ISTA Members: Let's Connect This Fall
09/10/2015

 

Beginning tonight in Fort Wayne, ISTA Government Relations is hitting the road again and we want to hear from you.

 

Teachers and Educational Support Professionals alike—We need your input and real world stories on the issues most affecting your work, your profession, and the students you serve. 

 

 

Join your colleagues for a collaborative evening of conversation and refreshments at one of ISTA’s Fall Forums. After a brief discussion of policy issues, you will have the opportunity to engage in a group dialogue offering your views and solutions.

 

Come prepared to discuss:

 

Teacher Shortages

At the start of the school year, Indiana is experiencing teacher shortages across the state. We’ll discuss the growing debate over its existence, cause, relevance and what we can do about it.

 

Delayed Test Results

Accountability is responding to student needs. Determining where they are and moving them forward. Let’s talk about addressing student needs, school accountability levels, teacher evaluation results and salary increases.

 

Salary & Benefits & Bargaining
Bargaining laws changed dramatically a few years ago. We now have a few years under our belts operating under the new laws. What have learned?  What do you need that is not being addressed?

 

Working Conditions
Teachers continue to work hard to support their students and advance learning in schools. Resources to support teachers are key. Here, we’ll discuss class sizes, professional development opportunities and more.

 

Interested in another topic? 
Share your thoughts on other relevant issues that are affecting student learning and teaching. 

 

See the event agenda for more information. Join the conversation!

 

Schedule of Events

 

September 10 – 6 p.m. Fort Wayne – Univ of St. Francis, Achatz Hall 2701 Spring St, Fort Wayne, IN 46808	September 23 – 5:30 p.m. Indianapolis – ISTA Shadeland Office 6910 N Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220
September 30 – 6 p.m. Mishawaka – Windsor Park Conference Center 4020 Edison Lakes Pkwy, Mishawaka, IN 46545	October 6 – 6 p.m. Lafayette – IBEW Local 668 2535 S 30th St, Lafayette, IN 47909
October 8 – 5:30 p.m. Kokomo – Kokomo Ivy Tech Event Center 1500 North Reed Road, Kokomo, IN 46901	October 13 – 5:30 p.m. Evansville – ISTA Southwest Office 701 John Street, Evansville, IN 47713
October 14 – 5:30 p.m. North Vernon – Jennings County Public Library 2375 N State Hwy 3, North Vernon, IN 47265	October 15 – 5:30 p.m. Bloomington – Bloomington Convention Center 302 S College Ave, Bloomington, IN 47403
October 20 – 6:00 p.m. Valparaiso – Ivy Tech Valparaiso 3100 Ivy Tech Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383	October 29 – 5:30 p.m. New Albany – Prosser Career Education Center 4202 Charlestown Road, New Albany, IN 47150
All times are local.

Additional events may be added in the coming weeks.