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SUMMARY:Academic Language Demands for ELLs
DESCRIPTION:Focusing on I-2 & I-3: Academic Language Demands for ELLs \nTuesday\, March 9 \n5:00-7:00 PM \n  \nIn this session\, participants will identify examples of academic language used in their classroom\, understand Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS) and Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP)\, how it impacts learning\, and identify how language learning and academic achievement are connected. \nPresenters: Isidro Rodriguez & Tabitha Delley \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEof-Ggrz4rH9zX5vyHuQc0z2WFuHWXWyyK \nNot a HFT member yet? We need your voice — click here to join today. 
URL:https://hft2415.org/event/academic-language-demands-for-ells/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Conferences
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Claudia Morales":MAILTO:cmorales@hft2415.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210305T170000
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SUMMARY:Student Debt Clinics
DESCRIPTION:Forty-five million people have student debt\, which disproportionately affects women and minorities. Student debt is a cross-generational issue\, with older borrowers being more likely to default. In this session\, participants will learn about the negative impact of student debt and explore recent and anticipated changes from the new administration.\nPresenter: Phyllis Ruffin\nWhen: Mar. 25\, 5:00 p.m. Central time \n  \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMpcumgpj8oG9y_Q_ilS2LJovjinjkY-pB6 \nNot a HFT member yet? We need your voice — click here to join today. 
URL:https://hft2415.org/event/student-debt-clinics/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Conferences
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Claudia Morales":MAILTO:cmorales@hft2415.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210205T080000
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SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Schools (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:Focusing on I-9 & I-10: Trauma Informed Schools (Part I)-Resilience and Manage Triggers \nTuesday\, March 2 \n5:00-7:00 PM \n  \nChildren face many adverse childhood experiences—violence\, abuse\, neglect\, loss\, and more. The result can be psychological trauma\, which interrupts healthy development and can lead to toxic stress responses and mental illness. In this session\, participants will explore triggers and the phases of escalation. Participants will also learn research-based strategies to help students manage their triggers. \nNot a HFT member yet? We need your voice — click here to join today.  \nPresenters: Jarvis Williams & Claudia J Morales \n  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwlf-ivrjovEtcKfRLBTXbYTgnWtqGxYzon
URL:https://hft2415.org/event/trauma-informed-schools-part-1/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Conferences
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Claudia Morales":MAILTO:cmorales@hft2415.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210205T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210211T180000
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SUMMARY:Know your rights (Teachers)
DESCRIPTION:HFT will conduct Know Your Rights presentation for Teacher members on February 11th\, 2021. Teachers need to register in advance for this meeting:  Use the Know your Rights link below. \nNot a HFT member yet? We need your voice — click here to join today. \nKnow your Rights https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwvcuGsqD8tHd104-nCw5SOkOw6mSsfpsWV \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://hft2415.org/event/know-your-rights-teachers/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Conferences
ORGANIZER;CN="Corina Ortiz":MAILTO:cortiz@hft2415.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210205T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210209T180000
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SUMMARY:Know your Rights (Paraprofessionals)
DESCRIPTION:HFT will conduct Know Your Rights presentation for Paraprofessional members on February 9th\, 2021. Paras need to register in advance for this meeting:  Use the Know your Rights link below. \nNot a HFT member yet? We need your voice — click here to join today.  \nKnow Your Rights https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIvcumurz4uH9QZUH4B6sVfPPO4fNqJicIL \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://hft2415.org/event/know-your-rights-paraprofessionals/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Conferences
ORGANIZER;CN="Phyllis Ruffin":MAILTO:pruffin@hft2415.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200731
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SUMMARY:AFT National Convention
DESCRIPTION:The national convention for AFT is both a gathering of solidarity\, along with official business for our union: including election of officers and passing of resolutions. For information on being a delegate\, contact info@hft2415.org. \nThe convention is held every two years\, and this year it is scheduled for our hometown of Houston. However\, due to the coronavirus\, the location and schedule may change.
URL:https://hft2415.org/event/aft-national-convention/
LOCATION:Virtual Meetings to be announced soon
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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SUMMARY:Townhall on Reopening of Schools in Houston Area
DESCRIPTION:  \nDo you have questions about the reopening of schools? Questions will be answered Thursday at 7 p.m. during ABC13 Houston’s live\, one-hour town hall on “COVID-19 and Our Schools.” \nJoin the discussion during the ABC 13 virtual townhall Thursday\, June 18th at 7 p.m. &  Submit your questions here: https://abc13.com/6252305/ \n  \n Panelists for Thursday’s Town Hall \nZeph Capo\, Houston Federation of Teachers President \nDr. Grenita Lathan\, Houston ISD interim superintendent \nDr. Charles Dupre\, Fort Bend ISD superintendent \nLisa Descant\, Community in Schools-Houston chief operating officer \nDiane Morales\, parent and Housman Elementary School PTA president \nWHERE TO WATCH TOWN HALL: \n  \n·         On ABC13.com: https://abc13.com/6252305/ (an instant replay will be published later Thursday evening) \n·         ABC13 apps on iOS and Android \n·         ABC13’s CTV apps on Apple TV\, Fire TV\, Android TV and Roku: https://abc13.com/apps/ \n·         Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/abc13Houston/ \n·         YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ABC13EyewitnessNews
URL:https://hft2415.org/event/townhall-on-reopening-of-schools-in-houston-area/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200605T163000
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SUMMARY:DOI Q&A for HFT Members
DESCRIPTION:You have Questions about DOI; We have Answers\nFriday\, June 5th 4:30pm to 5:30pm\nThe purpose of this event is to inform educators about how the District of Innovation (DOI) can affect everyone.\nPlease register @ https://actionnetwork.org/events/doi-qa-session?source=direct_link&
URL:https://hft2415.org/event/doi-qa-for-hft-members/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Conferences
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Claudia Morales":MAILTO:cmorales@hft2415.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200604T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200604T163000
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SUMMARY:Member Needs & Interests Session for Paras and other Educators
DESCRIPTION:Para-Professionals and other Educators; Please register and Join Us\nThursday\, Jun4th 3:30pm to 4:30pm\nThe purpose of this session is to identify the needs to support our members reach their career goals.\nhttps://actionnetwork.org/events/member-needs-interests-session-for-paras?source=direct_link&
URL:https://hft2415.org/event/member-needs-interests-session-for-paras-and-other-educators/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Claudia Morales":MAILTO:cmorales@hft2415.org
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