Advocating for essential professional development for ESPs
Thursday, October 24, 2024 7:00 p.m. ET
Presenters:
• Nicole Argraves (NH), Seacoast UniServDirector
• Allison Dollison (MI), 8-ABF UniServ Director
• Aneeka Ferrell (WA), Recruitment Coordinator, Renton Public Schools
• Darcy Hassler (CO), Paraprofessional, Jefferson County Public Schools
In every role, ESPs are integral to meeting student needs and making sure students have the tools and supports needed to succeed in our schools and classrooms. Despite being an important part of the education team, too often ESPs don’t receive professional learning that contributes to their success with students, at their worksites, and in their careers. In this webinar, attendees will learn from member-leaders and affiliate staff who have union-led success stories for gaining access to important professional development for ESPs.
Becoming a Professional Learning Leader: How to Grow ESP Leadership and Promote Solidarity
Thursday, November 21, 2024 7:00 p.m. ET
Meet Professional Learning Leaders (PLLs) from Project LEAP and learn how they have grown through this leadership experience, elevating their professional skills and presence. Gain insight into how to use a Professional Learning Leader Academy to strengthen the ESP community. The PLLs will share how, through their Academy experience, they have been inspired to stretch their thinking, use their voice, and increase their presence as union leaders.
Meeting People Where They Are: Finding Commonalities and Shared Values to Get What You Want
This webinar will be rescheduled at a later date.
Presenter: Jen Bramson, Specialized Paraeducator and 2024 NEA ESP of the Year
Establishing commonalities, like shared values, experiences, and goals, is essential for all educators. Whether you are working with students, parents/families, union members, potential union members, or policymakers, meeting them where they are and finding common ground is critical to building effective relationships and ultimately getting what you want.
Join Jen Bramson, Specialized Paraeducator and 2024 NEA ESP of the Year, to learn how to build relationships, overcome challenges, affect behavior, and get what you want with various stakeholders, including your biggest adversaries.
Spanish-language Webinars for ESPs
We're excited to offer series of online trainings to support Spanish-speaking education support professionals throughout their careers.
Don't Miss Out
- View previously recorded webinars from the ESP Learning Network
- View our list of SEL resources and supports
- Find more information on NEA's professional growth opportunities for ESPs.
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