After nine days on the line, CICS We have an historic chance to elect Election night shows our union and educators won their strike gaining a mayor who will bargain with us our allies are changing the political smaller class sizes, equal pay and on class size and school resources. landscape as Chicagoans demand classroom resources PAGE 2 Let’s make history April 2 PAGE 3 progressive change PAGE 7 CHICAGOUNIONTEACHER February 2019 ⁄ Volume 82 ⁄ Number 5

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(Photo: Erica Clark) Union educators in the Chicago International Charter School network won their strike after nine bone-chilling days on the picket line, gaining smaller class sizes, equal pay for equal work and more resources for their schools. When we fight, we win! PAGE 2 CICS educators win historic nine-day strike Signature achievements of the new contract include smaller class sizes, guaranteed staffing, and equal pay for equal work.

BY CTU COMMUNICATIONS the February strike the longest charter strike in U.S. history, a fter nine days on the pick- designation the charter operator et lines, striking Chicago should be ashamed of. The nine- ATeachers Union (CTU) day strike saw CICS bosses calling The agreement also ensures families. And the new contract business,” Jen Conant, CICS bar- educators and paraprofessionals the police to bust up the picket that future increases in public includes sanctuary language to gaining co-chair, said. “We want reached a tentative agreement line at a southside school, sending school funding are invested di- protect the school’s immigrant to thank our parents and stu- on a new contract that protects false information to parents and rectly in the schools, rather than students and families. dents for their patience and sup- counselors and social work- the press and refusing to send its being captured by corporate As a result of CTU’s public port and our members for their ers, limits class sizes and raises CEO to the bargaining table. management fees, a victory with pressure, the charter also has steadfast dedication fighting for teacher and paraprofessional CTU responded with strong far-reaching implications for the announced it will “revise” its fee the schools we all deserve.” pay up to pickets at all four schools every entire charter industry. Strikers structure for schools, which until A long list of public officials, (CPS) standards. day. Members then hit the streets also beat back management’s this agreement had drained up to including Cook County Board CTU CICS members braved of Chicago’s Loop, taking over attempt to cut family leave for 30 percent of the public dollars President and mayoral candidate the cold, rain, sleet and snow CICS headquarters, rallying at paraprofessionals and won paid it receives away from the class- Toni Preckwinkle, supported fighting for a fair contract that the Thompson Center and stag- parental leave for teachers for the room. Both CICS and Civitas Ed- CICS educators during the strike. protects their students and pro- ing a two-hour occupation in the first time ever. ucation Partners (CEP), the char- During the first week, Preck- vides stability and respect for Loop lobby of Price Waterhouse Educators won reductions in ter’s management company, will winkle joined a downtown rally educators. The agreement, ap- Cooper, where the CICS Board class sizes—a key sticking point be forced to return a combined declaring, “Teachers’ working proved at the end of February president and treasurer works. in negotiations—setting class size $4 million back to the schools. conditions are students’ learn- by a resounding 96 percent of “It took nine days, but our goals at 28 and barring any class- “After a historic strike, we’ve ing conditions—and both need members, would immediately members’ solidarity and unity room from holding more than 30 won a historic contract that not to improve at CICS.” raise paraprofessional pay to the won out,” CTU Vice President students. Plus, all kindergarten only improves the working and CTU CICS leaders are proud CPS salary schedule. Stacy Davis Gates said. “We through second grade classes learning conditions in our schools to say the new contract accom- Teachers also won pay lanes have achieved a contract that are now guaranteed to have a but changes the way CICS does plishes both those goals. for advanced degrees and an im- provides fair compensation to full-time teaching assistant. mediate raise averaging 8 per- educators and more resources for The strikers also won a short- cent that will meet or exceed the our classroom. And we’ve sent a ened work day, with no cuts to in- CPS salary schedule by the end of message to the entire charter in- structional minutes, a 7 percent the four-year contract. dustry that it’s time to clean up pension pick-up and more af- CICS’ intransigence made their act.” fordable health care coverage for

