Related Links

  Check out the MTA "Members at Work" page for current information on legislation that directly effects your life as a teacher. You will find information on:

the proposed income tax repeal and how it effects spending for education

the GPO/WEP ( Government Pension Offset /Windfall Elimination Provision ) which is important to all members who have worked outside of the Mass Teachers' Retirement pension

a bill that aims to give creditable service for private school teaching that is currently in the legislature

how to receive your copy of MTA Today magazine online instead of via US mail

NEA's suggestions for improving NCLB (No Child Left Behind) as it faces renewal

FAQ's about the state and federal statutes governing SPED

Planning for your retirement (yeeha!)

NEA's "Works 4 Me" page that has practical classroom tips submitted by teachers for teachers at all levels

New Teachers page with great tips on surviving your first observation and evaluation, what your rights are, how to establish a professional portfolio and recommended reading

New Teacher Roadmap - Produced by the New Teacher committee of the MTA. A very concise brochure well worth checking out. Briefly explains what PTS is, how a contract works, what NCLB means to you and much more.

     *Massachusetts Legislators - Forget who your legislators are?  Find the info you need quickly and easily here.  Enter your zip code in the box below and click on GO.  Contact information on all of your senators and representatives is available and sending an e-mail is a click away.

Massachusetts Teachers Association

     * MTA Benefits offers an optional dental insurance plan through MetLife.  Click on the link to MTA

         Benefits on the left for information.  You will also find information at this same site about hotel, travel,

         and museum discounts available to members.

National Education Association

     * Check out a list of 30 suggested questions for a new teacher to ask in the first month of school.  If you're a veteran teacher, help a new colleague to learn the answers.  30 Questions

     * Did you know you can get free life insurance as a member of the NEA?  

                  Click here for info: NEA Complimentary Life Insurance

Northeast Consortium for Staff Development

     * Offers a variety of workshops and courses which can be taken for Salem State College credit.  

       Check out the current offerings.

Melrose Public Schools

Massachusetts Department of Education

     * The DOE offers many content institutes through which you can receive graduate level credit toward

        initial or renewal of licensure in a variety of areas.  

        Check out the info at this site:  DOE Content Institutes

     * Information on required teacher licensure and June 09 relicensure

Massachusetts Teachers Retirement Board

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