Teacher Led Learning, Built for Real Classrooms
- At ETA, we deliver high-impact professional development that raises standards, sharpens skills, and drives educator success. Our teacher-led workshops are designed to spark collaboration, strengthen instructional practices, and inspire continuous growth. Every session is led by ETA members or our trusted community partners—ensuring that what you learn is relevant, practical, and immediately applicable in the classroom.
Stipend Pay Schedule for 2026-2027
- Workshop Presenter: $250 check per person (max 2 per academic year)
- Workshop Panelist: $150 check per person (max 3 per academic year)
- Workshop Attendee – ETA Members: $50 cash at the end of each workshop
- Workshop Attendee – Local ISTA-sponsored Aspiring Educators: $40 cash at the end of each workshop
Note: President Lori Young, ISTA Racial and Social Justice Coordinator Rita Taylor, UniServ Director Mark Lichtenberg, and our partners do not receive stipends for presenting or serving at ETA-sponsored workshops, seminars, or panels.
ETA 2026–2027 PD Workshops, Seminars, Volunteer Ops
August 27, 2026
Seminar: Retirement Seminar
Time: 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Location: ISTA Southwest Conference Center, 705 John Street, Evansville, IN
Presenters: Horace Mann, Liberty Federal Credit Union, and ISTA
Participants: Open to ETA members and their spouse/partner
Class Size: 30 - 50
Stipends: Cash stipends are not available for Retirement Seminars or CPR recertification classes
September 3, 2026
Workshop: New Teacher FAQ Panel for Members and Potential Members
Time: 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm
Location: ISTA Southwest Conference Center, 705 John Street, Evansville, IN
Panelists: Finalizing our panel list.
Participants: Open to all educators – no union membership required
Class Size: 30 - 50
Stipends: Stipends are available only to ETA members in good standing and local ISTA-sponsored Aspiring Educators actively enrolled in college. Potential members are not eligible for any stipend from ETA.
September 24, 2026
Workshop: Making Inclusion Work
Presenter: Frances Seifert (Lincoln)
Time: 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm
Location: ISTA Southwest Conference Center, 705 John Street, Evansville, IN
Participants: Union membership required - only open to ETA members and local ISTA-sponsored Aspiring Educators
Class Size: 30 -40
Stipends: Stipends are available only to ETA members in good standing and local ISTA-sponsored Aspiring Educators actively enrolled in college.
TAME THE TABS WORKSHOP: October 22, 2026
Workshop: Tame the Tabs: Digital Curation for the Classroom
Presenter: Mary Feagley, North Jr. High
Time: 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm
Location: ISTA Southwest Conference Center, 705 John Street, Evansville, IN
Participants: Union membership required – open only to ETA members and local ISTA-sponsored Aspiring Educators.
Class Size: 30 - 40
Stipends: $50 cash for ETA members and $40 cash for local ISTA-sponsored Aspiring Educators actively enrolled in college.
BOO AT THE ZOO - October 23, 24, & 25, 2026
Volunteers Needed: ETA members, Local ISTA-sponsored Aspiring Educators, ISTA Retired members, Family members or loved ones who can help hand out candy.
Organizer: Second Vice-President Shelby Phelps
Dates:
Friday, October 23 | 4:45 - 8:00 pm | Choose your shift
Saturday, October 24 | 4:45 - 8:00 pm | Choose your shift
Sunday, October 25 | 2:45 - 6:00 pm | Sensory Day | Choose your shift
Location: Mesker Park Zoo, 2421 Bement Avenue, Evansville, IN 47720-8204
Stipend: This is a volunteer opportunity; no stipend is provided.
November 20, 2025
Workshop: AI Tools in the Classroom
Presenters: Ryan Marsh (Early College) and Jon Schrange (Early College)
Time: 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm
Location: ISTA Southwest Conference Center, 705 John Street, Evansville, IN
Participants: Union membership required – open only to ETA members and local ISTA-sponsored Aspiring Educators.
Class Size: 20 - 30
Stipends: $50 cash for ETA members; $40 cash for locally-sponsored ISTA Aspiring Educators
Registration: Registration button becomes active on Friday, November 6.
