NEA-New Mexico 3-1(g) Plan
What is 3-1(g) Plan?
An NEA policy to achieve ethnic-minority
delegate representation at least equal to the
proportion of identified ethnic minority
populations within the state.
Purpose
• 3-1(g) plan is to make the
Association STRONGER
by ensuring that all
members have the
opportunity for active
participation.
• This is one example of
NEA’s commitment to
diversity.
State Goal is Determined by the
US Census
• New Mexico’s ethnic-minority population
is 55% as of the 2000 census. This
percentage is likely to increase with the
2010 census.
• In 2011, our ethnic-minority delegate
representation needs to be at least 55%
to meet our goal.
NEA-NM needs to meet its 3-1(g)
goal in 2011 for the RA in Chicago.
• NEA-NM met its 3-1(g)goal in 2008.
• The last 2 years, we fell short by 1 delegate.
• To meet our goal, we need to work together
at the state and local level to increase
minority participation in the Association.
The State of New Mexico
• Among the states, New Mexico has
the highest percentage of Hispanic
Americans and the second-highest
percentage of Native Americans
(mostly Navajo and Pueblo peoples)
after Alaska.
What Can We Do?
• Recruit ethnic minority candidates for the RA
and for active participation in the Association
• Inform locals about our 3-1(g) goals
• Encourage members to self-identify by
checking the ethnicity designation on the
membership form or going to www.neanm.org to complete the designation form.
• The state is electing minority delegates. We
need to help locals do so as well.
LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS
• Sharon Morgan
The NEA-NM President will
communicate to local associations
the need to plan and budget for
locally elected RA delegates.
Presidents
are strongly urged to explain the 3-1(g)
Plan at a meeting of Association Reps before local
delegate candidates are nominated.
State nominations are closed
but Local Delegates are still to
be elected and all are
encouraged to participate.
Your Voice WILL Be Heard!
• Elected delegates
may participate in
the NEA Joint
Conference on
Concerns of
Minorities and
Women.
LET’S UNITE!!!!!