools. Over the next three years, MSEA’s Praxis Core Prep program will train and help hundreds of future educators of color to succeed on the Praxis Core, including Aspiring Educators in MSEA’s college-based membership program, education support professionals, and conditionally certificated teachers. We’re currently looking for tutors! Let us know you’re interested at
bit.ly/praxispreptutor
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Praxis Core Prep—Frequently Asked Questions:
How does MSEA train the MPCP tutors? Are tutors compensated? MSEA provides trainings on the updated Praxis Core as well as available resources to focus on the needs of the MPCP participants.
The program offers compensation for time and mileage.
For more information, visit
bit.ly/praxispreptutor
. What does an MPCP tutor do?
* Provides overviews of the Praxis Core in group sessions
* Provides 1:1 tutoring in the reading, writing, math Praxis Core sections
* Provides ongoing support for future teachers
You can join the growing movement in Maryland working to support future educators of color and diversify the teaching profession! Visit
bit.ly/praxispreptutor
for more information and to sign up. MSEA’S PRAXIS CORE PREP THE MPCP TUTOR PROGRAM
diversify the teaching profession! Visit
bit.ly/praxispreptutor
for more information and to sign up.
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We Marched. We Won. Now What?
Demand Sustainable Funding!
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The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future is our pathway to create lasting educational equity and a fairer and more prosperous future for our county. No matter what neighborhood you raise your family in, there should be a great public school there for your children.
Come to the final community forum to hear more and
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!
NOVEMBER 18, 2019 at Oxon Hill
The final forum is November 18th at Oxon Hill High School.
Your attendance at these forums is vital! Please visit
www.marylandblueprint.org
to RSVP today!
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OXON HILL HIGH SCHOOL
WHEN:
MONDAY,
NOVEMBER 18
, 2019
WHERE:
6701 LEYTE DRIVE
OXON HILL, MD 20745
TIME:
7:00 PM
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WHEN:
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2019
WHERE:
PGCEA CENTER
8008 MARLBORO PIKE
FORESTVILLE, MD
TIME:
4:30 PM
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EARLY CAREER EDUCATORS CONFERENCE: REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
The Early Career Educators Conference will show educators new to the profession that MSEA is here to help, support, and guide as they begin their new careers. The attached flyer is perfect for one-on-ones with a new teacher or for building reps as they engage new teachers in conversations about the association. Access flyer here.
MSEA will hold its annual Early Career Educator Summit on Saturday, November 23. Although there will be some general sessions, most of the summit will be in a roundtable format where new teachers can ask questions and join the discussion with colleagues from around the state.
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Restorative Practices Committee Meeting
Calling ALL Social Justice Warriors:
The Restorative Practices Committee will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 5:00 pm @ PGCEA. We are seeking all Social Justice Warriors to join us as we are currently in the planning stage for the "Black Lives Matters at School". Contact Simone Malloy ([email protected] or Melvina Barton-Jones [email protected])
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Minority Affairs Committee Meeting
Minority Affairs Committee meeting. Date
November 21, 2019 @4:45 pm
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Public Relations Committee Meeting
Public Relations Committee meeting will be Tuesday
November 19, 2019 @4:45 pm at the PGCEA Center
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2019- 2020 General Election Self Nomination Form
Please be reminded that our 2020 General Election Self Nomination Form will go live Monday, October 7, 2019. You must complete the online form if you wish for your name to appear on the ballot. The link to form will be on the PGCEA website (
www.pgcea.org
). The nomination will close, and the form will stop receiving responses,
Friday, November 8, 2019 at 11:59 pm
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Are you in PTA or PTO?
Help us to identify people who are involved in Parent Teacher Associations and Organizations. Complete this
brief form
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DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CELEBRATION & ESSAY CONTEST
WHAT:
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
WHERE:
Kingsford Elementary School
1401 Enterprise Rd, Woodmore, MD 20721
WHEN:
Thursday, January 17th
4:30 PM
On Thursday, January 17th at 4:30 pm at Kingsford Elementary School in Woodmore, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay and Poster contest winners will celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The contest is open to all Prince George’s County Public School students in grades three through twelve (3rd-12th).
The contestants will write their essays on the following topic:
Essay: How would Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lead a civil rights movement to humanize the Immigration crisis in the United States of America.
