May 21 Update - 1:39 p.m.
Attention Science Teachers (K-12)
You have a great opportununity to learn about the Next Generation Science Standards this Wednesday, May 23, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at North Division High School. This is a paid forum to review the NGSS draft released May 11 and comment online before the June 1 deadline.
It's a first-come, first-served to register at Employee Self Service on the MPS website. (PDA Course: SCI006 Session: 0001)
School Leader Elections in May
It's important for members to elect their MTEA leaders for 2012-13 during May to prepare for next school year and deal with issues this summer. Report forms were mailed today to current leaders in all schools.
Information on the role of the BR and Building Committee is here.
Information on the role of the EA Chairperson is here.
Teachers Excessing
The contract spells out how teachers are excessed.
Teacher Staffing Timeline
We've outlined the dates for the 3 interview cycles and other steps in this spring's teacher assignment process.
If Teacher Layoffs: Contract Timelines
In the event of a layoff, there are 2 key timelines:
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Due dates for expanding DPI licensure
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Steps MPS must follow before it sends layoff notices
July 1, 2012 - Q & A for EAs
When EAs start working without a contract: What remains the same? What changes? We're starting a series answering EA questions, with 2 topics:
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#1 - Earning/Using Sick Leave
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#2 - Sick Leave and Retiree Health Eligibility
Voter ID Law Explained
WEAC has prepared a concise outline of the new requirements for voting in Wisconsin - in effect for the Feb. 21 primary.
How Substitute Teachers Access Aesop
Read information on the district's new automated system for obtaining assignments.
How Teachers Access Aesop
To report an absence and request a substitute, teachers should go to aesopeducation.com or call 1-800-942-3767.
For technical support, pin or ID number, or problems with Aesop, teachers should email 565@milwaukee.k12.wi.us or call the MPS/Aesop message center at 773-9937.
Interested in National Board Certification
Our union is working with the district to support teachers who wish to pursue National Board Certification. For details, email Dorothy Hancock at hancocdd@milwaukee.k12.wi.us.
WEAC is offering a series of workshops - details here.
2011-12 MPS Calendar
Read our Q&A and access a downloadable copy of the traditional, year-round, and IB calendars for this school year.