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RtI (Response to Intervention) Conference scheduled for Feb. 6 - postponed until May 8. Didn't sign up for Feb. 6? You can still get in on the May 8 date.

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Hear this 60-sec. spot on WDEL 1150AM during legislative updates from General Assembly

We're encouraged by Governor's budget proposal

DSEA Resolutions oppose two-tiered benefits systems

WAR: Governor Markell to talk about education, you and the state's budget at our annual Winter Advocacy Retreat (WAR) at the beach
We're bringing the right players to you Feb. 26-28 to WAR at the Beach. How will the big issues affect education, you, your local and DSEA? See you at the beach!

Race to the Top Update:
Bonuses part of state's grant application

DSEA elections going green this year
Paper ballots are still be available. Deadline for both online and paper voting is February 17.

Encourage students to enter new video/multi-media contest to promote reading! We're sponsoring two student contests, which are now open for 2010:
a new Student Video Contest around reading and Read Across America. Deadline February 12, 2010.

And check out the "Celebration of Diversity" student contests in writing and art, sponsored by DSEA's Human and Civil Rights Task Force.

Registration open for annual Representative Assembly, April 16 and 17 at Dover Downs

Great information on flu prevention is available from Delaware's Public Health Dept.: everyone is advised to get seasonal flu vaccine. H1N1 vaccine now available to all, whether in at-risk group or not.

Click here to compare teacher Salary and Insurance Rankings by district and position scale for the 2008-2009 school year

Defensive Driving classes continue, at a discount

See and be able to upload photos from DSEA events here.

See video on DSEA's new YouTube site. We've loaded Rally video there as well as statements from some of you about how the proposed salary cuts will devastate you and your family.

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Buy DSEA logo apparel at the new DSEA "store" at Lands End.

Educator licenses go electronic: no more paper certificates or licenses

Click here for information, resources and answers to your questions about DPAS II

We invite you to check out Mary Jo Faust's RtI blog. It's full of information as well as opportunities to share your successes, your frustrations.... Check it out at http://RTITeacher.blogspot.com.

Attention specialists: Don't let your professional license expire!

 


 

Posted Monday, January 14, 2010

HAITI DISASTER

How are you/your school/your work site responding to the Haiti earthquake disaster?
How do you plan to discuss it in your classrooms?
Is your school/work site organizing any fundraising activities to help with relief?

WARNING: Beware of online solicitation for funds from organizations you are not familiar with. E-mail scams and online phishing sites have already been discovered.

NEA Health Information Network Donation and Teaching Tips
Making a monetary donation
Contribute online to the Red Cross
Center for International Disaster Information
USAID’s interactive website
UNICEF
White House Haiti Disaster Information

Documents:

Memo from NEA President Dennis Van Roekel about our Sister Union in Haiti
Memo from President Obama, US Department of Education
 

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