Bargaining for Next Contract to Begin
 Monday, November 2 will mark the first session of bargaining between MCEA and MCPS. Negotiating a new contract is not expected to be an easy task, given the backdrop of a barely recovering economy, a year without COLAs, and a strong demand to address time and workload issues -- which is yet to be fully understood by the MCPS administration.
MCEA members have shown a great deal of reason, having chosen to forgo cost-of-living raises and avoid layoffs for this year. Unfortunately, while pocketbooks are feeling less substantial, so too is planning time to insure quality instruction. Learn more
Reporting Grades: Expectations
Three years ago, a special committee made up of representatives of the MCPS administration, and MCEA and its members proposed a three week window for the posting of grades. Learn more
On the Job
Understanding the Professional Growth System
The Teacher Professional Growth System (TPGS) Handbook has only changed minimally for the ’09-’10 school year. Learn more
Observations: Making Them Effective
Receiving thoughtful feedback and reflecting on your classroom performance can be very productive and rewarding – if done right. Learn more
Post-Observation Conference & Report
The post observation conference is an extension of the observation and data from the observation should be corrected, clarified and extended.
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Teacher Tips
Real Life Math (grades 2-4)
Here’s a math activity that you may want to consider. Consider the purchase of a major appliance and do some comparison-shopping. Learn more
Trading Germs (grades 6-9)
This lesson is a twist on a frequently used AIDS lesson. It helps students understand that people can carry flu and cold germs and can infect other people even if they themselves don't feel sick. Learn more
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