y name is Kristin A. why CPS would not honor my Happy CTU Reid. I am current- M.J., I reached out to the Chi- Mly a second-grade cago Teachers Union (CTU). member teacher at George W. Tilton I spoke with an extreme- Elementary School. I applied ly knowledgeable woman thanks union for a lane change after I com- named Kathy Murray. Kathy pleted a dual Master’s pro- immediately and diligently gram at Loyola University. I went to work on my behalf. for securing received a Masters of Social We filed a grievance in Sep- Work (MSW) and a Masters tember 2018. just wages of Jurisprudence Child and Throughout the process, Family Law (MJ). Kathy and the CTU kept me BY KRISTIN A. REID Upon completion of my abreast. In November 2018, dual Masters, I applied with I received a phone call from Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Kathy informing me that we for a lane adjustment. I was had a win against CPS. I was informed that only my Mas- awarded two years of back ters of Social Work would be pay and placed in my proper accepted for the lane change. lane. Without the support of Over the years, I repeatedly the CTU and the diligence our inquired, reapplied and con- union showed, I would not be tinued to seek answers as to telling my story with this hap- why my second Masters of py ending. I am proud to call Law was not accepted. Over myself a CTU member. five years, I was rejected with- out a plausible explanation. Kristin A. Reid teaches second After years of rejection grade at George W. Tilton Ele- and no concrete reason as to mentary School.

2  February 2019 ∕ Chicago Union Teacher CHICAGO Let’s make UNION TEACHER history April 2

EDITED BY THE CHICAGO TEACHERS UNION COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT Sisters and Brothers, CONTRIBUTING WRITERS ∕ ty to elect a mayor who backs an elected CTU Communications, Kristin A. Reid, I hope you are as energized by the school board. We have an opportunity to Jesse Sharkey February election results as I am and elect a mayor who supports expanding I hope you will carry that energy into healthcare and breaking the school-to- CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS ∕ the April run off. We have an historic prison pipeline. CTU Communications opportunity to elect a mayor whom we And we have an opportunity to elect

ADVERTISING MANAGER ∕ Lupe Coyle can work with to win the schools our new, progressive City Council members children deserve and, at the same time, who can begin to change the way Chi- DESIGN AND PRODUCTION ∕ Eric Ruder to change the makeup of City Council. cago government operates. These races This is an opportunity we cannot ignore. have the potential to raise our power Our strikes of the last few months and influence in the council and to push OFFICERS show, once again, that when we fight, we for progressive revenue like massive Tax the Jesse Sharkey ∕ PRESIDENT win. And this election shows that when Increment Financing (TIF) surpluses Stacy Davis Gates ∕ VICE PRESIDENT we vote, we have the power to influence and a corporate head tax to fund afford- president’s Michael Brunson ∕ RECORDING SECRETARY elections and, thus, economic, educa- able housing and a restoration of mental Maria Moreno ∕ FINANCIAL SECRETARY message tion, and employment policy in our city. health clinics that Emanuel closed sev- The Chicago Union Teacher is The municipal election comes on the eral years ago. Clearly, the 2019 Chica- published eight times a year (three heels of the historic victory by striking go municipal election is an important times a year in print). The Chicago Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) mem- opportunity to bring real change to our Union Teacher is the official bers at Chicago International Charter schools and our neighborhoods. publication of the Chicago Teachers Schools (CICS). They braved frigid tem- A CTU campaign endorsement is Union, which is the exclusive peratures for nine days on the picket truly meaningful. Not only do candi- bargaining agent for teachers, line, but their resolve strengthened dates we endorse tend to win, but this counselors, librarians, clinicians and with each passing day and they won a election presents us with a chance to paraprofessional and school-related contract that will pump critical invest- bring our contract campaigns in dis- personnel in the Chicago Public ments into their schools. trict and charter schools to the fore- Schools. They faced an intransigent manage- front. Our demands for the schools Chicago Teachers Union • Local 1 • ment that refused to send its chief exec- Chicago’s students deserve resonate American Federation of Teachers, utive to the bargaining table, but they with the public and the candidates we AFL-CIO. pressed on. On one memorable afternoon, endorsed have run on that platform. more than 40 educators even risked ar- Our endorsements carry extra The Chicago Union Teacher is rest occupying the downtown office lobby meaning because of the democratic affiliated with the International Labor of the charter board’s president. Day after process we use to arrive at them. The Our solidarity Communications Association and the day, they made their voices heard on the CTU engages our rank-and-file mem- AFT Communications Network. picket lines and in the streets. bers at all levels to democratically de- and unity were That dedication won the day. The termine who our union endorses. The Chicago Teachers Union affiliations key to our recent include the Chicago Federation strike secured a new contract that pro- process has three major steps. of Labor (CFL), the Illinois State tects counselors and social workers, First, our rank-and-file Political Ac- victories at Acero Federation of Labor-Congress of limits class sizes and raises teacher tion Committee (PAC) interviews can- Industrial Organizations (ISFL-CIO), and paraprofessional pay up to Chicago didates using a comprehensive rubric to and CICS. Let’s the American Federation of Labor- Public Schools (CPS) standards. And, it weigh their merits. Next, our elected Ex- Congress of Industrial Organizations forced CICS to change the way it oper- ecutive Board previews the PAC recom- replicate those (AFL-CIO), the Illinois Federation ates and direct critical resources to the mendations to determine if they should of Teachers (IFT) and the American classroom instead of the board room. be approved by our delegates. And, final- wins at the ballot Federation of Teachers (AFT). The union and solidarity CICS ly, after a week to preview and discuss the teachers showed throughout the strike recommended endorsements with their box in April. is a message for us all. When we stand colleagues, our House of Delegates votes 1901 WEST CARROLL AVENUE together, we can achieve great wins for on the recommendations. We used this CHICAGO, IL 60612 our educators and our students. democratic process to arrive at this year’s TELEPHONE: As we look toward a future in our city endorsements and our delegates voted by 312-329-9100 without Mayor Rahm Emanuel, it will do a strong majority to accept them. GENERAL E-MAIL: us good to remember that message. We Our solidarity and unity was key to [email protected] have an opportunity to elect a mayor in our recent victories at Acero and CICS. ADVERTISING E-MAIL: Cook County Board President Toni Pre- Let’s replicate those wins at the ballot box [email protected] ckwinkle who will bargain fairly with us in April. With your vote for the CTU-en- WWW.CTULOCAL1.ORG on class size, paraprofessional and clini- dorsed candidates, we can continue our cian staffing, and an end to outsourcing work of building the schools and commu- contracts like the Aramark deal that left nities our students and city deserve. our schools filthy. We have an opportuni- Thank you for everything you do.

