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what we do statements how we connect why we belong We are the WEA
WEA
members work in
WEA members are dedicated to children and
public education. Since 1895, the WEA has been working to
make schools better and improve public education. Our
association is dedicated to working in partnership with
parents, community leaders and elected officials to help
The
purpose of the Wyoming Education Association is to promote the
cause of public education and improve the quality of teaching
and learning. Through our more than 100 year history, WEA
members have been involved in every struggle and effort to
advance the finest of
WEA members are the people who have dedicated themselves to students and public education. WEA believes in great public schools for every child! The WEA is an organization dedicated to creating the best educational environment for all learners and the best working environment for all educational employees. WEA Mission Statement The mission of the Wyoming Education Association is to advance public education at all levels by • creating equitable educational opportunity for all learners; • promoting the highest quality standards for the profession; and • expanding the rights and furthering the interests of educational personnel. Strategic Focus The WEA will continue to build a Wyoming learning community which will provide a high quality education for all. Strategic Priorities Priority 1 - Student Achievement Students with the skills and knowledge to function successfully in school settings and as citizens Priority 2 - Staff Quality Schools and colleges staffed with highly qualified personnel in all positions Priority 3 - School System Capacity Structures, resources and personnel to support student achievement Priority 4 - Public Support Public, parental, business, and legislative support for public education resulting in the financial, technical, and political environment that promotes student achievement Priority 5 - Association Capacity Building Infrastructure at the local, district, and state levels that enables the Association to mobilize resources and lead the movement for quality teaching and learning Priority 6 - Administrative Services and Program Support Administrative and programmatic support necessary to achieve the Association’s goals
WEA members work in virtually every public education building or
work site in WEA members support public education and connect every day with individuals
and groups. We believe that great public schools should be provided
for every child! In WEA's daily work to promote and advance the cause of public education, WEA works in coalitions and with a wide variety of affiliated groups. To help members connect with such groups and partners, a list of affiliated groups is provided. All affiliated groups that have submitted such information for use on WEA's website are included. Please contact these groups by using the information they have submitted to WEA. Please note that some provide a website link, while others provide only an email address or phone number/address. WEA members work in Wyoming's schools, colleges and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Wyoming's children. Thus, the WEA's goal is to advance the cause of public education and to achieve professional and economic security for all of its 5,800 members--bus drivers, food service workers, K-12 and post-secondary educators, maintenance personnel, secretaries, administrative assistants, nurses and librarians, among others. WEA's mission statement best summarizes its role and ongoing vision of education: The mission of the Wyoming Education Association is to advance public education at all levels by • creating equitable educational opportunity for all learners; • promoting the highest quality standards for the profession; and • expanding the rights and furthering the interests of educational personnel. Combined, WEA and its parent organization, the National Education Association (NEA), offer an impressive array of services and benefits, providing members with financial gains, legal representation and protection, and professional development, as well as resources and programs.LEGAL PROTECTION AND REPRESENTATION Membership in WEA /NEA provides you with:WEA/NEA Legal Services Plan Educators Employment Liability Insurance provides you with:
Representation WEA/NEA membership provides you with:
WEA and NEA provide you with:
WEA has an impressive track record of achieving higher pay, improved benefits, better working conditions and protection of retirement interests. Such gains have been made possible through years of skillful negotiations with school boards and lobbying efforts by WEA. Through NEA Member Benefits, members are also eligible for substantial savings through insurance programs, annuity and mutual fund programs, home financing and higher education loan programs as well as credit card programs. By taking advantage of just one or two NEA Member Benefit programs, you can often recover the entire cost of your annual dues. Members Now Save Even More with ACCESS In addition to financial incentives offered by NEA Member Benefits, WEA members can also take advantage of Educator ACCESS. A money-saving WEA program available only to association members, ACCESS offers savings opportunities at thousands of businesses and services. Starting in the fall of 2003, WEA members will receive a plastic WEA membership card that will allow them to log on to a special members-only area of the WEA website. The card provides simple instructions for logging on to receive discounts for hotels, restaurants, cruises, car rentals, recreation, shopping, travel and more. Using the WEA membership card, members can save hundreds of dollars a year in coupons, discounts and promotions. Find out more about NEA Member Benefits and Educator Access. When you become a member of WEA/NEA, you automatically become a member of four separate but united organizations--your local, district, state and national associations. These organizations work together to give members the comprehensive protections for which WEA is famous. WEA/NEA membership pays for itself the first year, the second year and over a lifetime of employment. For more information on how you can join Wyoming's premier education association: talk to your local association officers, building representative or local association membership chair OR click here to find the WEA office that serves your district.
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