The Advocate Archive

December 20, 2024

January 28: Rally in Support of Special Education Staffing!

Educators see the daily student impact of a lack of Special Education staffing, but it is clear that the District does not feel the same urgency to fix this…

December 17, 2024

The votes are in: We Can’t Wait!

Last week SDEA members finished voting on our We Can’t Wait bargaining platform. An overwhelming 98% percent of members voted YES to ratify the platform, which…

December 17, 2024

SPED caseload grievances: An update & call to action

The District has finally responded to SDEA's union-wide caseload grievance. This year SDEA filed a unionwide grievance because so many Ed. Specialists have…

December 13, 2024

Letters in Solidarity: We Are All Special Educators

December 13, 2024

Supporting Students with IEPs: A Collection of Resources

December 13, 2024

Know Your Rights: 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…

December 13, 2024

Do you know your options for retirement?

November 22, 2024

2024-25 SERP Agreement Reached

A SERP Agreement has been finalized! Last night we finalized an agreement with the District to offer a Supplemental Early Retirement Program (SERP) for this…

November 22, 2024

Labor Council Food & Toy Drive 2024

The San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council is holding their annual Holiday Food and Toy Drive for union families in need. Submit a name: If you or…