​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

Teri Packard Scholarship for FWEA members' own children who are graduating! Our past FWEA President, Teri Packard was a legend, even laying in front of school busses during the job action several decades ago. If you have a child that is graduating this year, and are interested, please click the above link for the application form. A small committee of current and retired FWEA members will review the applications after the April 15th submission deadline.

Retirement Webinar - Thursday, March 23rd at 4 p.m.:  Members may attend this at no cost.  The presentation is geared towards members who are within five years of their retirement date and will cover the DRS pension plans, Social Security, PEBB, VEBA, 403(b)/Deferred Compensation plan, and things to consider prior to retiring.  Here is a PDF of the flyer, which includes a link to register for the webinar, as well as a link to a virtual calendar for those who would prefer to meet in a one-on-one setting. 

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PSUC is offering our highly sought after training, Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain. This is a multi-session training with required reading of the book by Zaretta Hammond. Each session must be attended and the reading of the book in order to receive the clock hours. Please share this opportunity with your members as soon as possible as the first session is on January 30, 2023.

Training Title: Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain
Facilitators: Shannon Rasmussen and Eryn Pate
Dates/Times:
Monday, March 13, 4:30-5:45
Monday, March 20, 4:30-5:45

​Here is the registration link: (members must select each dates session in the drop down boxes)
Direct Registration Link: http://forms.washingtonea.org/forms/pdregistration?cevid=7520


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

Find out more and register for WEA STEM offerings. 

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.  

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!

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

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

California Casualty - NEA Auto and Home Insurance Program 
  Enrich your students' learning with a Music & Arts Grant.  Apply to receive $250 for your school's program!   
  Find out more and apply here:  CalCasMusicArtsGrant.com

  Your member benefits include Auto/Home/Renters insurance with lower pricing and new discounts not available
  to the general public.  Call 833-989-3593 or email today!  Members can go online to my website to complete a quote or 
​   email me. 😊   www.readyforquote.com/erica

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

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