Strengthening Washington's Public Schools

WEALA is 3-1/2 days of training in many topics. It's a chance to relax, engage, learn, socialize, network and have fun. General classes are open to all WEA active members on a space-available basis.

Classes cover a broad range of issues that impact you in your work environment and in helping move your local association forward. Here's a look at sample classes that were planned recently for WEALA. One of WEALA's strengths is that we reshape the curriculum each year to adjust to the evolving needs of our members and the current climate in our schools. A complete course list will be published here in early spring.

Examples of class offerings:

• A Breath of Fresh Air
• Bargaining I - Introduction to Basic Skills
• Bargaining II - Strategic Bargaining
• Basic Grievance Advocacy 101
• Creative Problem Solving
• Cross-Cultural Competency
• Education Support Professional Emerging Leaders Workshop
• Gen-Flex - Connecting with Colleagues
• New Presidents - What Every New President Should Know
• Oolong
• Organizing for Power - Building Powerful Leadership
• Planning for Your Future
• Practice and Planning for English Language Learners (ELL)
• Understanding Contract Language
• The Union Instinct?
• Local Treasurer's Training

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