Good Morning,
Direct Dues: Now is the time to update your information! If you have had a changed to your credit card or bank account you may update your information. Additionally, if you would like to switch from credit card to EFT or vice versa, you may do that now. Please visit www.psea.org/directdues
PSEA Professional Development:
September 30 – Autism: An Overview —— This workshop is being held via Zoom. See attached for details including registration information. Pre-registration is required; RSVP no later than September 27. 9-30-21 autism overview
October 4, October 18, & November 8 – Nice White Parents: A Look at How Parent Groups Have Systemically Impacted the Education System —— This “workshop” consists of 3 sessions and is being held via Zoom. See attached for details including registration information. Pre-registration is required; RSVP no later than September 29. 10-4-21 10-18-21 11-8-21 nice white parents
October 6 – SCREENAGERS: NEXT CHAPTER – Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience (NOTE —- THIS WORKSHOP WAS HELD IN FALL 2020) —— View the film at your convenience any time prior to the facilitated discussion which is being held via Zoom. See attached for details including registration information. Pre-registration is required; RSVP no later than September 27.10-6-21 Screenagers 2
REGISTRATION —— Online registration is available. All professional development workshops are listed at www.psea.org/er/rcpe. Several weeks prior to the workshop, registration will open. Not able to register online? no worries, you can still send an email or call on the phone.
Pre-Retirement Workshop: It’s never too early to start planning your retirement. This fall Eastern Region is holding a “Virtual” Pre-Retirement Series via Zoom. We are offering workshops for all members —- from those who are just starting their career to those who are winding down…and counting the days. These workshops are FREE and open to all PSEA members. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required!Virtual Series Flyer
PSEA Weather Related Member Benefits: If your home or property was damaged because of wind or flooding, as a reminder, you have programs through PSEA Member Benefits that can help.
PSEA Endorsed Partners. If you have filed a claim with your insurer and need additional assistance from PSEA or NEA endorsed partners such as Liberty Mutual or California Casualty, feel free to contact PSEA Member Benefits staff at memberbenefits@psea.org.
Lines of Credit and Home Equity. If you need home improvements or repairs that your homeowner’s policy doesn’t cover, keep in mind that you can get a line of credit or home equity loan through AmeriServ Bank. AmeriServ is a Member Benefits’ partner with exceptional rates and no annual fees. For more information visit ameriserv.com/psea.
Column Movement: Per Stephanie Hackash in the business department, How the column movement process occurs each year: Since the deadline for documentation (9/15/21) falls after the first teacher pay for 21-22 (9/10/21), we process column movements that HR has on file as of 8/15/21 for the first teacher pay. Those who hand in documentation between 8/16/21 and 9/15/21 will receive a salary adjustment for the difference owed from the 9/10/21 payroll on their second pay for 21-22. We do the column movement in this manner to get as much movement processed prior to the first payroll and avoid an enormous amount of adjustments.
Quote of the week: “My friend it is solidarity we want. We do not want to find fault with each other, but to solidify our forces and say to each other: We must be together; our masters are joined together and we must do the same thing.” – Mother Jones
Be well,
Rebecca