In solidarity,

Jesse Sharkey

Chicago Union Teacher ∕ February 2019  3 Chicago Union Teacher Special Edition: 2019 Officers election Notice of 2019 nomination and election of union officers and of delegates and alternate delegates to the 2020 and 2022 AFT conventions and 2019 IFT convention.

n Friday, May 17, 2019, the slate, and the slate must have names will be provided to all g) Official ballots will be mailed sion members; or 2) seventy-five Union members will a designated name. The written schools. These sample ballots to the homes of citywide mem- percent (75%) of the members in Oelect officers of the Chi- consents and slate name shall must not be used for the vote, bers not assigned to a school. the candidate’s charter network cago Teachers Union for a three be submitted to the Financial but are to familiarize everyone Deadline for receipt of mail bal- council; whichever is less. Peti- (3)-year term ending on June Secretary with the nominating with the candidates and process lots is Friday, May 17, 2019, at tions must be submitted no later 30, 2022. All active union mem- petitions. No candidate may for the election. 4:00 p.m. No ballots received, than fifteen (15) days following bers may vote for the President, withdraw from a slate after eli- thereafter, shall be counted. the posted notice of the opening c) Members not assigned to a Vice President, Financial Sec- gible candidates are announced of nominations on Friday, Febru- school unit will receive their in- h) Secret balloting shall be con- retary, Recording Secretary, six at the April 2019 House of Dele- ary 15, 2019. Members nominat- dividual ballots by mail and must ducted in the schools on Friday, (6) Trustees, three (3) Area Vice gates meeting. ed to run for office must affirma- vote by mail (and should only May 17, 2019. The election is Presidents, 150 AFT/IFT Del- tively accept their nomination. If f) No member may be a candi- vote supplemental in a school, if invalid if held on any day other egates and 45 AFT/IFT Alter- only one (1) eligible candidate is date for more than one office or necessary). than Friday, May 17, 2019. nate Delegates. Each member nominated for an office, the can- be a member of more than one will also vote for the Functional didate shall be declared elected slate, except that members may d) All citywide teachers will re- Vice Presidents of her or his own and no election shall be held. run for both Union office and for ceive an elementary school teach- NOMINATION AND ELECTION functional group. AFT/IFT Delegate or Alternative er sample ballot which will be OF CHARTER DIVISION e) To be nominated for Charter Delegate. mailed to their homes the week OFFICERS AND CHARTER Network School Council Officer of Monday, April 15, 2019. A city- NETWORK COUNCIL I. HOW TO BECOME a candidate must submit to the wide teacher may request a high OFFICERS A CANDIDATE Elections Committee at the Union II. NOMINATION school teacher official ballot, in office at 1901 W. Carroll Ave., a a) All candidates for Union Of- PROCEDURES writing, to Maria T. Moreno, I. HOW TO BECOME petition containing the signatures ficers must be nominated by a) Any Union member in good Financial Secretary by April 12, A CANDIDATE of at least: 1) twenty-five (25) petition (either by slates or indi- standing may obtain petitions in 2019 (fax 312-329-6200) or Nor- Charter School network mem- a) To be eligible for Charter Di- vidually) person from the Financial Secre- [email protected]. Writ- bers; or 2) twenty percent (20%) vision office a person must be a tary or her designee at the Union ten requests must include type of the Charter School network b) Candidates for President, Vice member in good standing of the office at 1901 W. Carroll Avenue. of ballot, printed full name and members; whichever is less. Peti- President, Recording Secretary Union and employed at a repre- Blank petitions for the May 17, Board of Education ID number. tions must be submitted no later and Financial Secretary must sented CPS Charter