TSTA Has Been Fighting for Texas Public Schools Since 1880: TSTA will unite, organize, and empower public education advocates to shape public education in Texas, thus providing a quality public school for every child.     1 in Every 100 Americans is a Member of 3.2 Million Members Working  to Provide Great Public Schools for the Children of This Country.   Want to talk to your legislator or congressman? CLICK BELOW NEA Teacher ToolKit click below   TSTA First Year Survival Guide click below   10 Teaching Strategies to Avoid Burn-Out Interested in a National Board Certification Loan? Click Below Alief - TSTA / NEA has the people & the know-how to protect your rights! We've been doing it longer and better than any other association in the district. After all, your work environment is also a child's learning environment.   SALARY & BENEFITS 2009-2010 School Board Report June 16, 2009 At the June board meeting, the Alief ISD School Board approved a salary increase of 3.75% of midpoint for all employees. This salary increase goes into effect with the August 31 paycheck. For professional staff (teachers, counselors, librarians, nurses) the increase will be $1,992 for the year. For all other employees, the increase will be 3.75% of the midpoint salary for that particular pay scale. Starting salary was raised to $45,500. More good news:  Employee contributions to the insurance plan will remain the same for the 2009-2010 school year, with no changes in co-pays. Aetna remains the carrier. This year, AISD received bids from five carriers and Aetna was again the most competitive by far. New Officers for 2009-2011 PRESIDENT Ovidia  Molina TEACHER, O'DONNELL MS VP of LEADERSHIP/ARs Jo Ann Davis PARA, KLENTZMAN INT VP of MBR RECRUITMENT  Claudette Clay COUNSELOR, HASTINGS SECRETARY Tyrolyn Redmond COUNSELOR, AMS TREASURER Pamela Belcher TEACHER, O'DONNELL MS Area Director HS/NGC John Mack TEACHER, TAYLOR  Area Director MS/INTRM Susanna Williams TEACHER, KLENTZMAN INT Area Director ELEM Cecile Jackson TEACHER, BEST ELEM Area Director ESP ~ OPEN POSITION ~   Click on the NAME of the officer to contact by district email. For a private email contact, click below:  contact.atsta@gmail.com NEA Click & Save (above) is the newest discount program for NEA members and their families! This exclusive shopping service offers savings on brand name merchandise from hundreds of top retailers, online stores and local merchants. Try it, you'll like it. Thinking about retirement? Click below: TSTA’s Survival Guide for Teachers Click on the links for some useful advice! The First Day Parents as Partners Classroom Management Preparing for a Substitute Time Management Taking Care of Yourself   Whether you're a new or veteran teacher or an Education Support Professional, the NEA  Academy will meet your needs for improving your knowledge and skills. All professional development courses offered through the NEA Academy are carefully screened against a set of quality standards developed by NEA members in consultation with the National Staff Development Council.  Only the best courses of the highest quality make it through the screening process. Click on the picture below to browse the catalog:   Your NEA membership offers you many ways to save money. Your dues can be "paid back" to you by simply taking advantage of offers available only to NEA members.  Thanks to the buying power of 3.2 million members, you can save with these member-only offers - just click on the links below for details:   Investments Credit Cards Loan Discounts Insurance All Money Benefits     A Safe and Orderly Environment "Some people think 'safe' refers only to physical safety," one teacher says. "Partly it does mean that... But it also means emotional safety." more • Cyber Summit on 21st Century Skills: Webinars, Videos • Pennies for the Planet Teaches About Biodiversity • Take a Shot at Disease Contest for H.S. Journalists • Federal Funds Available For National Board Certification • NEA Forms National Partnership on Dropout Crisis • What Are Other States Doing in Relation to RTI? • Smithsonian Shares Iconic Lincoln Portraits with Teachers • Addiction Center Starts Family Day" September 28 • Save on Personal and Classroom Purchases at Borders • Website Offers Financial Literacy Teaching Resources • Free Program Will Encourage Summer Reading • Autism: Free School & Community Toolkit • Do It Yourself Podcasting from NASA • Kids Online 09: A New Year of Teachable Moments • Free Educational Resources at Thinkfinity • Parental Involvement Booklet (English and Spanish) Need Help With A Job Related Problem? Or This link goes to the private email address of the President. Do NOT use a district computer for ANY confidential contact. Enjoy the Benefits of Membership: Click on the links below       Money Guides & Advice for NEA Members? click below Promising Practices? -- Click below:   Classroom Management Tips? -- Click below:       LEARN ABOUT NEA -- The National Education Association, the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3.2 million members work at every level of education-from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States. Click on the picture above to find out more. CLICK TO CONTACT WEBMASTER TSTA  Fighting  For  Public  Schools  Since  1880 Web hosting and website development assistance provided by Wireless Industry Association as a public service to A-TSTA/NEA.