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AS A SERVICE TO MEMBERS, A NUMBER OF WORKSHOPS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL NEEDS OF EDUCATORS. CHECK OUT THE WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE!
For questions or to register for a workshop, contact Betsy at the HEA office betsy.vandersluys@oregoned.org or by calling 503-645-6776
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I Can Do It” is an interactive workshop, presented by Sue Craig, on classroom management targeting teachers who have taught less than 5 years. The curriculum covers strategies for building community in the classroom, establishing and reinforcing rules and routines, communicating with students, peers and parents, and creating a smooth flowing classroom. You will have opportunities to network and share best practices. |
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4:30-6:00 PM @ UNISERV Office |
Violence, True Crime, Neglect, Confession, and Abuse of Power will all be covered in the upcoming presentation by Mark Toledo on “How Not To Get Fired.” Mr. Toledo, the General Counsel for OEA , will share tips and actual case histories of teachers who have discovered they should never have fallen for the “It will never happen to me!” mind set. Mr. Toledo will also share tips and legal advice for avoiding allegations of misconduct and what to do if you are ever accused. |
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4:30-6:00 PM @ UNISERV Office |
“More Month than Money?: Understanding Personal Financial Management” This session helps members understand and use basic money management techniques, set short, intermediate and long term goals, track cash flow and establish a budget, understand savings, investments and the impact of inflation and compounding. |
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4:30-5:30 PM @ UNISERV Office |
A seminar designed for people within five years of retirement. Presenters from PERS Health, and Social Security Administration will cover healthcare coverage options, as well as, Medicare, Medigap insurance, Long term care insurance, and health savings accounts. |
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4:30-6:00 PM @ UNISERV Office |
Up-to-date TSPC information regarding licensure and highly qualified status. Teresa always welcomes any and all questions and looks forward to assisting members with their individual TSPC questions. |
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4:30-6:00 PM @ UNISERV Office |
This presentation helps members understand many financial mistakes commonly made by Americans in areas including home financing, life insurance selection, retirement savings, high-debt interest, taxes, auto purchasing, and many more. |
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9:00-12;00 @ UNISERV Office |
Free ORELA Prep Training to members and student members. This training will cover information about the test frame work and protocol, related to licensure questions and will provide relevant practice test items that can assist in preparing for all topic areas covered on the test. |
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4:30-6:00 PM @ UNISERV Office |
This presentation will be targeted for current members and their partners or spouses. The focus will be for members who are within five years of retirement. Topics include; Individual Account Program, Regular and Variable Accounts, Benefit Options and work limitations in a PERS covered position in retirement. |
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4:30-6:00 PM @ UNISERV Office |
Up-to-date TSPC information regarding licensure and highly qualified status. Teresa always welcomes any and all questions and looks forward to assisting members with their individual TSPC questions. |
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4:30-6:00 PM @ UNISERV Office |
Designed for first-time homebuyers but also helpful for those who haven’t been in the mortgage market for a while, this workshop guides folks through the process of selecting a prospective home, the mortgage process (application, documentation, underwriting, filings, closing), and provides strategies for folks who may be having a tough time qualifying or saving a down payment. |
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4:30-6:00 PM @ UNISERV Office |
Designed for members at any point in their career, this presentation increases members’ awareness of basic retirement planning, assists in establishing a basic financial plan, educates about the fundamentals of investing, and reviews the various retirement investment options available to education employees. |
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4:30-6:30 @ UNISERV Office |
Linda Larkin, attorney with Bennett & Hartman, will provide information on Wills and Estate Planning. |
 Request your application packet here: betsy.vandersluys@oregoned.org Have a plan that could enhance your classroom skills or boost student achievement, but need some funding to see if it works? Have an idea for a site-based professional developement activity that could build partnerships, but need some financing to get it going? OEA's Center for Teaching & Learning works with Uniserv Councils around the state to award grants to OEA members for various amounts on an annual basis to test just these kinds of concepts. If you are an active OEA member, you are eligible to apply for a Promising Practices Grant. Print a copy of the application here. Grants available up to $500.00. |
Follow these links to other grants and awards you can apply for from OEA and NEA: |