12/05/2022
Volume 461
December 2, 2022
HOT TOPICS
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: 2023 MSEA RACIAL SOCIAL JUSTICE SUMMIT: DEADLINE TODAY
The call for session proposals for the 2023 Racial Social Justice Summit (RSJS) is open! We’re seeking presenters to share, discuss, and train on topics relevant to MSEA members, their schools, and their communities. Our theme for this year’s summit is I am Somebody! Leading the Change for Equitable and Just Schools, Communities, and Beyond. We are looking for sessions that cover the various intersections of the racial and social justice spectrum. Please note that this year the RSJS is being held in conjunction with the MSEA Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. Click here for the RFP.
Details of the event include:
Date: Saturday, January 14 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: BWI Hilton, 1739 W. Nursery Rd., Linthicum Heights
Theme: I am Somebody! Leading the Change for Equitable and Just Schools, Communities, and Beyond
Deadline to submit proposals: December 2, 2022
Contact: [email protected]
2023 MSEA MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CELEBRATION AND RACIAL SOCIAL JUSTICE SUMMIT
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Mark your calendars and prepare to join us for MSEA’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration and Racial Social Justice Summit on Saturday, January 14. This year’s theme is I am Somebody! Leading the Change for Equitable and Just Schools, Communities, and Beyond. This one-day combined event will convene educators, students, community members, and experts to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy, recognize award winners, and provide engaging workshops that further our work for racial and social justice for students and educators. Workshop topics will cover the various intersections of the racial and social justice spectrum. The cost for the event is $10 for members and children, $20 for non-member attendees. There will be morning workshops and afternoon workshops that bookend the Dr. King Celebration from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Individuals will be able to choose what segments they wish to attend. The costs are the same for any level of attendance. To register, click here. Over the coming weeks, please continue to monitor the HQ Communiqué, the MSEA website, and MSEA social media for more event details and program information.
Details of the event include:
Date: Saturday, January 14 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: BWI Hilton, 1739 W. Nursery Rd., Linthicum Heights
Theme: I am Somebody! Leading the Change for Equitable and Just Schools, Communities, and Beyond
Contact: [email protected]
2023 NEA RA DELEGATE FUNDING
Click here for the 2023 Orlando NEA RA state delegate funding approved by the MSEA Board of Directors. The airfare will be revisited in March and may be adjusted if necessary.
Contact: Maura Taylor
2023 NEA LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
The 2023 NEA Leadership Summit will be held March 10-12, 2023 in San Francisco, CA. To nominate someone (individuals may self-nominate) for MSEA or NEA funding, click here. Please share with your membership.
Contact: Maura Taylor
MSEA ESP BILL OF RIGHTS: VIRTUAL MEETINGS
The ESP Organizing Committee is hosting two virtual meetings on the ESP Bill of Rights on Wednesday, December 7 at 6 p.m. and Saturday December 17 at 10 a.m. During these meetings we will be giving an update on the ESP Bill of Rights Campaign and training members on hosting a Bill of Rights meeting at their individual worksite. Click here to RSVP.
Contact: Sean McKillop
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/TRAINING
MSEA NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION MENTEE PROGRAM: SEEKING POTENTIAL AND CURRENT NBC CANDIDATES
Do you need help maneuvering through the National Board Certification process? Are you looking for a mentor to support and guide you through this process? Would you like to strengthen your knowledge about the National Board Certification process? If you have answered yes to any of the following questions, you are in the right place. If you are still unsure, you are still in the right place. In this mentorship program, we will be providing information and support on the National Board Certification process. This opportunity will go fast and is on a first come first served basis, so please make sure you register as soon as possible and before the January 2, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. deadline. Click here to sign up.
Contact: Danielle Jones
MSEA PRAXIS LIVE FALL SESSIONS
Our instructor-led online sessions are fun, informative, highly interactive, and convenient. We focus on creating an environment that is conducive to adult learning and supports our learning community. New sessions are available to you on a quarterly basis. Visit our website www.mseaportal.org or the MSEA website to view the start dates for the sessions that interest you. For a chart of all sessions, click here.
