Texas Classroom Teachers Association

Time 2020-12-29 14:04:09

Web Name: Texas Classroom Teachers Association

WebSite: http://tcta.org

ID:149938

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TCTA s Take on Resignations Dohn Larson, TCTA's director of legal services, reviews the laws regarding resignations and debunks several myths in our six-part video series. TCTA continues to urge the commissioner to issue guidance related to the circumstances under which an educator has good cause to abandon their contract so that teachers will be allowed to resign from their contracts if appropriate to avoid exposure to COVID-19. COVID-19 FAQ on 2020-21 Education Issues TCTA staff and leadership are closely monitoring the coronavirus outbreak and its impact on Texas schools. We've compiled answers to many of the questions our members are asking about COVID-19. The following FAQs also are available to non-members to help all educators navigate this unprecedented time. The FAQs are updated as new guidance emerges from federal, state and local officials.FAQ: 2020-21 Education Issues (includes health guidance, attendance, instructional models, student issues, special populations, special education, personnel and employment issues, and funding and budget issues)Click here for our resources about teaching online. Click here for our summary of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which provides paid leave for employees. Click here for information about the CARES Act, which adds funds for education.We encourage TCTA members with specific questions to call our Legal Department at 888-879-8282 for assistance. Members with general inquiries can submit them through the Ask-a-Lawyer portal. TRS gets update on pension fund during December meeting The TRS Board of Trustees met remotely for its December meeting. Former TCTA State President Nanette Sissney, one of the employee representatives on the board, was reelected as vice-chair. TEA s four models to manage remote and on-campus learning The Texas Education Agency is promoting four models to help districts manage remote and in-person learning. It comes partly in response to concerns about the heavy workload concurrent teaching puts on teachers. TEA released webinars on each teaching method, and TCTA reviewed the materials and put together this summary of the pros and cons, along with examples of each method. Republicans retain control in Texas after 2020 election Texans turned out in record numbers for the 2020 elections, but the “blue wave” that some had predicted failed to materialize. Once the results were in, drama began to erupt over the selection of a new House speaker. TEA expanding rapid COVID testing in schools A couple of weeks ago, we let you know about eight school systems that are taking part in a TEA pilot program for rapid COVID-19 testing. Participating are Fabens, Granger, Harlingen, Lampasas, Longview, and Ysleta school districts, and the Bob Hope School in Port Arthur and Grace Community School in Tyler. State dedicates CARES Act funding to supplemental special ed services for families Public school teachers could be among eligible service-providersGov. Greg Abbott and TEA announced this week that $30 million of federal CARES Act funding would be available to families of some students with disabilities to use for supplemental services to offset pandemic-related learning disruptions.  TCTA testifies about reducing teacher training requirements TCTA gave invited testimony about reducing teacher training requirements to the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday as a subgroup leader of a Teacher Workforce Workgroup convened by the Lieutenant Governor’s Office. During a seven-month process, the workgroup conducted a thorough review of teacher training requirements and arrived at 35 recommendations to revise statute or TEA rule and establish fewer but more meaningful teacher requirements, enabling educators to more freely select training opportunities to improve their craft. New requirement for elementary certification starts Jan. 1 TEA is reminding those seeking elementary-level certificates that after Dec. 31, 2020, candidates must also pass the Science of Teaching Reading exam to earn certification. Understanding mid-year or early retirement Veteran teachers may be considering retirement this year, possibly earlier than they had planned. There are several points to be aware of if you are thinking about changing your retirement plans, including leaving mid-year. Please complete this form to let us know if you have encountered a problem or error on our site.

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