​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.

September 17 & 19 Support our Athletic Coaches Bargain! Wear red on September 17, and wear your school colors and any athletic clothing on the 19th. Let your coaches know what a difference they make for students and schools!

Friday, September 20  Know Your Rights Immigration Training
Back by popular demand. This seminar gives you the legal information about your rights and responsibilities as an educator. 4:30pm-6:00pm. Light dinner provided. RSVP here

Thursday, September 26: Annual New-To-Federal Way Dinner and free school supplies event!
Calling all new FWEA hires, we welcome you to our annual dinner! It's a great chance to learn how to decipher your first paycheck, ask questions, and decompress with fellow new hires. We will have a Valic financial specialist on hand to ask questions about the difference between the Plan 2 and Plan 3 retirement plans (you only have 90 days to make that selection). Plus: come get a ton of free school supplies! This is an FWEA members-only event. 4:45pm-6:30pm.
​More information and RSVP here

Saturday, September 28
WEA Educators of Color Conference, Westside. This WEA members-only conference fills up quickly! RSVP and info here

October 1: SEBB Enrollment
Open Enrollment for SEBB, new state healthcare begins October 1. The open enrollment period ends on November 15.
October 3 and October 8: SEBB Benefits fairs in our region
Click here for SEBB information

October 24: National Save For Retirement Week workshop!
We know educators spend way more time on their students and work than on their financial wellness! A financial planner will help explain and demystify retirement, savings options, and more, in an easy to understand way. This is a FWEA members-only event and we have a cap of 25 participants to ensure time for your questions.
4:30pm-6:00pm at the WEA building. RSVP here

Thursday, November 14: Student Loan Forgiveness Seminar
Come learn about the different student loan forgiveness programs that educators can qualify for through our NEA Member Benefits Specialist. There is time built-in to ask your questions, and bring your laptop and begin the process during the seminar! This is a members-only event.
More information and RSVP here
Barnes & Noble is proud to offer an educator discount program! 
Also check out these fun informational flyers:
​  Educator and School Programs
  Bookfair
  Institutional and Classroom Libraries  

Wild Waves Theme Park discounted tickets now available for union members. Get your season tickets now! 

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

Complimentary 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.
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Contact Us!

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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