Mission and Goals

Our Mission

Central OEA/NEA shall enhance respect for its members and public education by respectively shaping and supporting the goals of its state and local affiliates.

Our Goals

Communications

Central OEA/NEA will:

• Study and increase effectiveness of communication between Central and its local leadership and members.
• Continue to collaborate with and improve relations with other OEA districts.

Meeting Local Needs

Central OEA/NEA will:

• Recognize leadership development needs of all locals and provide strategies to support them.
• Promote understanding of and commitment to diversity in our membership.
• Expand grant programs to meet the needs of more locals.

Political Action

Central OEA/NEA will have:

• Training and support to increase local awareness and participation in the political process.
• A media program to promote public education.

Training

Central OEA/NEA will:

• Increase member access to quality professional development.
• Expand opportunities for leader involvement beyond the local level.
• Training of members in leadership roles.