WEA Cascade

Trainings

Western Region Bargaining Conference

WEA Western Region Bargaining Skills Training

February 10-11, 2012

at WEA Headquarters and Evergreen Inn and Suites in Federal Way

See flyer for more information.

Clock Hours available

The deadline to register is Friday, January 20, 2012.

Retirement Planning Seminars

It's never too early to start planning for retirement! Cascade UniServ Council will be sponsoring retirement seminars for our members in 2011-2012. This seminar is designed for union members who are planning for retirement, and is presented by qualified WEA-Retired representatives.

Topics covered will include:

· Social Security

· Medicare

· Health Care

· Long Term Care

· VEBA

· Financial Planning

· Estate Planning

· Deferred Compensation

· Staff Retirement

· And More!

Click HERE for a flyer and registration form.

Put the YOU in Summer U!

WEA Summer U is slated for August 1‐4 in Edmonds, WA. What is Summer U? Summer U is comprised of four different colleges where WEA members can take courses for college credit, for clock hours and for sharpening skills and preparing for national certification. It is a place where members can come together in a compelling, fun and safe environment to discuss hot issues relevant to our students and members. It’s a chance to organize, mingle and let our hair down while sharing best practices and revitalizing for the coming school year.

College of Advocacy and Strength - This is the school for WEA members who want to learn about bargaining, contract writing and other more traditional union issues as well as for those who want to hear about the latest in education reform as well as a number of other issues.
College of Professional Practice – This college is aimed at members who are beginning their candidacy for either National Board Certification or the ProTeach Portfolio. It is for people who are renewing certification as well as for people who are steeped in special education.
College of School Improvement - This invitation-only school is geared for those WEA members who are working in schools that have received federal School Improvement Grants.
Presidents/Board of Directors Institute (PBODI) – This school for local presidents and WEA Board of Directors.

Space is limited in every class visit www.washingtonea.org\summeru to register today!

Mock RA 2011

The 2011 CUC Mock RA has been held and our delegates are now preparing to represent Cascade UniServ Council members from Edmonds, Northshore and Shoreline at the statewide WEA Rep Assembly in Tacoma, May 12-14, 2011. Special thanks to the Bothell High School Culinary Arts Program for providing a delicious dinner!

Special Education Summer Boot Camps

The WEA Special Education Support Center is holding boot camps July 11-15 in Federal Way; July 25-29 in Lake Chelan; and, Aug. 15-19 in Vancouver. Each course is $250. After completing a course, 30 clock hours or three credits from Seattle Pacific University will be available. More information can be found at www.specialeducationsupportcenter.org.

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