School for a 2019 election may be picked up than fifteen (15) days following be regular members who have e) All Union members in good period of two (2) years prior to beginning Tuesday, February the posted notice of the opening of been in good standing for three standing as of April 1, 2019, shall the date of the election. However, 19, 2019, and ending March 25, nominations on Friday, February (3) years immediately prior to the vote by secret ballot in their re- this minimum period of mem- 2019, between 9:00 a.m. and 15, 2019. Members nominated to date of nomination. Candidates spective schools by presenting bership shall be six (6) months 5:00 p.m., Monday through run for office must affirmatively for other Union offices must be a union membership card paid if the member is in a bargaining Wednesday. Only petitions pro- accept their nomination. If only regular members who have been up to at least April 30, 2019, or unit represented by the Union for vided by the Union may be uti- one (1) eligible candidate is nomi- in good standing for at least two paid salary stub showing CTU less than two (2) years. (2) years immediately prior to the lized to nominate candidates for dues deduction no earlier than nated for an office, the candidate date of nomination. Union office. January 2019, or by having their b) To be eligible for Charter Net- shall be declared elected and no work Council office, a person election shall be held. b) All nominating petitions must names appear on the Official c) Candidates must have pe- must be a member in good stand- be on file with the Office of the CTU Voters’ Signature List that f) No member may be a candidate titions signed by five percent ing for a period of six (6) months Financial Secretary at the Union indicates who can or cannot vote for more than one (1) Charter Di- (5%) of Union members in good prior to the date of the election office no later than Monday, in the school unit, and by signing vision office, more than one (1) standing qualified to vote on the (or a longer period if required un- March 25, 2019, by 5:00 p.m. the CTU Voters’ Signature List. Charter Network Council Office, position. der the Council by-laws) f) Slate voting rules shall be ob- or be a member of more than one d) All candidates for delegate and c) All candidates for Charter slate within each elected group. served. The ballot or its instruc- alternate delegate to the AFT III. GENERAL ELECTION Division Office and for Charter tions indicates on its face that a and IFT must be members in PROCEDURES Network Council Office must be voter who casts a vote for a slate good standing and file a petition a) There will be two (2) ballots. nominated by petition (either by II. NOMINATION may not also vote for another in- signed by not less than 200 Union One (1) ballot for the election slates or individually). PROCEDURES dividual candidate for any office members in good standing. of Union Officers according to a) Any Union member in good that is included on the slate. In d) To be nominated for Charter Functional groups, and one (1) standing may obtain petitions e) Candidates may run individ- the event any voter casts a vote for Division Officer a candidate must ballot for Delegates and Alter- for Charter Division officers in ually or on a slate. Slates shall a slate and for an individual can- submit to the Elections Commit- nate Delegates to the AFT Con- person from the Financial Sec- consist of two (2) or more can- didate for the same office includ- tee at the Union office at 1901 W. ventions and the IFT Convention. retary or her designee at the didates for office. Candidates ed in the slate, only the slate vote Carroll Avenue, a petition con- Union office at 1901 W. Carroll choosing to run on a slate must b) No later than May 1, 2019, shall be counted and the individ- taining the signatures of at least: Avenue. Blank petitions for the each consent in writing to run on sample ballots with candidates’ ual vote shall not be counted. 1) twenty-five (25) Charter Divi-

