Kent Education Association

The mission of the KEA is to promote, advance and protect the rights and interests of our members and the education profession. The outcome of our advocacy is quality education for all students.


In the Loop

  • KEA Rocks: Corn Maze Mania!

    Saturday, October 21st, 12pm
    Tickets: $6, no limit, all ages.

    Join your fellow KEA members and their families at the annual Carpinito Bros. corn maze! Special discounted tickets available at the KEA office. Swing by with cash or check payment to RSVP and meet us there Saturday morning to get in. 
  • In-Person TPEP Courses Available in October!

    TPEP 101: Artifacts and Evidence

    Explore the major components of the TPEP evaluation process and learn about updates which enhance professional growth and improve student learning. Emphasis includes state criteria, comprehensive and focused evaluations, and scoring methodologies. Demystify collecting and providing evidence. Get tips to harvest evidence to best represent your instruction and align to your framework.

    2 Clock Hours


    TPEP: Developing Student Growth Goals with the New Rubrics

    Learn about changes to TPEP Student Growth Goals. Examine the shifts, including an increased focus on educator reflection, and using students' assets in developing goals. Explore tools and resources for your own student growth goal-setting process.

    3 Clock Hours


    Check the KEA Calendar of Events for registration links.
  • New Virtual TPEP Courses Coming Soon

    WEA TPEP professional learning is developed and facilitated by member leaders from across the state. Changes are coming to TPEP student growth goals, and educators who have implemented these new goals in their own classrooms are leading professional learning throughout the year.

    In 2023-24, both the previous and the new student growth goal rubrics are available. Consult with your local association and district to determine which you will be using. Beginning 2024-25, all teachers in Washington state will be using the new rubrics.

    For more information click the link below.
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