NEA Caucus Leaders to Advocate for Arts Educators in Pre-RA Meetings

NEA FINE ARTS CAUCUS LEADERS HEAD TO DC TO WORK FOR NEA ARTS EDUCATORS --NEA Fine Arts Caucus Executive Board member, Ginger Fox (CA), and NEA Fine Arts Caucus National Chair, Tom McLaughlin (IA), travel to Washington DC next week to work with NEA Policy folks, Mike Kaspar and Becky Wissink, to discuss the National Coalition for Core Arts Standards soft launch, concerns about trends we are seeing in the implementation and lack of implementation of STEAM programs around the nation, concerns about using arts integration and maintaining the integrity of discrete curriculum for the arts, how we might strengthen our relationship with the Americans for the Arts and the Arts Action Fund and our next steps before launching business at this year's NEA annual meeting and Representative Assembly. Ginger and Tom have packed their two days in DC full of meeting to advocate for our members across the country.

If you want more information:

NCCAS CORE LAUNCH WEBINAR http://nccas.wikispaces.com/National+Core+Arts+Standards+Launch

NCCAS CORE STANDARDS LAUNCH
http://nccas.wikispaces.com/National+Core+Arts+Standards+Launch

NCCAS FIRST GLIMPSE WEBSITE http://nccas.wikispaces.com/National+Core+Arts+Standards+Launch

National Coalition for Core Arts Standard Launch

The National Core Arts Standards were launched on Wednesday, June 4th with a national conference call between the hours of 1:00 PM Eastern daylight time and 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight time, moderated by Marcia McCaffrey, New Hampshire Department of Education and President of the State Education Agency Directors of Arts Education (SEADAE), and Lynn Tuttle, Arizona Department of Education and Immediate Past President of SEADAE.

To access the archival copy of the Launch event:
https://citrix.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1036762

If you did not attend the event as audience, you will need to fill in the brief registration form. If you attended as an audience member, use the password you received when you logged in to the meeting.
This link will remain active for one year until June 4th 2015

Speakers included:

James Catterall, Professor Emeritus and past Chair of the Faculty at UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies.

Laurence Gartel, Digital Media Artist, National Coalition for Core Arts Standards Artist Advisory Committee

Unveiling the Revised NEA FAC's STEAM Initiative Buttons

Delegates to the 2013 RA will have the opportunity to help us advocate for
great instructional practice by using Arts Integration as a tool in the STEM
fields along with other fields to enhance student learning.  These buttons will
be given to NEAFAC members and up to 1000 other supporters of our initiative.
Button design by Tom McLaughlin (IA), NEA FAC Chair.

 

Of course, these will be UNION MADE and will have the union bug at the bottom.

Thanks to NEA FAC Vice-Chair Jessica Fitzwater (MD--Music); Secretary Rich Nicklay (IA--Music); Treasurer Oscar Forsman (IL--Music) and Executive Board Members Ginger Fox (CA--Drama/Dance),  and Sue Lemmo (PA--Visual Arts) for their suggestions and feedback in our revision process.

Just a Few of the Highlights from the 2012 RA

Video highlights of NEA's 2012 Representative Assembly (RA) held in Washington, DC



NEA President Dennis Van Roekel opened the National Education Association's 91st Representative Assembly today with a challenge to members to stand up for their profession and come together in a united mission to transform America's public schools into world class institutions of learning.

NEA's Community Outreach Caucus gives back to the host city where the NEA's Annual Convention and Representative Assembly is held each year. The group did landscaping at a school, painted a women's shelter and fed the homeless.

The 2012 National Teacher of the Year delivered captivating, moving and inspirational words about the power teachers have to shape and transform the lives of their students. Rebecca Mieliwocki spoke before thousands of fellow educators gathered at the National Education Association's (NEA) Representative Assembly (RA) in Washington, DC. Mieliwocki is an English teacher at Luther Burbank Middle School in Burbank, California.

NEA's Outreach to Teach took place on June 27th, 2012 at Thomas Johnson Middle School in Lanham, MD. Sponsored by NEA's Student Program, each year Outreach to Teach selects a deserving public school in the area of the host city of NEA's Annual Meeting and Representative Assembly to receive a free makeover. More than 400 future, current, and retired teachers, higher ed faculty and education support professionals painted, cleaned, landscaped and decorated the high-needs school.

Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden appeared at the National Education Association's Representative Assembly on July 3, 2012 in Washington, DC. Biden said teachers make dreams a reality. He stressed that our success as a national depends on our ability to educate all children.

AGENDA JULY 3, 2012 * ROOM 147B CC * LUNCH BREAK MEETING

SPECIAL  NOTE:  ALL ITEMS WILL BE BRIEFLY DISCUSSED.  BUSINESS WILL  BE DONE ON BOLDED ITEMS
I.     Call to order, short introductions, texting update
II.    Adoption of Agenda
III.   Adoption of Minutes

IV.   NBI # 1 FOLLOW UP

A.  Text of speeches/photos of speakers
B.   Caucus Thanks
C.   Mic Yielder Thanks

FULL ONLINE COVERAGE

Full coverage of new business items, amendments, resolutions and other items considered during the 2012 Representative Assembly.

