Most of the listings are self-explanatory; here are three  clarifications:

“Repeal of Negotiations” created [...Read More...KNOX COUNTY’S LEGISLATORS: HOW THEY VOTED]]]> Here is a summary of how our Knox County legislators voted during the first half of the current legislative session in regard to issues important to educators. Thanks goes to Bill Bell, Legislative Contact Team, for supplying and clarifying the list.

Most of the listings are self-explanatory; here are three  clarifications:

“Repeal of Negotiations” created the Collaborative Conferencing Act (PECCA).

The “alteration of TCRS” refers to the removal of our right to elect our representatives to the retirement board (Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System).

“No Vote” simply means the legislator did not vote.  It does not indicate support of or opposition to any specific bill.

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Strategic Goal: AA 1: High Expectations and Academic Rigor Knowing the “facts” will be insufficient for our survival and success in the 21st Century. In this information age, productive citizens will be those [...Read More...Professional Development Offered by your KCEA]]]> Critical Thinking: Strategies and Practices for Teaching Critical Thinking Skills in the Classroom  February 16, 2012 4:30 – 7:30 KCEA Office

Strategic Goal: AA 1: High Expectations and Academic Rigor
Knowing the “facts” will be insufficient for our survival and success in the 21st Century. In this information age, productive citizens will be those who can bring well-developed critical thinking skills to bear on the challenges and problems of the day. This workshop provides an introduction to strategies for teaching critical thinking in all subject areas.
(All teachers, all grade levels)

Building Academic Vocabulary   April 12, 2012 4:30 – 7:30  KCEA Office

Strategic Goal AASG1: High Expectations and Academic Rigor; AG2: High Quality Instruction
Since true vocabulary development involves more than recitation of the definition or looking up words in the glossary, this workshop is designed to help develop additional vocabulary strategies for K-10 teachers across the core curriculum. Using the key terms identified through the Tennessee Academic Vocabulary project, participants will be introduced to a six-step process and a comprehensive approach to teaching academic vocabulary based on the strategies identified by researchers, Robert Marzano and Debra Pickering.
(K-10 teachers in reading/language arts, math, science, and social studies)  3 hours unscheduled in-service credit

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There were 2,571 certified votes (about 60% of eligible voters).

2,466 (57.32% of all eligible voters) voted “yes” for collaborative conferencing. There were 105 “no” votes (2.4% of all eligible voters). Requesting representation are [...Read More...Collaborative Conferencing Passes!]]]>    WE DID IT!!!

KCEA won 81% of the total votes to represent educators the Collaborative Conferencing process!

Voting Breakdown:

There were 2,571 certified votes (about 60% of eligible voters).

2,466 (57.32% of all eligible voters) voted “yes” for collaborative conferencing. There were 105 “no” votes (2.4% of all eligible voters).
Requesting representation are the following totals:

Knox County Education Association (KCEA) – 2,073 votes for 81% of the total vote
Professional Educators of Tennessee (PET)- 232 votes for 10% of the total vote
Unaffiliated – 208 for 8% of the total vote
None of the above – 26 for 1% of the total vote

Congratulations! Thanks to all who took the time to vote!

It is clear that the majority of certified employees of Knox County Schools want a voice in how our schools are operated for the best interests of our students and employees.

We know that a lot of people worked very hard to make this happen. THANK YOU!!!

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Please be sure to check your email for a message from votenet.com to get your secure code to vote for Collaborative Conferencing in Knox County.  The link in the email will take you directly to the poll.

For Knox County to be able to enter into the Collaborative Conferencing process, 50% of the [...Read More...Vote for Collaborative Conferencing in Knox County Schools!]]]>  

Please be sure to check your email for a message from votenet.com to get your secure code to vote for Collaborative Conferencing in Knox County.  The link in the email will take you directly to the poll.

For Knox County to be able to enter into the Collaborative Conferencing process, 50% of the certified teaching staff plus 1 must vote in favor of it.  Please vote FOR Collaborative Conferencing.

After that, you will be asked what group you want to represent you.  The Knox County Education Association, of course!

When you submit your vote, you will see a confirmation page and a link to your receipt. That page also lets you know that your vote has been successfully recorded.

KCEA has extensive experience advocating for students, educators, and public schools and is located right here, in Knoxville.  Please encourage all of your colleagues to vote for KCEA to represent us in Collaborative Conferencing in Knox County.

If you have questions, please post them below, and we will answer them as soon as possible.

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