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 2010-2011

• Plan and implement the transition to a new Executive Secretary to ensure WERA high standards and programs are maintained.
• Increase staff development offerings for WERA members
• Offer a program for the annual state assessment conference that attracts more than 600 individuals to attend
• Anticipate emerging issues that will impact WERA’s members and provide training and support around those issues
• Review WERA’s support efforts and make improvements as needed
• Create a longitudinal data base around WERA’s key components and monitor these components annually for possible program adjustments
• Establish a target end of year fund balance to ensure WERA’s financial security
• Implement the recommendations of the 2009 Audit Committee