Pennsylvania State Education Association

Week of 1-29-2024

Inside this issue

• ICYMI: NEA President Becky Pringle on PSEA’s podcast — “Duty Free Lunch”
• UniServ Information Session on Feb. 6
• PSEA job opportunity: Facilities Coordinator
• Upcoming Center for Professional Learning events and PEARL
• Member Benefits spotlight: identity theft protection plans

If you haven’t had a chance to listen to “Duty Free Lunch,” PSEA’s new podcast, check out the current episode where NEA President and longtime PSEA member Becky Pringle sits down with the PSEA officer team of President Aaron Chapin, Vice President Jeff Ney, and Treasurer Rachael West to discuss Pringle’s experience as the head of the largest public sector union in America, the importance of diversity in the educator workforce, and why Pennsylvania educators are some of the most powerful in the country.

And be sure to tune in next week when we break down Gov. Josh Shapiro’s upcoming budget address and what it means for PSEA members.

You can listen to “Duty Free Lunch” wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to subscribe so you’ll know when new episodes drop.

Ever thought of becoming a UniServ representative?

PSEA will be holding a virtual UniServ Information Session on Feb. 6 at 4:30 p.m. This session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the nature and demands of this position and how PSEA’s UniServ selection process works, and is intended for individuals considering a career as a UniServ representative.

PSEA is actively seeking diverse candidates and those candidates with the ability to work on a diverse team with a diverse range of people.

To learn more about this session and how to RSVP (by Feb. 5), visit our website at www.psea.org/jobs

PSEA is seeking a Facilities Coordinator to be responsible for the physical plant management of our Harrisburg office and 12 field office properties.

• An associate or technical degree is required.
• At least five years of experience in facilities management preferred.
• Driver’s license required.

PSEA is actively seeking diverse candidates and those candidates with the ability to work on a diverse team with a diverse range of people.

How to apply and the job description can be found at www.psea.org/jobs.

PEARL

Visit the new, improved PEARL today and choose from more than 95 asynchronous courses available for Act 48 credit and Chapter 14 verification.

You can find multiple courses that interest you in any of these tracks: 

• Book Studies
• Educational Equity
• Pedagogy
• Policy
• Pupil Services
• Special Populations
• Technology in Education
• SEL & Wellness

Webinars

• The Future is Happening as We Speak: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Classroom Today
  • Feb. 7, 7-8:30 p.m. 
• Classroom Equity Audits Webinar (with optional Book Study)
  • Feb. 15, 7-8:30 p.m.
• Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) in the Classroom Today: What is it and what does it look like in the classroom? (ECE Series)
  • Feb. 22, 7-8:30 p.m.

Book Discussions

• Science Cross-Cutting Concepts Picture Book Study
  • March 5, 7-8 p.m.
• Flip Your Classroom: Reach Every Student in Every Class Every Day (Revised Edition)
  • April 3, 7-8 p.m.
• Good Different (Poetry)
  • April 11, 7-8 p.m.

Postgraduate Credits

Earn postgraduate credits from PennWest University for $70 each!

More than 150 postgraduate credits are available across a wide range of teaching and learning topics.

These postgraduate credits (microcredentials) can count toward the 24 credits required for a Level II certificate and also may count toward salary advancement.*

For support professionals, these courses may meet Chapter 14 requirements.**

*Check your contract to determine if you can apply standalone postgraduate credits for column movement.
**Seek approval from your employer prior to completing hours to apply toward Chapter 14 requirements.

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