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Oklahoma Education Association!

OEA works to promote, advance, and protect public education, the education profession, and the rights and interests of our members.

The Value of Membership

Salary and Benefits

Simply put, educators deserve professional pay for professional work — and the members of OEA are the premiere advocates fighting to ensure you’re paid what you’re worth. This also means stopping legislative cuts to your benefits such as health insurance and retirement.

Respect

From the local school board to the state legislature, elected officials are making decisions that impact your schools — join our union and be a part of the discussion. OEA members form the strongest voice advocating for educators and students in Oklahoma. We’re fighting against the standardized test regime, raising the need for fair evaluations, and standing in solidarity to secure fair wages for every worker in our schools.

Networking

Being an educator can be stressful — but you’re not alone. OEA members have a support system of thousands of educators and OEA staff who live and work in your district. Whether you’re a new teacher who needs advice on a difficult classroom or a food service worker that’s pushing back against student lunch debt – our union members are here to provide support, experience, and their voices to your needs.

Professional Development

OEA is one of the largest providers of high-quality professional development trainings in the state. Take part in continuing education in everything from classroom management to teacher evaluations.

Leadership Training

Do you have big dreams to help your students and school? OEA has access to robust leadership training courses that will give you the skills to be an effective leader in your school, community, and state.

Legal Protection

Members get access to the best team of education law experts in the state. Having our liability insurance makes sure that OEA has you covered.

Member Discounts

Members can take advantage of deep discounts on vacations, movie tickets, life insurance, cars and more.

Need help joining the Oklahoma Education Association?

Active Professional/Certified and Active ESP/Classified Educators can join through our main membership portal. If you are an Aspiring Educator, use the link below to join. If you continue to have difficulty joining, contact us to receive further assistance.

Member Voices: ‘Why do I support the Oklahoma Education Association?”

I think it’s important to make a difference. And I think that the local makes a difference. Where many voices become one.”

Candis Ryczkowski
Tech Support Specialist
Mustang Public Schools

It started off with just representation, in case something ever happened, but it ended up being a support system, people I can talk to, and, in all honesty, friends now.”

Josh Frazier
Second Grade Teacher
Centennial Elementary School

I wanted to be able to be part of the change that was happening. It was just something after going to the Capitol and seeing all the excitement, it was just contagious, so I wanted to bring it back to our local and start changes here that would help our kids.”

Becky London
First Grade Teacher
Hugo Elementary

What Are You Waiting For?

No other professional organization does more for Oklahoma educators. With your support, we can protect our profession today, and for the next generation of teachers.