January 28, 2027
Seminar: Retirement Seminar
Time: 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Location: ISTA Southwest Conference Center, 705 John Street, Evansville, IN
Presenters: Horace Mann, Liberty Federal Credit Union, and ISTA
Participants: Open to ETA members and their spouse/partner
Class Size: 30 - 50
Stipends: Cash stipends are not available for Retirement Seminars or CPR recertification classes
Registration: Registration link is active since it is a seminar.
February 18, 2027
Workshop:
Presenter / Panelist / Partner:
Time: 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm
Location: ISTA Southwest Conference Center, 705 John Street, Evansville, IN
Participants: Union membership required - open to ETA members and local ISTA-sponsored Aspiring Educators.
Class Size: 30 - 50
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March 18, 2027
Workshop:
Presenter/Panelist/Partner:
Time: 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm
Location: ISTA Southwest Conference Center, 705 John Street, Evansville, IN
Participants: Union membership required -- open only to ETA members and local ISTA-sponsored Aspiring Educators.
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April 15, 2027
Workshop:
Presenter/Panelist/Partner:
Time: 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm
Location: ISTA Southwest Conference Center, 705 John Street, Evansville, IN
Participants: Union membership required – open only to ETA members and local ISTA-sponsored Aspiring Educators.
Class Size:
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2025-2026 WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS
- August 21, 2025: Classroom Management Conversations. Jewell Gourley (New Tech), Ashley Kappler (North HS), Amy Price (Thompkins)
- August 28, 2025: Retirement Seminar for Members in partnership with Hillyard Lyons, Liberty Mutual, and ISTA
- September 18, 2025: Your Roadmap to Success – Praxis 5205. Gena Allen (Tekoppel)
- October 23, 2025: Let Your Gadgets Work for You, 2.0. Henry Kathman (North HS)
- November 20, 2025: Accommodations vs. Modifications: What, When, Why & How. Olivia Crowe (EPCC) & Laura Norris (EPCC)
- January 29, 2026: Retirement Seminar. Cancelled due to snow.
- February 19, 2026: Canva in the Classroom. Heather Dougan (Stockwell)
- March 19, 2026: Human Input Required: When Technology Assist but Teachers Decide. John Wells (Reitz)
- April 16, 2026: Making MLL Friendly Lessons and Assessments. Crystal Steinmetz (Bosse)
- April 23, 2026: Medicare Seminar. Faril Bunner (Scott)
2024-2025 WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS
- August 29, 2024: Retirement Seminar for Members in partnership with Liberty Mutual
- September 12, 2024: Make Your Gadgets Work for You 1.0. Presenter Henry Kathman (North HS)
- November 14, 2024: Trauma Response Behavior Management in partnership with Southwestern Behavioral Health
- December 4, 2024: Sip and Stretch: An Educators’ Mindfulness and Renewal Workshop! Guest Instructor: Kelly Lejman
- January 16, 2025: Strategies for Success: Conquering the Early Literacy Praxis. Presenter Gena Allen (Daniel Wertz)
- January 30, 2025: Retirement Seminar for Members in partnership with Horace Mann, ISTA-Vanderburgh County Retire, and Liberty Mutual.
- February 27, 2025: Supporting Exceptional Learners in the General Education Classroom. Presenters Olivia Crowe (EPCC) and Laura Norris (EPCC)
2023 - 2024 WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS
- August 22, 2023: Retirement Seminar for Members in partnership with Liberty Mutual, Horace Mann, and ISTA
- October 26, 2023: What’s the Buzz Around the Science of Reading? Presenter Gena Allen (Daniel Wertz)
- November 30, 2023: Supporting Exceptional Learners in the General Education Classroom. Presenters Laura Norris (EPCC) and Olivia Crowe (EPCC)
- December 7, 2023: Stand up, Fight Back: Empowering Teacher Voice in Educational Policy. Presenter Shelby Phelps (Central)
- January 25, 2024: Retirement Seminar for Members in partnership with Liberty Mutual, Horace Mann, and ISTA
- February 29, 2024: Cultural Communication. Presenter Rita Taylor (McGary)
- March 18, 2024: Up Your IEP Game – Specialized Strategies for Special Education Teachers. Presenters Olivia Crowe (EPCC) and Laura Norris (EPCC)