NEA Women's Leadership Training Program
In keeping with NEA's commitment to provide leadership skills to help members address current issues of public education and the Association, Human and Civil Rights is offering Campaign To Win (CTW).
If you would like to be a participant in this dynamic workshop, review the information below. (Application deadline September 18!)
Workshop Description: Campaign To Win provides members with a better understanding of the election process for key Association positions at the local, state, and national levels. This advanced leadership training component focuses on electing candidates who are responsive to Association issues, especially women's concerns. Campaign To Win will be offered Thursday, November 19 – Sunday, November 22, 2009.
To apply: Complete and submit a workshop application form (PDF) by Friday, September 18!
Participants will learn the following general strategies:
- Weighing personal issues and experiences when deciding to run for office
- Determining which Association office to seek
- Developing a basic campaign plan
- Managing time effectively while campaigning
- Making effective use of technology
- Raising funds
- Preparing and delivering campaign speeches
- Presenting oneself well
The program will accept 50 participants, all of whom will be selected by criteria developed by the NEA Women's Issues Committee. The program is open to ALL Association members. However, persons who are announced candidates for local, state, or national Association office during the NEA's 2009-2010 fiscal year (September 1, 2009 - August 31, 2010), will not be eligible to participate.
Important program information:
- CTW is an advanced, intensive three-day workshop program
- CTW is designed for members who have served in some Association leadership capacity and have plans for future leadership roles in the Association
- A team composed of Women’s Leadership Training Program peer trainers and HCR staff will conduct the CTW training
- The full program does not provide any time for other activities, such as touring the city.
- NEA pays for travel and lodging. An acceptance of selection to this program is a commitment to attend all sessions of the training.
- Participants must secure leave from their employers. NEA will not reimburse for substitutes or per diem.
If you are selected to attend CTW, you would be expected to arrive by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009, and depart after 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 22, 2009.
To be considered for this program, your application must be postmarked no later than FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2009. HCR staff will notify you during the week of October 5, 2009 of your confirmation to attend.
HCR staff will contact selected applicants for this program and provide them with details for the training, and travel arrangements during the week of October 5, 2009.