Leader & Member Training Program

1.5 hours Better known as the “3rd Grade Reading Bill”, the intent of this 2016 legislation is to advance reading levels for all students in grades K-3 by testing, improvement plans, and training/assisting teachers and support professionals. Part of PA 306 ensures our members receive proper professional development, training and support to initiate the comprehensive procedures required by this new educational law. This training includes discussion of the requirements of PA 306, mandated support for teachers and support professionals, qualifications of literacy coaches, responsibilities of literacy coaches, alternatives to retention, and future programmatic changes anticipated in the next 2 years.

1.5 hours – Virtual This training has been designed to familiarize members with a variety of options to reduce and/or eliminate their student debt. Members will be provided information and parameters regarding student loan forgiveness as well as financing and refinancing options available to members in good standing.

1.5 hours – Virtual If you or any of your members have been a victim of violence or threats in the workplace, this training is for you. This session will provide you with a variety of strategies and resources to protect yourself and your members when dealing with a variety of violent and/or threatening situations.

1.5 hours – Virtual Bullying in the workplace can come in many forms, and although such misconduct can sometimes be overt, it can also be subtle or even concealed. This training provides information on recognizing bullying in the workplace, as well as tips on protecting yourself and your members if victimized by a bully on the job.

1.5 hours – Virtual This session provides an overview of the new seclusion and restraint law and suggests basic contract language to ensure members are protected. Participants will learn about this new law, what it means, and who is mandated to do what. There are many questions to be answered in order to begin the process of informed collaboration with the administration to develop well thought-out policy’s that meet the framework requirements.

1.5 hours – Virtual This session for Higher Education Faculty focuses on advancement within the tenure track, along with the avenues to do so, challenges and pitfalls to avoid, cross cultural competency, and faculty rights to ownership of teaching materials, work product and curricula. Cultural Competency is a set of congruent behaviors, attitudes, and policies that come together in a system, agency or among professionals enabling them to work effectively in cross-cultural situations. Many education professionals work with students who bring with them a set of beliefs, values and culture that impacts the teaching and learning environment and are often different than those of the education professional. This part of the session provides tools to effectively engage students for a more effective teaching and learning experience in a higher education setting.

1.5 hours – Virtual Diversity is the range of human differences, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religious or ethical values system, national origin, and political beliefs. This module is designed to explore these many differences and work to be more inclusive in our local associations and work sites.

2.5 hours – Virtual Members in the MIP and Basic Plan Retirement Plans (Hire dates prior to 07/01/2010) can find out about the details of their plan and see how ready they are for retirement. Topics include Social Security, Medicare, MPSERS pension, MPSERS health benefits, applying for retirement with ORS, and working after retirement.

1 hour – Virtual Members in the new Pension-Plus Retirement Plan (Hire dates from 07/01/2010 through 01/31/2018)   can find out the details of their plan and how they can plan for retirement. Topics include Social Security, Medicare, MPSERS pension, MPSERS health benefits, applying for retirement with ORS, and working after retirement.

1.2 hours – Virtual While retirement is the last thing on a new hire’s mind, the legislature says you only have 75 days from your first payroll to choose your retirement plan – and you can NEVER change your mind. This decision is complicated and critical to your financial wellbeing. This session helps members understand the Pension Plus 2 and DC plans (Hire dates 02/01/2018 forward) so they can make the best choice for their future.

45 minutes – Virtual A multi-tiered system of supports is a framework that allows educators, para-educators, and other support staff to reach all learners. This research- and evidence-based approach encompasses not only instructional and behavioral interventions for students not at benchmark, but also a strong focus on improving Tier 1 core instruction to maximize teaching and learning.