Art: Choose a quote from Martin Luther King Jr. Speeches and bring it to life. (The quote must be written on the poster)
Applications need to go out by October 15, 2019. Deadline is December 15th 2019.
Venue: Kingsford Elementary School Time:6:30 pm
Prizes will be for 1st, 2nd , 3rd places.
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What to do if you are accused of abusing a student?
Here is a
document
for your reference should you or a colleague be accused of abusing a student.
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Assault Leave
What is Assault Leave:
PGCEA/Unit I Members “may be entitled to receive paid leave time for employees for an assault occurring within the scope of employment. Employees of the Board of Education of Prince George’s County whose absence is due to a physical disability resulting from an unprovoked assault occurring within the scope of their employment, may be entitled to full pay status, instead of sick leave or Sick Leave Bank participation, provided they comply with all of the procedures cited hereafter.”
https://www.pgcps.org/risk-management/cards/Disability-and-Assault-Leave-(For-Employees)/
If you are assaulted while working by a student, parent, etc., you can apply for Assault Leave. In addition to contacting your principal or immediate supervisor immediately, please be certain to do the following:
• File a Workers Compensation Claim by contacting the Injured Employee Hotline / 1-800-774-2447 prior to seeking medical attention (if possible). Be certain to obtain a Workers Comp Claim Number.
• Seek medical attention within twenty-four (24) hours of the incident. Be certain to report it as a Workers Comp Injury and provide the Workers Comp Claim Number during intake.
• Complete a Security Incident Report Form (available at your school).
• Complete the Request for Assault Leave Form (available at your school). You have the option of stating “See Security Incident Report Form” in the fields that ask for duplicate information.
• Ensure the initial report of injury or physician’s statement has been sent to Risk Management/Workers Compensation (this will be done when you provide the Workers Comp Claim number when seeking medical attention).
When complete, submit the forms to your school for processing. The Assault Leave Administrative Procedure has changed, and it is no longer required to contact a law enforcement agency and file a complaint or warrant against the accused. If you have questions after completing these steps, please feel free to contact PGCEA and ask for a UniServ Director, and someone will provide assistance.
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GET INVOLVED
JOIN A COMMITTEE
This school year will be great for educators, students and communities but only with your support. The union is only great when you are involved. Take a moment to let us know what committees you are potentially interested in joining or share this quick survey with a colleague.
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Prince George’s County Six Pillars of Community Schools
Prince George's County Community Schools:
A community school is a community hub — both a place and a set of partnerships between the school and other community resources. Its integrated focus on academics, health and social services, youth and community development and community engagement leads to improved student learning, stronger families and healthier communities. Community schools offer a personalized curriculum that emphasizes real-world learning and community problem-solving. Schools become centers of the community and are open to everyone — all day, every day, evenings and weekends.
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Educator Tips and Tools
Thought and Reflection:
There is much talk about teacher leadership yet there is such reluctance to allow those who teach to lead.
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When you think about the leadership role(s)in your school and/or that you hold what does that really entail; are you in charge or managing paper and activity assigned?
Are the teacher leadership roles at your site the driver in overall school operations and progress or basically at input and monitoring level; or in yet another meeting?
Do you feel the teacher leadership role is truly understood and your contribution to the overall school success valued; your ideas are sought out and implemented?
In a
take five
reflection, how much has school leadership influenced the success, climate/staff morale and teacher turnover at your school; so does school leadership matter?
The work of a teacher — exhausting, complex, idiosyncratic, never twice the same — is at its heart an ethical enterprise. Teaching is the vocation of vocations.
― William Ayres
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Know Your Contract
We are excited to have a new contract, be sure that you know what the contract says:
Article 6.2C.B
- Work Day:
Elementary Schools, Early Childhood Centers and Special Education Centers: The principal shall schedule 225 minutes of planning time for each teacher per regular work week of five normal work days. In addition to the 225 minutes of planning time scheduled weekly, each principal shall schedule a block of thirty (30) minutes or the time equal to scheduled student lunch and recess periods (but not less than 25 minutes) of daily uninterrupted planning time during student lunch and recess periods for each elementary teacher. The principal will provide the planning time schedule at least one week in advance and changes will only be made
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Get involved! Join a committee.
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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION
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