Ready to Retire
For members within five years of retirement.
Are you within a few years of retirement or DROP? Congrats! Make sure you're prepared for the road ahead.
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Sep 11
TRSL Retirement Class of 2026 - Online
For members planning to retire during or at the end of 2025-26 school year.
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Sep 16
DROP 411 - Online
Are you currently participating in or working after DROP? This workshop is designed just for you! Whether you've just entered DROP, about to finish DROP, or working after DROP participation—this is your one-stop shop for answers to the questions you likely have.
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Oct 23
TRSL's Member Access & Estimate Calculator - Online
Overview of the information that is accessible via your secure account, including the benefit estimate calculator.
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Nov 13
New to TRSL - Online
Designed for members with 0-10 years of service.
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Nov 25
DROP 411 - Online
Are you currently participating in or working after DROP? This workshop is designed just for you! Whether you've just entered DROP, about to finish DROP, or working after DROP participation—this is your one-stop shop for answers to the questions you likely have.
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Dec 11
Mid-Career - Online
Designed for members with 10-20 years of service.
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Learn everything you need to know about Member Access! Watch this video for a comprehensive rundown on what Member Access is, how to register/log in, how to view your employment history, and more.
Discover the Magic of Retirement at Our Workshops
If you haven’t joined us yet for a workshop, you’re missing out! We share lots of valuable information, answer questions and even tell a few jokes. Best of all, we make it easy for you to join us by offering both in-person and virtual events. Just visit our website at www.trsl.org to find an event that’s perfect for you. 00:46 One-on-One Phone Counseling 01:14 Group Setting Workshops 01:33 Member Webinars 01:52 "Planning for Your Retirement" Workshop 02:30 Questions about a Workshop?
ORP to TRSL: Is your eligibility window limited?
Learn key details about TRSL's Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), including how the 60 day election window affects your retirement options. This session also covers important updates from the 2025 legislative session and how those changes may impact your decision. For more information on TRSL's Optional Retirement Plan, visit www.TRSL.org/ORP
Missed a webinar?
Please browse our on demand options.
Missed a webinar?
Please browse our on demand options.
Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) FAQs
Eligible ORP participants can make an irrevocable election to leave the ORP in order to join TRSL’s defined benefit plan. With this election, the participant will join the pension system as a brand-new member in the 2015 Plan.
Learn about the definition of DROP, the DROP window, eligibility requirements, what happens while in DROP, and more!
A brief presentation covering the definition of Initial Lump Sum Benefit (ILSB), eligibility requirements, how to apply, ILSB examples, a comparison of ILSB vs. DROP and questions to ponder.
Here are three factors to consider before going into DROP.
Did you know that your unused sick leave and annual leave could impact your TRSL retirement? In this short video, we'll give you a quick overview of how leave credit is calculated and what it means for your retirement benefits. Watch to learn how your accrued leave could make a difference when it's time to retire. For more details visitwww.trsl.org.
No events are planned at this time for your career stage.
Please browse our on demand options and check back soon.
A brief overview of 1099-R Forms for TRSL Retirees.
This webinar is designed for members within five years of retirement. *Topics:* * Types of TRSL retirement plans * How your retirement is funded & calculated * Retirement eligibility & options * Purchases & transfers of service credit * Leave credit * Types of retirement offered * The retirement application process * Tax liabilities * Community property * TRSL & Social Security
The safest and most convenient way to get your monthly TRSL benefit is through DIRECT DEPOSIT. It’s easy to set up, too. Check out this helpful video!
No events are planned at this time for your career stage.
Please browse our on demand options and check back soon.
Missed a webinar?
Please browse our on demand options.
Learn everything you need to know about Member Access! Watch this video for a comprehensive rundown on what Member Access is, how to register/log in, how to view your employment history, and more.
Discover the Magic of Retirement at Our Workshops
If you haven’t joined us yet for a workshop, you’re missing out! We share lots of valuable information, answer questions and even tell a few jokes. Best of all, we make it easy for you to join us by offering both in-person and virtual events. Just visit our website at www.trsl.org to find an event that’s perfect for you. 00:46 One-on-One Phone Counseling 01:14 Group Setting Workshops 01:33 Member Webinars 01:52 "Planning for Your Retirement" Workshop 02:30 Questions about a Workshop?
ORP to TRSL: Is your eligibility window limited?
Learn key details about TRSL's Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), including how the 60 day election window affects your retirement options. This session also covers important updates from the 2025 legislative session and how those changes may impact your decision. For more information on TRSL's Optional Retirement Plan, visit www.TRSL.org/ORP
