Why Join?

• Covering all your bases -Security! You are prepared for anything- you can have WDEA representation if the situation calls for it so ensure your rights are protected!
  
• Pro Kids Pro Employee -WDEA advocates for our students and our employees. We consistently work to improve education in our schools and in our state!
  
• Part of a Whole -You become a part of something bigger than just your school. You are connected to millions of teachers nationwide!
  
• Professional Organization - The WDEA sits on every committee district wide to represent our members and students. Our Executive Board meets monthly with the Superintendent to discuss issues and concerns. We stand up for YOU!
  
• Politics - The WDEA, AEA and NEA are non-partisan groups, they support pro-education candidates issues. These organizations help to keep a watch over our schools, our students and our jobs.
  

Member Benefits



• Prop 301 monies that you get at the end of the school year! (earned through the efforts of the AEA, WDEA, and local teaching associations from all over the state lobbying and advocating for teacher compensation)
  
  
• "Member Benefits" gives you thousands of dollars in discounts (Target, Dell, Circuit City, Ann Taylor)
  
  
• Discount group health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield- valuable for dependent care coverage!
  
  
• The D.O.V.E. Program-get help doing all the leg work searching for a car at great prices.
  
  
• Pet health care-discounts on services, meds and such for your furry ones.
  
  
• Legal help-Two(2) FREE thirty minute consultations with a lawyer on different personal matters and 30% regular fee for additional help.
  
  
• Moving discounts
  
  
• And so much more!
  



Bottom Line..Join Now!

Sign up now so you are prepared for the new school year ahead.
Send an e-mail with your name, school site and contact information to nancy.putman@wesdschools.org for more information!