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Washington County Teachers Association

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We hope that you will join us and be part of the largest labor union in the United States through our affiliation with the National Education Association and the Maryland State Eductation Association.
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Know Your Contract!


Check out the latest contract here!
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Meeting, MSEA Committees, and More

MSEA Opportunities for WCTA Members


Throughout the year, MSEA provides opportunities for local WCTA members to get involved at the state level. For more information and registration links, see your member emails.
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We're better together!

WCTA & WCESP Partnership


WCTA supports MSEA efforts to pass an ESP Bill of Rights, and we encourage our local ESP staff to join WCESP to increase local membership and advocacy efforts.
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Your Voice. Our Action.


Our Vision

WCTA endeavors to partner with stakeholders to become a unified community that provides optimal outcomes for every student.

Mission Statement

WCTA, through proactive communication and collective action, champions educators and our profession in order to support optimal learning for our students.

Empowering 1,400+ Educators

WCTA represents over 1,400 educators in Washington County Public Schools, advocating for strong schools and student success.

Powered by Educators

Members elect the Officers, Board of Directors, and Building Representatives to lead and represent them.

Connected Across the Nation

WCTA is part of one professional organization with MSEA (74,000+ members) and NEA (3.2 million+ members), working together for public education.

Your Voice at the Table

We negotiate contracts with the WCPS Board of Education that protect educators’ rights, working conditions, benefits, compensation, and salary schedules.

Support When You Need It

Our Sick Leave Bank supports members during severe illness or injury by providing additional leave.

Benefits Beyond the Classroom

Members have access to NEA Member Benefits including discounts, financial tools, insurance, and educator-focused resources.

Always Connected

Members stay informed through newsletters, flyers, social media, and text messages.

Telling Our Story

WCTA represents educators’ voices to the school board, elected officials, media, and community organizations.

Educators in Action

PAC donations support pro-education candidates, influence legislation, and secure funding. Alongside MSEA, we advocate for strong pensions.

Protection That Matters

Each member receives $1 million in coverage for civil complaints, with criminal charges covered if found not guilty.

Here for You Every Day

A full-time President, UniServ Director, and Secretary serve members’ needs, supported by educator-led committees.

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Advocate with WCTA

Since 1921, WCTA leaders have advocated for teachers in Washington County. Over these 100+ years, teaching and learning expectations have evolved, and the tools that we use to teach have changed radically. And yet, an excellent teacher still has the same goals set before us: teach the children what they need to know in order for them to be the best selves they can be for life.

Students are at the center of what we do, and we are grateful for the opportunity to teach them well. To that end, we seek to teach with clarity, provide quality, supportive feedback, scaffold students’ learning when necessary, and develop positive student-teacher relationships.

WCTA leaders know that in order for teachers to accomplish this work, teachers need supportive, safe environments that provide them with the tools they need to put students first.  We look forward to continuing this advocacy and to continuing the work required to ensure that all students in Washington County receive high quality educational environments and opportunities everyday.

Not a member yet? To join WCTA, please visit our Join Us! page.

 

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