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Teachers & Specialists

DSEA's teachers and specialists help children achieve academically and learn the skills they will need to be successful and productive citizens.
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DSEA teachers and specialists not only help children read, write, and achieve academically, they teach them the skills they will need to be successful and productive citizens. The role of classroom teachers in our society could not be more crucial: Every job, invention, and advancement is made possible by the work our educators do.

DSEA supports classroom teachers by helping them advocate for safe working conditions, reasonable pay, professional development resources, and so much more. We help teachers understand the unique challenges of today’s classrooms and develop groundbreaking solutions to strengthen public schools. When teachers succeed, students succeed. 

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Your Rights & Workplace

We need and deserve fair salaries and benefits. We need and deserve workplaces that respect who we are and what we bring to our students. We need and deserve the right to demand change. Let’s redefine the workplace—together. Learn more >>

Advocating for Change 

We need to dismantle unjust systems. We need to fully fund public schools. We need to hold our elected leaders accountable to our communities. And we need your help to make it happen. Learn more >>

Professional Excellence

DSEA provides cutting-edge resources on the skills and topics educators need to grow and develop in their profession. Learn more >>

DSEA Member Kizzy Perkins
The Union is a great support system. We’re always here when you have questions. If you have a need, any issues or concerns, we are here to talk with you and find a solution.
Quote by: Kizzy Perkins, Paraprofessional & Building Representative
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Together we're stronger. Together we're heard.

You belong in the union! Join today to belong to the movement fighting for the pay, working conditions, and respect we all deserve.
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Standing Strong for Student Success

DSEA represents the over 12,000 classroom teachers, specialists, and education support professionals working in Delaware public schools. These individuals are dedicated to providing the best educational opportunities to the 130,000 Delaware students. DSEA members provide a wide range of services to the students and the communities they live in.