Welcome to "The Source," an e-newsletter exclusively for Student PSEA members. In each issue, you'll receive the latest updates from your association, advice from veteran educators, professional development offerings, and more to support you as an aspiring educator.
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Inside this issue
- Register for the Student PSEA Conference and Convention
- PSEA is hiring!
- NEA Aspiring Educators Elections and Awards
- PSEA's Career Palnning Toolkit
- Professional Learning Resources
- Webinars, Events, and Other Campus Happenings
- Follow Student PSEA on social media!
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Register for the 2022 Student PSEA Conference and Convention
Registration, Accommodations, and Check-in:
When: April 7-9, 2022
Where: Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, PA
Registration Link: psea.org/studentconference
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Due to the limited number of in-person participants available to attend, the Student PSEA Program Committee created a two-period registration process to have a fair, representative voting delegation at the conference and convention. Phase I, a priority delegate registration period, ended on Feb. 21.
Phase II registration is open now until March 24 to all current Student PSEA members on a first-come, first-serve basis until the 300-attendee capacity limit is reached. Only current Student PSEA members are eligible to attend. If you are interested in attending, you must contact your chapter’s leadership and/or faculty advisor.
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Hotel accommodations: Each in-person attendee is responsible for arranging their own hotel accommodations by March 10 to get the discounted PSEA rate. Do not delay booking a room; all unreserved rooms will be released to the public for sale after this date.
Check-in: On-site check-in will take place on April 7 from 6-10 p.m. with an information and social event from 6-9 p.m. The conference and convention will begin with breakfast on April 8 at 7:30 a.m. An on-site registration will be available Friday morning for those who need it.
COVID-19: Important health and safety requirements
As important as the information we’ll share here is, it is just as important for all of us to take the necessary steps to keep everyone healthy and safe. So, please be aware of the following health and safety requirements for the 2022 Student PSEA Conference and Convention.
- Masking Required. All participants will be required to wear surgical, N95, or KN95 masks at all times during the conference, unless you are actively eating or drinking. Cloth masks will not be allowed. If you don’t have a surgical, N95, or KN95 mask, we will provide one.
- Social Distancing. Seating during the conference will be arranged so that all participants can be 3 feet apart from one another at all times.
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At the Conference and Convention, you will:
- Hear from inspiring educators changing the lives of their students in 15 breakout session offerings including the 2017, 2018, and 2020 Pennsylvania Teachers of the Year: Mr. Mike Soskil, Ms. Jennifer Wahl, and Mr. Joe Welch, as well as keynote speaker, Ms. Gisele Barreto Fetterman. Find a list of breakout sessions here.
- Have opportunities to change the lives of children and improve the community at McKinley Elementary School in Erie County School District through our “Outreach to Teach” school beautification service project. We are working with the school’s administration, faculty, union local, and community to create a more encouraging and fun learning environment for McKinley’s students and community. Read a service project message from the student president here.
- Enact your own change in your association and strengthen yourself as a future professional educator through a variety of elected leadership positions. Find roles open for election here.
- Have opportunities to connect with Student PSEA members from other chapters to learn, grow, and make a difference.
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Award Opportunities
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Three recipients will receive Student PSEA awards highlighting servant leaders and advisors that are in our organization. All nominations should be submitted through the Google forms linked below.
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PSEA is hiring!
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PSEA is currently recruiting for a summer internship position in the Education Services Division at PSEA Headquarters in Harrisburg. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of instruction and assessment design and fluency on standard social media apps. Prior experience and interest in online learning and strong interpersonal, computer, and writing skills are plusses. Applications must be submitted no later than March 18.
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Interested? Read the complete job description and other important information at www.psea.org/jobs.
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NEA Aspiring Educators Elections and Awards
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Elections
NEA is currently seeking candidates for several positions for the 2022-23 membership year:
- One position as the Aspiring Educators Chairperson who is the national spokesperson for Aspiring Educators across the country.
- Two positions on the NEA Board of Directors as representatives to ensure the Aspiring Educators voice is included at the national level.
- Three positions on the NEA Resolutions Committee as representatives to help review and modify the belief statements of the NEA.
Find the Elections Procedures here. Declaration of Candidacy forms are due by May 1 and can be submitted at 2022 AE Declaration of Candidacy.
Awards
Nominations for the following awards are open for the NEA Aspiring Educators Conference’s Gram-AEs.
- #AspiringEdLife Local Award
- #AspiringEdLife National Award
- #AspiringEdLife State Award
- Distinguished Local Advisor
- Distinguished State Organizer
- Emerging Chapter Recognition
- Local Excellence Recognition
- Outstanding Local Leader
- Outstanding State Leader
- State Excellence Recognition
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Nominations are due by April 8 and can be submitted at 2022 AE Awards Application.
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PSEA's Career Planning Toolkit
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Professional Learning Resources
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PEARL is at your fingertips anytime, anywhere so you can learn at your own pace. That means no schedules, no due dates, and no nonsense. Get started today at pearl.psea.org.
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For a list of webinars, book discussions, and member well-being sessions hosted by the Center for Professional Learning in March, click here. For April, click here.
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Webinars, Events, and Other Campus Happenings
Teacher Leadership Institute (TLI)
Join Student PSEA at University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg on March 19 for the Teacher Leadership Institute, a conference open to all Pennsylvania education majors and high school seniors interested in becoming a teacher. To register, visit upgspsea.wixsite.com/tli2022.
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Connect with Student PSEA on social media
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The Source provides you with pertinent information, interesting features, and valuable resources on your journey as a Student PSEA member.
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