They provide more time for in-depth information and discussion than the regular QuEST workshops. Participants will return home with the knowledge, skills and strategies to help them advance local and state federation efforts to improve education.
Space is limited.
This session, for elected union leaders, will focus on how to reach, engage and retain new teachers. The AFT believes it is time to explore viable, fair and educationally sound teacher compensation options that will raise salaries, while contributing to efforts already under way to assure high quality, well-prepared teachers for all students. With more and more states, school districts, business groups and others proposing differential pay strategies to recruit and retain highly-qualified teachers, it's crucial that the union take a proactive approach to the issue. This session is designed to assist local leaders in developing enhanced compensation systems. The future success of all students rests upon their ability to become proficient readers.