Student WEA: Core Values
Public Education
Public education is the cornerstone to a democratic society. It should employ highly qualified staff and be adequately funded so that every child, regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or economic status can receive a quality education without fear of discrimination.
Professional Development
Our future success as classroom teachers, our image as professionals and our strength as public education advocate is directly correlated to the quality of teachers that we become and to the degree that we work to develop our craft. We must take the initiative to develop ourselves, beyond our college class work, as professionals to include being informed about issues such as licensure and certification.
Networking — with current and future colleagues
Being connected to the world is more effective than working as an island. Becoming connected to the association, community and each other as colleagues is critical to our success as future educators.
Community Involvement
Respect and support for public education professionals from our communities is important and it requires our organization to engage in community service projects and to speak positively about the profession as future public educators.
Leadership Development
Leadership is inherently related to being an educator. As leaders, we must work to be process-oriented, purposeful, and ethical while empowering our students and colleagues alike to reach their goals.
Citizen Action
Professional Development alone will not ensure our success as future teachers. We must engage in becoming knowledgeable about current public education policy, understand its impact on our future profession, and promote the civic responsibility of voting in every election.
Meetings & Events
The following meetings and events are scheduled for the 2011 spring semester. Topics are subject to change.
March 24
9:15 p.m. Jockey B
Constitution, Vote, Nominations, FUN!
* Before the meeting begins there will be a Relaxation Activity for all to attend, look for more details coming soon.
March 25
Family Fun Night
* Contact Lauren Shaler (Service Committee Head) to get involved!
March 26
Spring Book Sale
March 26
Last Day to Register to Attend Spring PDS
* Contact an e-board member or Jenny Brown (Professional Development Committee Head) for more information.
April 2
SPRING PDS
Hosted by Carthage Student WEA
April 7
9:15 p.m. Jockey B
Election!
April 15-17
RA & Outreach to Teach
May 5
9:15 p.m. Jockey B
Top 10's from Alumni and Student Teachers
May 12
9:15 p.m. Jockey B
New E-Board Takes Over
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2001 Alford Park Drive
Kenosha, WI 53140
262-551-8500
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