MEMBERSHIP OVERVIEW
Membership is open to any person who is employed by the Poudre R-1 School District who holds a valid Colorado Teaching Certificate. PEA members automatically join the Colorado Education Association and the National Education Association. PEA, together with CEA and NEA, has a strong voice and the ability to affect public education policy. Our local, state, and national associations work to secure funds for K-12 education, elect pro public education candidates, protect teachers’ rights and benefits, and ensure quality public education for all children. Membership benefits include: collective bargaining for salaries, benefits, and working conditions, enforcement of Employee Agreement rights, legislative action and support for public education, professional development, leadership training, etc.
Through advocacy, bargaining, and collective action, members of PEA are strengthening our schools, the teaching profession, and our community. PEA advocates for support for individual teachers throughout their careers, and collaborating with key stakeholders and policymakers to build a community where everyone is accountable for quality public schools. PEA also works with education administrators to create an education system where teachers are able to provide a 21st-century education, so that our students can compete in the global economy.
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State + National Memberships
PEA, along with the Colorado Education Association and the National Education Association, has a strong voice and the ability to affect public education policy. As a PEA member, you also belong to CEA and NEA.
Colorado Education Association was founded in 1875. CEA works collectively to provide the best public education for every student. CEA promotes quality public education and advocate for the professional interests of public education employees. CEA has led statewide advocacy efforts in recent years to restore adequate funding to Colorado public schools and to emphasize time for learning and teaching in the classroom above excessive standardized testing. CEA advocates for you in the classroom. CEA’s Teaching & Learning Team drives education policy conversations among stakeholders and delivers professional learning opportunities to members across the state.
The National Education Association, the nation’s largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA’s 3 million members work at every level of education — from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.
Membership Benefits
COpilot
COpilot is a meaningful, convenient, and flexible online learning platform that supports educators by expanding their learning opportunities. It is CEA’s innovative and groundbreaking tool that delivers peer-to-peer support and relevant resources to give educators a professional edge so they can help every student thrive!
CEA/NEA Attorney Referral Program
Members are eligible for two free 30-minute consultations on personal, legal issues during each membership year (September 1 through August 31). If a member needs help beyond this, the Attorney Referral Program gives them legal assistance at rates well below participating attorneys’ usual fees.
NEA Member Benefits
The NEA Member Benefits program is committed to truly understanding and accommodating the personal and professional needs of our members. They offer a wide variety of insurance, credit, loan and mortgage, investment, and consumer discount programs that are available exclusively to NEA members.