Join PWEA
Why Join
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Networking
Through PWEA, you can connect with other educators from across the state and nation who are dealing with the same issues that face you.
Information
PWEA is your best source of accurate, timely information. PWEA keeps on top of current laws, regulations and policies affecting education. Information is as always as close as a phone call away for any member.
Instructional & Professional Development
The Instructional and Professional Development (IPD) committee works together to provide opportunities to meet the personal and professional goals of members. IPD helps promote and support local, state, and national opportunities related to instruction and professional development. PWEA also offers workshops, grants and scholarships to members, their dependents and a PWCPS student attending college to become a teacher.
There are several opportunities that occur annually for Professional Development such as:
- VEA/NEA Conventions
- VEA/NEA Instructional Conferences
- VEA/NEA Leadership Training
Publications
NEA Member Benefits All PWEA members receive regular national, state and local publications with the latest educational developments. As a member, you receive discounts on all of the hundreds of resources available through the NEA Professional Library Catalogue, the largest resource house in the world for educators.
- VEA Journal
- VEA News
- NEA Today
- PWEA’s The Advocate
Public Relations
PWEA shares with the public and with key decision-makers pertinent information about education from the viewpoints of teachers and school employees. It builds the image of public school educators through advertising and public relations activities.
Legal Assistance
PWEA’s legal advice extends far beyond liability insurance and attorneys. Any time you have a question about your employment rights or benefits, ask your UniServ directors. If you need legal assistance, PWEA attorneys are the best in the state in employment-related and school law. And these services are all free to PWEA members.
Attorney Referral Program
Have a non-employment related legal issue? Take advantage of one of your free thirty minute consultations today! See more details on this link. Once you have decided whether to use the program, call PWEA’s office at 703-361-2444 and provide your membership information so that we can get you in touch with a legal professional.”
Liability Insurance
If you are sued, PWEA/VEA/NEA liability insurance provides you with an attorney and $1 million in coverage.
Representation
Whether it’s the State Board of Education, a legislative committee, or an education coalition, whenever decisions about educators and students are being made, PWEA is there representing your views.