ATA Weekly

The IPD department will be hosting four Special Education webinars this Spring. The registration information is on the flyer. Click here to access the registration link.

For more resources on Special Education, go to:

www.cta.org/special-education-resources

For more resources on wellness and mental health, go to:

www.cta.org/wellnesscenter

Did you know your Calm benefit also extends to your family (add up to 5 dependents (age 16 or older)? Calm, our mental health partner, is a family-friendly benefit that can be used by your family at various life stages, including parenting and pregnancy. Also, Calm Kids is a wonderful resource to support your children as they grow.

Here’s the selection of resources to get you and your family started on the mental health journey:

Conscious Parenting Masterclass

• In this masterclass series, Dr. Shefali Tsabary, a renowned clinical psychologist, shares how you can create a mindful environment for your children so they can ease their anxieties and authentically connect with who they are.

Calm Kids

• In this collection, you’ll find a variety of content offerings for your little ones—soundscapes, lullabies, meditations, sleep stories, kids' movements, and more—that they can use whenever they need it.

Nurturing Pregnancy

• In this pregnancy collection, you’ll learn empowering practices and hear reassuring talks to help you through the entire journey of pregnancy. You’ll also be able to lower stress, reduce anxiety, and improve sleep. For medical advice, please consult your doctor.

Postpartum Healing

• In this postpartum collection, you’ll learn practices designed to support you during this tender and powerful time as you care for your little one. For medical advice, please consult your doctor.

Check out the Calm app for more options that suit your daily needs. Haven't activated your free CTA Calm Premium subscription yet? Visit www.CTAMemberBenefits.org/calm to get started today! This CTA subscription also allows you to add up to 5 dependents (age 16 or older).

Did you know that CTA Member Benefits offers the Virtual Pass to Online Learning which includes not only great online professional development but also provides an opportunity to earn University Credit paid for by CTA?

This member benefit is a win-win as members receive great professional development available on-demand and have an opportunity to move on the salary schedule with CTA paid university credit.

Join the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and Kaiser Permanente Thriving Schools for a four-part professional learning series dedicated to prioritizing staff well-being—including relationship building, gratitude systems, and operationalizing staff breaks.

All school and district staff, regardless of position or title—including cafeteria workers, bus drivers, paraprofessionals, teachers, and administrators—are encouraged to join this no-cost webinar series.

Register to attend all sessions live, including breakout discussions, or receive the recordings: https://www.healthiergeneration.org/app/resources/1823

December 22-January 5, 2024

- Winter Break

January 8

- Grievance (4:00 pm, ATA Office)

January 9

- ATA Board of Directors (4:00 pm, ATA office)

January 15

- MLK - Holiday

January 16

- ATA Rep Council (4:00 pm, ATA office)

- Board of Education (6 pm, Marengo West)

January 22

- Pupil Free Day for PD

The Alhambra Teachers Association (ATA) exists to protect and promote the well-being of its members; to improve the conditions of teaching and learning; to advance the cause of free, universal, and quality public education; to ensure that the human dignity and civil rights of all children and youth are protected; and to secure a more just equitable and democratic society.

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