The KEA Student Program (KEA-SP) is pre-professional organization for undergraduate and graduate students preparing for careers in education.

KEA-SP can help students find the answers to their questions about student teaching, finding a rewarding teaching position, the Praxis II exam and other requirements for Kentucky certification.  As the student affiliate to KEA, students are exposed to the field of education in the larger spectrum.  The KEA-SP meeting is held once a month.  Please contact Dr. Alvin Hickey at 502-597-5573 for location and time.

Here’s what you get for your KEA-SP dues dollars

• $ 1 million, per occurrence, worth of liability insurance protection when you work in schools or with students as part of your work study requirements.
• Scholarship opportunities.  Only KEA-SP members are eligible to apply for the Dodson-Perkins Scholarships awarded each year by KEA.
• Free email service available to members only.
• A special section of the KEA Web site devoted to the Student Program and important issues.
• Preparation seminars for PRAXIS I, II, and student KTIP.
• Professional communications through NEA Today and KEA News, and Tomorrow’s Teachers.
• Fifty percent off your first year’s KEA dues when you become a teacher.
• Access to research on the latest findings regarding educational, financial and economic issues of importance to educator.
• Networking/mentoring opportunities with other teaching professionals--future, current and retired.
• Money- saving opportunities through NEA Member Benefits.
• The chance to work with KEA and NEA to affect positive change in the teaching profession, through legislation that impacts children and public education.
• Opportunities to participate in workshops and conferences specifically designed for the needs of future teachers, including professional excellence, teacher rights, and practical tips on becoming a successful teacher.
• Local, state, and national conference and professional meetings.

Here’s how you join
Joining KEA-SP is simple:  Pick up a membership form from the KEA- SP advisor, Dr. Hickey or an officer of your campus chapter; visit the KEA Web site at www.kea.org and join online; or for further information, students may contact the state student organizer, Charles Main at cmain@kea.org.    KEA-SP membership is one of the best investments a student will ever make.