Join PAT members in Salem on President’s Day for the biggest education rally yet. Monday, February 18th is our opportunity to show lawmakers that our schools need funding now, and our students can’t wait. Educators from around the state will be joining us wearing red. Please sign up now for this important action. 

Did you know that in 2016 the Portland Public School Board passed the most comprehensive climate justice resolution in the nation? Would you like to make climate justice a more central part of your curriculum? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the idea of starting from scratch? The Climate Justice Committee can help with that! Join us for our first Teach Climate Justice happy hour event Thursday January 17^th. Please RSVP here.

Oar goal is to connect educators and community members in order to share climate justice knowledge and curriculum related to the climate crisis. We’ll enjoy food, beverage, and one another’s company as we do this important work. All invited -- including community and non-PPS teachers! The social starts at 4:00 and the program will begin at 4:30.

Date:   Thursday January 17^th
Time:   4:00 – 6:00 PM
Place: PAT Office

Join us for a Retirement Seminar led by Ed Foster. This event is specifically targeted at mid-career educators, but will be beneficial to everyone.

Thursday, January 31, 4:30-6:00 p.m. at PAT. RSVP here.

*Note: If you know that you will be  retiring this year, you will receive a stipend if you give the district early notice.  If you give written notice no later than January 15, the stipend is $1250, and if given by February 15, the stipend is $700. (Article 18.2.1)