PSEA is a community of education professionals who make a difference in the lives of students every day.
PSEA is an association of 177,000 educators, support professionals, nurses, students, and retired school employees that fights for, protects, and speaks out for our members – working to secure the best salaries, benefits, pensions, and protections on the job every, single day.
PSEA’s goal is to support members at every step of their careers, providing representation, legal protections, discounts on goods and services, and free continuing professional education opportunities you can access online.
Whether members are just starting their careers or have years of experience, PSEA is here to help.
Pennsylvania is a great place to be an educator. And PSEA wants to help you to map your future.
Use the resources at www.psea.org/mapyourfuture to see the starting salaries in each of Pennsylvania’s school districts compiled from the most current data available and connect directly to school websites so you can see who is hiring.
PSEA’s center for professional learning offers a wide range of online and in-person courses eligible for Act 48 and Chapter 14 hours, along with a searchable library of publications on professional issues, teaching and learning, and education policy.
Sessions such as, "Educator Evaluation in 2021 and Beyond,""Rethinking Grading," or "Taking care of the teacher self to prepare mentally for the gaps in student ability/learning next year" are just a few recent examples of what you could add to your knowledge base.
Degrees Not Debt - What is the "Degrees Not Debt" program and how does it work?
The NEA recognizes the burden student loan debt is putting on public educators and developed a campaign called “Degrees Not Debt.” This campaign is intended to inform student loan borrowers of their rights and options in the repayment process as many borrowers are unaware of their eligibility for programs that can make their monthly payment affordable and provide loan forgiveness. Learn more.
NEA Student Debt Navigator powered by Savi
NEA’s Student Debt Navigator powered by Savi offers a free online student loan evaluation tool to determine eligibility for federal programs to help you manage your student loan debt. Learn more.
PSEA membership saves you money. The PSEA Member Benefits program offers thousands of discounts, savings opportunities, and resources on things like:
Check out the Member Benefits options for yourself.
Pennsylvania teachers and educational specialists must be certified to work in public schools.
PSEA is here to help educators understand the state's certification regulations and how they affect rights and responsibilities in the workplace.
PSEA offers a "You and Your Certificate" guide to address:
PSEA has many resources that describe the benefits of membership. Check them out here.
