OCAP

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Tens of thousands of workers in Florida have just lost their labor unions. More is coming A WLRN investigation begins to reveal the scope of SB 256, a sweeping anti-union labor law passed in 2023. What is emerging is an outright crisis for teachers and other public sector workers. “The work conditions of hundreds of thousands of people are going to be up in the air,” said one advocat...

OCAP bargaining team will meet with district June 1

Next OCAP meeting will be in Immokalee. Stay tuned for details!

Next OCAP meeting will be in August....stay tuned! Enjoy your summer.

Next OCAP meeting is Thursday, Oct 12 at 5:30 PM 6710 Lone Oak Blvd. Naples

Rally in Tally!
When: January 14
Join educators from across the state
The countdown to the Rally in Tally has begun! The excitement is building and locals across the state are filling up buses, vans and cars with education activists ready to pack the Capitol courtyard on Thursday, January 14.
The holiday season is just around the corner and January will be here before we know it. We absolutely cannot lose focus of recruiting participants to meet our goal of a well-attended rally. We are confident that, because of your hard work and enthusiasm, we will reach that goal by December 4.

CCAEOCAP General Membership Meeting this Thursday, November 12 at 5:30. All members welcome.
6710 Loneoak Blvd.

School Board meeting, July 28

OCAP Negotiations with District
July 23 at MLK, 4:30 PM

http://www.news-press.com/story/news/education/2015/02/10/talc-testing-rallies-lee-county/23182055/

Demonstrators call Florida's testing system "toxic" Dozens of Lee County teachers and education activists rallied Tuesday afternoon to protest what they call Florida's "toxic" testing system.

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ESP Education Staff Professional (ESP) or Paraprofessionals and School Related Personnel (PSRP) For many children, the first school person they see...

What's the difference between Education Staff Professional (ESP) and Paraprofessionals and
School Related Personnel (PSRP)


The National Education Association (NEA) refers to school support employees as Education Staff Professional (ESP).
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) refers to school support employees as Paraprofessionals and
School Related Personnel (PSRP).

Call them by either name. Both reflect the growing pride and the valuable role ESPs play throughout Florida's public schools.
ESPs are essential partners in the education process.