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SUMMARY:District 7 Dangerous Behavior and Prevention Training
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about The Dangerous Behavior and Prevention and Intervention Law.\n\n\nPlease join Melissa Statman\, MEA UniServ Director\, District 7 to learn more about The Dangerous Behavior and Prevention and Intervention Law. \nTo help increase workplace and student safety\, MEA helped pass the Dangerous Behavior and Prevention and Intervention Law. Among other things\, the law: \n\nProtects your paycheck and sick time\, if a dangerous behavior is substantiated and a staff person is injured.\nRequires administration to work with the union to develop action plans that keep students and staff safe.\n\nAfter the training\, you will know: \n\nWhat constitutes a dangerous behavior.\nWhat protections are in place and covered by the law.\nThe protocols your district should have in place.\nHow your union can ensure administration is held accountable in addressing dangerous behavior.\nHow to navigate the report process.
URL:https://maineea.org/event/district-7-dangerous-behavior-and-prevention-training/
LOCATION:Maine Education Association\, 35 Community Drive\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330\, United States
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SUMMARY:UD 8 Network and Train
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an opportunity to connect with your MEA Board members\, followed by an important training on Dangerous Behavior.\n\n\nIn this training\, you will learn: \n\nWhat qualifies as a “dangerous behavior” under the law\nThe specific protections and rights the law provides\nThe protocols your district should have in place\nHow your union can hold administration accountable\nHow to navigate the reporting process effectively
URL:https://maineea.org/event/ud-8-network-and-train/
LOCATION:T&B Celebration Center\, 414 Madison Avenue\, Skowhegan\, ME\, 04976\, United States
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SUMMARY:District 9 Governance Networking Meeting!
DESCRIPTION:UniServ District 9 Governance Networking Meeting\n\n\nThere’s no doubt that times are tough in public education right now. If you’re looking for a ‘pick me up’ to lift your spirits\, then please join your community of fellow MEA members at the upcoming Governance Networking Event. Your local MEA Board of Directors will offer opportunities for you to 1) bring some positive recognition to the good work that’s happening in public education every day and 2) feel more empowered to inform how MEA will chart its future work during these challenging times. This will be an opportunity to learn\, share\, and elevate public education and our Association together!
URL:https://maineea.org/event/district-9-governance-networking-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Darby’s\, 155 High Street\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T173000
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SUMMARY:UD 6 & UD 14 Governance Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:If you’re looking for a ‘pick me up’ to lift your spirits\, then please join your community of fellow MEA members at this event.
URL:https://maineea.org/event/ud-6-ud-14-governance-networking-event/
LOCATION:Auburn Middle School\, 38 Falcon Drive\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T153000
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SUMMARY:SAD 49 Learn About Your NEA Member Benefits
DESCRIPTION:Come learn from our NEA Member Benefits Rep Mike Reilly about all of the NEA benefits you receive with a MEA/NEA membership.
URL:https://maineea.org/event/sad-49-learn-about-your-nea-member-benefits/
LOCATION:Lawrence Primary School Library\, 68 School Drive\, Benton\, ME\, 04901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T163000
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SUMMARY:Districts 1\, 2 & 3 Dangerous Behavior Training
DESCRIPTION:Dangerous Behavior Training\n\n\nLearn more about The Dangerous Behavior and Prevention and Intervention Law. \nTo help increase workplace and student safety\, MEA helped pass the Dangerous Behavior and Prevention and Intervention Law. Among other things\, the law: \n\nProtects your paycheck and sick time\, if a dangerous behavior is substantiated and a staff person is injured.\nRequires administration to work with the union to develop action plans that keep students and staff safe.\n\nAfter the training\, you will know: \n\nWhat constitutes a dangerous behavior.\nWhat protections are in place and covered by the law.\nThe protocols your district should have in place.\nHow your union can ensure administration is held accountable in addressing dangerous behavior.\nHow to navigate the report process.
URL:https://maineea.org/event/districts-2-3-dangerous-behavior-training-3/
LOCATION:Jimmy the Greek’s\, 215 Saco Avenue\, Old Orchard Beach\, ME\, 04064\, United States
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SUMMARY:UD 7 & 9 Secrets of a Successful Organizer 2025
DESCRIPTION:Secrets of a Successful Organizer 2025\n\n\nPlease  join Melissa Statmant\, UniServ Director and Phyllis Hunter\, UniServ Director for a three-part training titled the “Secrets of a Successful Organizer”. This course will teach you how to fight back where you work and win. You’ll learn how to identify the key issues in your workplace\, build campaigns to tackle them\, anticipate management’s tricks and traps\, and inspire your co-workers to stand together despite their fears. \n*You must attend all three sessions
URL:https://maineea.org/event/ud-9-secrets-of-a-successful-organizer-2025/
LOCATION:Darby’s\, 155 High Street\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pre-Retirement Seminar - Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Fall Pre-Retirement Seminar\n\n\nPre-Retirement Seminar – Session 3\n \nThis session will be held on two evenings from 5:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. via Zoom. \n• Tuesday\, November 4\, 2025 – Presentation by MEA Benefits Trust. \n• Wednesday\, November 5\, 2025 – Presentations by MEA-Retired and MainePERS \nThe link to access the Zoom meeting\, along with the materials from MEA-Retired\, MEA Benefits Trust\, and MainePERS will be emailed to the email address used during registration. This email will be sent the day before your session. The meeting link will be used for both nights of your session. \nPlease be aware that there have been instances where the Zoom link and materials have been sent to a junk/spam folder. We ask that you check these folders. \nIf you receive a notice that you need a ticket to attend the meeting\, please disregard. You DO NOT need a ticket to attend the meeting.
URL:https://maineea.org/event/pre-retirement-seminar-session-3-6/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T163000
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SUMMARY:Effective Advocacy Through Effective Locals
DESCRIPTION:Building Association Leadership
URL:https://maineea.org/event/effective-advocacy-through-effective-locals-2/
LOCATION:Helen’s Restaurant\, 111 Main Street\, Machias\, ME\, 04654\, United States
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED Negotiation Trainings Portland
DESCRIPTION:Negotiation Trainings 2025 Sessions 1-4\n\n\nNegotiation Training 2025 \nPresented by MEA UniServ Directors \nPlease join for a four-part\, comprehensive negotiations training series. This training is especially beneficial for those who are at the bargaining table this year but is open to all local negotiations teams. \nIf you are bargaining this year\, it is critical that your local’s Chief Negotiator and entire bargaining team commit to attend ALL FOUR sessions! Participation in these trainings is vital to your success at the bargaining table. Even if you have bargaining experience\, your presence at these trainings will allow your local and MEA members in your region to strategize together. \nDinner will be provided! \nSession I – Bargaining Basics\, Tuesday\, October 7th \nSession II – Contract Analysis & Proposal Preparation\, Tuesday\, October 21st \nSession III – Compensation & Health Insurance\, Tuesday\, November 4th \nSession IV – At the Table – Strategy and Behavior\, Tuesday\, November 18th
URL:https://maineea.org/event/negotiation-trainings-portland-2/
LOCATION:Maine Education Association\, 35 Community Drive\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330\, United States
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