CTW Application Process
NEA’s Campaign To Win Workshop
December 2–5, 2010, Washington, D.C
In keeping with NEA's commitment to provide leadership skills to help members address current public education and Association issues, NEA Human and Civil Rights (HCR) is offering the Campaign To Win (CTW) workshop.
Workshop Description
Campaign To Win provides members with a better understanding of the election process for key Association positions at the local, state, and national levels. This advanced leadership training component focuses on electing candidates who are responsive to Association issues, especially women's concerns. Participants will learn the following general strategies for launching a winning campaign:
- weighing personal issues and experiences when deciding to run for office
- determining which Association office to seek
- developing a basic campaign plan
- managing time effectively while campaigning
- making effective use of technology
- raising funds
- preparing and delivering campaign speeches
- presenting oneself well
Workshop Application Process
The CTW workshop serves up to 50 participants who are selected by criteria developed by the NEA Women's Issues Committee.
Note: The program is open to all Association members. However, persons who are announced candidates for local, state, or national Association office during NEA's 2010-2011 fiscal year (September 1, 2010 - August 31, 2011) will not be eligible to participate.
Applicants for CTW should consider the following criteria:
- This program is an advanced, intensive three-day workshop.
- It is designed for members who have served in some Association leadership capacity and have plans for future leadership capacity and have plans for future leadership roles in the Association.
- A team composed of Women’s Leadership Training Program peer trainers and HCR staff will conduct the CTW training.
- An acceptance of selection to this program is a commitment to attend all sessions of the training. The full program does not allow any time for other activities, such as touring the city.
- NEA pays for travel and lodging.
- Participants must secure leave from their employers. NEA will not reimburse for substitutes or per diem costs.
- Persons selected to attend CTW must arrive by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 2, 2010, and depart after 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 5, 2010.
- Applications must be postmarked no later than Friday, October 22, 2010.
- HCR staff will contact selected applicants for this program and provide them with details for the training and travel arrangements during the week of November 1, 2010.
For more information, contact Pamela Rios Mobley at (202) 822-7727 or email prios@nea.org, or Robin Jones at (202) 822-7713 or e-mail rjones@nea.org.
