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The Memphis-Shelby County Education Association would like to offer you the opportunity to join your professional association and participate in a wealth of benefits.

For over 89 years, M-SCEA has been THE source for professional assistance and accurate information!

To join click above for the membership form, or you can contact your building level Association Representative (AR) to request a form. And as always, you can stop by our office at 126 Flicker Street to pick up a form. Simply complete the information on the membership application and return it to M-SCEA via Board mail (Rt. 2), give it to your AR who will deliver it to M-SCEA, fax it in, email it, or you can drop it by the M-SCEA office. We are located one block behind the SCS Board of Education where Avery dead ends at Flicker.

Your professional organization, the Memphis-Shelby County Education Association, is more than 3,000 members strong. M-SCEA is the largest teacher association in the state of Tennessee and one of the largest in the nation.

The Memphis-Shelby County Education Association is the professional organization that represents school employees, including teachers, mental health professionals, and most education support professionals (ESPs). M-SCEA promotes professional excellence for its members and high quality instruction for students. Local association leaders and UniServ Staff are available throughout the year to assist members with their concerns. Members receive benefits including direct and extensive legal support and leadership opportunities that potential members do not receive. M-SCEA offers monthly meetings and workshops to keep its members informed of current issues related to the education profession.

The Best Local Professional Organization for Educators

M-SCEA focuses on PROFESSIONALISM

We support new teachers by providing professional development seminars.
We enable our members to have pride in their profession.
We provide training opportunities for personal and professional growth for all members.

M-SCEA focuses on ADVOCACY

We are working to represent members through collaborative conferencing.
Our UniServ Staff are prepared to answer your questions.
We assist you if you need to write a rebuttal, file a grievance, or appear in Labor Relations.
We coordinate assistance if you need it.

M-SCEA focuses on ORGANIZING

We organize our members to obtain better working conditions, salaries and more funding for education.
We discuss issues and concerns with representatives of the Shelby County Board of Education.
Our experience allows us to share our knowledge with local elected leaders.
Our goal is for educators to be recognized and respected as professionals.

M-SCEA focuses on MEMBER BENEFITS

We provide access to discounted legal assistance for personal matters that are not work-related.
We provide member assistance through confidential counseling.
We provide professional liability insurance.