2012-13 NEA Member Benefits Programs & Services brochureAs an WEA/NEA Member, you can take advantage of exclusive programs, services and discounts that save time and money. NEA's large membership combined with innovative thinking allow them to secure quality products at super discounts to help you and your family financially and professionally. Earn 30 free clock hoursDuring the 2012-13 school year, the Professional Educator Standards Board is recruiting educators to participate in a pilot program to complete an annual professional growth plan. Read more
Cool apps for your classroomAre you looking for fun, creative and engaging apps to use with your students? Educators from across the nation shared with us some of their favorite apps to make learning engaging, interactive and challenging. Read more here.
Local teacher introduces President Obama during Seattle visitWEA member Suzanne Black, an Inglemoor High School biology teacher, had the honor of introducing -- and getting a hug from -- President Obama on his May 10 visit to Seattle. See TV news clip
Grants for WEA ESP membersThe Washington Education Association is offering three scholarships of $1,000 each this year to educational support professionals who are pursuing a teaching career. California middle school teacher is national Teacher of the YearRebecca Mieliwocki, an English teacher at Luther Burbank Middle School in Burbank, Calif., was named national Teacher of the Year Monday for her unconventional teaching practices and her deep commitment to helping students succeed. President Obama will honor her and all of the State Teachers of the Year at a White House ceremony Tuesday. Boot Camp for special educatorsRegistration is now open for the 2012 Special Education Training/Special Education Boot Camps. Three sessions, presented by the Washington Education Association Special Education Cadre, will be held this summer across the state. $96 million tax bump is good news -- & a sign to stop going backwardThe Washington state Economic and Forecast Council reported that revenue projections had increased by $96 million compared to previous projections in November. Randy Dorn notes that it's good news, but not enough.
SPI says Washington state will apply for No Child Left Behind waiverState Superintendent Randy Dorn has announced that he will apply for a waiver from the federal No Child Left Behind sanctions. EdupourriCheck out these varied and evolving links to miscellaneous items submitted to WEA that are of likely interest to educators in our state. Read more...
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| Sat May 19 @07:00PM - 92nd WEA Representative Assembly |
| Sat Jun 02 ESP ACT Board meeting (Federal Way) |