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Week of 8-14-2023 |
Inside this issue
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PSEA’s legislative prirorities are on trackNow that the state budget has passed, PSEA plans to hit the ground running on members’ legislative priorities as soon as the Legislature is back in session. At the top of that priority list is to increase minimum educator salaries to $60,000 and increase minimum wages for education support professionals to $20 per hour. Fortunately, Senate Bill 856, which addresses this issue, was introduced in the state Senate on June 30. Here is a reminder of our other legislative priorities on which we’ve already seen progress:
Thank you for advocating so hard for these issues and getting us this far. As always, we’ll keep you updated with any new developments. |
Share your back-to-school photos with PSEAWe know you devote so much time and energy to getting your school and classroom ready for the start of the year. Help PSEA showcase your hard work and creativity by sending us pictures of your school or classroom as you prepare to go back to school. Email your photos to news@psea.org |
Upcoming Center for Professional Learning events and PEARL
PEARLLooking for a convenient and flexible way to earn Act 48 credits, Chapter 14 verification, or postgraduate credits? As a PSEA member, you have exclusive access to over 95 courses through PEARL. Here are just three of the courses you have access to:
Webinars
Book Discussions
Postgraduate CreditsEarn 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. |
Member Benefits spotlight: AmeriServ mortgage and home equity loansLooking to buy a house? Interest rates have been dropping. Now is a great time to start looking for the home of your dreams, whether it be a starter, vacation, or your next home. Enjoy these PSEA exclusive mortgage benefits with our preferred partner, AmeriServ:
Already own a home? Take advantage of your home’s equity. AmeriServ offers a home equity product we call Loan in a Line. Use it as a home equity credit line while also having the capability to take out fixed-rate term loans at the same time. Enjoy the flexibility this product offers to do home improvements, debt consolidation, tuition, vacations, or simply to have the peace of mind to know it’s there when you need it. Your benefits include market leading rates, along with waiving annual and other fees. Many members took advantage of historic low mortgage interest rates in the past couple of years. Now is a great time to establish a home equity loan and obtain low fixed-rate options. These products and benefits are available to PSEA members and their families (parents, children, and siblings). To learn more and to view current rates visit us at www.ameriserv.com/psea |
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