K-12 Educators
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The Strength of SDEA is Shown Through:
- Ongoing Professional Development
- Promoting Employment Security
- Increasing Student Achievement with ESEA
- Representation of Members and Local Associations
SDEA/NEA is that group; dedicated to helping you be the best for South Dakota's students.
Why Join the South Dakota Education Association?
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Representing Local Associations and Members
Decisions affecting educators are not only made in Pierre. Through our UniServ program, SDEA/NEA members and local associations receive expert help in bargaining and contract representation in their local school districts. SDEA/NEA members are provided with $1,000,000 in professional liability insurance. Furthermore, members may be eligible to receive advice and possible assistance from one of our UniServ Directors or General Counsel on employment-related issues. -
Professional Development
Every fall, SDEA/NEA partners with the Midwest Alliance for Professional Learning and Leadership (MAPLE) to help advance skills for educators. Watch for details on the Systems Change Conference held each November in Chamberlain. -
Student Achievement and NCLB
SDEA/NEA continues its involvement with the S.D. Department of Education to ensure that your needs are being met with respect to No Child Left Behind mandates. Your SDEA/NEA President is your spokesperson in these vital meetings with education policy makers. -
Advocacy
While you are educating South Dakota's students, SDEA/NEA is working with state legislators and the Governor to ensure that our laws and policies benefit both the needs of students and educators. SDEA's Executive Director, President and Government Relations Director serve as your chief lobbyists with our elected leaders.
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