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
- Registration for the 2024 Conference and Convention closes March 8
- Latest PSEA podcast: Student PSEA’s Emily Jett and Amber Bloom
- Student teacher stipend program fast facts
- PSEA is seeking summer interns
- ICYMI: Student PSEA graduation sashes are available
- Award and scholarship opportunities
- Upcoming professional development events
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Registration for the 2024 Conference and Convention closes March 8
The 2024 Student PSEA Conference and Convention in Lancaster is right around the corner. The last day to register is this Friday, March 8.
Why attend the conference? Click the video thumbnail to hear from Student PSEA President Emily Jett about what you can look forward to.
Attendees will network with fellow aspiring educators from across Pennsylvania and hear from current educators like keynote speaker Elizabeth Raff, 2022 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year. Student PSEA awards and A.P.E.X. awards will be presented, and Interactive Learning Project competitions will take place at the conference.
The annual Outreach to Teach community service project will be held at Hamilton Elementary School. The service project aims to make a difference in the lives of those who attend and work at the school and in the community. Transportation and dinner will be provided.
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Latest PSEA podcast: Student PSEA’s Emily Jett and Amber Bloom
In the latest episode of “Duty Free Lunch,” we sit down with Student PSEA President Emily Jett and Vice President Amber Bloom to discuss their experiences as aspiring educators, how student teacher stipends will keep people in the profession, and more. This episode is hosted by PSEA President Aaron Chapin and Vice President Jeff Ney.
You can listen to “Duty Free Lunch” wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to subscribe so you’ll know when new episodes drop.
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Student teacher stipend program fast facts
The Pennsylvania Student Teacher Support Program, administered through the Pennsylvania Higher Education Association Agency (PHEAA), will pay student teachers for the work that they do during their 12 weeks of student teaching. Here is what you should know.
- On Dec. 13, House Bill 301 was signed into law authorizing a student teacher stipend program with an initial $10 million in funding.
- On Feb. 6, Gov. Josh Shapiro unveiled his FY 2024-25 proposed budget that includes a $5 million increase to the program. This would bring the total investment in student teacher stipends to $15 million at the beginning of the fall 2024 semester.
- The Pennsylvania Student Teacher Support Program grants:
- $10,000 to student teachers who meet the program's requirements,
- An additional $5,000 to student teachers working in schools with higher teacher vacancies or in areas that struggle to attract student teachers, and
- $2,500 to teachers who mentor student teachers.
The Pennsylvania Student Teacher Support Program will be available to student teachers beginning in the 2024-25 academic year. Applications for the 2024-25 academic year will be available in April 2024.
Details about the Pennsylvania Student Teacher Support Program are still being finalized. To stay informed, visit www.pheaa.org/partner-access/schools/pa-student-teacher-support-program/.
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PSEA is seeking summer interns
PSEA is hiring two in-person summer interns to work 30 to 40 hours a week at PSEA's headquarters office in Harrisburg. Interns will work in multiple PSEA divisions to learn various aspects of union work.
Applicants should have an interest in labor and education, and should possess strong interpersonal, problem-solving, research, writing, and self-supporting computer skills.
Compensation for these positions is $21 per hour. A $2,000 housing stipend is available for candidates outside of the greater Harrisburg area. A resume and cover letter should be submitted to jobs@psea.org no later than Thursday, March 28. Virtual interviews will be held on Wednesday, April 3, and Friday, April 5.
ICYMI: Student PSEA graduation sashes are now available
The PSEAWear online store now offers Student PSEA graduation sashes to celebrate and honor your PSEA involvement and achievements on your big day. Supplies are limited, so don't wait. Click the button to order your sash and have it shipped directly to you before graduation.
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Award and scholarship opportunities
Nominate an outstanding Student PSEA chapter, member, servant leader, or faculty advisor for a Student PSEA award to recognize the dedication, service, and excellence they bring to PSEA. Nominations must be submitted on or by March 18. Awards will be presented at the 2024 Student PSEA Conference and Convention.
The Northeastern Region PSEA-Retired Scholarship is available for junior education majors who have graduated from a school district in the Northeastern region. Completed applications must be postmarked by Wednesday, April 10. Questions should be sent to Laurie Tylutki at ltylutki@gmail.com. Click here for more information.
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Upcoming professional development opportunities
2024 TLI Education Conference
Join Student PSEA's Southwestern Region for the 2024 TLI Education Conference on Saturday, April 13 at the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg. Attendees will network with fellow aspiring educators, participate in a PSEA-PACE raffle, and more. Click here to register.
Webinars
• Fostering a "Growth Mindset" in the Classroom Today: Shifting the Focus to Growth and Development with Assessment & Grades Rather than Measurement for Sorting & Classification (ECE Series): March 13, 7 p.m.
• Be Prepared: Efficient and Informed IEP Meetings (ECE Series): March 20, 7 p.m.
Book Discussions
• Science Cross-Cutting Concepts Picture Book Study: March 5, 7 p.m.
• Flip Your Classroom: Reach Every Student in Every Class Every Day (Revised Edition): April 3, 7 p.m.
New! EDGE Speaker Series
EDGE brings pre‐professionals, experienced teachers, and other education professionals together to collaborate and discuss the issues facing public education and the profession. Interested in inviting an EDGE speaker to your Student PSEA chapter event? Review the list of available topics and email students@psea.org with a presentation topic, event details, and contact information.
New! NSTOY-PA TEACH Program
NSTOY-PA is a statewide organization of teachers who have been named Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year finalists and are available for speaking engagements. Interested in inviting a finalist to attend and/or speak at your Student PSEA chapter event? Click here to submit a speaker request.
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