Early Enrollment allows potential members, First-Time Active members, and Aspiring Educators to experience the transformative impact of being part of the union for no immediate cost.
Between April 1 - August 31 educators can join without paying dues until the new school year starts. First-time Active or new Aspiring Educator recruits will become members effective September 1 and receive immediate access to NEA Educators Employment Liability Program coverage and NEA Member Benefits programs.
2024 EARLY ENROLLMENT APPLICATION & RESOURCES
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We Are Your Colleagues.
Some discount organizations claim to be working on behalf of Kansas educators, but a closer look reveals who they really are and who they’re really working for. When you look behind the curtain of the discount organizations, you’ll see they are backed by special interests working to undermine your rights. Instead of representative leadership where members guide the organization, these organizations are led by executives in places like California and New Jersey.
We Live and Work in Kansas.
The KNEA Board of directors and a team of statewide officers are elected by members, and all are professionals who work in Kansas school districts, education institutions, and higher education institutions. Most of our staff started their careers as classroom teachers, and unlike those discount companies, we have a team of attorneys employed by KNEA who work full time in our Topeka office to represent members and the association.
The Value of Membership
You’re never on your own.
Your membership gives you access to some of education's most sought- after authorities who can provide new an innovative programs you can use in your classroom. With resources that cover classroom management and supports, to more in-depth professional development provided by your local, state, and national affiliates-you have a team supporting you.
Grow your network.
We're a community of experienced professionals. Through a variety of online and off-line tools, you enjoy access to valuable resources on classroom management, lesson planning, and a host of other topics. Plus, you'll make connections with the educators at your school, in your state, and among our more than 3 million members.
Make your voice heard.
As trusted professionals, educators are best equipped to make school and classroom decisions to ensure student success. It's our mission to ensure educators have a seat at the table when education policies are made. As members of the Association, educators have a powerful voice in creating the policies that affect our students, our schools, and our classrooms.
Enjoy what matters most.
Membership means less worrying for you and more action from us. With representation at the bargaining table, liability insurance and so much more KNEA provides advice and professional advocacy on the range of issues you face as an educator: salary, working conditions, evaluation support, contract compliance and enforcement, and retirement.
KNEA affiliates average nearly 20% more salary
throughout their career than the unaffiliated district.
Your Membership Dues
The largest portion of your membership dues are used to strengthen your local association and UniServ. The remainder of your dues work to provide vital resources and advance programs defined by the KNEA Board of Directors.
No dues dollars are used for express political advocacy.
NEA Affiliation
KNEA is a state-level affiliate of the National Education Association. NEA provides support to state affiliates through advocacy, legal support, grants, trainings, and benefits.
