MINNEAPOLIS FEDERATION OF

TEACHERS AND ESP'S, LOCAL 59

67 Eighth Avenue, NE Mpls, MN 55413 Ph: (612) 529-9621  Fax: (612) 529-0539

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ATPPS

Professional Issues

 

ATPPS INFORMATION:

There will be one “restructured” salary schedule with two options of participation:  (1) ATPPS participant – earn PGC’s and one time payments as per ATPPS guidelines. (2) Traditional Lane option participant – earn lane change through college credits only.

 

For more information, click: 

Contract Schedule “B” for 2008-09     

Traditional Pay Option Placement Information (Step/Lane plus applicable ProPay and/or MnTAP pay)

 

Questions? 

Find information on both options on the ATPPS website at:      http://atpps.mpls.k12.mn.us/index.html

 

Visit the ATPPS website at:   http://atpps.mpls.k12.mn.us/index.html or call the ATPPS office at 668-0537 / -5367  / -5355.   

 

MFT Vote Packet Contents:

ATPPS MOA Packet Intro Letter      ATPPS MOA Document     ATPPS MOA - Summary     

ATPPS - Chart of what Stays/Changed/Dropped in 08-09     ATPPS - PGC/One-Time Payment List 

ATPPS MOA pay schedule 2008-09 (pdf)     ATPPS Pay Schedule 2007-08 (pdf)

ATPPS 2008-09 Guidelines

 

MPS and State MDE:

MPS - Staff

MPS Seniority List

ATPPS / Professional Pay Plan

MN Dept of Ed (MDE) Information & Links:

1500 Highway 36 West  Roseville MN 55113-4266
(651) 582-8200

MPS Teacher Licensure/Relicensure Links

MDE / Licensure Forms

TRA Parttime Teacher Program Form

Professional Assistance and Review (PAR)   Mentor Services

Family Involvement Standards (pdf)  Student Rights And Responsibilities (pdf)

Issues in Education Sources:

People For the American Way

Almanac of Policy Issues

Education Commission of the States

NCLB/Highly Qualified:  Get NCLB/HOUSSE forms you will have to complete.   The forms to look for are on that page.
Use the following labels/links.   These are PDF files and you will need to read and print them:

  • MN HOUSSE Application
  • Handbook for MPS Teachers
  • Handbook Supplement for Special Ed Teachers

AFT’s Let’s Get It Right (NCLB) website

Union Plus Scholarship Application

For more than 10 years, the Union Plus Scholarship program has supported working families pursuing post-secondary education. The Union Plus Scholarship Program is offered through the Union Plus Education Foundation.    Go to www.unionplus.org/scholarships to download the Union Plus Scholarship application and to learn about more scholarship opportunities for union families.