4  February 2019 ∕ Chicago Union Teacher Important dates for the 2019 CTU officers and IFT/AFT election

Wednesday, February 6 At House of Delegates Financial Secretary. Week of Monday, April 15 Sample mail ballots to meeting, announce number of Executive Board seats home (H.S./Elementary ballot for non-school based by Functional Group based on December 31, 2018 Monday, April 1 Must be a CTU member by this members) membership numbers. date to vote in May 17 election. Monday, April 22, and Tuesday, April 23 TWO (2) Friday, February 15 Pick-up petitions for Charter Monday, April 1 Biographical sketches and DAY DELIVERY of sample ballots to schools. Division Officers after 9:00 a.m. and sign receipt. information of candidates to Editor for May issue of Chicago Union Teacher. Thursday, May 2 Official mail ballots mailed to Tuesday, February 19 Pick-up petitions in Union homes of non-school based members. office after 9:00 a.m. and sign receipt. Wednesday, April 3 At House of Delegates meeting, candidate eligibility list announced. Tuesday, May 7 Canvassing Committee credentials Monday, March 4 CHARTER DIVISION must be presented in letter to the Rules-Elections PETITION DEADLINE for filing 5:00 p.m. Monday, April 8 All campaign literature to be Committee by this date. (Constitution and By-Laws NO LATER THAN distributed by CTU’s designated mail house must MARCH 4th) place request in writing and delivered to the Monday, May 13 and Tuesday, May 14 Official Financial Secretary by this date. ballots delivered to schools. Monday, March 25 PETITION DEADLINE for filing 5:00 p.m. (Constitution and By-Laws — NO Friday, April 12 Notify Union office IN WRITING Friday, May 17 CTU OFFICERS ELECTION LATER THAN MARCH 25th) by APRIL 12, if you will be voting by mail and declare type of ballot requested (Elementary or High Non-school based home ballots due by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 25 through Monday, April 1 School for non-school based members only). Friday, May 17. Verification of candidate eligibility with Office of the

May 17, 2019 election may be picked up the Office of the Financial Secretary, at Officers, and one (1) ballot for election of NOMINATION AND ELECTION beginning Friday, February 15, 2019 and 1901 W. Carroll Avenue no later than 5:00 the appropriate Charter Network Council OF UNION OFFICERS AND OF ending March 4, 2019, between 9:00 a.m. p.m. on Monday, March 4, 2019. Officers. Only members of the Charter Di- DELEGATES AND ALTERNATE and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Wednes- vision may elect charter division officers. DELEGATES TO THE 2020 AND Only members of each Charter Network 2022 AFT CONVENTIONS AND day, and between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 III. GENERAL ELECTION may elect Network Council Officers. 2019 IFT CONVENTION may be p.m., Thursday and Friday. Only petitions PROCEDURES provided by the Union may be utilized to Charter Division election procedures will obtained from the Financial Secretary or nominate candidates for Union office. a) Each voter shall receive two (2) Char- conform with the District Division election may be viewed online at www.ctulocal1. ter Division ballots, in addition to two (2) procedures under III. GENERAL ELEC- org/union/democracy/elections. b) All nominating petition forms for Char- CTU Officer and Delegate ballots: One (1) TION PROCEDURES, b) through h). ter Division Officers must be on file with ballot for the election of Charter Division A copy of the rules for the 2019

