Acronyms
VEA
Virginia Education Association
Term used for a local campus of SVEA-AE
Chapter
The department that the Aspiring Educator program lives in?
Teaching and Learning
$20 per year for up to 4 years
NEA Aspiring Ed rebate
ESP
Education Support Personnel
Such as bus drivers, para-professionals, cafeteria workers, office staff, maintenance, and custodians
Staff person assigned to work with campuses in the state affiliate
State Student Organizers (Donna and Amber)
How many members does VEA have?
More than 40,000
The department that works with members to assist them with advocating for current issues
Government Relations and Research
Scholarship for student members provide by the NEA retired program
Jack Kinnaman Scholarship
(Deadline is April 15 annually)
VDOE
Virginia Department of Education
Number of seats on the SVEA-AE Board of Directors
11
Student, Retired, Active Professionals, Active Educational Support Professionals
Types of membership that is available for VEA members
Being able to hold a local, state or national office
Leadership opportunities
$2000 grant to support Aspiring Educator campus chapter programs and activities
CREATE Grant
PSLF
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Plans the statewide AE Convention and other statewide activities
The SVEA-AE Board of Directors
Current Vice President
Carol Bauer
In April, first-time members can join for the next school year (which begins Sept 1) and receive all of the benefits early. This means that members can get up to 5 additional months of benefits for free.
Early Enrollment Program
Being able to come to VEA conferences at a discounted amount and member benefits
Perk to membership
ECE
Early Career Educators
Educators in their first few years
Any college student who is interested in public education who is not currently under a professional contract.
Who is eligible to join?
Current President
Dr. James Fedderman
Runs from the day you join through the next August 31
Protection during student teaching and practicums
Liability insurance