At the recent NEA (National Education Association) Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida student leaders from across the nation met to share ideas, attend training workshops, receive national recognition awards and revamp a school that needed a little sprucing.  The meeting of minds left many of us with a lot of fabulous ideas to take home to our chapters, as well as certificates of participation to add to our portfolios.

 

There were a plethora of workshops to attend; anything from making chapter projects come to life, to studying teaching skills for accommodating students with differing learning styles.  We learned about the history of NEA, increasing membership, creating blogs, effective communication techniques and much more.  Getting to learn from the workshops reinforced why attending Fall Leadership, the Northern and Southern Regional Conferences and the Representatives Assembly is so important.  When we receive the mailings from SCTA, CTA, and NEA we have a wealth of information at our finger tips,  but being actively involved brings all that information home and puts it into a format that is clearer and more meaningful.

 

Bringing workshops to your chapter is also a great way to get your members involved, plus they get practical information that is essential to their success in the field of education.  Events such as the revamping of a school and other community works are wonderful for our members, as well.  Remember, keeping a balance of trainings, events, and giving back to our neighborhoods is what makes SCTA one of the greatest organizations for pre-service educators and school employees – working with us leaves one feeling good inside because of the positive difference we make in our communities.