• Amendments
• Legislative Amendments
• New Business Items
• Resolutions
• Election of NEA Officers
• Proposed Amendment to the Policy Statement on Teacher Evaluation and Accountability

STEAM vs. STEM New Business Item

NEW BUSINESS ITEM 36

The NEA will support efforts to integrate the fine arts into the educational movement known as Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM); assist in reframing the related discussion to: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM); use existing means of communication to advocate for the importance of integrating arts education into the STEM movement, and creating a stronger national awareness of STEAM's importance as they advocate for arts education.

NEA FAC Introduces RA's New Business Item #1: Creating Partnerships with Education Arts Organizations & Creating the Arts Advocacy Resource Guide

Due to the wonderful work of a dedicated caucus, the NEA FAC will speak to its modification of a new business item intended to implement some of the recommendations of the NEA Fine Arts Task Force from 2010-2011.  The cost impact is .0045 cents per NEA member.  That's less than one-half of one-hundreth on once cent.

Let's hope that the budget cruch keeps doesn't blind our delegates into believing that we need not invest in anything because of a financial crisis.  The arts are encountering their own crisis nationally and we need to share tools to protect these vital program's for our nation's students.

THE RA TODAY FOR 7/2/2012 READS

NEW BUSINESS ITEM 1

The NEA will advocate for arts education through these means:

• Acting as a partner with fine arts education organizations, including the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA); the National Association for Music Educate (NAfME); the National Art Education Association (NAEA); the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) and Americans for the Arts to collect and disseminate existing arts advocacy tools to create an electronic "NEA Arts Advocacy Resource Guide".

NEA Representative Assembly Seating & Microphone Chart

DOULBE CLICK TO ENLARGE  NEA Representative Assembly Seating & Microphone Chart by State

Companies Exhibiting at This Year's Event

Expo Hall Information

June 30 - July 2, 2012 at Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC

• Saturday, June 30, 9 am – 5 pm
• Sunday, July 1, 9 am – 5pm
• Monday, July 2, 8:30 am – 10:30 am
  Featured Exhibitors

	Apperson Datalink Apperson creates smart, friendly and affordable solutions for assessing performance and measuring success. www.appersonedu.com, Booth #305
	BrainPOP BrainPOP® creates animated, curricular content. Our resources include BrainPOP Jr. ® (K-3), BrainPOP Español™, BrainPOP ESL™, GameUp™, and BrainPOP Educators. www.brainpop.com, Booth #311
	Captain McFinn & Friends Captain McFinn & Friends, LLC delivers entertaining and educational stories, songs, apps/eBooks, and bully prevention classroom materials for young children at every budget. www.captainmcfinn.com, Booth #307
	Dansko LLC Dansko shoes deliver all-day comfort with a style that’s as unique as you. We know we’re not the only brand in your closet…We just want to be your favorite. www.dansko.com
	Learning A to Z Through six websites, Learning A-Z provides anytime, anywhere access to K-6 resources that help teachers differentiate their Reading, Writing, and Science instruction. www.LearningA-Z.com, Booth #101

