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Your pocketbook Full-Tuition scholarships for NEA members from Walden University Save Your Money – Apply Now! he NEA Academy is excited to offer scholarship and online learning opportunities through our NCATE-accredited . partner, Walden University You could be awarded a fulltuition scholarship* or a 10% tuition reduction‡ if you are interested in enrolling as a new student in one of these Walden University degree programs: • M.S. in Education • M.S. in Early Childhood Studies • M.S. in Instructional Design and T Technology Don't Miss Out – Apply by July 15th! These scholarships are reserved specifically for NEA members. This is a great opportunity to broaden your education expertise without the financial burden. For information about the Walden University full-tuition scholarships and tuition discount programs available through the NEA Academy, please contact an NEA advisor at 1-800-893-0396 or visit: www.neaacademy.org/30225.html. Check out the NEA Academy, courses for credit and degree programs This member-only benefit includes online course on digital photography hrough a partnership with Teacher CEU Toolbox, the NEA Academy provides educators with the "Using Digital Photography In Every Classroom" course to put this growing trend into focus. T • Explore the fundamentals of digital photography including perspectives, close-ups, and flash/lighting. • Learn about free and interactive photography programs and Internet resources. • Discover new ways to improve student success through a visual and interactive learning approach. • Enjoy the self-paced learning format of this 30-hour course available 24/7 online. NEA Members Only – receive a discounted rate of $135 per course! Teacher CEU Toolbox courses offer: • Innovative, high-quality professional development material • 24/7 online, self-paced scheduling • Streamlined licensing requirement fulfillment process • Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available and awarded through the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Continuing Education (UNLVCE) Teacher CEU Toolbox course creators are teachers who possess a Master's or Doctoral degree and are Nationally Board Certified and/or have been recognized for their exemplary teaching practices. For more information on courses from Teacher CEU Toolbox, please visit www. neaacademy.org/ teacherceutoolbox. 20 May/June 2013 DSEA ACTION! For Walden University information and discounts available through the NEA Academy, go to www.neaacademy.org/walden. *Only one tuition-reduction benefit may be applied to tuition. If a scholarship is awarded, the NEA member is not eligible for the additional 10% member tuition-reduction benefit. ‡A 10% tuition reduction is available to new students. Some restrictions apply. Learn how to make your retirement more secure Subscribe to the NEA Retirement ENewsletter from NEA Member Benefits very month Member Benefits will send resources to help you plan, organize, adjust or enhance your retirement plan: • Articles and advice from financial experts • Financial planning and investment tips • Monthly alerts for your FREE Kiplinger's Retirement Report (valued at $60 per year) To ensure you receive the next issue of the NEA Retirement ENewsletter, log in or register at www.neamb.com, click "My Account" or "Account Details" at the top of the page, and then select the "My Newsletters" tab. It's easy—and it's free! E NEA Academy offers tools aligned to state standards and Common Core standards hrough a partnership with the NEA Academy, Learning Bridges offers a way for Educators to efficiently stay up-todate with both State Standards by Grade Level and the Common Core State Standards using the "Teacher Support Tool." An annual subscription provides online access to five valuable tools: • Instructional Strategies – ranked in order of their power to impact student achievement • Lesson Plans – ready to use for every grade level, K-12 • Parent Activities – to engage parents in their child's learning (English and Spanish) • Professional Development – unlimited online access to nearly 50 standards-aligned courses • National Online Community – where educators can ask and answer questions in an online forum T Limited time offer for NEA Members: $95 Annual Subscription Fee (That's 40% OFF!) Drawn from the Learning Bridges® Online Professional Development System for teachers – the courses included in this offering have been shown to have a significantly high impact on achievement and feature 24/7 availability online! For more information on the "Teacher Support Tool" and other courses from Learning Bridges, please visit: www.neaacademy.org/ learningbridges.html . Resources also available at www.dsea.org under "Quick Links" www.dsea.org