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INTRODUCING THE SMETA BLOG!
The purpose of the blog is to allow SMETA members the opportunity to have conversations about what's going on in education and our district. Click here to read more. |
WELCOME TO SMETA
Good for you for checking out the SMETA web site, and welcome! The San Mateo Elementary Teachers’ Association (SMETA) is the exclusive bargaining representative for all San Mateo - Foster City non-management certificated employees. SMETA represents over 550 people and strives to reflect the collective strength and needs of our membership while being a collaborative partner with other groups within our district. SMETA is affiliated with the California Teachers’ Association (CTA) and the National Education Association (NEA). Look to this site for information on SMETA Governing Council and Executive Board meetings, summaries of School Board meetings, articles on current events that impact your professional world, District bargaining issues, and SMETA activities. You’ll also find contact information for reaching members of the SMETA Executive Board, should you need our assistance or have questions.
Janet Chappell
SMETA PRESIDENT
What's new? Check it out... |
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NEW 5/13: SPECIAL EDUCATION LEADERSHIP TEAM UPDATE. CLICK
HERE for details.
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NEW 5/09: Video from the CTA Website, "Beware: Corporate Power
Grab." Click Here to see the video that explains the initiative (on the
Nov. ballot)"which is bankrolled by the ultra wealthy, would silence the
voices of California union workers and strengthen the clout of big
corporations."
CLICK HERE to visit the CTA website and learn more about the
initiative.
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NEW 5/05: Go to the "School Board Meeting Notes" link in the side
navigation window on this page to read highlights of the May 3rd
SMFCSD School Board Meeting.
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NEW 4/10: Go to the "President's Page" in the side navigation window
on this page to read the Spring Message from our SMETA President,
Janet Chappell.
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NEW 1/21 SOCIAL MEDIA ADVISORY: Social Media offers us new ways
to communicate with each other, our students and our students' families.
It can also leave us vulnerable to new problems. Click on the "Resources"
button at the top of this page to read the "Social Media Advisory." Stay
informed about the potential risks teachers face when using Social Media,
and read recommendations for what we can do to avoid them.
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NEW 1/15: Stay Informed! Visit the "Resources" page (click on the
"Resources" button at the top of the page) to read The Center for the
Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd publication, Status of the
Teaching Profession 2011, released Dec. 13, 2011.
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REMINDER: Get the Truth about Teacher Pensions. CLICK HERE to
read the
CTA flyer, "Pension Myth Buster."
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REMINDER: Visit the "Calendar Page" to get detailed information
about CTA Conferences. Just click on the "Calendars" button above.
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REMINDER: Visit the "Resources" page for answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the CTEL/CSET exams and NCLB Compliance. You will
also find a link to the California Teacher Credentialing Examinations
Web Site where you can find detailed information about the CTEL, CSET,
CBEST and RICA exams.
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