FYRE Planning Meeting on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom. Join Florida's Young Remarkable Educators (FYRE) for our next planning meeting as we prepare for the upcoming school year. This is your opportunity to share ideas, help plan events and activities, and connect with fellow early-career educators from across Hillsborough County. To come to the meeting, register here. Whether you're a returning FYRE participant or joining us for the first time, we hope you'll be part of the conversation. Your ideas and involvement will help shape another great year for FYRE. To join us register here.

HCPS Instructional Negotiations on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the HCTA building. To join us virtually register here!

Summer Rep Training on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (lunch provided) Come to this training to sharpen the skills you need to spark real change at your worksite! HCTA invites all reps to our brand new rep training. RSVP here. See you there! This training covers: Labor union history Contract navigation Understanding & filing grievances Advocacy best practices Strategies for strengthening union culture AND MORE!

Members Only Townhall Webinar on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. HCTA Members: Join us for our “Back to School Townhall” We’ll cover key topics for the new school year, including: SIP waivers Rep elections The critical role of your school’s contractual Steering Committee …and more. To join us register here. If you can’t attend live, a recording will be shared in a future member newsletter.

4th Annual New Teacher Free Market! Whether you're brand new to the profession or still building your classroom, HCTA's New Teacher Free Market is here to help. Stop by on Saturday, August 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the HCTA office to shop for free classroom supplies donated by fellow educators. It's a great way to stock your classroom, save money, and connect with other educators before the school year begins. RSVP today at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/0QJwQfQpbP.