​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.

Thursday, January 23:  Black Lives Matter at School Open House:  
Please join us as we celebrate African American History Month and Black Lives Matter at School. 4:30-6pm at the WEA building. Information and RSVP here.  
   District Memo here

​Monday, January 27: Last day of our FWEA Toiletry Drive benefitting our neighbors at the Federal Way Day Center. Please bring toiletries to your school, ARs or the WEA building. We are able to arrange pick-up of large items too. Please see here for more details.

Wednesday, January 29: Renter's Rights Educational Workshop
This workshop, in partnership with Washington CAN, is to share information to FWEA members, students, families and all renters about the protections and laws that support renters. Dinner is provided. 6-8pm at the WEA building. More information here 

Feb 3-7: National Black Lives Matter At School Week
National website 
NEA BLM at School article and student video

February 19, Kindergarten Meet-Up 
Join your fellow K teachers and colleagues, and discuss issues specific to K!  4:30-6:00 at WEA HQ (32032 Weyerhauser Way, S.) RSVP here

Thursday, February 20: FWEA Equity Team Convening 
​We will meet from 4:30-6pm at the WEA building (32032 Weyerhaeuser Way, S.) to impact equitable systems for students and members.  Please complete this form

Friday & Saturday, February 28 & 29:  PSUC PD STEM Clock Hours Available:
Many of our members are required to earn 15 STEM clock hours in order to renew their certificates (Note:  not all renewals require STEM clock hours/credits, but a large number do.  To find out if the new requirement applies to you:   https://www.k12.wa.us/educator-support/continuing-education-clock-hours/stem-clock-hours)  It is important to know that if you have an endorsement that is on the list of required subjects, you MUST earn the 15 STEM clock hours in order to renew, unless you are a National Board Certified Teacher.  There are three different opportunities for our members to earn these necessary clock hours; all three options will offer members the entire 15 clock hours that they need.
1. The first one is a course offered by trained WEA cadre members from our Council on February 28-29 (Friday/Saturday).  Pease see the attached flyer for more information about this option.
Registration Link for Participants for Feb. 28-29:
Direct Registration Link: http://forms.washingtonea.org/forms/pdregistration?cevid=5615
2. A course offered by trained WEA cadre members from our Council on March 27-28 (Friday/Saturday). The link isn't yet available for this one, but will be forwarded soon.
3. A different option that will also be offered by members of the PSUC Professional Issues Training Cadre will be a PLC model that will earn participants a microcredential in STEM as well as the 15 clock hours - the date, time, and registration link will be coming soon for this option.  (Please note that participants will work together as a PLC team to complete the microcredential, and will submit their work for scoring; earning the microcredential is not guaranteed, but the clock hours will still be earned.)
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Tuesday, March 3: Super Tuesday Watch Party! 
This is a free member event to watch results come in across the nation, inclusive of which candidate(s) you're cheering for. As you know, the Washington primary ballots arrive February 21 and are due back March 10. The Super Tuesday results will have a massive impact on who's still actually a viable candidate when Washingtonians return their ballots! Bring your ballot and bring a friend, and make sure educator voice is included in the presidential primary! RSVP here

Thursday, March 21:  WEA South Sound Saturday School
Calendars fill quickly so let your members know that South Sound Saturday School is returning for its 10th year. The popular Saturday School provides a day of professional development opportunities. All courses qualify for clock hours and some will meet the requirements for STEM or Para Certification hours. Saturday School will be held March 21 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Steilacoom High School. Registration information and additional info will be available soon.

Thursday, March 21:  National Board Renewal Feedback and Support Sessions - Registration Open for NBCTs! Are you currently working on your National Board Renewal PGE's for submission in 2020?  If so, read on!  
WEA's National Board Renewal Feedback & Support training provides NBCTs the opportunity to share and get feedback on a draft of one or two of their Professional Growth Experience (PGE) requirements to renew their National Board Certificate.  Participants Eligible to Attend:  2019-20 NBCTs working on their Renewal for submission in spring, 2020.  Read more about event offerings here!  Westside (Federal Way, WA)- March 21, 2020 Click Here to Register!

Thursday, March 21: FWEA Equity Team Convening 
​We will meet from 4:30-6pm at the WEA building (32032 Weyerhaeuser Way, S.) to impact equitable systems for students and members.  Please complete this form

​Thursday through Saturday, April 16-18: WEA Representative Assembly.
Educator-leaders from across the state convene in Spokane to discuss, debate and vote on policy impacting our state's 1 million students and 95,000+ WEA educators.  If you are interested in representing Federal Way as a delegate, please speak with your building's Association Representative.  

Friday & Saturday, May 15-16: WEA-Retired and FWEA host the Pre-Retirement Seminar!
More details tba. This is a phenomenal workshop to prepare you if you are retiring in the next few years.

Thursday, May 28:  2nd Annual FWEA Trivia Night
Join us for a fun night of trivia!  We are hosting our second annual trivia night on Thursday, May 28th!   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       
Fax: (253) 838-2385  
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Email: FWEA President Shannon McCann: smccann@washingtonea.org 
FWEA Office Manager Tia Hendrix: Tiafwea@aol.com

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