OFT Update (e-newsletter)
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In this edition: • • STRS Defers Payment of Performance Based Incentives • Nominations Sought for National Teachers Hall of Fame • AFT Asks Locals to Update Membership Lists |
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• OFT Supports Governor’s Plans for Tax Freeze • Workshop Features Details of Governor's Ed Reform Plan (HB1) • Schools to Watch Applications Due Oct. 16 • Draft Common Core Standards Available for Public Comment • Physical Education Academic Content Standards Training Workshops Set • What Do Guidance Counselors, Librarians, School Psychologists Contribute? • Registration Open for |
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In this edition: • OFT Taps Experience to Fill Health, Retirement Consultant Role • Race to the Top Will Provide Federal Grants to States • Funding Simulations for • • Apply for the 2010 Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program • |
Special pension update: · STRS Finalizes Recommended Changes to Stabilize Pension · School Employees Retirement Board Recommends Changes |
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In this edition: • Leaders Scrutinize, Weigh in on ‘Race to the Top’ Education Fund Rules • SERS to Consider Findings on Pension Changes • Members Sought for Committees Developing New Initiatives • Supreme Court Refuses to Dismiss Suit Seeking to Stall Revenue Via Slots • Feedback Sought on Revision of Science Standards • Teaching Gifted Children in the Regular Classroom • OFT Local Leaders' Conference Set for Sept. 11-12 • Funding for National Board Stipends, Reimbursement Eliminated • ODE Issues Highly Qualified Teacher Toolkit • Teachers Needed for Survey on Autism Spectrum Disorders |
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A Special Edition on Pension and Retiree Health Care: In this edition: • STRS decisions on long-term stability to be made Aug. 20-21 • Changes in STRS Health Care Program Reduce Premiums • SERS Board Reviews Options to Achieve Solvency • Groups Unite to Oppose Pension Fund Raid • Registration Closes July 31 for ‘Great Teachers Make Great Schools’ |
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• Register for ‘Great Teachers Make Great Schools’ Conference Aug. 9-11 • AFT’s QuEST Conference Focuses on ‘Investing in Our Future’ • Teachers Needed to Participate in Survey on Autism Spectrum Disorders • Two OFT-staffed High Schools Make Newsweek List of 1500 Best • INFOhio Provides Resources for Students, Parents, Educators • State Board Adopts Physical Education Content Standards |
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• OFT Suggestions Included in House Education Reform Plan • Governor, U.S. Secretary of Education Host Columbus Rally May 8 • New Board Leadership Ends Violations Against • OFT to Host First Summer Golf Outing June 18 - Sign up Now • Union Leadership Institute Registration Open • ‘Great Teachers Make Great Schools’ Conference Aug. 9-11 • Much Thanks During Teacher Appreciation Week • AFT Informs Members with Swine Flu Fact Sheet • New Grants Help Union Members Save for College • AP Grant Available to Help Low-income Students |
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• STRS Election: Vote for Preslan, McGreevy and Correthers Before May 4 • Attend Education Lobby Days April 28, May 12 • Mooney Scholarship Applications Due April 30 • CFT Elects Sellers New President • Union Leadership Institute Registration Open • Social Security Offset, Windfall Elimination Proposed • Send in License Renewals Now • OFT Can Help Locals During Levy Campaign Time • CASA Seeks Educators as Volunteers • Register for Assistive Technology Seminar • Summer Institute Features Jazz as Teaching Tool |
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• Pension Board Reviews Options for Addressing Economic Crisis • SERS Board Focuses on Health Care Preservation • OFT Endorses 3 for STRS Board; Votes Must Be Cast Before May 4 • Education Lobby Days Set for April 28, May 12 • Mooney Scholarship Applications Due April 30 • Union Leadership Institute: Register Now for June 22-24 Workshops • |
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• Economic Recovery Plan Includes Education • Teacher Leaders Respond to 2009 State of the State, Budget • Training Conference Addresses Health Care Plans • AFT Hosts PSRP Conference |
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• OFT Members Appointed to State Board of Education • AFT Pushes for Economic Recovery Plan that Invests in Education • OFT Endorses Preslan for Retiree Seat on STRS Board • State Deals with Impact of Economic Crisis: ODE IDs $30M in Budget Cuts • Jan. 28 Registration Deadline Nears for OFT Convention |
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• Special Education Voucher Bill Defeated, May Return • Governor Asks Public to Join in Plea for Federal Assistance to States • ODE seeks Master Teacher program best practices from school districts • Free Credit Score From • Constitutional Amendments for OFT Convention Due Dec. 28 • Upcoming Conferences, Meetings of Interest |
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• STRS Data Breach Issues Being Addressed by Health Care Service Providers • World AIDS Day Dec. 1: Articles, Information, Activity Kits for Affiliates and Classrooms • Background Check Requirements Clarified for Renewing Licenses, Permits • Young Writers Contest Deadline is Jan. 15 • • College Guidebook Targets Underserved Students |
