JCAA Member Benefits
JCAA provides numerous opportunities for members to grow, develop, and advance their careers. Included in this effort are the JCAA Professional Development Reimbursement Program, professional development subscriptions, Leadership Workshop, keynote speakers, Collegial Conversations, networking socials, and much more!
Professional Development
2023-2024 Professional Development Reimbursement Program
JCAA Member Benefit: $400 Reimbursement JCAA has a reimbursement benefit for administrator professional growth and development. The intent of this program is to reimburse JCAA members for expenses related to their professional learning. All administrators and professional/technical employees who are current JCAA members are eligible to receive up to $400 per school year of reimbursements for conferences, workshop or class, in Colorado or out of state, or membership to professional organizations.
The intent of this program is to reimburse JCAA members for expenses related to their professional learning. All administrators and professional/technical employees who are current JCAA members are eligible to receive up to $400 per school year of reimbursement for a conference, workshop, class, or membership to professional organization in or out of the state of Colorado. To apply, please click the link below and complete the “Application to Request JCAA Professional Growth and Development Funds”. Funds are available on a first come first serve basis. Submit the application and payment receipt to Jessica Smith, Jessica.Smith3@jeffco.k12.co.us
Professional Development Subscriptions
The Marshall Memo
The Marshall Memo is designed to keep principals, superintendents, and all administrative leaders very well informed on current research and best practices in the field.
It is an indispensable leadership tool. Many memo readers share selected articles with colleagues. A memo saves you precious time by reading everything you would if you could in giving you a brief, intelligent and lively distillation of all you need to know about everything that matters. It is accumulated from the best national education leadership publications.
In addition to receiving a new Marshall Memo each week, JCAA members have access to the more than 6,000 article summaries accumulated since 2004.
The MAIN IDEA
Each JCAA member will receive a year-long subscription to THE MAIN IDEA which not only includes these monthly book summaries, but it also includes free access to over 140 book summaries and workshops in The MAIN IDEA’s archives.
THE MAIN IDEA creates an 8-page summary of a current education book each month. This summary contains the core ideas of the book, and organizes those ideas with enough accompanying details and examples, so you can have a working knowledge of its content. At the end, THE MAIN IDEA includes a full page of suggestions for ways to use the ideas in the book for professional development of your staff.
JCAA Annual Leadership Workshop
JCAA offers various opportunities each year which are designed to meet the unique needs of one or more work groups— both school, support, and central-based. Choose from a wide array of opportunities planned in conjunction with district leadership including personal development workshops. Instructors are district employees and local consultants who are experts in their field.
Networking
Networking Socials
JCAA hosts complimentary or special member rate socials throughout the school year. Where you can enjoy networking with your colleagues in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
Collegial Conversation Groups
Collegial Conversation groups are organized by level and meet to discuss specific topics of concern to administrators in carrying out their duties—not only nuts and bolts responsibilities, but also leadership and management issues intended to help you gain a greater understanding of the district’s organizational systems. You are encouraged to actively participate.
Pictorial Directory
The pictorial directory links pictures to names and gives you contact information sorted by name and area. JCAA members receive a complimentary copy each school year.
Employee ID Badges
JCAA provides photo ID’s to all Jeffco administrators free of charge.
JCAA Friday Memo
All Jeffco administrators will receive weekly news briefs and information via your e-mail address. Reading these news briefs is one of the best ways to know what’s going on in the district and JCAA.
JCAA/Westerra Annual Scholarship Award
JCAA awards two scholarships to a graduating child or grandchild of a JCAA general or emeritus member. The first place scholarship award is $5,000 and the runner-up scholarship award is $2,500. The JCAA scholarship provides an opportunity to recognize the achievements of our colleagues’ children and to demonstrate our commitments to the future through continuing education.
Professional Representation
Association Representation
All JCAA members are entitled to JCAA representation for issues arising in connection with their professional work and employment for the Jefferson County School District.
Legal Assistance
In some instances members may require legal assistance. JCAA provides legal representation for association members through the legal firm Halpern Meacham, the same firm which provides similar services for CASE members.
Legal Financial Aid
While there is a specific dollar limit on services provided to members, most issues will be resolved within the allotted limit of $500 per member. Additional legal financial assistance may be provided as approved by the JCAA Legal Assistance Committee.
Elevating Administrators
Administrative Leadership Peer Awards
JCAA believes in the power of identifying, building, and inspiring leaders in Jeffco. Each month JCAA celebrates strong leaders who are selected by their peers. These leaders are recognized and receive an award at the districts All Leadership Meetings.
The monthly award winners qualify to be a candidate for the JCAA Administrator of the Year Award. Administrator of the Year award winners are recognized and honored at the JCAA Year End Leadership Awards Celebration.
JCAA Emeritus Association
Administrator Hall of Fame Awards
Hall of fame award winners are recognized and honored annually by JCAA. The JCAA Hall of Fame consist of 32 members.
JCAA Emeritus Memo
JCAA Emeritus members will receive regular communications about what’s going on in the district and JCAA.