Lunchroom

Hall - Outside the Gym

8:00 am - 8:55 am OPENING SESSION
ALABAMA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
6
UniServ
District
ALABAMA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
MARSHALL COUNTY
Rhonda Jett
UniServ Director, District 6
rhondaj@alaedu.org
256.352.8714
ALABAMA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Sheila Cornelison
UniServ Director, District 34
sheilac@alaedu.org
256.259.1793
Guntersville Middle School
Guntersville, AL June 24, 2014
7:30 am - 8:00 am REGISTRATION
CAREER & COLLEGE READY FOR THE 21
st
CENTURY
CLOSING REMARKS/DOOR PRIZES 3:30 pm
LUNCH 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm: THE BASICS OF BEING AN ASSOCIATION REPREPRESENTATIVE
BREAK 10:20 am - 10:35 am
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TRUE COLORS:
DIVERSITY TRAINING
PART 1
Charlotte Frattini
NEA Member Benefts
ROOM 210
THE FRUITS OF OUR LABORS:
PLANNING FOR YOUR
RETIREMENT
Bob Crowe
Retirement Systems of Alabama
ROOM 135
USING POSITIVE
COMMUNICATION STRATEGY
IN DEALING WITH DIFFICULT
STUDENTS AND PARENTS
Charmelle Lewis
AEA UniServ Director
ROOM 131
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TRUE COLORS:
DIVERSITY TRAINING
PART 2
Charlotte Frattini
NEA Member Benefts
21ST CENTURY TECHNOLOGY
& APPLICATION FOR TODAYS
TEACHERS: ENHANCING
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
WITH APPS
Jackie Jennings
Fort Payne Technology
BEING A
PROFESSIONAL
IN PUBLIC
EDUCATION
Lanny Lancaster
AEA UniServ Director
EMPLOYEE LEAVE: PROFESSIONAL,
SICK, PERSONAL, OJI - BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT, FMLA
Brenda Thompson
AEA UniServ Director
21ST CENTURY TECHNOLOGY
& APPLICATION FOR TODAYS
TEACHERS: ENHANCING
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
WITH APPS
Jackie Jennings
Fort Payne Technology
CPR TRAINING
FOR
EDUCATION EMPLOYEES
PART 1
Mary Jo Chandler
CPR Instructor
BREAK 2:05 pm - 2:15 pm
STUDENTS FIRST:
THE TENURE LAW
Sheila Cornelison
AEA UniServ Director
MAKING SOCIAL MEDIA WORK
FOR YOU IN YOUR EDUCATIONAL
CAPACITY
Jennifer Stephens
Educator, Arab School System
CPR TRAINING FOR
EDUCATION EMPLOYEES
PART 2
Mary Jo Chandler
CPR Instructor 2
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Students First: the Tenure Law
Presenter: Sheila Cornelison, AEA UniServ Director
In July 2011, a tenure law that had served public education in our state for approximately 70 years was
replaced by what is referred to as Students First. Hear about the changes brought about by the Act from
an expert in the feld and understand your rights to due process under the new provisions. Know how this
law afects not only those hoping to gain tenure/non-probationary status but those who have attained the
goal.
CPR Training for Education Employees (Part 1 & Part 2)
Presenter: Mary Jo Chandler, CPR Instructor
Education employees, especially those dealing with special needs students and athletic activities need to
know CPR and become certifed. This session will teach you what you need to know and certify you in CPR.
All attendees will receive a certifcation card in CPR.
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Being a Professional in Public Education
Presenter: Lanny Lancaster, AEA UniServ Director
Few would argue against the premise that those who work in our public schools make personal sacrifces. Being a
role-model for students requires not only professional accountability on the job but it comes with a standard that
must be maintained outside the work environment. Public education and the well-being of our students is not what
we do. It becomes who we are in and out of the school setting. With that charge comes the responsibility of being a
professional at all times. Eligible for professional development credit.
Using Positive Communication Strategy in Dealing with Difcult Students and Parents
Presenter: Charmelle Lewis, AEA UniServ Director
Everyone, at some point in time, will be faced in dealing with another who has a diferent point of view. Sometimes
it seems like we cant efectively communicate our message to another. Maybe there is a confict with a parent or
student or perhaps an uncomfortable situation with a colleague or supervisor? Being prepared to work with others
toward the same objective of improving student achievement should be everyones goal. To prepare you for handling
those delicate situations is the purpose of this session. Eligible for professional development credit.
21st Century Technology and Application for Todays Teachers: Enhancing Curriculum and
Instruction with Apps
Presenter: Jackie Jennings, Fort Payne Technology
Need 21st Century technology to teach 21st Century students? Looking for a better way to instruct
curriculum, manage student behavior, and promote self-reliance and sufciency by constructing lessons
that appeal to todays students? Need to communicate with parents, colleagues, or the community? Are
you a novice or is your iPad a best friend in your classroom. This session explores not only the types of
classroom friendly apps available to our profession but it teaches how to use this interactive forum as a tool
to enhance what you do every day in support of the learning process. Eligible for professional development
credit.
Making Social Media Work for You in Your Educational Capacity
Presenter: Jennifer Stephens, Educator,Arab School System
Need to create a Facebook page for your students? Looking for a better way to communicate with parents,
colleagues, or the community? This session explores not only the types of social media available to our profession but
it demonstrates how to use this interactive forum as a tool to enhance what you do every day for the students and in
support of the learning process. Eligible for professional development credit.
True Colors: Diversity Training
Presenter: Charlotte Frattini, NEA Member Benefts
Discover true colors and better understand how to build school communities and foster positive
working relationships with all stakeholders of the learning process. True Colors is an interactive
session and participants leave with a powerful tool that can help optimize communication strategies
within the diversity of todays classrooms. This NEA sponsored workshop not only engages it
enlightens while being fun for all who attend. Eligible for professional development credit.
The Fruits of Our Labors: Planning for Your Retirement
Presenter: Bob Crowe, Retirement Systems Field Services
We become education employees to make a diference. We sacrifce our time, our eforts and our
own fnancial resources in order for students to have the basics needed to succeed in our classrooms
and in society. However, there comes a time when those who serve in our public schools are ready to
make the transition from employee to retiree. Be prepared to make the most of your retirement and
your retirement account.
The Basics of Being an Association Representative
Presenters: Rhonda Jett, AEA UniServ Director and Sheila Cornelison, AEA UniServ Director
Interested in becoming an association representative at your school? Been an AR for years but
want to learn more in order to serve your fellow AEA family members? As a work-site association
representative, you are the vital link between the member and their professional organization.
In essence, YOU are the Alabama Education Association. Veteran or novice, attend this session
to acquire new information or to hone your skills as a work-place leader and advocate for public
education.
Employee Leave: Professional, Sick, Personal, OJI - Board of Adjustment, FMLA
Presenter: Brenda Thompson, AEA UniServ Director
Ever wonder about the diference between taking personal or sick leave? What is an on-the-job-
injury and what do I do if I get hurt at work? Ive never heard of FMLA. What is it and why do I need
FMLA? These and many more questions will be answered and you will come out of this session with
a working knowledge of employee leave and the how, why, and when to use this beneft. .
CAREER & COLLEGE READY FOR THE 21
st
CENTURY
ALABAMA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Guntersville Middle School
Guntersville, AL June 24, 2014 Session Descriptors
Sessions qualifying for a CEU will be indicated at the end of descriptor.