NEA FAC 2012 Agenda

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NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION 2012 ANNUAL MEETING AND REPRESENTATIVE ASSEMBLY WASHINGTON, DC TENTATIVE MEETING AND EVENT SCHEDULE
Monday, June 25
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm		National Council of Urban Education Associations Meeting (The Liaison Capitol Hill)
Tuesday, June 26
8:00 am -   5:00 pm		National Council of Urban Education Associations Meeting (The Liaison Capitol Hill)
Wednesday, June 27
6:00 am  -  5:00 pm		NEA-Retired Annual Meeting (Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill)
8:00 am  -  5:00 pm		Ethnic Leaders Meetings
9:00 am  -  5:00 pm		National Council of Urban Education Associations Meeting (The Liaison Capitol Hill)
9:00 am  -  6:00 pm		Resolutions Editing Committee Meeting (NEA Headquarters)
2:30 pm -   8:30 pm		NEA Student Leadership Conference (Washington Plaza Hotel)
Thursday, June 28
5:30 am -   4:30 pm		NEA Student Leadership Conference  (Washington Plaza Hotel)
6:00 am  -  5:00 pm		NEA-Retired Annual Meeting (Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill)
9:00 am  -  12:00 pm		National Education Employees Assistance Fund Annual Meeting
9:00 am  -    2:30 pm		National Council of Urban Education Associations Meeting (The Liaison Capitol Hill)
9:00 am  -  4:00 pm		Constitution, Bylaws and Rules Committee Meeting
9:00 am  -  6:00 pm		Joint Conference On Concerns of Minorities and Women (Washington Hilton)
9:00 am  -  6:00 pm		Resolutions Editing Committee Meeting (NEA Headquarters)
1:30 pm  -  5:00 pm		National Council of State Education Associations Meeting
4:00 pm  -  5:30 pm		Constitution, Bylaws and Rules Committee Meeting with Candidates for NEA Office
4:15 pm  -  5:15 pm		Ethnic Minority Affairs Committee Hearing
5:00 pm  -  6:00 pm		Women’s Issues Hearing
Friday, June 29
7:30 am  -  8:30 pm		Student Leadership Conference (Washington Plaza Hotel)
8:30 am  -  3:00 pm		Joint Conference on the Concerns of Minorities and Women (Washington Hilton)
8:30 am  -  6:00 pm		NEA Retired Annual Meeting (Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill)
9:00 am  -  5:00 pm		Candidates Interview Day (Capital Hilton)
9:00 am  -  6:00 pm		Resolutions Committee Meeting (NEA Headquarters)
3:00 pm  -  6:00 pm		Board of Directors Meeting (Capital Hilton)
3:00 pm  -  5:00 pm		Credentials Committee Meeting
4:00 pm  - 10:00 pm		National Council for Education Support Professionals Executive Meeting
Saturday, June 30	Annual Meeting (Delegate Registration and Policy Hearings Begin)
8:30 am – 10:00 am	Student Leadership Conference *Student delegates’ arrival to the state delegation meetings may be delayed as the student meeting is in an adjacent timeslot.
9:00 am  -  5:00 pm	Registration: Delegates, Successor Delegates and Non-Delegates
9:00 am  -  5:00 pm	Exhibits
9:00 am  - 11:00 am	Open Hearing on Resolutions
9:00 am  -  5:00 pm	Credentials Committee Meeting
10:00 am  -  3:30 pm	State Delegation Meetings
2:30 pm  -  3:30 pm	Sexual Orientation/Gender Identification (SOGI) Committee Hearing
3:30 pm  -  4:30 pm	Open Hearing: Policy Statement on Teacher Evaluation and Accountability
3:30 pm  -  5:30 pm	National Council for Education Support Professionals
4:00 pm  -  5:30 pm	Special Interest Caucus Meetings
4:00 pm  -  6:00 pm	National Council for Higher Education Membership Meeting
6:00 pm  - 10:00 pm	Special Guests' Dinner
ALL DAY	Campaigning
TBD	Outreach Service Project
Sunday, July 1	FORUM AND PRE CONFERENCE DAY(Format/Content TBD)
7:00 am  -  9:00 am	State Delegation Meetings
9:00 am  -  5:00 pm	Registration: Delegates, Successor Delegates and Non-Delegates
9:00 am  -  5:00 pm	Exhibits
9:00 am  -  6:00 pm	Credentials Committee Meeting
10:00 am  - 12:00 n	Open Hearing on Strategic Plan and Budget
10:00 am –  4:00 pm	Special Forums/Events
10:00 am  -  4:00 pm	Resolutions Committee Meeting (NEA Headquarters)
12:00 n   -   1:00 pm	Special Interest Caucus Meetings
1:00 pm  -  3:00 pm	Legislative Open Hearing
1:00 pm  -  3:00 pm	Open Hearing on Constitution, Bylaws and Rules
2:00 pm  -  4:00 pm	Elections Committee Meeting
4:30 pm	Board of Directors Meeting (Capital Hilton)
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm	Human and Civil Rights Awards Dinner (Convention Center Ballroom)
ALL DAY	Campaigning
TBD	Outreach Service Projects
Monday, July 2
7:00 am  -  9:00 am		State Delegation Meetings
8:30 am  -  10:00 am		Exhibits
9:00 am  -  5:00 pm		Credentials Committee Meeting
8:30 am  -  5:00 pm		Non-Delegate Registration
9:30 am  - 10:00 am		Special Interest Caucus Meetings
10:30 am  -  5:00 pm		Representative Assembly
ALL DAY		Campaigning
Tuesday, July 3
7:00 am  -  9:00 am		State Delegation Meetings
8:30 am  - 12:00 n		Voting for Officers
9:00 am  -  5:00 pm		Credentials Committee Meeting
9:00 am  -  5:00 pm		Non-Delegate Registration
9:00 am  -  5:00 pm		Non-Profit Fundraising Activities
9:30 am  - 10:00 am		Special Interest Caucus Meetings
10:00 am  -  5:00 pm		Representative Assembly
LUNCH BREAK		Special Interest Caucus Meetings
LUNCH BREAK		National Council for Education Support Professionals
Wednesday, July 4
7:00 am  -  9:00 am		State Delegation Meetings
8:30 am  -12:00 n		Voting on Amendments and Runoff Elections (if necessary)
9:00 am  -  5:00 pm		Credentials Committee Meeting
9:00 am  -  5:00 pm		Non-Delegate Registration
9:00 am  -  5:00 pm		Non-Profit Fundraising Activities
9:30 am  -10:00 am		Special Interest Caucus Meetings
10:00 am  -  6:00 pm		Representative Assembly
LUNCH BREAK		Special Interest Caucus Meetings
Thursday, July 5
7:00 am  -  9:00 am		State Delegation Meetings
9:00 am  -  12:00 n		Non-Delegate Registration
9:00 am  -  5:00 pm		Credentials Committee Meeting
9:00 am  -  5:00 pm		Non-Profit Fundraising Activities
9:30 am  - 10:00 am		Special Interest Caucus Meetings
10:00 am  -  6:00 pm		Representative Assembly
LUNCH BREAK		Special Interest Caucus Meetings