Belief Statements
Cooperative and collaborative relationships and partnerships between stakeholders and educators are vital to the health and success of the entire school community which is supported through the bargaining process and negotiated agreements. Formal, informal, and fluid opportunities to collaborate serve the best interests of our educational system, students, and community.
Therefore, we believe, that:
1. Free, quality, equitable, and accessible public education is a fundamental civil right that is vital to sustaining and improving democracy.
2. Young people, regardless of who they are, where they are from, what they can do, or what they believe, must be educated in the skills and mindsets needed to be responsible, productive, and healthy humans and citizens.
3. Mental, emotional, and physical wellness (including trauma informed care) of students, families, school employees, and the overall Washington County community must be a priority and be fully resourced and implemented in order for meaningful work and learning to occur.
4. Actions and decisions in response to national, state, or local emergencies, crises, and initiatives must include the input and cooperation of the entire school community to plan, prepare, and implement educational activities in order to ensure equity, accessibility, quality, and success for all.
5. Roles, responsibilities, and rights of teachers, educational support personnel, and administrators as well as parents, guardians/caregivers, and students must be respected and apparent in all interactions, communications, and decisions so that each individual’s dignity is upheld.
Updated in 2023-2024 and approved by the WCTA Representative Council on November 15, 2023.
Vision Statement
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.
Adopted by the 2023-2024 WCTA Representative Council on November 15, 2023.
WCTA’s Strategic Priorities
- Advocate for working conditions that put the brains and bodies of educators at the forefront of all decisions so we can provide our best for our students.
- Improve and strengthen our Association’s internal communication structures.
- Increase member engagement.
- Partner with community stakeholders.
Adopted by the 2023-2024 WCTA Representative Council on February 21, 2024.