MTA Trainings for New Members

MTA Trainings for New Members
CREDIT COUNSELING AND LOAN FORGIVENESS: New members often have student debt. This up to 75-minute training provides guidance on how to handle debt while qualifying for loan forgiveness.Ongoing webinar link from MTA Benefits: student loan webinars

EVALUATION TRAINING for First Year Licensed Educators: This 90-minute training covers the basics of the Evaluation Process for licensed educators in PreK-12 locals.
Thursday, November 10, 4:00 PM via Zoom, register here: https://bit.ly/3rP7VDy

PROFESSIONAL TEACHER STATUS (PTS): 45-minute training on how teachers acquire PTS, and what their rights are before they get PTS.
Monday, November 14, 4:00 PM via Zoom, register here: https://bit.ly/3eoSjna

Monday, December 12, 4:00 PM via Zoom, register here: https://bit.ly/3emfGOp

ESPs: RIGHTS ON THE JOB: This is a 30-45 minute training on the rights of ESPs both before and after they may pass a probationary period. It covers anti-discrimination laws, union rights, contractual rights, the evaluation process, and whistle-blower protections.
Tuesday, November 15, 6:00 PM via Zoom, register here: https://bit.ly/3g1Gdkj
Tuesday, December 13, 6:00 PM via Zoom, register here: https://bit.ly/3TgCBtl

HIGHER ED RIGHTS TRAINING: In development

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE: 90-minute training explaining the sometimes labyrinthian process of getting a teaching license in Massachusetts.
Provisional and Initial License Training – Thursday, January 12 – Zoom registration link to follow
Acquiring and Renewing Your Professional License – Thursday, January 26 – Zoom registration link to follow
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ROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: The MTA sponsors a few all-day sessions of Professional Development such as the Summer Conference in August and the Early Career Educator Conference on March 4th. Other PD may be available in your local by request.
To schedule any of these trainings please contact Josh Levit: jlevit@massteacher.org