Important Dates for 2024-25

Feb. 24, 2024: ACT Meeting
March 8, 2024: Warren G. Magnuson Scholarship Applications Due
March 22-24, 2024: NEA ESP Conference
April 11-13, 2024: WEA Representative Assembly in Spokane
April 12, 2024: ACT ESP Breakfast
May 18, 2024: ACT Meeting
Aug. 6-8, 2024: ACT Retreat

Warren G. Magnuson Educational Support Professional Scholarships

The Washington Education Association (WEA) Warren G. Magnuson Education Support Professional (ESP) Scholarship is assists WEA ESP employees (active members) to pursue professional advancement in the field of public-school education (trades, technical or collegiate).

Six scholarship grants of $1500 each are available. Three of the grants are designated for ESP members of color.

Eligibility requirements:

Current active ESP members of a WEA local affiliate or bargaining unit
Have not previously recived a Magnuson scholarship
Are pursuing coursework related to obtaining a skills certificate or degree in public education

Application packet:

The application includes:
- A plan for obtaining additional certificate(s) or degree(s)
- Description of how your professional growth will help you contribute to public schools and student success
- 2 letters of reference (union member, colleague, student, parent, or community connection)
Apply online clicking on our electronic application form
Dealine to apply is Friday, March 8 at 4 p.m. PST
For questions please contact Gwendolyn Jimerson at gjimerson@washingtonea.org

ESP ACT

The ACT works to address ESP member issues, including collective bargaining, job privatization, retirement/pensions and living wage efforts. The ACT also oversees professional development opportunities, scholarships and the annual ESP of the Year award.

Each UniServ council elects one ACT representative every two years. ACT representatives are:

Activists and organizers for ESP members (some ACT members also serve as national representatives at NEA).
Advocates in Olympia and at home for public education issues.
Coordinators of local ESP leadership meetings and annual ESP Issues Conferences.