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NHTA is proud to announce 2011 CTA Human Rights Award Recipient: Aurora Vinci Human Rights Awards for 2011 She earned the Physically/Mentally Challenged Student's Issues Human Rights Award for her 27 years of outstanding service as a special education teacher in the New Haven Unified School District in Alameda County. Her James Logan High School students are inspired by her belief in the potential of all students, and she has mentored more that a half dozen other special education teachers in the district.   Human Rights GLBT Safety in Schools Grant and Scholarship Program Download the Application Download the brochure Awards Program Description The grant and scholarship program was created to promote human and civil rights by making our public schools safe for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons. The grants will support projects and presentations that promote understanding and respect for GLBT persons. The scholarships will support members enrolled in a teacher/counseling credential program who are pursuing a career in public education and who understand the importance of GLBT educators as role models in our public schools. Eligibility Applicants must be: CTA/SCTA members, or Public school student(s) nominated by a CTA or SCTA member, or Public school district(s) nominated by a CTA or SCTA member Awards Program Up to twelve (12) grants/scholarships of up to $2,000 will be made available annually to awardees Grant Program Programs in Public Schools Students in public schools, community colleges or four-year universities who implement GLBT projects and/or presentations. CTA members who implement a GLBT project/presentation at a public school for students and/or employees. Public school districts that implement a project/presentation which promotes a safe public school environment conducive to learning and teaching for GLBT persons. Special consideration will be given to projects that recognize, promote and celebrate ethnic diversity among GLBT youth. Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) GSA's will be eligible for project activities and/or presentations that promote a safe public school environment for all GLBT persons Seed money to establish a GSA. Special consideration will be given to projects that recognize, promote and celebrate ethnic diversity among GLBT youth. Scholarship Program The scholarship program will support members enrolled in a teacher/counseling credential program who are pursuing a career in public education and who understand the importance of GLBT educators as role models in our public schools. Scholarship Criteria: Proof that you are currently enrolled or that you will be enrolled in a teacher/counseling credential program. An essay up to two pages (8½ x 11, double space) on the importance of GLBT educators as role models in our public schools. If enrolled in a graduate program applicant also needs to demonstrate how the program furthers their career as a public educator. Timeline Applications that do not meet all specifications will not be considered. Applicants must submit a complete, typed or legibly printed application. See www.cta.org or contact the Human Rights Dept. at 650-552-5446 for additional forms. Applications must be postmarked by November 13, 2009 in order to be considered. Grant and scholarship applicants are notified by letter in January. Grant and scholarship awardees will be requested to supply a status report. View the 2009 Award recipients Send Applications to: CTA GLBT “Guy DeRosa” Safety in Schools Grant and Scholarship Program Human Rights Department 1705 Murchison Drive Burlingame, CA 94010 Questions Contact Janeya Collins at 552-5446 or email scholarships@cta.org.     View the Let’s Get Real Documentary A new documentary and curriculum guide on bullying and discrimination -- courtesy of the Respect For All Project and the GLBT Issues Advisory Committee -- is being offered to CTA members at a deep discount. Learn more Download flyer   Ethnic Minority Early Identification & Development Program CTA Human Rights Awards Application Paul Stickland Receives 2009 Human Rights Award Other 2009 NHTA Human Rights Nominees   This young man asks "Do you believe?"