2025-2027 SDEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

SDEA members have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new 2025-2027 contract which delivers improved staffing and supports, improved pay, and more stability for students and communities! Review a highlight flyer and the resources on this page to understand the new contract. This agreement also settles years of past SpEd Caseload Grievances – Ed Specialists, make sure you have the information you need if have been were over caseload.
This Contract Summary highlights all changes made to our current contract. Check it out here!
This FAQ is a living document where more questions will be added as our members learn more about our contract wins. Check it out here!
Use this calculator to find out what your paycheck will look like with a 5% raise! In order to use this calculator you’ll need to make a copy for yourself. The link will give you a prompt to make a copy of the Google Sheet so that you can edit with your own salary information.
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