​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.

UPCOMING MEMBER EVENTS and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

FWEA Merch Now Available for Purchase!  Please visit our online store!  

Member Grants Now Open! 
Each year we award grant money to members to be used in support of their assignment.  Grant applications will be accepted through January 17, 2025.  Application can be found here. 

Dec 17th - Life Stage Investing
Learning how to invest vs save money will have a significant impact on your financial future.  Join us to explore the concept of long-term investing while addressing retirement income sources, gaps, and the potential impact of healthcare in retirement.  We realize that for many of you, retirement seems a long way away, but the sooner you learn about the basic concepts of financial security the better off you will be in making decisions between mow and then.  And, what you learn here is not just applicable to retirement planning but to all your savings and investing goals between now and then as well.  
 
Jan 23rd - Women and Money
Please, no offense meant for the men in our association.  In fact, what we will learn tonight is valuable information for all of us to understand.  Women face unique financial challenges. This presentation highlights those challenges along with possible solutions to address them.  Obviously, all women will appreciate the information we are sharing as well as others who may have a mother, sister, or daughter for whom they may  want to better understand these unique considerations.  And, let’s be real, roles are less defined to day then they were 20 years ago and in many cases some of this information shared is applicable to the men as well.   

Feb 27th, June 12th - Managing Your Student Loan Forgiveness Pathway
Many of you are likely eligible for forgiveness of your federal student loans through one or more of the federal programs currently available.  There have been many updates and changes made to these programs and the information you need to know is often times hard to find.  NEA MB has gathered the latest information as it applies to our members and will share that information with you during this workshop.  IN addition, we have a FREE online tool that will help you navigate your way to forgiveness.  Come learn about the latest federal programs and how to access the NEA Student Debt Navigation Tool.  Get a head start by logging in to www.neamb.com/start and creating your account. ​

April 24th - Make the Most of Membership and Save on ALL the Things You Love!
Come learn about how to save money, manage your finances, and live your best life by using your NEA Member Benefit programs.  Planning your next vacation, saving money on your everyday purchases, insuring your most valuable things, and taking charge of your financial life are all made easier through your membership.  Get started at www.neamb.com/start before the session and bring your questions.  We will make sure you all have access to the website and all the valuable programs and services before we wrap-up.  45 minutes that will certainly be fun and might change your life! 
 
To attend any of the above, members are required to register using the following link:  www.WEA-Win.org/
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AIG Retirement Services: 
  • ​All Members: Schedule a one-on-one session to go over questions you may have regarding the State pension plans, or if you would like to get started on building your complimentary financial plan,  Ryan is  also available to meet with you.  All appointments/financial plans are completely free to members as part of your FWEA member benefit.  Schedule here.
  • DRS Overview and Retirement Planning upcoming webinars (coming soon!) for WEA members that would like to learn more about their State Pension Plan, Social Security, Medicare, PEBB Healthcare, VEBA, and the workplace retirement savings programs.  

Certification PD through WEA: All PD course information and registration links are housed at this common website:  https://www.washingtonea.org/pd/certification-licensure/

Find out more and register for WEA STEM offerings. 

WEA Professional Development: Check here for high quality, free and low cost professional development! This spans racial equity, special education, content specific PD for ESP and Certificated members!

NEA Professional Development: Check here for excellent professional development, including microcredentials, and meet colleagues from across the nation.

National Board Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Jump Start & Support  https://www.washingtonea.org/pd/certification-licensure
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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  

​​NEA Member Benefits
  Connect with Member Benefits!
  Office Depot Discount for Members
  
Wild Waves Theme & Water Park
FWEA members, their family and friends, are now able to visit our online store to purchase discounted admission tickets in addition to their regularly priced cabanas, parking, and meal deals!  Visit our store here, click Buy Now and enter our code:  FEDWAYEA

Complimentary Notary Public Services are available for FWEA members as a member benefit. Email [email protected] or call our office at 253-838-2385 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!

Federal Way Education Association
(Office inside the Washington Education Association Headquarters)
32032 Weyerhaeuser Way S.
Federal Way, WA 98001

Hours: 9-5 Monday-Friday (hours/days are intermittent for summer and breaks)

Phone: (253) 838-8571 or (253) 838-2385  
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FWEA President James Brown:
[email protected]

FWEA Office Manager Tia Hendrix: [email protected]

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