(NAME-MCE) NEA Offers Help on Hiring & Developing More Educators of Color

[Miriam Gonzalez]

  Dear Colleague,
  The National Education Association (NEA) is coming to the Twin Cities of Minnesota on October 29th to address aligning constituents, available resources, and other effective means to achieve the goal in attracting and developing educators of color for our state and the wider cause.  To learn more, please read details below and be sure to visit www.mecasource.org for registration materials and additional nformation.  Thanks for your help in spreading the word to other educational advocates such as yourself.  
  Hiring & Retaining Educators of Color in Minnesota:
  Supporting & Informing Decision Makers in Achieving the Goal
   
  Please join the Midwest Educators of Color Association at our premiere Golden Apple Event for Twin Cities area educators and employers.  Attend our breakfast banquet with special guest, Mr. Segun Eubanks- Director of Teacher Quality for NEA, to gain up to date information on clearing the way to recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse educators to teach and administrate for students in our schools and colleges.  
   
  Date
  Wednesday, October 29, 2008 (Registration Deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008)
   
  Time
  8:00-10:00 AM Full-Plated Breakfast/Keynote Address/Q&A Session (Check-In begins at 7:30)
   
  Location
  Edinburgh USA
  8700 Edinbrook Crossing
  Brooklyn Park, MN 55433
  Driving Directions:  (763) 315- 8550
   
  Who should attend?
  Superintendents, Human Resources Personnel, Principals, Teacher Leaders, Hiring Committee Members, Equity Teams, Department Leads, Search Chairs, Other PreK-12 & Higher Education Professionals, Educational Allies
   
  Sign Up
  Log on to www.mecasource.org to secure registration form.
   
  EVENT INFORMATION CONTACT: 
  Call (763) 350-9040 / or Email admin at mecasource.org