SEA Leadership Opportunities
If you're interested in any of these opportunities, complete an interest survey.
Are you interested in organizing or political activities?
- WEA-PAC (Washington Education Association Political Action Committee): interviews and endorses political candidates in local races
- MLK Labor - a council of labor organizations in King County
- Sound Alliance - an alliance of faith, labor, health education and community organizations dedicated to building a base of everyday civic leaders to effectively stand for change
- MAT (Member Action Team) - cultivates opportunities for member engagement/actions
- SPS Budget - a committee that examines SPS's budget and finances and organizes around the money
Are you interested in recruiting and building up leadership?
- Nominations & Elections for SEA Officers and Board of Directors (nominations not currently open)
- New Hire Orientation - a group that greets new hires and encourages SEA membership
- Association Representative (AR) Training
Are you interested in contract enforcement and advocacy?
- Grievance Review - determines whether members continue with arbitration step, see p105-6 of Certificated CBA to learn more
- Waiver - making recommendations to the SEA Board on school waivers, see p6-7 of Certificated CBA to learn more
- Special Ed Task Force - a joint labor group with SPS, see p92 of Certificated CBA for details
- Assessment - see p24 of Certificated CBA for details
Are you interesting in professional development for educators?
- PGES (Professional Growth and Educator Support) - monitor & guide the implementation of the evaluation system, see p21 of Certificated CBA for details
- Professional Development Steering Committee - see p17 of Certificated CBA for details
- Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Evaluation- a group of clinical ESAs to explore elements of PAR, PLT’s, and peer feedback. See p221 of Certificated CBA for details.
If you're interested in any of these opportunities, complete an interest survey.