Happy New Year!!!

As you reflect on 2019, consider nominating an administrator, library media or technology leader who deserves to be recognized for their amazing work.  Please see the award categories at www.wemta.org !    

WEMTA PET Scholarship Applications Due DECEMBER 20!

Applications are due December 20 for the 2020 scholarships supported by the WEMTA Permanent Endowment Trust. 

The Lowell Wilson Scholarship provides funding for individuals currently enrolled in an educational program leading to a 902 license. The Doctoral Studies Scholarship is available to support doctoral studies that prepare educators of future Library Media/Instructional Technology Specialists.  The amount of each scholarship is $1,500.

The Professional Development Scholarship was created to encourage strong leaders serving in our schools. WEMTA's Permanent Endowment Trust (PET) is sponsoring scholarship/s up to $800 to cover conference related expenses. These expenses may include: registration, lodging, mileage, airfare, or other transportation costs incurred while attending a conference such as ISTE, ALA, AASL, FECC, TIES. Receipts will be required for reimbursement of conference expenses. 

 

Applicants of the PD Scholarship must be a current member of WEMTA, living in Wisconsin, and working in a Wisconsin school.  Preference will be given to practicing, certified teachers. Recipients are expected to serve on a WEMTA committee, participate in another WEMTA leadership role, present at the WEMTA conference, or lead professional development for the WEMTA Board and/or members within two years of receipt of the scholarship. 

Additional information about the scholarships and application forms are available at https://www.wemta.org/awards-grants/pet-scholarships-grants.cfm

Have your registered your Battle teams yet?

Battle of the Books registration is just $30 until December 15th! Everything you need to know is here in this details document. Price goes up to $45 from December 16-January 15. No registrations will be accepted after January 15th.

#WEMTA20 Conference Registration is Open!

Please go to https://tinyurl.com/20wemtareg for the registration directions and to register for the WEMTA Conference March 22nd-24th in Wisconsin Dells. Prices will increase after January 15th, 2020 so register today!

Santa and his WEMTA elves are looking for recruits!

Do you know any library media or educational technology leaders who who deserve to be recruited? Nominate them for the WEMTA Professional of the Year Award! www.wemta.org

Don’t be a Turkey!

Help lift up the professionals in our field by recognizing them for the amazing work they do with staff and students! Nominate a colleague for an award today! You can find everything you need to know about the types of awards and the process to follow to nominate someone on the WEMTA website under Awards!  www.wemta.org