Professional Development

This year’s TEACH Conference 2021 passed with flying colors, with more than 500 St. Thomas and St. John educators registering for Local 1825’s signature professional development event. Newly elected AFT President Leontyne Jones reinforced the 43^rd annual conference’s theme of “Return, Recover, and Reimagine” in her message to membership by reminding all that as a union – as a voice of the territory – Local 1825 has to think beyond individuality and seriously about the children who have been out of school for almost two years.

Invited guests included:

• Hon. Albert Bryan, Governor of the United

We’re excited to announce more details and information for the 44th AFT Paraprofessionals and School-Related Personnel Conference.

April 22-24
Marriott St. Louis Grand, St. Louis, Mo.

We can’t wait to see you in St. Louis on April 22-24 for the 43rd AFT Paraprofessionals and School-Related Personnel Conference!

This year’s conference will begin with three mini plenaries focusing on:

     • Running a PSRP issue campaign;
     • Creating leadership development strategies for new leaders; and
     • Support for organizing and community building.

We will also offer a wide range of professional development