Welcome to the Reading Education Association!

    Over 1225 members strong, REA serves as the voice of the teachers, librarians, instructional coaches, counselors, psychologists, and nurses in the Reading School District.  As the education professionals who work tirelessly to enhance and enrich the lives of the children of Reading, Pennsylvania, we possess the experience and expertise needed to allow us to serve as the authority on public education in the city.  Through collaboration, dedication, civil conversation, collective bargaining, and bold new initiatives, we will advocate honorably and vigorously for the best interests of our members and our students.

Trudi Westley serves as the Instructional and Professional Development (IPD) Officer for the Reading Education Association.  Trudi works with teachers and administrators alike to make sure that certification and licensure issues are addressed.  Trudi is also responsible for organizing REA presentations such as the recent visit to Reading from PSEA Special Education guru Bernie Miller.  Thanks for all you do, Trudi!

To promote the general welfare of educators and students; to protect the interests and defend the rights of our members; to foster professional zeal; to advance the educational atmosphere; and to promote professional relationships and respect between the Association, administration, and community.

Our Mission

• Sick Bank Policies and Rules
  

• Child Rearing Leave Form
  

• HIPPA Form
  

• Application to Join Sick Bank
  

• Request for Use of Sick Bank Days
  

• Resignation from Sick Bank
  

• Donation of Your RSD Sick Days
  

Sick Bank Forms

• REA Grievance Form
  

• Building Rep Report Template
  

• SAC Form
  

• REA Intent to Run for Office or Delegate
  

• Travel/Expense Reimbursement Form
  

• REA Constitution and By-Laws
  

• REA Payroll Deduction Form
  

• Physical Reimbursement Form
  

• REA Scholarship Form
  

• RHS Scholarship Form
  

• REA/RSD Lump Sum Form
  

Featured Resources

Important Links:

Visit our colleagues in the other urban districts in the region to see what is happening with them:

REA Officer Spotlight

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We provide the pathway to opportunity for Reading's children.

We challenge our students' concepts of what they can achieve.

We make that immeasurable positive difference in their lives.

We are the Reading Education Association....

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REA in the News:

• BCTV: 5/10/12 REA on Budget Restorations
  

• President Letter to the Editor 4/4/12
  

• Eagle: REA response to RSD budget
  

• REA President Blog: Funding Reform
  

• CNN airs "CNN Presents" 1/14/12
  

• Eagle interview w/ REA President and RSD
  

• Eagle: REA on Superintendent Resignation
  

• YouTube video of NEA visit to RSD
  

• BCTV Video of Interview with REA President Sanguinito on 9/15/11
  

• BCTV.org Online video on REA Community Outreach Efforts
  

• Reading Eagle interview with REA President: Union Not All About Money
  

Questions about Sick Bank? Contact the REA Office

• Code of Ethics
  

• Grievance Procedure Flowchart
  

Berkshire Health Providers (large file)

REA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

FEATURING STATE SENATOR JUDY SCHWANK AND

PSEA TREASURER DOLORES McCRACKEN

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, RHS AUDITORIUM, 4 PM

Rally - Monday, 5/21 at 4:30 - Sovereign Performing Arts Center (136 N. 6th St in Reading)

Wear Black

Tell Governor Corbett:  "Enough is Enough!  Let our teachers teach!  Let our students learn!"

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