California Mock Election 2002

In an effort to reduce voter apathy and educate students about the importance of voting, CTA is joining the California League of Women Voters in supporting California Mock Election 2002. This voter education project focuses on students and their families by letting students vote in mock elections November 1. To connect with activities contact the Leagueís state coordinator Nancy Mahr .
Web resources:
http://www.nationalmockelection.com
http://www.ss.ca.gov
http://www.ca.lwv.org
http://www.smartvoter.com

Are You Registered to Vote At Your Current Address?

Voter registration closes October 21 for the November election. If you have moved or changed your name you need to register. Voter registration packets are available at the L.A. County Registrar of Voters, the District office, the MTA office. For more information go to http://regrec.co.la.ca.us/voter/voter_reg.htm.

By The Way, Tell Us If You Moved

Please contact the MTA office if you have moved and changed your address. MTA will forward the information to CTA and NEA.

At A Time of Stress ? Contact ease

If you or someone you love is troubled by alcohol or drug abuse, marital-problems, eating disorder, depression, thoughts of suicide...one simple call can begin the healing process...for confidential assistance call ease at 1.800.882-1341.

CTA Ethnic Minority Leadership
Cadre Trainer Program

The CTA Ethnic Minority Leadership Development Program is looking for new cadre trainers. The cadre trainers help promote the value of minority involvement at all levels within CTA. Training topics include:

Understanding the Association
Communication for Effective Leadership
Obstacles to Association Involvement
Empowerment for Leaders

Applications are due October 14 and available at www.cta.org and at the MTA office.

Need I Complete All My Planning
At My School Site?

The Contract refers to three types of days: Board days, professional days and instructional days.
*The professional day is the Board Day except for official meetings, instructional times and 7 minutes prior to the beginning of school. Teachers need not be on campus during the Professional Day.

*The Board Day for K-12 teachers is 7 hours and 15 minutes. The District determines the beginning time for each site. The Board Day for Headstart teachers is 5/6 that of K-12 teachers. Adult Education Teachers do not have a Board Day.

*The instructional day is the time when teachers are actually with students.