How Do I Become a Member?
Simple! Just complete the AFDEA fillable PDF and email it or through NEA's online portal.
Yes, it's that easy!
Why Should I Be a Member?
As a member of the AFDEA, you have: a voice, the ability to make changes in education, a community of support, thousands of educators who can help and support you, a better skill set, through professional development and training, and a brighter future, as we advocate together.
Below are few of the reasons to join your local, state, and national association. By joining one, you join them all! For more information, visit any of the links below, or visit the AEA website.
Local reasons to join
The Agua Fria District Education Association provides:
A Unified Voice
AFDEA Executive Board Officer position on Meet and Confer
Monthly meetings with the Superintendent and Cabinet
Knowledgeable site representatives who you can meet with easily on campus
State reasons to join
While the local association has the most direct impact on policies implemented in the Agua Fria District, there are still numerous issues in Arizona that are handled by the Arizona Education Association. AEA is without a doubt our primary voice at the state legislature on issues such as teacher compensation, performance pay, class sizes, teacher gag bills, & funding, but they also provide other key services to teachers, such as:
educator resources such as the monthly AEA Advocate or AEA website
sponsoring local professional development opportunities, including workshops and conferences
job-related legal services
gathering local leaders from across the state to discuss issues at the Annual Delegate Assembly
We believe in taking collective action to ensure the collective good. When we raise our voices, we help every educator get the support they need to join, stay, and thrive in our profession.
“Education Day at the Capitol.” Arizona Education Association, https://www.arizonaea.org/capitolvisit.
National reasons to join
While AEA fights for teachers at the state level, the National Education Association is the nations 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.. They are the number one advocate for education at the federal level, and lobby Congress on bills that affect education. Benefits offered by NEA include:
$1,000,000 Educators Employment Liability insurance at no extra cost
Legal services, even for personal issues
Educator resources such as the monthly NEA Today, the NEA website
Annual Representative Assembly allows millions of members to be given a voice by over 9,000 representatives
“Advocating for Change.” National Education Association, https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change.
Membership Dues
ALL classified and certified employees of the Agua Fria Union High School District may become active members of the Association upon payment of dues to the Agua Fria District Education Association, Arizona Education Association, and National Education Association.
There are 3 ways members can pay dues;
Payroll deduction, for 20 payroll periods beginning in August and ending in May.
Electronic funds transfer (EFT) for 20 withdrawals made on the 15th and last day of each month, beginning September 15th and ending June 30th.
Credit card, will result in 10 withdrawals made on the 10th day of each month, beginning in September and ending in June.