WERA is a not-for-profit organization (501 c.3).
The WERA Mission
The mission of the Washington Educational Research Association (WERA) is to improve the professional practice of educators engaged in:

• assessing student performance,
• evaluating programs,
• conducting and applying educational research, and
• using data to inform instructional decisions.

WERA Services
WERA provides:

• professional development through conferences, publications and seminars,
• forums to explore thoughtful approaches and a variety of views and issues in education,
• consultation and advice to influence educational policy regarding instruction, assessment, evaluation, and research.

WERA Board Goals for 2011-2012

• Provide conference programs, professional development offerings, and resources that address the professional needs and emerging issues of our members, especially in the application of educational research to improve instructional and assessment practices and the appropriate use of data and information to make informed, objective decisions.
  
  
• Update WERA’s communications and publications in ways that will optimize the dissemination of relevant and valuable information to our members in a timely and effective manner.
  
  
• Establish financial procedures and a budget that will continue to ensure WERA’s financial strength.
  
  
• Increase WERA membership by providing value-added membership options.

  Approved June 17, 2011