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KNEA Offers Early Enrollment

You can join KNEA now and pay no dues until the fall.  Early enrollment begins on April 1 and ends August 31. Through Early Enrollment, you agree to start payroll deduction in the fall but start specific KNEA benefits now.

What benefits will I receive?
Early Enrollees receive $1,000,000 of liability protection and the other insurance benefits of the Educator Employment Liability Insurance.  This includes $300,000 worth of defense, settlements, or judgments and other supplemental payments of suits concerning Civil Rights and a payment of up to $500 for damage to your personal property when caused by an assault upon you in the course of your employment. (Vehicles excluded)  For more information on the liability policy, please contact Kevin Scarrow at kevin.scarrow@knea.org.

Any other benefits?
Yes.  You will also receive a KNEA Membership Access card by June 15.  And if you are looking for discounted car or homeowners insurance, you are eligible to participate in those NEA Member Benefits programs.

How do I join?
Contact your local building representative or contact KNEA by calling 1-800-432-3573 or 1-785-232-8271.  A membership form will be sent to you.

Why should I join now?

We need You and You need Us to continue to provide and expand the following;

Quality Public Schools

MTSS – (Multi Tiered System of Support) assistance and guidance to help educators correctly implement learning support for every student

Assessments and Testing – training and advocacy for meaningful assessments with multiple measures

Professional Learning Communities – planning and collaboration time, funding for teaching tools, building community support

No Child Left Behind (ESEA)/Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) – lobby for sensible legislation and federal funding to meet federal mandates

21st Century Teaching & Learning – support for 21st century skills with rigorous traditional curriculum

Strengthening the Teaching Profession

Licensure - assistance with problems and advocacy for strong standards

Instruction – “I Can Do It” and other training in effective instructional strategies, classroom management

Professional Development – new NEA Academy, free and discounted online courses for members, training for local Professional Development Councils

National Board Certification – assistance through the Jump Start program to prepare members for the NBC process, portfolio work

New Teacher Induction – standards for quality induction, mentor training

Recruitment & Retention – encouraging the next generation of educators to embrace a great profession

Well-Being of Members

Professional Salaries – collaborate with partners to advocate for competitive professional salaries for teachers and all other educators

Teaching and Learning Conditions – measure working conditions, advocate for collaboration, empowerment and a culture of professionalism

Health Insurance – guidance for districts and individuals making health insurance decisions, expertise on obtaining affordable and comprehensive health insurance

Legislative Support – lobby legislators to provide needed resources for Kansas Public Schools

Employment Protection – due process and contract support for fair and reasonable employment decisions.      

Are there other reasons?

KNEA Membership Access Card with discounts at over 100,000 participating vendors.

Participation in the following NEA programs. www.neamb.com

• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Plan
• Group Term Life Insurance Plan
• Members Auto and Home Insurance Program
• Car Rental Program
• Credit Card Program
• Magazine Services