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McDevitt, Julie A.; Rodriguez, Carlos ∕ NETWORK A.; Robinovitz, Isaac W.; VanHorssen, Martha S. ∕ M.; Toro, Theresa L.; Whitfield, Benita A. ∕ CTUA1 ∕ NETWORK 4B Benavides, Angela M.; Burke, Maura 10C Rhodes, Derrick; Spangler, Jessica; Sparks, Jeri NETWORK 16 Banks, Ramona; Burke, Heide L.; Forst, Christopher; Haas, Amanda; Masciola, Stacey; K.; Hartrich, Jeanne M.; Rodriguez-Ruiz, Miriam C.; L. ∕ NETWORK 11A Chatman-Walls, Carolyn D.; Byrnes, Christopher M.; Caponigri, Rocky S.; Cybulski, Oldendorf, Elisabeth A.; Oliva Gonzalez, Francisco J. 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December 4 Wesley E. Sawyer, Jefferson December 20 Doreatha Thomas, Lathrop January 4 Marie Salwonchik, Foreman High In memoriam December 5 Herbert G. Ellis, Sch Svc Ctr 10 December 21 Marcia Brown, Lake View January 5 Rosemarie Clemens, Reciprocal December 6 Merle W. Davis, Swift December 21 Donald English, Reciprocal January 5 Joseph Dean, Juarez 2014 December 6 Miriam Filler, Reciprocal December 21 Barbara Smith, Hirsch January 5 Ruby Heniades, Clay January 2 Betty Paden, Reciprocal December 6 Gerald R. Hillman, Morgan Park December 21 Clara Spaulding, Marsh January 5 Geraldine Kearns, Blaine 2018 December 7 Edward Brennan, Bogan Tech December 21 Kenneth Sprow, Piccolo middle January 5 Emily Richards, Penn October 22 Richard Brazier, York Alternative December 7 Gail Moncrief, Sub December 21 Virginia Stoltz, Portage Park January 6 Wilma Panny, Hendricks November 1 Allan F. Frank, Dpty Supt Business December 7 Yusuf A. Patel, Mather December 22 Cynthia Smith, Hanson Park January 7 Lois Brodd, Blair November 2 Mildred Hays, O’Toole December 8 Etsu Ise, Carver Primary December 23 M. Bernadette Alber, Reciprocal January 8 Donald Griffin, Tilden high November 6 Judith Ehrlich, Prosser December 9 Barbara J. Altvater, Peck December 23 Irma J. Jordan, Ellington January 9 Marlene Daluga, Cregier November 17 Irving Margolin, Reciprocal December 9 Powhatan Collins, High School December 24 Carol Johnson, Christopher January 9 Louise Howell-Catron, Washington November 17 Patricia A. Robinson, Hamline Development December 24 Joyce Roberts, Avalon Park January 10 James Alexander, Doolittle November 20 Rosemary Kayne, Volta December 9 Juanita Hampton, Dist 20 Counselor December 25 Marvin Cohen, Sullivan January 11 Betty Bird, Kipling November 21 Phyllis R. Christmas, Hughes C-E December 9 Richard Kaleta, Kenwood December 25 Otis Grove, Julian January 11 Marjorie James, Lindblom November 22 James Carpenter, Arai Middle December 10 Renee L. Neiberg, Amundsen December 25 La Shon C. Henderson, Henderson January 11 Thomas Petersen, Steinmetz November 22 Estrellita J. Dukes, Area 20 School December 10 Joyce Shalette, Ogden December 25 William Weiner, Reciprocal January 12 Ruth Denlinger, Tonti Based Programmer December 10 Gloria F. Thomas, Tesla December 26 Dorothy D. Grant, Sub January 12 Rosa Lopez, Walsh November 22 Brenda Whitney, City Wide Literacy December 10 Charlotte M. Warren, Carver Military December 26 Eileen Ingersoll, Louis Pasteur January 13 John Zelkovich, Reciprocal November 25 Dorothy Johnson, Near North December 11 Mary Mennella, Simeon December 26 Ilene M. Najman, Ericson January 15 Sandra Hannah, Barton November 26 Eileen Otto, Henderson December 11 Hedy C. O’Donnell, Barton December 27 Margaret Greco, Fernwood January 15 Anthony Francis Skokna, Sub November 26 Esther R. Smith, Clara Barton December 13 William Harden, Central Office December 27 Laura Lupe, Skinner January 16 Carolyn Hawkins, Bunche November 27 Frances M. Johnson, Henderson December 13 William P. Kelly, Swift December 28 Carol Schwartzman, Donoghue January 17 Mark Zuckerman, Sullivan November 29 Helen T. Brahos, Armstrong December 14 Anthony Konvalinka, Pickard December 28 Marcia Witzel, Sub January 18 Michael Gantwerker, Howe November 29 Barbara A. Pressburger, Reciprocal December 15 James J. Matthews, Morgan Park December 29 Robert Donaldson, Sub January 18 Lowell Smith, Coles November 30 Doris J. Karper, Revere December 16 James Blocker, Lane Tech December 30 Gail Dorigan, Kennedy January 18 Lola Spears, Sub November 30 John J. Montville, Monroe December 16 Ada Willoughby, Mayer December 30 Irene Katz, Hanson Park January 20 Thomas Ponce, Nobel December 1 Flossie S. Dunston, Dist 21 December 16 Cynthia Yanku, Skinner and Citywide December 30 James Russo, Englewood January 21 Clanthia Merrick, Sub December 1 Linda J. Matuszak, Steinmetz December 17 Theodore H. Besser, Nobel December 31 Mary Candish, Schubert January 22 Melvina Cambric, Julian December 1 Barbara A. Wright, Onahan December 18 David N. Hoy, Dever December 31 Ida Collins, Roberto Clemente January 22 Greta Hawkins, Shoesmith December 3 Doris M. Ducey, Foster Park December 19 Sondra M. Crutcher, Sub 2019 January 23 Daniel William Montrel, Citywide December 3 Rita M. Mcintyre, Perry December 20 Allan Lehmann, Dept of Truancy January 4 Audrey Glass, Fenger January 24 Sandra Traback, Chavez

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6  February 2019 ∕ Chicago Union Teacher Chicagoans choose change on election night Linchpin issues in April run-off include affordable neighborhoods, adequately resourced neighborhood public schools, and an end to City Hall policies that put elites first.

