​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.

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We recognize we are all impacted by the pandemic, so here are a few resources: 

• Covid-19 testing locations: King County and Pierce County 
• Washington Listens, for anyone feeling stressed, sad or anxious because of the pandemic
• District PPE Quick guide (thank you FWEA nurses!)
• Report a Safety Hazard through L & I

• Safe Start guidance and K-12 COVID-19 Requirements for the 2021-22 School Year​
• Governor Inslee's Covid-19 resource page (inc. eviction protection, unemployment, small business relief etc.)​​
• Link to file L & I:  WCT – UP (pswctup.org) 
• Decision Tree for Coming Back to Work/School:  COVID-19 Symptom Decision Trees for Schools (wa.gov) 

​UPCOMING MEMBER EVENTS 

WEA’s Inclusionary Practices Project (IPP) and Special Education Support Center (SESC) is offering courses online, in real-time, via Zoom.   Flyer here

• National Board Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Jump Start & Support (dates in February)
  • Multiple events with $20 per event fee
  • Focus on the new MOC process for renewing one’s National Board certificate; relevant for NBCTs renewing their National Board Certificate during the 2022-21 and 2021-22 candidate cycles

All trainings are led by WEA’s amazing Certification Cadre and National Board trainers.  Trainers are all practicing educators and will support you through a variety of online instructional approaches.  You can learn more about course content, training dates and register here:  https://www.washingtonea.org/pd/certification-licensure


AIG Retirement Services: 

• New Members looking to understand the differences between Plan 2 and Plan 3: you have 90 days to decide which state retirement plan you want to be part of. If you have questions, here are free seminars you can attend as a member benefit: Register here

 

• All Members: Take time to plan for your financial future. 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.

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.WCT – UP (pswctup.org) Link to File L & I (suggested title)

COVID-19 Symptom Decision Trees for Schools (wa.gov) Decision Tree for coming back to work/school  (suggested title)

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Wild Waves Theme & Water Park! 
Special pricing for members on single-day tickets or on a season pass!  Find more information and purchase tickets COMING SOON!  Our access code is: FedWayEA (not case sensitive).

NEA Member Benefits
  Connect with Member Benefits!
  Office Depot Discount for Members
  
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  

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.

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

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FWPS 2021-22 Printable calendar

FWPS School Board Meeting Calendar

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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/days vary in summer and on breaks.

Phone: (253) 838-8571       
Fax: (253) 838-2385  
Facebook

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

FWEA Executive Board Contacts

Association Representatives by Building

FWEA ADvocacy Coaches

Special ED Advisory COMMITTEE

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