​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.

 Four Part Series:  
Back by popular demand the Puget Sound UniServ Council is offering the Culturally Responsive Strategies four (4) part series training. Attached is the flyer with the training details. General information as well as the four (4) registration links are provided below. Please make your members are aware that they need to register for each individual training date via the links provided and that this is a “series” and they should attend ALL four (4) sessions. Each session has a registration cost of $10.00 for Puget Sound UniServ Council members and $15.00 for all other WEA members. Registration is not finalized and spot is not guaranteed until the member processes payment. Lastly, the registration fee cannot be refunded unless due to an emergency type situation.
 
Culturally Responsive Classroom Communities February 27, 2020 Direct Registration Link: http://forms.washingtonea.org/forms/pdregistration?cevid=5661

Culturally Responsive Classroom Management March 5, 2020 Direct Registration Link: http://forms.washingtonea.org/forms/pdregistration?cevid=5662

Culturally Responsive Classroom Interactions March 25, 2020 Direct Registration Link: http://forms.washingtonea.org/forms/pdregistration?cevid=5663

​Culturally Responsive Classroom Behavior Intervention April 20, 2020 Direct Registration Link: http://forms.washingtonea.org/forms/pdregistration?cevid=5664

Tuesday, March 3: Super Tuesday Watch Party! Politics and Pint at the ScoreBoard
This is a free member event to watch results come in across the nation, inclusive of which candidate(s) you're cheering for. We'll even have a bingo card! As you may know, the Washington primary is all new this year. 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

Monday, March 9:  Kingergarten Meet Up
Please join us as we continue the conversation around kindergarten issues in our district.  RSVP here.

Thursday, March 12:  Safety, Discipline and Support:  Middle School Meet Up
Please join us as we discuss issues and concerns, and talk strategies around safety and discipline in our middle schools.  RSVP here.  

​Saturday, March 21:  WEA South Sound Saturday School
WEA has been working hard on developing a slate of cool and timely topics where you can learn more about gamification, the new student discipline rules, implicit bias, special education, cultural competency, evaluations, para and teacher partnerships, special education, data collection, embracing diversity and much, much, more. Check out what we've got lined up. 

Saturday School will be a day for you to connect, share and exchange ideas with colleagues and their locals throughout the day. We'll have breakfast waiting for you at 7:30 a.m. We’ll even throw in a school lunch. (We'll offer vegetarian, dairy free and gluten-free options to those who have dietary restrictions, but please bring your own sack lunch, if you have specific needs. Also, pack your own munchies if you need a snack throughout the day.) And, just in case you need them, six free clock hours will be available. 

Registration is $35 for WEA members, and covers up to two sessions, breakfast and lunch.  Class space is limited (yes, we have class-size issues, too) so register now to get your top picks. Registration will close at 5 p.m. Friday, March 6.

Saturday, 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!

Monday, March 30:  New Hire Dinner!  New hires to the district are welcome to join us for this happy hour event at a local restaurant.  Details coming soon!  Be sure to save the date, new members!

​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.  

Thursday, May 14:  Student Loan Forgiveness Seminar.  Teresa Muench from NEA Member Benefits will walk us through the different programs of student Loan Forgiveness. This program stemmed from NEA's "Degrees Not Debt" Campaign through NEA members' advocacy around lowering the student loan debt. ESPs and certificated members are welcome.   RSVP here.

Friday & Saturday, May 15-16: WEA-Retired and FWEA host the Pre-Retirement Seminar!
This is a phenomenal workshop to prepare you if you are retiring in the next few years, and is presented by WEA retired members.  This seminar is limited to 25 people and will cover everything from Social Security to Estate Planning and more!  Informational flyer and registration form here.  

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  

Enter today at DriveSafePromise.com for your chance to win a Jeep Compass or $25,000 cash courtesy of California Casualty.

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.

Member Grants are now open!  This is a $75 grant available to all ESP and certificated members of the Association and can be used for materials, supplies, or activities chosen during the current year in support of their assignment and students.  More information and grant application can be found here.  

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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