HICAGO—Chicago or grassroots conversations, but Last night, however, was just the for educational, social, racial and our students deserve, and we are Teachers Union President realities of a new day in Chicago beginning. We are back at work economic justice that will not extremely proud and honored to CJesse Sharkey issued the and the hallmark of our fight go- today—in the streets and in our rest until that justice comes. And work alongside candidates who following statement following ing forward. communities—for a better Chi- as a union, we will continue to will help make that vision a re- the Feb. 26 historic municipal “The movement won last cago, because this is a movement push for the schools and the city ality.” election in Chicago, where a night, a movement that is led, number of CTU-endorsed can- in part, by the progressive and didates—including Cook County independent political United Board President Toni Preckwin- Working Families party, of which kle—entered run-off elections or our union is a founding member. All CTU-endorsed candidates emerged victorious in citywide This is a movement that believes races: in the need for investment in winning support on February 26 “The voters of Chicago last low-income communities and night reiterated their tremendous recognizes the pain of families desire for change in this city. We whose neighborhoods have been Mayor Toni Preckwinkle 23rd Ward Ald. saw across the board that we can ignored for far too long. It’s a City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin (runoff) 25th Ward Byron Sigcho (runoff) put the fight for an elected school movement that will fight for af- board front and center and win. fordable housing, fully funded 4th Ward Ald. 26th Ward Ald. We can call for an end to charter education and a city that works 5th Ward Ald. (runoff) 28th Ward Ald. expansion and school closings for everyone—not just the rich or 6th Ward Ald. Rod Sawyer 29th Ward Ald. and win. We can fight for work- whoever serves the whims of the ing class families and equal ac- fifth floor of City Hall. 10th Ward Ald. Sue Garza 30th Ward Jessica Gutierrez (runoff) cess to health care and win. We “And let’s not forget the racist 13th Ward Ald. Marty Quinn 32nd Ward Ald. can say that Black Lives Matter bedrock on which this city was 15th Ward Rafa Yañez (UWF, runoff) 33rd Ward Rossana Rodriguez (UWF, runoff) and call for police accountability founded, and functions to this and win. We can be Black, brown, day. An African-American wom- 16th Ward Ald. Toni Foulkes (runoff) 35th Ward Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (UWF) female and LGBTQIA+ and win. an on the cusp of the mayor’s seat 17th Ward Ald. David Moore 39th Ward Robert Murphy (runoff) These are no longer just dreams is a monumental achievement. 18th Ward Ald. 44th Ward Ald. 19th Ward Ald. Matt O’Shea 48th Ward Ald. 20th Ward Jeanette Taylor (UWF, runoff) 49th Ward (UWF) 22nd Ward Mike Rodriguez (UWF)

Chicago Union Teacher ∕ February 2019  7 Quest Center Professional Learning Restorative. Relevant. Reflective.

