Update: FWEA is located in a new office as of December 15, 2018!
Our new address is 32032 Weyerhaeuser Way, S. Federal Way, WA., 98001
This is in our state affiliate building, the Washington Education Association. We look forward to seeing you there!
​Upcoming FWEA Member Events:
Our FWEA members' interests drive our programming, to best serve our kids' needs! Members receive a significantly reduced price, and free trainings as part of being an FWEA and WEA member.  Not sure if you're a member, or have an idea for PD or an event? Please contact your Association Representative or call the FWEA office.

Multiple Dates - Culturally Responsive Classroom Communities
The Puget Sound UniServ Council, along with WEA, is excited to offer the Culturally Responsive Classroom Communities training. This is a four-part series; therefore, it is recommended you attend the future dates which will be: February 20, 2019, March 12, 2019 and May 6, 2019. Here is the flyer with all the registration information.

Remaining Date:

May 6, 2019 Culturally Responsive Classroom Behavior Interventions https://www.washingtonea.org/home/events/type/sql/event/5077


Thursday, March 28th - Special Education Meet Up
Let's come together to meet, share concerns in a safe space, and look into areas of concern surrounding caseload,  teacher evaluations, district communication, safety and more.  All Special Education staff are invited from all schools and programs!  RSVP here

Saturday, March 30th - Special Education & The Law
This course provides an overview of the rules and regulations for providing special education services. Based on WAC 392-172A and specific court cases, instruction provides participants with the tools needed to provide compliant services.

Participants will:
-Gain awareness of the definition of Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) as it spplies to students eligible for special education
-Walk through the IEP process-from referral through IEP development and implementation
-Gain awareness of the law as it applies to least restrictive environment (LRE)
-Know the importance of parent and student participation in all program decisions
-Gain awareness of procedural due process

Date/Time: March 30, 2019 from 9:00am-4:00pm (lunch will be provided)
Location: WEA 32032 Weyerhaeuser Way S. Federal Way
Facilitator: Andrea Downs
Cost: $10.00 for Puget Sound UniServ Council members
          $15.00 for all other WEA members
Registration Link: https://www.washingtonea.org/home/events/type/sql/event/5103

Saturday, March 30th - 15th Annual LGBTQ Youth Leadership Conference
Featuring Keynote Speaker Connor Franta and Emcee Gaysha Starr.  Free and open to all students and school faculty.  Meet LGBTG advocates, attend workshops, and strengthen your school's GSA.  Register here.

Wednesday, April 3rd - Home Buying Seminar
Have a question about the home buying process?  First steps?  What can you afford?  Come learn inside tips for educators from fellow educators who are also current professionals in the real estate and mortgage fields.  Join us on Wednesday, April 3rd to get your questions answered!  Register here.  

Thursday, April 4th - Classroom Strategies to Assist Trauma Impacted Students
Date/Time:  April 4, 2019 from 4:30pm-7:30pm (dinner will be provided)
Location: WEA 32032 Weyerhaeuser Way S. Federal Way
Facilitators: Latanza Collins and Tricia Ramos
Cost: $10.00 for Puget Sound UniServ Council members
          $15.00 for all other WEA members
Registration Link: https://www.washingtonea.org/home/events/type/sql/event/5102

Saturday, April 6th - 2019 Teaching Equity Conference
Creating culturally responsive classrooms where all thrive.  The opposite of implicit bias is explicit equity.  In order to close the opportunity/achievement gap, educators must examine daily choices that promote explicit equity practices of engaging both educator and student in the creation of school and classroom cultures where all will thrive.  Register here. 

Thursday, April 18th - Diversity Meet Up
Information and invite coming soon!

​Friday, May 10th and Saturday, May 11th - Pre-Retirement Seminar
The seminar is limited to 25 people and will cover:
  • Social Security
  • Medicare
  • Healthcare
  • Long Term Care
  • VEBA
  • Financial Planning
  • Estate Planning
  • Deferred Comp
  • Staff Retirement and more!
This seminar is offered by WEA retired members who have actually “been there, done that” and come with a wealth of knowledge! The size of the class is kept small intentionally as it provides participants the opportunity to connect with the presenters and get their questioned answered face to face. The whole purpose of this seminar is to educate members on these topics and provide them with the resources and support they need. Registration form here.

Thursday, May 16th - EOC Meet Up
Information and invite coming soon!

Thursday, May 22nd - LGBTQ Meet Up
Information and invite coming soon!


Win A School Lounge Makeover from California Casualty!:
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Wild Waves Theme Park discounted tickets now available for union members. Get your tickets for Holiday with Lights today! Here is a flyer (link inside) for Educator Appreciation Days during Holiday with Lights!

Century and Regal Movie Passes available for members at a significant discount. Email Tiafwea@aol.com to order.

Notary Public Services are available for FWEA members as a complimentary FWEA member benefit. Email Tiafwea@aol.com or call our office at 253-838-8571 for more information or to set an appointment.

The WEA Children's Fund is available for FWEA members seeking warm coats, shoes and necessities for our students in need. You can also make a donation on this link.

Contact Us!

WE HAVE MOVED!  We are now located at:

Federal Way Education Association
(Inside the Washington Education Association Headquarters)
32032 Weyerhaeuser Way S
Federal Way, WA 98001

Hours: 9-5 Monday-Friday, hours vary in summer

Phone: (253) 838-8571    Cell: (206) 321-0089     
Fax: (253) 838-2385  

Email: FWEA President Shannon McCann: smccann@washingtonea.org 
FWEA Office Manager Tia Hendrix: Tiafwea@aol.com

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