When paying your annual dues, please remember that part of being an IEA/NEA Member is the use of many great professional resources. Take a look into the many job-related assistance options available through the NEA Academy.                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Adopt-A-Classroom

Raise funds for classroom supplies and materials through donations from parents, friends, and local businesses.  Register for Adopt-A-Classroom and see how fast money can add up!  Learn more at http://www.neamb.com/xchg/neamb/xsl/hs.xsl/-/home/1209_4734.htm?source=10 .

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Teachers-Teachers

Looking for a new position?  The Teachers-Teachers site allows you to create and post your resume, send cover letters, and view and apply for jobs online—and it’s FREE!  Get started on Teachers-Teachers by creating a login and password at http://www.neamb.com/home/1209_2847.htm?source=10.  Start exploring your new job possibilities today!

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Teacher Support Tool Gives Instant Access to Professional Development

The NEA Academy and Learning Bridges, a provider of research-based, online professional development programs, are now offering NEA members a new tool designed to increase teacher effectiveness and improve student outcomes.

The Teacher Support Tool comprises five powerful resources drawn from the Learning Bridges system:

1. Instructional Strategies:  Research-based instructional strategies organized by grade level standards and Common Core State Standards.
2. Lesson Plans:  Teachers can review and choose from proven, high-quality lesson plans for grades K-8 in a variety of subjects.
3. Parent Activities:  Ideas for engaging parents in their child’s learning—available in English and Spanish.
4. Professional Development:  Unlimited access to just-in-time learning on instructional strategies and teaching standards.
5. Online Community:  A national online learning community allows teachers to ask and answer questions in an online forum.

NEA members can subscribe to the Teacher Support Tool for only $95 per year (a savings of 40%) and get unlimited access to professional development courses along with an online community for collaboration.

For more information about the Teacher Support Tool and how to sign up, visit the NEA Academy online at www.neaacademy.org!