When Should You Contact CCEA
Anytime you need professional support, we are here to help! [email protected]
Anytime you need professional support, we are here to help! [email protected]
- When you want to know what your rights and options are in a difficult situation.
- When a regulation or policy is being violated.
- When you want to know about your CCEA benefits.
- When you receive an inaccurate evaluation or when the evaluation has not followed proper procedure.
- When you first learn you are at risk of being disciplined, reprimanded, or dismissed. Learn Your Rights
- When you are the subject of an inquiry by the police or a Child Protective Services caseworker
- When a student or parent threatens or intimidates you.
- When you are served with lawsuit papers or summons stemming from a work-related incident.
- When you have a question about the implementation of a policy, regulation, or law.
- Who should you call
- Know that you must be a member to receive assistance.
- You may be asked if you have spoken with your Building Representative first. Your first contact should be with that individual, if at all possible. If there is no building rep you may contact the union president
- You should be prepared to provide supporting documentation, relevant emails, and timelines.
- Many issues are time-sensitive. If you call us after a significant amount of time has passed, understand that our options to help you may be limited.
- All information you share with the CCEA staff is confidential.
- No actions will be taken on your behalf without your authorization.
- If needed our VEA UniServ Director, in consultation with the VEA Director of Legal Services, will determine if legal services are necessary and make the appropriate referrals.
- Our job is to make sure that district processes and procedures are followed correctly and to advocate for better policies when the existing ones are posing challenges.
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