The Student Virginia Education Association (SVEA) is a professional pre-service teacher organization. It provides opportunities for college students to explore education as a profession. SVEA has as one of its primary goals to inform, educate and involve its membership in educational issues. Active chapters are located at more than 40 colleges and universities in Virginia. More

The NEA Student Program is the largest and most influential student group for future educators. We are developing quality teachers who are prepared to deal with today's diverse student population as well as grow into leaders who can move the profession and the Association forward. Get all the details on their site. More

 The SVEA is governed by a Board of Directors of at least 9 members which is elected at the annual SVEA Convention in the Spring. The Board develops plans for implementing the SVEA Goals which are designed to strengthen local chapters and provide leadership opportunities for SVEA members. More

Before you know it, it’ll be time to look for your first teaching job. The Virginia Department of Education maintains a database of job openings across the state. Browse it to see which kinds of teaching jobs are in high demand. And, as you’re finishing up your coursework, make sure to check the site regularly to view current vacancies. More

If you are in the process of pursuing certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), the VEA invites you to . . . More

Fairfax Education Association member Doug Graney, a social studies teacher at Herndon High School, has been named one of five finalists for the . . . More

Waynesboro reading specialist Sharon Bish Leech is not one to shy away from a challenge, but the process she undertook two years ago to obtain her . . . More