2023-24 Professional Learning Opportunities

LWEA strives to provide quality professional development that assist members in gaining skills and knowledge in their career and personal lives.

The WEA PD Network offers many classes for educators. The Winter class catalog is now available.

Do you have an idea for a class that you would like to teach or would like to see us offer? Contact Terri Neely.


BLM training 2 2022

August 23, 2023

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Building Labor Management and New Contract Training

LWEA and LWSD will conduct their annual labor management training for building reps and building admin in August. We will also extend this year's training to include a review of new CBA language. This training is only for building reps.

leave seminar

September 21, 2023

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

LWSD & LWEA Leave Seminar

Have a need for an upcoming leave? Interestd in learning about leave options? Join us for an overview of FMLA, Washington State PFML, emergency leave, annual leave, unpaid personal leave options, and more! Register.

Pizza  Politics Invite 2023

October 11, 2023

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Pizza & Politics

Come to Flatstick Pub in Redmond and speak with elected leaders and candidates for office. Share your experiences and hear how they plan to support educators and labor unions. RSVP using the QR code or this link.

WOW EOC event

November 15, 2023

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Whispers of Wisdom meets Educators of Color

A special one-time event. All LWEA members are invited to attend.