| PTA stands for Parent Teacher Organization. The T in PTA is just as important as the P! Strong PTAs work together as parents and teachers to create amazing school communities. We have serveral PTAs in Vancouver with teachers serving in active roles and/or on PTA boards, helping to plan PTA events or working PTA events on top of teaching! These PTAs are strong because of this dedication. But there are other ways to PTA – check out this short video about Why PTA? https://youtu.be/xzGtGcYdEFs
PTA membership is important because it helps to fund what is happening in our local schools but also it helps to support the advocacy and equity work PTA is doing at a state and national level. Currently WA State PTA is working on a diversity audit to see how they can better reach the voices that are not already heard at the table. The advocacy part of PTA is working on issues like preventing gun violence, strengthening school safety and funding, and making sure that every student is getting the best education possible. This is where most of a member’s dues go. Strong PTA member numbers help to get several things to happen in legislation. Two local bills that were started right here in Vancouver were the “breakfast after the bell” policy and the “Tiffany Hill” Bill. You can learn about the top 5 things that Washington State PTA is currently advocating for in the next WA state legislative assembly: https://www.wastatepta.org/focus-areas/advocacy/ We encourage all VEA members to become members of PTA so we continue our PTA work together. Local PTA board members should be able to give you their links to join or the links for most PTAs are here: https://www.wastatepta.org/get-involved/find-your-pta/ Here also are some PTA resources for Teachers that you might like to check out: We are so thankful for all our staff and look forward to continue the work to make our schools the best they can be. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Michelle Weinmaster through the Vancouver Council PTA at vancouverpta@gmail.com.
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National Board Certification Information
VEA National Board Candidate Support Cohort Program
** VEA seeks a trained facilitator for the 2023-24 session **
In 2022-23 VEA will provide facilitated support for candidates going through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification process. Candidate support is optional for teachers completing their National Boards; however, teacher candidates who are part of a support program show a significantly higher passing rate.
As part of a cohort, candidates receive support, instruction, and feedback from their trained facilitators who are VEA colleagues. Examples include: “unpacking” the National Board component prompts, finding evidence of National Board standards, and ensuring alignment. To participate in the cohort, please complete the survey monkey found under “news flash” AND the registration form found under the documents tab above. Clock hours will be available.
Details on the 2022-23 cohort: Here! Please note the location of the Foundations course will be in person at Roosevelt Elementary.
Please check out the registration information here
Are you interested in working in public education?
Do you know someone who would be a great addition to the (Vancouver Public Schools) VPS team?
VPS is hiring substitute employees in the following areas:
- Substitute Teachers
- Substitute Paraeducators (instructional and special education)
- Substitute Bus Drivers
To view a complete job posting and apply, visit the district website; www.vansd.org, select VPS Jobs.
If you need assistance, please contact Human Resources (hrdesk@vansd.org or (360)313-1080). Vancouver Public Schools is an equal opportunity district in education programs, activities, services and employment.
VEA calls for Racial Justice
Through ongoing conversation with our VEA Equity Team and Executive Board, VEA is eager to share a specific CALL FOR RACIAL JUSTICE in VPS, presented to VPS School Board Directors and Superintendent Webb via email on June 11, 2020.
VEA looks forward to collaborating with VPS, alongside other key stakeholders, through intentional dialogue and transparent communication moving forward. Thank you to VEA members for your sharing the commitment to doing better for Vancouver students, colleagues, and our greater community!
VEA Equity Team Mission
The mission of the VEA Equity Team is to empower educators and students to be actively anti-racist by dismantling systemic barriers and injustice in the VEA, our schools, our community, and our profession. We acknowledge that painful racial inequities and injustices exist and persist in our community. We strive for safe, welcoming and affirming schools for all educators, students, and families, inclusive of the Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ2IA+, people with disabilities, people of all ages, people with any citizenship status or socioeconomic status and their intersectionalities.
Supporting those who supported us
The VEA received an overwhelming level of community support during our labor action in 2018. We encourage using the following businesses and services who supported VEA directly as a way to pay it forward and support them during these difficult times.
Don’t be taken in
The Freedom Foundation (previously called the Evergreen Freedom Foundation), a known anti-union group, is trying to put a wedge between members. They have been contacting members to encourage them to drop their union membership. This is not a coincidence. They are funded by groups that are not for public education. And who is the largest advocate for public education? The Union!Read More
The Mission of the Vancouver Education Association
The mission of the Vancouver Education Association is to empower our members, as experts in our respective fields, to advocate for and create an inclusive and affirming environment for all VPS staff, students and families. Through the collective voice of our members, we seek to improve educator working conditions as a means of also improving student learning conditions.
