The Advocate, April 14, 2021
President’s Message
April 14, 2021
Last April, we were just beginning to understand the impact that COVID-19 would have on our schools and on the world. After a year of distance learning, educators from every school are welcoming students back in-person this month. PAT members are sharing so many...
Read MoreAddressing Anti-Asian Violence with Your Students
April 14, 2021
Before spring break, we sent out a message of solidarity with our Asian American and Pacific Islander community, and condemning anti-Asian hate. As we return to our in-person classrooms with students, we know that this fight against Asian hate is ongoing. Knowing that Asian families are...
Read MoreCommunity Healing Event for the PAT Asian and Pacific Islander Community
April 14, 2021
This Friday, April 16th at 3:30 PM, the Asian American and Pacific Islander Month Planning Committee, will be hosting a community healing event for the Asian and Pacific Islander community. If you are an educator who identifies as Asian, Pacific Islander, mixed, Hapa, multiracial,...
Read MoreAsian American and Pacific Islander Month: Join the Team!
April 14, 2021
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Month, and our PAT Social Justice and Community Outreach Committee and our PAT Racial Equity Committee are once again teaming up to bring events and resources into our classrooms and our community. If you are interested in...
Read MoreTime for VOTE for School Board Members
April 14, 2021
The Portland Association of Teachers Political Action Committee (PAT PAC) is proud to announce its endorsements for the May 18, 2021 school board election. Herman Greene, in Zone 4, is a long time resident and advocate in North Portland. He is a father of four...
Read MorePAT PAC Board Elections
April 14, 2021
Every year, the PAT PAC Contributors elect members to the PAT PAC Board. If you are a PAT PAC contributor, look in your email this week for an electronic ballot. Learn more about the PAT PAC here. To become a PAT PAC member, contribute to the PAC here.
Read MoreIt's Time for PAT Rep Elections
April 14, 2021
It is time to elect your site’s PAT Building Representatives for next school year! Each site is entitled to one Representative for every nine members. What do Building Reps do? Our union works because Reps do a lot! That’s why it is important to have...
Read MoreDistance Learning Agreements and Guidances
April 14, 2021
If you have questions about returning to in-person learning, check out the Distance Learning Agreements page on the PAT website. We have posted all pertinent agreements, guidance, and resources, from schedules to safety. You will find: MOA On Return To In-Person Instruction (Signed 3-15-21), And Explanatory Materials....
Read MoreKnow Your Contract: Summative Evaluations Due May 1st
April 14, 2021
Article 27.8.2.1 requires that, “A Summative Evaluation Report shall be submitted for contract professional educators at least every other year by May 1st of the Supervised Phase.” This year, PPS and PAT agreed to use a modified evaluation tool because of the COVID-19 teaching...
Read MoreExternal Hiring Phase Coming Soon
April 14, 2021
The External Phase vacancies will be posted on April 20 (tentative) and will be ongoing from that date. Any educator (unless they have already accepted a voluntary transfer), substitute teachers, temporary teachers, and other external applicants are eligible for this phase. A vacancy may...
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