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In this edition • House, Senate Name New Leaders Following Election • Voters OK Majority of School Levies On Fall Ballot • Website Captures Teachable Moments from Obama Campaign • • OFT to Host 71st Annual Convention Feb. 26-28 • AFT Criticizes Lobbying of For-Profit Colleges • e-Tech • Conference Highlights Benefits of Professional Learning Communities • Center for School Improvement Leadership Institute • ODE Seeks Applicants for Parent Advisory Councils |
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• Election Results Bring Powerful Promise of Hope to Nation, State o What Should President Obama’s Priorities Be? • Final SERB Decision Rules for • AFT Contest Seeks Best Ideas for Inclusive Schools |
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• Medical Mutual Investigates Missing Data • 12: The Number of Days Left Until |
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• • Obama: A President Educators Can Work With • OFT President Featured Labor Leader on Campaign Trail § Volunteers Needed for Walks, Phone Banks • STRS Honors OFT’s Grim • Pension Benefits Safe in Time of Turmoil |
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• ODE Clarifies Background Checks, Inactivation of Certificates • Long-term View, Diversified Portfolio Serve STRS Well • Two OFT Members Vie for State Board of Education • • Teachers Endorse Cordray for Ohio Attorney General • • OFT Mourns Loss of Health, Retirement Consultant • 7 OFT Representatives Part of |
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• AFT Endorses Obama for President, Elects New Slate of National Officers • TFT’s Lawrence Elected AFT Vice President • OFT: McCain Ignorant to Needs of Public School Children • Master Teacher Training Sessions • Response to Intervention – What is it? |
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• Final Misconduct Bill Includes Penalties for False Reports o Deadline Sept. 5 for Some Educator Background Checks • Schools Must Track Missing Children’s Records |
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• OFT Applauds Quick Action to Remove AG • Hit the Streets in Labor Walks May 17 • Stop Special Education Vouchers • Myers Elected to STRS Board • Register by May 30 for Ohio Literacy Institute • K-12 STEM Curriculum Resources Available • National Board Certification Stipend Deadline May 30 |
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• $2,000 Tom Mooney Memorial Scholarship Deadline is May 15 • Register by May 9 for Ohio Schools to Watch Info Session • National Board Certification Stipend Deadline May 30 • 2008 Summer ULI Set for June 23-25 • Upcoming Events |
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In this issue: • Misconduct Bill Set for Tuesday Hearing Before House Education Committee • • Teacher Leaders Endorse 57 State Legislative Candidates |
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• Governor Proposes Education Reform Ideas • OFT Challenges White Hat Charter Schools’ Tax-Exempt Status • Charter School PAC Fined $5.2 million for Illegal Contributions • STRS Ballots in the Mail, 2 Candidates Running • • • Most • |
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• Save Money by Aligning Educator Licenses • Discounted Convention Registration Closes March 19 • • Quolke Elected CTU President • View Summaries of House, Senate Education Committee Hearings |
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• OFT Welcomes New Local at • Mark Your Calendar: OFT Lobby Day is March 11 • OFT Members Take on Health Care Role • Catalyst • Teacher Leadership Group Launches Website • March 19 Early Registration Deadline for OFT Convention |
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• One-Day ULI Sessions Set for March 15 • State Licensure Fees Go Up March 1 - Renew Now at the Lower Rate • OFT Lobby Day March 11 - Plan to Participate • Governor’s Bold Plan Connects Economy, Jobs to Education • Bush Proposes $300 Million Federal Voucher Program • 2008 OFT Convention: Make Your Reservation Now |
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• SERB Orders • Professional Code of Conduct Draft to be Available Online • One-Day ULI Sessions Set for March 15 • 6 OFT Representatives Win Delegate Elections for • 2008 OFT Convention: Constitutional Changes, Resolutions Due Feb. 17 • Membership Card Program Kicks Off • Senate Swears In New Member, Caucus Leaders • Summaries of House, Senate Education Committee Hearings Now Online • LaCour Named 2007 Labor Leader by Black Caucus of State Legislators |
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• Best High Schools List Includes 10 in OFT-Represented Districts • New Class of National Board Certified Teachers Includes 16 from OFT • Former OFT Vice President Russell Scott Dies at 79 • AFT Retirees Discover New Ways to Return to Their Roots • Apply for AFT Scholarships, Grants • Use AFT Membership Card for Discounts • Deadline March 26 for 2008 OFT Convention Rooms • National Teachers Hall of Fame Deadline Jan. 2 |
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· Teacher Leaders Endorse · Rules for Handling Teacher Misconduct Finalized
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In this issue: · Coalition Recognizes Success in Public Schools
· House OKs Bill To Extend Tax Break for K-12 Educators
· Strickland Endorses
· NCLB Reauthorization Put on Hold Until Next Year
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· Signatures, Signatures: Turn ’em in Now Please - Education Amendment Notes · Local Presidents Testify in Support of Governor’s Budget Testimony Bolsters Blue Postcard Campaign · · Is Your · AFT's Summer Learning Calendar - Tour |
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· AFT Report: · Rep. Garrison Proposes Kindergarten Funding Instead of Tax Cut for the Rich · Private Schools Lack Perceived Advantage Over Public Schools · Convention News: AFT Members Bolster Their Strength with Dues Increase, Stands on Higher Ed Staffing, NCLB · Taft Replaces Longtime Public School Supporter with |