Contact: Danielle Jones
GRANTS AND AWARDS
THE NEW MSEA 2022-2023 GRANT BOOK
The 2022-23 MSEA Grant Book is now available as a fillable form. Please remember that most grants require that your local strategic plan is filed with MSEA, and all grants require itemized receipts or specific documents. To help make the process easier, please review FAQs, pages 4-5 and the new Grant Requirements Checklist, page 6. Grant requests and local strategic plans should be submitted to [email protected] with subject line: “County_Local Acronym – Grant Title” or “County_Local Acronym – Local Strategic Plan” respectively.
Contacts for questions: Cathy Perry @ [email protected] or Yusuan Smithson @ [email protected]
NEA CAPE GRANTS
State and Local Affiliates of NEA are eligible to apply for State-Local Project Grants through the NEA website. Grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, contingent upon available funding. Typically, funded grant requests range from $3,000 to $25,000 over a 1-year period. For questions about State-Local Project Grants, please email [email protected]. For more information, click here.
NEA LOCAL PRESIDENT RELEASE TIME GRANT: DEADLINE JANUARY 20, 2023
The NEA Center for Organizing is once again pleased to announce the availability of grants through the Local President Release Time Program. Local affiliates of any size may apply if they believe their current budget will allow them to sustain their share of the costs without impairing existing programs.
The program is a three-year grant, assuming the evaluation requirements are met. Locals who receive a Local President Release Time Program Grant have a shared commitment from the local affiliate, the state affiliate, and the NEA to fund the release time. As a contributor, it is imperative that you also review and approve the grant application prior to submission. Subsequently, an executed signature page is required for a completed application submission. For more information on the 2023-2024 LPRTP Grant, please visit http://www.nea.org/grants/75315.htm # and be sure to review the Grant Guidelines. To submit an application, review the section on How to Apply, and make sure you have all of the required documents and information as noted.
The application is available and must be completed and submitted online by Friday, January 20, 2023.
Contact: Mark J. Simons at [email protected] or by phone at 202-664-0272, or Jeannette Jackson at [email protected] or by phone at 202-822-7351
INFORMATION ITEMS
BLUEPRINT IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE
Built into the Blueprint are rigorous new standards for public and private programs and educators. Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, all pre-k teachers must be state certified in early childhood education or hold a bachelor’s degree and be pursuing residency through a Maryland Approved Alternative Preparation Program. The following documents outline all the information members and staff will need for implementation.
The first document, the ECE Licensure for Paraeducators one-pager, outlines the new certification changes that paraeducators must complete on or before the 2025-2026 school year. This is for members to use and local affiliates to share with our ESPs, so they have the most up-to-date information about certification requirements.
The second document, the, outlines the new certification changes that paraeducators must complete on or before the 2025-2026 school year with recommendations for implementation, including resources offered by the Maryland State Department of Education, Early Childhood Division. This is primarily for Uniserv Directors, Chief Negotiators, and local governance to utilize when considering opportunities for implementation.
Contact: Geraldine Duval
TEACHER SALARY DATA
MSEA maintains salary data comparing career earnings and other schedule in formation for all teacher locals. These data are routine updated and shared with all chief negotiators across the state. If you need a copy of that document or other data around salary schedules, please reach out to Cathy Perry who will help you or your chief negotiator with compiling what you may need.
Contact: Cathy Perry or Yusuan Smithson
JOIN NOW MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Each local can have up to three local association staff employees and/or the local officers receive completed Join Now membership applications. If you would like to make changes to your current recipients, due to a change in officers, UniServ staff, or office staff, please submit the changes via the following link: Join Now Updates.
If you need assistance, please contact Carole Masciarelli ([email protected]) or Cathy Perry ([email protected]). Many thanks for keeping your information current and confidential.
Contacts: Cathy Perry or Carole Masciarelli
MSEA 2022-2023 CALENDAR-AT-GLANCE
For your reference, attached is the 2022-2023 MSEA Calendar-at-a-Glance. Please check your emails from Techies for directions to download the master calendar to your outlook calendar.
2022-2023 NEA AND MSEA DUES
Attached are the 2022-2023 NEA and MSEA dues.
Contact: Carole Masciarelli, 443-433-3611
The NEA established the Local President Release Time Program to encourage the growth and development of NEA’s local associations.
