Your Benefits

BVEA + CEA + NEA

UNITED STRONG

BVEA, together with CEA and NEA, has a strong voice and the ability to affect public education policy.

As a BVEA member, you also belong to the Colorado Education Association and the National Education Association.

BVEA membership Benefits include:

ORGANIZING

ADVOCACY & PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

LEGAL SERVICES

DATA AND TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT

DISCOUNTED ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

DISCUSSION FORUMS

ASSOCIATION NEWS AND RESOURCES

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CEA

Colorado Education Association was founded in 1875. CEA works collectively to provide the best public education for every student. CEA promotes quality public education and advocate for the professional interests of public education employees. CEA has led statewide advocacy efforts in recent years to restore adequate funding to Colorado public schools and to emphasize time for learning and teaching in the classroom above excessive standardized testing.

CEA advocates for you in the classroom. CEA’s Teaching & Learning Team drives education policy conversations among stakeholders and delivers professional learning opportunities to members across the state.

Who is CEA:

K-12 TEACHERS

Colorado teachers and special service providers help children achieve academically and learn the skills they will need to be successful. Click on the title to learn more about teacher membership.

EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS

Classified staff in our districts and schools take care of students every day in unique ways that educate the whole child. Click on the title to learn more on ESP membership.

RETIRED EDUCATION EMPLOYEES

Retired Members may not go into our schools every day, but it doesn’t mean they've stopped caring for students and our profession. Click on the title to learn more about retired membership.

COLLEGE STUDENT (PRE-PROFESSIONALS)

Students studying to become teachers need support and resources to enter the classroom ready to reach, teach and inspire. Click on the title to learn more about student membership.

ORGANIZINGCEA builds the capacity of our Association by mobilizing our membership to act collectively in best interest of Colorado students and professional educators; enhances collective bargaining and membership recruitment efforts; and continually engages our community partners through relational organizing.
ADVOCACY & PROFESSIONAL PRACTICECEA works collectively to advocate for school funding and common-sense education laws that improve student learning and professional practice, and delivers professional learning opportunities to our members.
LEGAL SERVICESCEA is the only public education employee organization in Colorado providing members comprehensive legal services for a wide range of employment matters, with personal assistance from attorneys trained and experienced in public education law and labor law.
DATA AND TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENTCEA conducts research and acquires data to drive project management; develops technology systems for our program delivery; and communicates our vision of public education to members and the public through traditional and social media platforms.

JOIN BVEA!

Your Partner. Your Advocate. Your Association.

NEA

The National Education Association (NEA), the nation’s largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA’s 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.

LEADERS

NEA’s top elected officials are determined by popular vote among NEA members.

HISTORY

Since 1857, NEA has crusaded for the rights of educators and children.

UNITED

A strong, united team is making a difference for America's children.

PUBLICATIONS

NEA print and digital publications keep educators up to date on education news, classroom best practices, and education policy.

MEMBERS

NEA serves a variety of distinct groups of education professionals.

MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES

Every child deserves a quality education.

EXCLUSIVE

We offer exclusive news, information, and resources to NEA members.

PARTNERSHIPS

Working with partners to provide great public schools for every student.

DISCOUNTED ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
DISCUSSION FORUMS
ASSOCIATION NEWS AND RESOURCES