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In this issue: · Grants for National Board Certification Available through June 16 |
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In this issue: · STRS Sticker Day is Tomorrow – Elect Brackett, Fredrick · Lawmakers Expand Voucher Eligibility · · State Board Member |
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In this issue: · STRS Candidates Brackett, Fredrick Gather Endorsements · Strickland, Brown Bring Crowds to their Feet at Convention · OFT Announces Political Endorsements · Report Unveils Corporate Control of ‘Community’ Schools · Lawmakers Seek to Expand Vouchers · Hands Off Our Health Care Campaign: Board Seeks Termination of Unbid Contract |
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· Wal-Mart is Most Costly Business to Ohio Taxpayers · Coalition Protests Illegal Board Meeting · Fredrick, Brackett Qualify for Ballot in STRS Election · Corporate Campaign Donors Outpace Labor 25-to-1 |
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In this issue: · OFT Testifies for Charter Accountability Bill, Lobbies Against Special Ed Voucher · Additional Petitions Sought for STRS Candidates · AFT Blasts Bush’s Budget Plan for Education, Health Care · Insurance Companies Believed to · Teachers Mourn Loss of Former CTU President Kolach · Convention Registration Due Feb. 13 |
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In this issue: · Ohio Lacks Foundation to Reach Governor’s Goals · Coalition Questions Legal Standing of Health Care Board · Husted to Push for More Vouchers · Convention Deadline: Register by Feb. 13 |
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· OFT Endorses Strickland for Governor, Brown for · STRS Campaign Clarifies Petition Rules · Executive Council Opposes 65-cent Mandate · State Board Balks on Removing Creationism from Curriculum · Convention News: Register by Feb. 13 for Discount |
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· Help Needed to Collect STRS Petition Signatures · Convention Deadline: Amendments, Resolutions Due Jan. 7 · Hands Off Our Health Care What Are They Up to Now? · AFL-CIO Listening Tour Across |
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In this issue: · OFT Backs 2 in Upcoming · GOP Candidates for Governor Agree: Privatize Public Schools · Owens Locals OK Contracts · · State Awards No-Bid Contract to Consultant · Republican Stewart Introduces School Funding Legislation · Blackwell Plan Likely to Cut Staff Who Help Students, Teachers · Convention Amendments, Resolutions Due Jan. 7 · Executive Council, Standing Committees to Meet Jan. 7 |
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· Challenging Constitutionality of Charter Schools · OFT Renews Call for Disaster Relief Fund Contributions |
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· Attend Supreme Court Hearing on Charter Lawsuit · Don’t Pay More For Less Health Care · State Board Considers Voucher, · US House Reconciliation Bill is a 'Sham and a Shame' · Union’s Disaster Relief Fund Now at $674,000 · Impact of Reform · House Should Examine · Results of School Levies and Tax Issue on the Nov. 8 Ballot · High School Teachers - Interested in a Study Program in |
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· Vote YES on Issues 2, 3, 4 and 5 – Election Day is Tuesday · OFT Exposes Life Skills Charter Schools’ Failure to Test Students or Account for Public Tax Dollars · Bill Seeks to Change How School Time is Counted · House to Vote on Teacher Conduct Bill · End of School Year is Deadline to be ‘Highly Qualified’ · Supplemental Educational Services Flexibility |
Join AFT’s Hurricane Relief Efforts: Your Union Colleagues Need Your Help Last month’s Hurricane Wilma devastated AFT locals in |
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In this issue: • Senate to Consider Rules Change on Investigation of Misconduct • OFT Local Presidents’ Conference Mobilizes Leadership • Head Start Providers Can Implement Employment Discrimination • Ohioans for a Fair Minimum Wage Need Petition Signatures • OFT Executive Council, Standing Committees to Meet Oct. 8 |
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• Hands Off Our Health Care Uncovers Confusion Among Legislators • Election Reform Coalition Gains Endorsements • • AFT Disaster Relief Fund Needs Your Help |
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• Hands Off Our Health Care Campaign Needs You • Anti-Corruption Amendments Make Fall Ballot: RON Coalition Pushes for Passage of Issues 2, 3, 4, 5 • Significant Improvements in Test Scores • Result from Hard Work of • Tools for Teaching English Language Learners Available Online • Ohio Schools to Watch Nominations Sought • Notice: Legislature Moves Testing to May • Attention: National Board Certification Candidates 2005 |
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In this issue: · Relief Funds Help Working Families, Colleagues Impacted by Hurricane Katrina Disaster |
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In this issue: · Welcome Back: OFT Sets Agenda for New School Year
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In this issue: · 13 New Privately Operated Charters Slated for OFT Districts · Inquiries by Senator, OFT Member Lead to Resignation · Attorney General Opens Charter Investigation at OFT’s Request
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In this issue: • Schools Chartered by Lucas County Agency May Not be Legal • OFT Executive Committee Actions • OFT Empowers Members to Make Congressional Visits • Few Break Party Ranks on State Budget |
