What is EOPS?
EOPS is a professional organization for support staff in the field of education to encourage & promote professional development.

What can EOPS do for me?
The purpose of EOPS is to elevate the standards of educational office professionals.
EOPS provides:

• Opportunities for networking and to share information and ideas
• Programs for development of personal and professional potential
• Recognition of achievements
• Fellowship

How do I join?
The annual membership dues of $15 may be paid by cash, check or payroll deduction taken in October.. Information on joining will be sent to you via interschool mail.

Sounds great but I’m just “so busy”. How much time is involved in joining EOPS? Your membership can involve:

1. No time (join and that’s it)
2. A little time (attend one or more of the general meetings, or
3. Lots more time (depending on how many committees you would like to join) You decide!

The Benefits of Joining EOPS is Great!

• EOPS offers a $600 yearly continuing education scholarship to one member
• Many of our educational meetings offer you in-service credits to apply toward your clock hour stipend
• There are great committees to join, giving you an opportunity to meet others in our field and have fun!
• Our dinner meetings (three per year) offer both education AND a social atmosphere
• The professional stipend program (PSP) may offer you more than the secretarial union’s stipend per year. PSP is a voluntary program established by the National Association of Educational Office Professionals to encourage the professional growth of educational office professionals. Check into it!

EOPS is a great opportunity to:

• Meet and socialize with other support staff in Spokane Public Schools.
• Enjoy social and educational events and conferences.
• Apply for a $600 college scholarship offered each year to an EOPS member.
• Meet others in your field from surrounding school districts.
• Allow us to leave the union issues to SEA meetings and focus on fellowship and learning!
• Learn more about the PSP program. Spokane Public Schools recognizes certain achievements by paying annual stipends.
• Join a committee and share your expertise (or learn some!).