Local Control Funding Formula CTA believes the state and federal government should provide adequate funding for education in order for schools districts to fulfill the goals of providing a quality education and necessary resources to meet the individual needs of all students. We agree with the Governor that we must make education in our state …
Category: teachers
Mar 09
High standards pay off for Teacher of the Year
High standards pay off for Teacher of the Year Ainsley Harris By Lanz Christian Bañes/Times-Herald staff writer Posted: 03/08/2014 01:07:04 AM PST Cooper Elementary School teacher Ainsley Harris, center, poses with a few of her fourth-grade students Friday in front of a school mural. Harris was named this week the Vallejo City Unified School …
Dec 07
Special Election
There will be a Special Election for VEA Vice Preseident and CTA State Council Representative. Voting will take place from Wednesday, December 11 through Thursday, December 19th at each school site. [notice]There will be a Special Election for VEA Vice Preseident and CTA State Council Representative. Voting will take place from Wednesday, December 11 through …
Dec 05
VEA’s Toys for Tots Drive
VEA’s Toys for Tots drive was a huge success! Many thanks to all those who participated. The toys were delivered into the welcoming hands of our Armed Forces at Rep Council on December 5th. Donations will continue to be accepted at many drop-off points including Toys ‘R’ Us in Vallejo and Solano Mall. More information can be found …
Nov 27
Congratulations Teacher of the Year!
Congratulations to one of VEA’s own teachers for being selected as a CaliforniaTeacher of the Year! We are so proud of Angelo “Ang” Bracco, 6th to 8th grade special education teacher at Solano Middle School. Congrats Mr. Bracco!
Sep 26
Evaluations, Calendar Survey & Organizing Committee
Almost every year we have unit members raise valid issues and concerns regarding the evaluation process. We have around 70 new colleagues this year, so I really think it is important to makes sure that there is a clear understanding of this process. Attached you will find the CSTP’s quick guide. I’ve pulled the Standards …
Sep 24
Updates on Calendar and Evaluations
VEA Calendar Survey Unit members should receive a hard copy of the calendar survey in their mailboxes within the next few days. For those to prefer to take it online, an online version has been created. As always, only do ONE survey – either the hard copy or the online version – do not do …
Aug 27
Important VEA Updates
Class Sizes Per Article 10.2.1, site managers have 10 student days to adjust class sizes or caseloads. On the 11th student day, members start notifying their managers if they continue to be over. Payment for overages begin on the 11 student day, however, site managers have an additional five student days to bring class size …
Aug 22
Come get your VEA Swag!
VEA is pleased to announce the opening of our VEA Store – We Are Educators. We have a variety of items, including shirts (for men, women and babies!), mugs, skins for your computers and a host of other items. You can buy your VEA swag by going to our VEA Store. VEA earns a small …
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