WEA's ESPs are Education Support Professionals consist of secretaries, para-educators, food service personnel, custodians, bus drivers, maintenance employees, mechanics, nurses, early childhood educators, security personnel who work in our public schools. Read more...

Who are your ESP statewide representatives?

The ACT!  ESP local units and local UniServ Councils are the primary structures for ESP members.  The WEA / ESP Action Coordinating Team...referred to at the ACT...serves as a steering committee comprised of ESP leaders elected from all councils.  Click here to find your ACT Representative!

The Washington Education Association is recruiting ESP members to apply as cadre trainers to the newly created ESP Training Cadre.  Members selected for this cadre will provide training on issues and skills in the workplace to ESP members in the association.  The ESP Training Cadre could conduct state, local or regional training events, seminars and conferences.  All applications and accompanying documentation must be postmarked by June 10, 2010.  Click here for more information and the application form. Thank you!

You can help bring a LIVING WAGE to your district

Education support professionals (ESPs) keep school buildings and equipment functioning and students safe and healthy. But often they are barely able to afford to live in the communities they serve. Read more ...

Is your mailing address and email address information up to date?

Don't miss important information such as professional development opportunities thru your WEA membership, upcoming conferences and workshops, legislative issues impacting your daily work, and more. Watch your email for messages from WEA on important ESP matters!   Click here to update your contact information!

National Education Association ....visit your national association ESP site for upcoming national events and opportunities such as:

• National Council for Education Support Professionals
• NEA ESP Leaders for Tomorrow

ESP of the Year 2010

Maribeth Steincipher from Truman High School in Federal Way....This year's Washington Education Association ESP of the Year!

ESP of the Year 2009

Meet Julie Wickersham, an occupational therapy assistant in Clarkston, WEA's Education Support Professional of the Year for 2009. Watch video

Meet Kathie Axtell

She didn't seek power, but has become a powerful partner for ESP members. In 2009 she was awarded the NEA Education Support Professional of the Year and 2008 WEA Education Support Professional of the Year. Watch her win nationally on video and her WEA profile video.

Warren G. Magnuson ESP scholarship

Apply by May 21 for one of three scholarship grants of $1,000 each to help WEA ESP members earn an initial teaching certificate. Apply today

Is your building making you sick?

Many Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) problems can be prevented by schools, staff and students. Learn what you can do, and the WEA resources available to help keep you healthy. Read more ...