Membership Services & Discounts

Here are some of the valuable services you receive by continuing your WEAC membership:

Professional & Skill Development:

• Local, state, and national professional development opportunities
• The WEA Academy
• Support for planning, completion, approval, and verification of PDPs (for free or at a discounted rate compared to other agencies)
• Local and statewide networks of educators (both teachers and support professionals) to share resources, discuss strategies, and help each other become better educators
• National Board Certification support program
• On-site training programs for ESP on topics such as special education and technology
• Access to NEA Academy that provides master’s coursework through accredited universities at a reduced price
• Representation at state-level decision-making bodies such as DPI’s Professional Standards Council

Legal Assistance:

• Legal assistance for issues involving individual employment contracts, non-renewals, licensure, board hearings, personnel and medical records, family medical leave, disability, unemployment, workers compensation, sexual harassment, Wisconsin Retirement System, special education, and public records
• Discounted legal advice on non-work-related personal matters

Reliable Communication Resources:

• Free professional publications providing reliable information on education issues, public policy that impacts you, teaching resources, and classroom trends

Financial Benefits:

• Free professional liability insurance for employment activities
• Homeowners and auto insurance, as well as IRA accounts and other financial products
• Discounts on hotel rooms, restaurants, vacations and more
• NEA complimentary life insurance protection

Leadership Development & Opportunity:

• Running and/or voting in local association elections
• Serving on local association committees
• Participating in local association advocacy
• Leadership development and advocacy training

For more information on the benefits of union membership, click here and also talk with your local union representative and UniServ director.