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Ethnic-Minority Advisory Committee
- "Diversity is not an ethnic-minority issue.
- It is an Association issue...."
EMAC's purpose is to:
- Promote active ethnic-minority participation in the organization
- Develop leadership at all levels
- Raise awareness of ethnic minority issues
- Build a network of support for ethnic-minority teachers
 Meeting NEA President Reg Weaver (second from the left) at the NEA Minority Leadership Training, Omaha, 2006 are Geraldine Cooks, (DCTA), Rosalyn Smith (JCEA) and Mike Giles (Cherry Creek EA)
EMAC calendar: All meeting will be at the JCEA office (1050 Wadsworth, Lakewood) from 4-5 pm, unless noted.
Upcoming events:
* Call (303-982-7657) or email Lorraine Bowen (lbowen@jeffco.k12.co.us) if you plan on attending any of these dates
Membership Benefits:
- Voice opinions about the organization
- Influence policy
- Attend trainings, conferences, classes, JCEA-CEA functions
- Represent the Association at various District functions
- Build a community within the Association of ethnic-minority teachers
- Learn about issues facing our diverse student body and staff
- Develop leadership skills
- Network with other teachers and policy-makers
- Heighten awareness of ethnic-minority issues
 JCEA members Scott Kieselbach (Secrest), Rosalyn Smith (Schaffer) and Martha Swisher (West Jeff Middle) paarticipated at the 2006 NEA Western Regional Leadership Conference.
Participation: EMAC members can be as involved as their interest and time allow. There are monthly meetings. You can align yourself with an area of interest, such as:
- Representing JCEA on the Minority Educators Advisory Board for the District
- Representing JCEA on the Diversity Council
- Organizing social events for members of EMAC
- Attending trainings offered by JCEA, CEA, and/or NEA
- Representing JCEA at Delegate Assembly and/or NEA RA
- Attending District conferences or meetings as a representative of JCEA, such as the Diversity Conference
- Writing articles for the INSIGHT on diversity issues
- Mentoring new teachers
- Developing materials for new teachers
- Professional Development planning and implementing
How to join: Contact Lorraine Bowen, Vivian Elementary 303-982-7657, or call Nancy Henderson at JCEA, 303-232-6405.
You can link to the JPS Office of Educational Equity by clicking here!
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