​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.


FWEA Endorsed School Board Candidates:  
  Jennifer Jones for Pos. 2
  Luckisha Phillips for Pos. 3
  Gavin Downing for Pos. 5

UPCOMING MEMBER EVENTS and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

October 19 - Home Buyer Seminar:  Class for anyone with questions about the home buying process!  We will cover everything from renting vs. buying to mortgage loans simplified and will offer a Q&A session and a free home searching app!  Offered by FWEA member Tom Norris, Omni Fund, and Jennifer Berg from Keller Williams, this session is open to all members.  Register here  

October 25th - Wednesday 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.
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Link for Participants Direct Registration Link: http://forms.washingtonea.org/forms/pdregistration?cevid=7775 Washingtonea.org Registration: https://www.washingtonea.org/home/events/type/sql/event/7775

November 3:  Travel With Purpose. Life Begins Outside Your Comfort Zone: Narrated by FWEA Member Ron Podmore
When Federal Way resident, PBS Golden Apple teacher Ron Podmore noticed an influx of undocumented students entering his classroom in 2014, he started to learn more about their culture and reasoning behind their dangerous trek to the United States. With an invitation from one of his students he travelled to learn first-hand about the Central American countries of Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras.  What he discovered isn’t what is being presented on the nightly news cycle. Fast forward to today, with over 3 dozen trips to Central America, he’s only getting started with introducing viewers to this corner of the world. Come along, travel with purpose and experience the best of Central America. Life indeed, does begins outside your comfort zone.   More information here.  Tickets can be purchased at FWPAEC.org. 

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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Email:  FWEA President James Brown: james.brown@washingtonea.org 

FWEA Office Manager Tia Hendrix: Tiafwea@aol.com

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