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What We Do
Founded in 1859, the mission of the Maine Education Association remains virtually the same: to support educators so they can inspire our students. MEA is the association that gives you a collective, powerful voice as an advocate for public schools in Maine and across the nation. MEA is here for you. From professional growth opportunities and support, to amplifying your voice in issues affecting you and your work place, to providing perks like discounted insurance and ways to stretch your paycheck, MEA has your future in mind.
Who Can Join?
Certified members, including teachers, nurses, school counselors, school librarians, social workers and psychologists make up the largest group of members in the Association.
(ESP)-Ed Techs, custodians, bus drivers, secretaries, cooks and other support personnel who work for a public educational institution.
Professors, Support Staff and Supervisors in higher education are represented by several units: UMPSA, ACSUM, AFUM, CCFA and CCAA.
Any retired former employee of a public educational institution, including ESP are eligible to join as members of MEA-Retired. Learn more about MEA-Retired here.
Student membership shall be open to any student enrolled in or preparing for a program of study in an accredited institution of higher learning that qualifies that student for a career in education. Apply here to become a student member.
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Conferences & Trainings
The MEA advocates for access to high-quality professional development and increased collaboration time so you can improve your practice. As a member, you have access to the best training on a range of issues from teacher leadership to bully free schools. Make the most of your membership and access the professional development available to you for free.
Maine Educator Online!
The Maine Educator is the nationally recognized award-winning official quarterly publication mailed to the households of approximately 23,000 Maine Education Association members. The Maine Educator is published four times a year (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is my uniserv director? (MEA Field Rep)
Please contact us here to connect with your UniServ Director.
Where can I access the salary scale for my district?
What conferences/training are available to members?
What does MEA/NEA membership do for me?
Educators work hard to shape Maine’s youth, they deserve an organization that works just as hard for them-through support in your day to day work, pay and benefit negotiations, advocacy at the State House, securing discounts that help save you money, and so much more. MEA has your back-it works to advance public education by advocating for the profession and supporting Maine’s educators so they can focus on what they do best. Learn more how MEA supports members here.
Where is the school employee retirement system info?
On the MEA Retired website, https://mearetired.org/, you can find information including the MainePers benefit schedule and information about disability. For those who have not yet retired, MEA offers, free to members, pre-retirement seminars. If you would like to speak to someone regarding your retirement, or future retirement please contact Lisa Collins in our MEA Caribou office at 207-622-4418 + 2400 or fill out our contact form.