​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.

Member Grant Program is now open to FWEA Members! 
Grant requests are due by December 22, 2023
Application Here
UPCOMING MEMBER EVENTS and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

November 23-24:  Thanksgiving Holiday

December 7:  WA DRS Overview & Retirement Planning
Presented by AIG, register to attend a webinar to learn more about:  Social Security, Healthcare (Medicare & PEBB), TRS and SERS Plan 2 & 3, 403(b) and 457(b) Supplemental Plans.
Register Here

December 14:  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.    
Link for Participants
Direct Registration Link: http://forms.washingtonea.org/forms/pdregistration?cevid=7777
Washingtonea.org Registration: https://www.washingtonea.org/home/events/type/sql/event/7777

December 25 - January 5:  Winter Break
 
January  30: Navigating Student Loan Forgiveness
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. 
Link for Participants
Direct Registration Link: http://forms.washingtonea.org/forms/pdregistration?cevid=7778
Washingtonea.org Registration: https://www.washingtonea.org/home/events/type/sql/event/7778
 
February  21:  Membership Deals and Discounts
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!
Link for Participants
Direct Registration Link: http://forms.washingtonea.org/forms/pdregistration?cevid=7779
Washingtonea.org Registration: https://www.washingtonea.org/home/events/type/sql/event/7779

March 14: 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. 
Link for Participants
Direct Registration Link: http://forms.washingtonea.org/forms/pdregistration?cevid=7780
Washingtonea.org Registration: https://www.washingtonea.org/home/events/type/sql/event/7780


Find out the latest on new certificate renewal requirements in Washington state. Register for a WEA Educator Certification 101 training.

Learn about what you need to do for the new equity-based school practices certificate renewal requirement, STEM requirement, and suicide prevention training. Consider the next certification steps you will take and learn how to add an endorsement. Explore the basics of Professional Growth Plans (PGPs) for all educator certificate roles. Review OSPI eCertification.
Teacher Certification 101. Zoom. 2 clock hours. Register.

Audience: Teachers and CTE teachers 
  • Wednesday, Nov. 1, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certification 101. Zoom. 2 clock hours. Register.
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Audience: All school ESA roles: behavior analysts, counselors, nurses, occupational therapists, orientation and mobility specialists, physical therapists, psychologists, social workers, speech language pathologists and audiologists 
  • Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, 4:30-6:30 p.m.  
  • Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, 4:30-6:30 p.m.  
  • Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Register now to learn more about navigating your certification pathway. 

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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Integrating Wellness:  Do you want to start the year using mindfulness consistently in your classroom or with the adults you work with?  If so, this class is for you! Not only will you experience a full mindfulness workshop, you will also engage with other educators about how the strategies and experiences can be used in your classroom, at meetings, and continued in your own personal life!  All strategies are based on SEL competencies, are taught in a trauma-informed way, and can be used in all grade levels and with adults.  Each month is a different theme that will easily integrate into whatever you are teaching.  Strategies are anywhere from 2-10min or more depending on how much time you can or want to spend.  Join us, it just might be the thing you need to take another step towards a mentally safe, SEL focused and trauma-informed learning space.

Breathe for Communication 1/16/24:  JANUARY
Direct Registration Link: http://forms.washingtonea.org/forms/pdregistration?cevid=7762
Breathe for Inclusion 2/6/24:  FEBRUARY
Direct Registration Link: http://forms.washingtonea.org/forms/pdregistration?cevid=7764
Breathe for Collaboration 2/27/24:  FEBRUARY
Direct Registration Link: http://forms.washingtonea.org/forms/pdregistration?cevid=7765
Breathe for Social Justice 4/9/24: APRIL
Direct Registration Link: http://forms.washingtonea.org/forms/pdregistration?cevid=7766
Breathe for Harmony 5/14/24:  MAY
Direct Registration Link: http://forms.washingtonea.org/forms/pdregistration?cevid=7768
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 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!

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       
Fax: (253) 838-2385  
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FWEA President James Brown:
james.brown@washingtonea.org 

FWEA Office Manager Tia Hendrix: Tiafwea@aol.com

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