Santa Monica-Malibu Classroom Teachers Association
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Regardless of vaccination status, masks are required indoors in Los Angeles County. We urge everyone to limit their exposure. 
See daily COVID-19 updates for the State of California here.
See daily COVID-19  updates for the LA County Department of Public Health

The California Department of Education Guidance and Resources for Public School K-12 for Distance Learning.


CDC Guide to Prevention of COVID-19 in K-12 Schools
LA County Vaccine Dashboard

Report Vaccination Status to SMMUSD 
SMMUSD COVID TESTING LINKS/QR CODES
COVID-19 Testing Links for SUBS, Music Teachers and other District Staff.

AR 5121 Grades/Evaluation of Student Achievement for Fall 2020 from SMMUSD
CA ED CODE 49067 Language & Summary
SMMUSD PPE REQUEST FORM 
SMMUSD Staff - Register for a COVID test HERE
SMMUSD Students - Register for a COVID test HERE
SICK LEAVE FORM FROM SMMUSD

Incidence and Secondary Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Infections in Schools (From the American Academy of Pediatrics) 
Clusters of SARS-CoV-2 Infection Among Elementary School Educators and Students in One School District — Georgia, December 2020–January 2021


Documents, Forms & Resources

ADDITIONAL COVID-19 SCHOOL RELATED FORMS
Links for COVID COMPLIANCE FORMS for SMMUSD School Sites 
HVAC Report
Talking Points for Teachers 11.17.2020
Substitute Teachers for Distance Learning PDF

SMMCTA "Would You Return To School" Survey 02.15.2021
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MMJZRyhjwy5RdDDLtxW_mxHNeQEdltLzkipIOkCyc2c/edit#slide=id.gb44672c7e4_0_12​
APPLICATION TO JOIN OUR UNION
Please fill out and return to us at smmctamembers@smmcta.com,
we will communicate wit the district and State CTA.  You must SIGN it.  If you do not know you category, you can leave it blank. If you do not have the ability to scan it, a picture with your phone is fine. 
  • JOIN CTA 
  • Dues for 2021-2022
  • Disability & Life Insurance Enrollment and Info
  • ​Academic Language Function Toolkit 
  • ACLU Free Public School in California FAQ 
  • guidelines_for_an_administrative_meeting-2.pdf 
  • MOU Between PD & SLT 2018 
  • EPA Approval Notice to SMMUSD 
  • LA Public Health Response to Cancer Concerns​
  • Salary Schedule - Certificated Teaching/Counseling ​
  • Planning Guide for CCSS
  • NEA Common Core Toolkit
  • Teachers' Rights - A Mini Guide
  • CTA - New Teacher Guide
  • CTA - Layoff Survival Guide for Members
  • CTA RIF Data Form
  • SMMCTA PAC Waiver Form
DIGITAL LEARNING PLAN
 * Digital Learning Plan Narrative
 * Digital Learning Plan Presentation
 * Digital Learning Plan YouTube (starts at 19:20)

Rep Council and EB meeting calendar for 2021-2022




  • LA County - Employee Assistance Service for Education Information
  • Family Medical Leave Information   
  • ​SMMCTA Reimbursement Request Form
  • Catastrophic Leave Donation Form
  • Grievance Form
  • Rep Council Self Evaluation Form
  • Workers Comp Form
  • Teacher Evaluation Forms
  • School Site Admin Performance Review
  • Special Education Workload Analysis Model  from the NEA
  • SMMCTA By-Laws 2015
  • SMMUSD Board Policies for employees link
  • SMMUSD Employee Notifications 2021-2022
  • Apply for $250 Professional Development Grant from SMMCTA

Professional Development and In the News

  • The "CULT of PEDAGOGY"  website
  • "In Some Cities, Closing Achievement Gaps Is Not for Schools to Fix Alone", Denise Superville, Ed Week, September 11, 2018
  • "Your Students Have Assets, Not Deficiencies: Differentiating Instructions for English Learners..." Sarah Said, February 14, 2018 
  • "Family Engagement is More Than Having A Multicultural Potluck", Confianza, article by Sarah Said, January 6, 2018
  • VIDEO -  Janus v. AFSCME and the Importance of Union
  • VIDEO -  Janus v. AFSCME | On The Record | AFSCME
  • VIDEO - SMMUSD Teacher Mentor Program 
  • AskingSavesKids brochure about the questions you should ask your kids about guns.  www.askingsaveskids.org
  • Condensed Janus vs AFSCME Talking points 2 page PDF  - Please see IN THE NEWS for links to sources 
  • ​Academic Language Function Toolkit Download
  • Suit against teachers unions isn't about free speech but silencing members
  • Common Core Math Surprises - Memorizers are the lowest achievers (The Hechinger Report) 
  • 2015 Good Teaching Conference Virtual Pass (for Free Streaming Sessions)
  • LA Times Op/ED "The Teaching Crisis School Districts and Unions are Ignoring" 
  • Advice Memo from CTA Re: Physical Education Minutes (litigation)  
  • NODD Advisory AB420  Re: Pupil Suspension/Expulsion 
  • 5 Strategies For Better Teacher Professional Development
  • Can Collaboration Between Schools, Unions Fix Failing Schools?
  • Letter from Teacher to Parent about THAT kid
  • Teaching is not a Business
  • Chrome Books Gaining in Popularity at Schools_
  • What's wrong with the Vagara Ruling?
  • Implementing the Common Core State Standards
  • NEA Report, 2012 - "Transforming Teaching: Connecting Professional Responsibility with Student Learning"
  • Stanford, 2012 - Educator Evaluation Research
  • AFT Teacher Evaluation Report
  • Linda Darling Hammond on Teacher Pay and Quality
  • Center for American Progress Report on Teacher Pay Report
  • Diane Ravitch - The Myth of Charter Schools

Contact Information

EMAIL: smmctamembers@smmcta.com
OUR MISSION:
The Santa Monica Malibu Classroom Teachers Association (SMMCTA) represents the employee groups: Child Development Teachers, Early Childhood Teachers, K-12 Teachers, Speech/Language Pathologists, Counselors, Librarians, Adult Education Teachers, Substitute Teachers, Nurses and other non administrative positions within the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School Districts.
2022 SANTA MONICA MALIBU CLASSROOM TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
  • Home
    • 10 MINUTE MEETINGS
  • SMMCTA TEAMS
    • Executive Board
    • Representative Council
    • Negotiations Team
  • Election
    • 2022 California Election
  • FAQS/CONTRACTS/MOU's
    • MOU 2021-2022
  • Member Forms & Info
  • Classroom Resources
  • COVID-19
  • Member Photos
  • In The News & JANUS