QUEST CENTER

Lead Exposure Mindfulness and Meditation 1.5 ISBE PD Hours 3 ISBE PD Hours This discussion on Lead Exposure will touch on the Teachers get acquainted with the idea of being mindful. This neurodevelopmental impacts and opportunities for proactive workshop includes a heavy focus on mental and emotional intervention. There will be a specific focus on the educator’s role stability, through meditation and other means of incorporating during the process. Individuals who attend the training will and practicing positive and beneficial thinking to promote National Board Certification – be able to understand sources of lead, vulnerability of young healthy life skills fueled by creative problem-solving. children, public health responsibilities and neurodevelopmental 2019-21 Cohort and educational impacts. Participants will also learn about an exciting pilot for young children and their families in Chicago. Recruitment has begun for the 2019-2021 Nurturing Teacher Leadership cohort. REACH Intensives Unlocking Language: Making 3.5 ISBE PD Hours Dive into the CPS Framework for Teaching (FfT) and learn Content Accessible to what it truly means to be distinguished. Enhance this year’s observation cycle by learning how to discuss your practice Language Learners during pre- and post- conferences as well as learn how to reflect on your own classroom lessons in order to align them to the 15 ISBE PD Hours distinguished description of each component. This professional 1 CPS Lane Placement Credit development course aligns to all components of the CPS Framework for Teaching within Domains 1, 2, and 3, as well This course is designed for teachers of English Learners (ELs) a​s 4a and 4d. who would like to enhance their practice when working with ELs. . No ESL endorsement? No problem. This four-class course is open to all teachers. Throughout this course, participants will learn about WIDA standards and how to apply them to their practice, the ACCESS test and how to use the results to benefit CPS Framework for Teaching Attend the Tuesday, February 26th Informational Meeting student learning as well as multiple strategies to engage ELs in – Domain 4 Nurturing Teacher Leadership the classroom. Participants who complete this hybrid (in person and online) course will receive 1 CPS Lane Placement Credit The CPS/CTU’s 2-year FREE professional development & and 15 ISBE Professional Development Hours. . In order to 3.5 ISBE PD Hours candidate support program, prepares CPS teachers, counselors, receive Lane Placement Credit and Professional Development This course focuses on the Chicago Public Schools’ Framework & librarians for National Board Certification (NBC). If Hours, participants must complete all in person and online for Teaching (FfT) Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities. you will have completed at least 3 years of teaching in your requirements. This professional development course aligns to Participants will analyze the criteria for each component to certificate area by June, 2019, you qualify to participate in NBC the CPS Framework for Teaching components 1a, 1c, 1d, 1e, determine strategies, techniques, and practices aligned to & earn this advanced certification, the highest credential a 3c, 3d, and 4d. the “Distinguished” level rating. Teachers will collaborate to teacher can achieve, as well as: discuss and plan ways to improve their reporting of components *Participants are required to bring a tablet or laptop. • advance on the CPS salary scale 4b - 4e. In addition, participants will learn how to enhance • fulfil your state re-licensure requirements their practice during a post-conference (Component 4a). This • earn an annual $1960+ pensionable stipend professional development course aligns to Domain 4 of the • receive contractual & other leadership opportunities including CPS Framework for Teaching. 1st consideration for Consulting Teacher & Framework Specialist roles Creating a Trauma Sensitive • qualify for a full scholarship Learning Environment • earn an optional Master’s Degree &/or graduate & CPS Lane Placement salary credits 15 ISBE PD Hours No More Quiet Classrooms: • attain the ISBE NBPTS Master Certification Endorsement 1 CPS Lane Placement Credit Using Accountable Talk Benefits This 3-session hybrid course examines how teachers can to Increase Reading Nurturing Teacher Leadership boasts a 94% achievement rate, support and nurture their students’ emotional well-being twice the national average. It includes: before, during, and after traumatic events in order to mitigate Comprehension • Weekly Professional Development & small group facilitation the impact of complex childhood trauma. Many of our students • Collaboration with a cohort of other CPS teachers going have been exposed to multiple tragic events, often of an invasive, 7 ISBE PD Hours through the NBC process interpersonal nature. This course helps teachers learn to deal • Preparation for rigorous content knowledge Assessment with the wide-ranging, long-term impact of this exposure that Overview: This two-part session, designed for teachers Center exercises often results in grief and depression, adversely affecting their of ELs, focuses on how to make text accessible to English • Individual coaching & mentoring by CPS National Board students’ learning and social/emotional well-being. Learners (ELs). Participants will learn about five principles for Certified Teachers succeeding with English Language Learners in the classroom • Assistance with writing required for the National Board portfolio This course will focus on: and how to apply those principles to everyday lessons. In • 7-day Summer Institute (1st two weeks in August, 2018 & 2019) • identifying psychological and behavioral symptoms of complex addition, teachers will explore strategies to apply before, during, • 36 Graduate Credits/Optional Master’s degree childhood trauma, and after reading that utilize accountable talk and encourage • 15 CPS Lane Placement Credits • the role of the teacher after a traumatic event, students to apply all four language domains - listening, • Membership in the most highly regarded professional learning • how to develop support systems and safe spaces for students to speaking, reading, and writing - each day. This PD will provide community cope with grief, time for participants to prepare a text-based lesson from start • Paid coaching roles upon National Board Certification • teacher self-care to prevent secondary traumatic stress, and to finish. This professional development course aligns to the • Joining the ranks of more than 2200 current CPS National • the impact school and community culture has had on CPS Framework for Teaching components 1a,1d, 1e, 3b, 3c, Board Certified Teachers, including former CTU President, celebrating life to manage grief associated with death or loss. 3d, and 4d. Karen GJ Lewis, and This course will support teachers in creating a safe and • Becoming a better teacher! supportive environment in which students feel nurtured, not For more information contact Lynn Cherkasky-Davis at 312 329 only to learn, but also to express their feelings. Participants 6274 or [email protected]. will receive the CPS Crisis Management Manual. They also work with the instructor to produce their own Classroom Crisis To learn more and to register for the 2/26/19 recruitment Plan. This course is aligned with the CPS Framework for meeting go to CTUF.org/NTL Teaching Components 1b, 2a, 2d, 4d, and 4e.

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8  February 2019 ∕ Chicago Union Teacher