CTA/NEA/Affiliates
As a member of SDEA, you have the benefit of affiliation with the following state and national organizations:
- California Teachers Association (CTA)
- National Education Association (NEA)
- San Diego and Imperial Counties Central Labor Council
- California Labor Federation
- AFL-CIO
CTA State Council Delegates
SDEA members elect sixteen delegates to the 760-plus members of the State Council of Education, CTA’s highest governing body. Meeting four times a year, State Council sets policy for the organization, adopts the budget, determines dues, recommends expenditures to the board, elects the executive officers and other members of the board of directors and performs other similar duties.
Who represents me with our affiliate organizations?
- 2020-21 CTA State Council Delegates and Alternates
- 2020-21 Service Center Council Representatives
- 2020-21 Central Labor Council Representatives
News
December 20, 2024
January 28: Rally in Support of Special Education Staffing!
Educators see the daily student impact of a lack of Special Education staffing, but it is clear that the District does not feel the same urgency to fix this…
December 17, 2024
The votes are in: We Can’t Wait!
Last week SDEA members finished voting on our We Can’t Wait bargaining platform. An overwhelming 98% percent of members voted YES to ratify the platform, which…
December 17, 2024
SPED caseload grievances: An update & call to action
The District has finally responded to SDEA's union-wide caseload grievance. This year SDEA filed a unionwide grievance because so many Ed. Specialists have…
December 13, 2024
Supporting Students with IEPs: A Collection of Resources
December 13, 2024
Know Your Rights: Supporting Students with IEPs in the General Education Classroom
Our contract includes specific protections and resources to help educators appropriately support students with IEPs, particularly in classes where over 20% of…
December 13, 2024
Do you know your options for retirement?
November 22, 2024
2024-25 SERP Agreement Reached
A SERP Agreement has been finalized! Last night we finalized an agreement with the District to offer a Supplemental Early Retirement Program (SERP) for this…
November 22, 2024
Labor Council Food & Toy Drive 2024
The San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council is holding their annual Holiday Food and Toy Drive for union families in need. Submit a name: If you or…