The Advocate
December 13, 2024 Issue
“We are all special educators with the increasing population of high-needs students with IEPs in our classrooms. As the relentless special education staffing crisis continues year after year, we need to find solutions NOW when we see our students being underserved.” Read more in Letters in Solidarity.
To appropriately support students, educators need resources and support! Access a collection of resources including reminders of our contractual rights, a variety of recorded webinars, key considerations regarding student discipline and educator injuries, and other resources.
Supporting Students with IEPs in the General Education Classroom: Our contract includes specific protections and resources to help educators appropriately support students with IEPs, particularly in classes where over 20% of students have IEPs. Read more about your rights and how to ask for support when needed.
Whether or not you are considering the District’s offer of a Supplementary Early Retirement Plan (SERP) for the 2024-25 academic year, it’s never too early to educate yourself on your retirement options! Sign up for an upcoming online or in person CalSTRS workshop.
